2ACertain equipment not an aircraft component

2A Certain equipment not an aircraft component

2A.1For a regulation mentioned in paragraph 2A.5, a headset used in an aircraft is not an aircraft component within the meaning of subregulation 2 (1) of CAR if the headset:

(a) is not mentioned in the AMD for the aircraft; and

(b) either:

(i) is maintained in accordance with the service instructions issued by the manufacturer of the headset (the service instructions); or

(ii) if there are no service instructions — is at least subject to a visual check by the pilot in command before a flight in which the headset is used.

Note 1 See also paragraph 233 (1) (a) and subregulation 242 (1) of CAR under which the pilot in command of an aircraft has certain responsibilities regarding instruments, equipment and radio apparatus.

Note 2 Paragraph 2A.1 replaces instrument CASA 307/03 which is not in force.

2A.2For a regulation mentioned in paragraph 2A.5, night vision goggles (NVG) used in an aircraft is not an aircraft component within the meaning of subregulation 2 (1) of CAR if the NVG is maintained:

(a) for a flight of an aircraft that is a Part 133 operation — in accordance with the requirements of section 11.63 of the Part 133 Manual of Standards;

(b) for a flight of an aircraft that is not a Part 133 operation — in accordance with the requirements of section 26.78 of the Part 91 Manual of Standards.

2A.4 To avoid doubt, for paragraph 2A.2, maintenance includes the routine scheduled servicing of NVG.

2A.5For paragraphs 2A.1 and 2A.2, the regulations are as mentioned in Table 1.

Table 1

Note The following regulations in CAR are not affected by subsection 2A: r. 47 (maintenance release endorsement); r. 52 (defect reporting); r. 52B (defective component preservation); r. 53 (defect investigation); and r. 242 (testing of radio apparatus).