1Exemption Number 23/98 - Exemption under regulation 308

EXEMPTION NUMBER 23/98

CIVIL AVIATION ACT 1988

CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS

EXEMPTION UNDER REGULATION 308

1, JOHN EDWIN INNES PIKE, Acting Director of Aviation Safety, under regulation 308 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (the Regulations), exempt the pilot in command of a float plane operated by Kenair Seaplanes Pty Limited from compliance with the provisions of paragraphs 166 (1) (d), (f) and (g) of the Regulations while the pilot is in, on, or otherwise associated with the operation of, the float plane on condition that:

(a) when taking-off or landing, the float plane turns in a direction that will enable the float plane to make a water landing in the event of engine failure; and

(b) despite paragraph (a), the pilot complies with the directions (if any) given by Air Traffic Control; and

(c) the company’s operations manual sets out details of the procedures necessary to give effect to paragraphs (a) and (b).

[Signed John Pike]

JOHN PIKE

Acting Director of Aviation Safety

30 June 1998