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OTAR followed by § may not generate material appropriate for inclusion in Operations Manuals for all operators. In general, this checklist follows Operations Manual contents guidance set forth in OTAR 121(135).1250 and ICAO Annex 6 Part 1 Chapter 4 4.2.3 and Appendix 2.

Note - Specific items in the operations manual require the approval of the BCAA in accordance with ICAO Standards in Annex 6 Part 1 4.2.8, 6.1.3, 9.3.1, 12.4 and 13.4.1 (Aerodrome Operating Minima, MEL, Ground and Flight Training Programme, Cabin Crew Training Programme§ and security training programme.)

OK – Satisfies Standard

NC – Does not satisfy Standard

N/A – Not applicable to this operator

OTAR	OTAR Reference	OM Reference	Review Results	Notes
Appendix 1 to OTAR 121.1250; 135.1250; OTAC 119-10, 121-9, 125-9, 135-9
A - Part A General/Basic
A 0.0 - Administration and Control of Manual
A 0.1 - Introduction: Statement that OM complies with Regulations and terms of AOC. Statement that OM contains Operational instructions which are to be complied with by relevant personnel. List and description of all parts of the OM. Explanations and definitions of terms.	119.67; 119.71; 121.1250(a); 135.1250(a)	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 0.2 - System of amendments and revisions Details of person responsible for amendments etc. A record of amendments and effective dates Statement that no handwritten amendments, unless immediate need for safety reason. Description of page notation and effective dates List of effective pages. Annotation of changes Temporary revisions Description of the system for staff to propose amendments Description of distribution system of manual and amendments	119.71 121.1250(a) 135.1250(a)	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 1.0 - Organisation and Responsibilities
A 1.1 Organisation structure – organigram A description of the organisational structure including the general company organigram and operations department organigram. The organigram must depict the relationship between the Operations Department and the other Departments of the company. In particular, the subordination and reporting lines of all Divisions, Departments etc, which pertain to the safety of flight operations, must be shown.	119.71; 119.53(a)(1) and (2)	OK NC N/A
A 1.2 - Nominated postholders (OTAR 119 refers) for: Flight Operations, Maintenance, Crew Training, and Ground Operations A description of their function and responsibilities must be included, including their responsibilities for SMS.	119.71; 119.53(a)(1) and (2)	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 1.3 - Responsibilities and duties of Operations management personnel. A description of the duties, responsibilities and authority of operations management personnel pertaining to the safety of flight operations, including their responsibilities for SMS (see Part A Section 3)	119.71 119.51	OK NC N/A
A 1.4 - Authority, duties and responsibilities of PIC. A statement defining the authority, duties and responsibilities of the pilot-in-command. To include procedures for: Event that a communicable disease is suspected, report to ATC the following information: a) Aircraft identification; b) Departure aerodrome; c) Destination aerodrome; d) Estimated time of arrival; e) Number of persons on board; f) Number of suspected case(s) on board; and g) Nature of the public health risk, if known	91.120 91.345 91.350 91.140/121.140	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 1.5 - Duties and responsibilities of crew members other than PIC. §	Article 180 in the AN(OT)O	OK NC N/A
A 2.0 - Operational Control and Supervision
A 2.1 - Supervision of the Operation: A description of the system for supervision of the operation by the operator. This must show how the safety of flight operations and the qualifications of personnel are supervised. In particular, the procedures related to the following items must be described: a. Licence and qualification validity b. Competence of Operations Personnel, c. Control, analysis and storage of records, flight documents, additional information and data.	119.53 OTAR 61 121/135 Subpart H 121/135 Subpart I 91.1265	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 2.2 - Supplementary Flight Safety documents A description of any system for promulgating information which may be of an operational nature but is supplementary to that in the operations manual. The applicability of this information and the responsibilities for its promulgation must be included. A system should be established to ensure confirmation of receipt of flying staff instructions/administrative notices and flight briefs	119.65	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 2.3 - Operational Control A description of the procedures and responsibilities necessary to exercise operational control with respect to flight safety. This paragraph should contain a description of the procedures and responsibilities necessary to exercise operational control with respect to safe operations including flight following. All employees must be made aware that, where more restrictive, they must comply with the laws, regulation and procedures of those states in which operations are conducted and which are pertinent to execution of their duties.	121.155 135.155	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 2.4 - Use of SOPs In addition, the provision and use of checklists is covered in 91.285, 121.285 and 135.285	121.170, 121.175, 135.170, 135.175	OK NC N/A
A 2.5 - Power of the Governor/Authority (to inspect) A description of the powers of the Governor (i.e. his designated regulator) and guidance to staff on how to facilitate inspections by designated personnel.	91.25 91.30	OK NC N/A
A 3.0 - Management Systems
the Safety Management System Quality assurance programme to include:
A description of the safety management system (SMS) appropriate to the size and complexity of the operation, for the proactive management of safety, that integrates the management of operations and technical systems with financial and human resource management, and that reflects quality assurance principles according to the requirements in OTAR Part 119.59. This includes ensuring that the procedures and requirements as contained in the operations manual are adhered to by all operating staff. It is for the operator to decide whether the policies and procedures relating to the SMS will be expressed as a component of existing manuals (e.g. this operations manual, the maintenance control manual etc.) or contained in a separate SMS manual. In any case, detailed local procedures in other documents can be cross-referenced. Information regarding the quality assurance programme in accordance with OTAR Part 119.67. A description of the internal audit process and audit schedule (i.e. compliance with the requirements of the operator’s quality system, if applicable), including documentation of audit findings, corrective actions, follow-up procedures, and audit reports. Provision of assurance that any flight data analysis programme is non-punitive and a description of the safeguards to protect the source of the data.	119.59 119.61 119.67 See OTAC 119-12 Quality Management Systems and OTAC 119-3 Safety Management Systems	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 4.0 - Crew Composition
A 4.1 – Crew Composition Explanation of method for determining crew composition in relation to: Aircraft type and variant, Area of operation, Phase of flight, Minimum crew and flight duty requirements Experience, recency and qualifications, The designation of the pilot-in-command and, if necessitated by the duration of the flight, the procedures for the relief of the pilot-in-command or other members of the flight crew. The designation of the senior cabin crew member and, if necessitated by the duration of the flight, the procedures for the relief of the senior cabin crew member and any other member of the cabin crew. The nomination procedure adopted by the operator must be detailed here, together with procedures for selection of the next most suitably qualified cabin crew member in the event of incapacitation of the nominated SCCM §	121.905 135.905	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 4.2 – Designation of the pilot-in-command Rules applicable to designating PIC.	121.920(a) 135.920(a)	OK NC N/A
A 4.3 - Flight crew incapacitation§ Instructions on the succession of command in the event of flight crew incapacitation.	121.920(c) 135.920(c)	OK NC N/A
A 4.4 - Operation more than one type or variant.§ A statement indicating which aircraft are considered as one type for the purpose of: (a) Flight crew scheduling; and (b) Cabin crew scheduling. Here and in Part D must be detailed the conditions for operating on more than one type or variant, that satisfy the relevant OTARs and appendices that are specific to the company and have been approved by the Governor.	121.1140 135.1140	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 5.0 - Qualification Requirements
A 5.1 - Descriptions of: Required licence and ratings, Qualifications/competency (e.g. for routes and aerodromes) experience, Training, Checking and recency for operations personnel to conduct their duties. Consideration must be given to the aircraft type and variant, kind of operation and composition of the crew. Detail must also be included regarding the usage of part-time or freelance flight crew members.	121.905 135.905	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 5.2 - Flight Crew: Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Pilot relieving the PIC § Co-pilot § Pilot under supervision § System panel operator § Operation on more than one type or variant. § In addition to the criteria listed above the minimum level of operating experience that corresponds to the company’s scale and scope of operations must be quoted.	121/135 Subpart H	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 5.3 - Cabin Crew: § Senior cabin crew member, Cabin crew member, Required cabin crew member, Additional cabin crew during familiarization, Operation on more than one type or variant. Detail must also be included regarding the usage of part-time or freelance cabin crew members	121/135 Subpart H	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 5.4 - Training, Checking and Supervision personnel: For flight crew For cabin crew §	121.570 121.1145 135.570 135.1145	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 5.5 – Other operations personnel A description of the required qualifications and experience plus any training and/or checking requirements.
A 6.0 - Crew Health Precautions
A 6.1 - Crew health precautions and guidance to include: Psychoactive substances including i Anti-depressants ii Narcotics iii Alcohol iv Drugs v Sleeping tablets Pharmaceutical preparations Immunisation Diving and under water breathing devices Blood/Bone marrow donation Meal precautions prior to and during flight Sleep and rest Surgical operations Incapacity due to injury or illness Pregnancy In cases of incapacity due to personal injury, illness of 21 days or more, or pregnancy, flight crew members shall make a written report to the Governor	61.33 61.35 91.120	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 7.0 - Flight Time Limitations
A 7.1 - Flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements for crew members A description of the scheme developed by the operator in accordance with OTAC 135-10/121-10.	121/135 Subpart K	OK NC N/A
A 7.2 - Exceedances of flight and duty time limitations and/or reduction of rest periods Conditions under which flight and duty time may be exceeded or rest periods may be reduced and the procedures used to report these modifications.	121.1210(c) 135.1210(c)	OK NC N/A
A 7.3 - Management of fatigue in other staff	121.1200(a) 135.1200(a)	OK NC N/A
A 8.0 - Operating Procedures
A 8.1 - Flight preparation instructions: A description of the flight preparation instructions as applicable to the operation.	91.190 121.190 135.190
A 8.1.1 - Minimum flight altitudes A description of the method of determination and application of minimum altitudes including: (a) A procedure to establish the minimum altitudes/flight levels for VFR flights; and (b) A procedure to establish the minimum altitudes/flight levels for IFR flights.	121.420 135.420	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 8.1.2 - Criteria for determining the usability of aerodromes Criteria and responsibilities for the authorisation of the use of aerodromes taking into account: (a) Ancillary services (b) Operations under IFR (c) Operations under VFR (d) Aerodrome categorization (e) Selection of alternates	91.225 121.225 135.225 Alternates: 121.255 to 121.270 135.255 to 135.270	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 8.1.3 - Method for determining aerodrome operating minima for IFR flights with respect to: The method for establishing aerodrome operating minima for IFR flights. Reference must be made to procedures for the determination of the visibility and/or runway visual range and for the applicability of the actual visibility observed by the pilots, the reported visibility and the reported runway visual range. The increase of aerodrome operating minima in case of degradation of approach or aerodrome facilities, or to allow for instrument approach procedures that do not comply with ICAO PANS-OPS. The margin of time established for planning the estimated time of use of an aerodrome. Instructions for determining aerodrome operating minima for instrument approaches using head-up displays (HUD) and enhanced vision systems (EVS) §	91.240 121.240 135.240	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 8.1.4 - En-route operating minima for VFR flights and for single-engine aircraft route selection in relation to safe forced landings En-route operating minima for VFR Flights or VFR portions of a flight and, where single-engined aeroplanes are used, instructions for route selection with respect to the availability of surfaces which permit a safe forced landing.	91.400 121.400 135.400	OK NC N/A
A 8.1.5 - Application and presentation of Aerodrome and En-route operating minima. See also Part C of this manual.	91.240	OK NC N/A
A 8.1.6 - Interpretation of Meteorological information. Information Explanatory material on the decoding of MET forecasts and MET reports relevant to the area of operations, including the interpretation of conditional expressions.	ICAO Annex 3 and any differences notified by States	OK NC N/A
A 8.1.7 - Instructions for determination of the quantities of fuel, oil and water methanol to be carried and the records to be maintained The methods by which the quantities of fuel, oil and water methanol to be carried are determined and monitored in flight. This section must also include instructions on the measurement and distribution of the fluid carried on board. Such instructions must take account of all circumstances likely to be encountered on the flight, including the possibility of in-flight replanning and of failure of one or more of the engines or systems. The system for maintaining fuel and oil records must also be described.	121.280 135.280	OK NC N/A
A 8.1.8 - Mass and Centre of Gravity. The general principles of mass and centre of gravity including: The general principles of mass and centre of gravity including: (a) Definitions; (b) Methods, procedures and responsibilities for preparation and acceptance of mass and centre of gravity calculations; (c) The policy for using standard and/or actual mass; (d) The method for determining the applicable passenger, baggage and cargo mass; (e) The applicable passenger and baggage mass for various types of operations and aircraft type; (f) General instruction and information necessary for verification of the various types of mass and balance documentation in use; (g) Last minute changes (LMC) procedures; (h) Specific gravity of fuel, oil and water methanol; (i) Seating policy/procedures; and (i) Standard load plans	121/135 Subpart D	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.1.9 - ATS Flight Plan. Procedures and responsibilities for the preparation and submission of the air traffic services flight plan. Factors to be considered include the means of submission for both individual and repetitive flight plans.	121.160 121.200 135.160 135.200	OK NC N/A
8.1.10 - Operational Flight Plan. Procedures and responsibilities for the preparation and acceptance of the operational flight plan. The use of the operational flight plan must be described including samples of the operational flight plan formats in use.	121.160 121.165 121.195 135.160 135.165 135.195	OK NC N/A
8.1.11 - Operator’s Technical Log. The responsibilities and the use of the operator’s aircraft technical log must be described, including samples of the format used. The technical log system can be either a paper or computer system or any combination of both methods. In addition specific instructions for completion must be detailed either in this section or in the technical log itself. These instructions must also specify the personnel authorised to enter, defer and clear deferred defects.	39.79 91.345	OK NC N/A
8.1.12 - List of documents, forms and additional information to be carried	121.50 121.55 135.50 135.55	OK NC N/A
A 8.2 - Ground Handling instructions: SMS must cover all aspects of the operation	119.59	OK NC N/A
8.2.1 - Fuelling procedures. A description of fuelling procedures, including: Safety precautions during refueling and defueling including rotors running, engine(s) running and when an APU is in operation Refueling and defueling when passengers are embarking, on board or disembarking; and Precautions to be taken to avoid mixing fuels.	121.335 135.335	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.2.2 - Aircraft, passengers and cargo handling procedures related to safety. A description of the handling procedures to be used when allocating seats and embarking and disembarking passengers and when loading and unloading the aircraft. Further procedures, aimed at achieving safety whilst the aircraft is on the ramp, must also be given. Handling procedures must include: Children/infants, sick passengers and persons with reduced mobility; Transportation of inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody §; Permissible size and mass of hand baggage; Loading and securing of items in the aircraft; Special loads (including dangerous goods) and classification of load compartments; Positioning of ground equipment; Operation of aircraft doors; Safety on the ramp, including fire prevention, blast and suction areas; Start-up, ramp departure and arrival procedures including push-back and towing operations: Servicing of aircraft; Documents and forms for aircraft handling; Multiple occupancy of aircraft seats If the Company holds a permission for the carriage of dangerous goods, additional instructions must be included in Part B, and further general information is contained in Section 9.	119.59 91.95 121.95 135.95 121.125 135.125 Dangerous goods: 92.11	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.2.3 - Procedures for the refusal of embarkation. Procedures to ensure that persons who appear to be intoxicated or who demonstrate by manner or physical indications that they are under the influence of drugs, except medical patients under proper care, are refused embarkation.	121.125(a)(2) 135.125(a)(2)	OK NC N/A
8.2.4 - De-icing and Anti-icing on the ground. A description of the de-icing and anti-icing policy and procedures for aircraft on the ground. These shall include descriptions of the types and effects of icing and other contaminants on aircraft whilst stationary, during ground movements and during take-off. In addition, a description of the fluid types used must be given including: Proprietary or commercial names; Characteristics; Effects on aircraft performance Hold-over times; Precautions during usage. Recording details in the technical log	91.210 121.210 135.210	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 8.3 - Flight Procedures:
8.3.1 - VFR/IFR Policy. A description of the policy for allowing flights to be made under VFR, or of requiring flights to be made under IFR, or of changing from one to the other.	91 App D Rules of the Air, Rule 20 Rule 36	OK NC N/A
8.3.2 - Navigation procedures, including procedures for RNP, RVSM and MNPS airspace where appropriate A description of all navigation procedures relevant to the type(s) and area(s) of operation. Consideration must be given to: A Standard navigational procedures for carrying out independent cross-checks including policy of keyboard entries where these affect the flight path to be followed by the aircraft; MNPS and POLAR navigation and navigation in other designated areas §; PBN. A description of the relevant PBN procedures specified in Part C; In-flight replanning; Procedures in the event of system degradation; RVSM §;	121.170 121.205 135.170 135.205 121/135 Subpart SPA	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.3.3 - Altimeter setting procedure A description of altimeter serviceability checks and setting procedures including the use, where appropriate, of: metric altimetry and conversion tables, and QFE operating procedures. Temperature error and corrections to be applied.	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.3.4 - Instructions on maintenance of altitude awareness and altitude alerting system procedures A description of altitude alerting systems include both those devices which, when set, give aural/visual warning of the approach to, or deviation from the selected altitude/flight level, and the simpler device which merely acts as a reminder, via a digital indicator, of the required altitude/flight level	(Equipment requirements 121.665 135.665)	OK NC N/A
8.3.5 - Instructions on avoidance of controlled flight into terrain; Ground Proximity Warning System / Terrain Avoidance Warning System procedures Procedures and instructions required for the avoidance of controlled flight into terrain, including limitations on high rate of descent near the surface (the related training requirements are covered in Part D paragraph 2.1). Instructions on the clarification and acceptance of ATC clearances, particularly where terrain clearance is involved.	121.980 135.980	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A	Policy on the use of GPWS (the related training requirements are covered in D.2.1).
8.3.6 - Policy, instructions and procedures for avoidance of collisions; Airborne Collision Avoidance System procedures See OTAC 91-5 ‘ACAS Training for Pilots’, including reduction in vertical rate before level-off.	91.295	OK NC N/A	Procedures for the operation of ACAS are contained in PANS-OPS (Doc 8168), Volume I, and in PANS-ATM (Doc 4444), Chapters 12 and 15.
8.3.7 - Policy and procedures for in-flight fuel management.	121.280 135.280	OK NC N/A
8.3.8 - Adverse and potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions Procedures for operating in and/or avoiding, potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions including: Thunderstorms; Icing; Turbulence; Windshear; Jet Stream §; Volcanic Ash; Heavy precipitation; Sand Storms §; Mountain waves; Significant temperature inversions.	91 App D Rules of the Air, Rule 4	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.3.9 - Wake Turbulence A description of wake turbulence separation criteria, taking into account aircraft types, wind conditions and runway location.	UK AIC P 092/2017	OK NC N/A
8.3.10 - Crew members at their stations The requirements for crew members to occupy their assigned stations or seats during the different phases of flight or whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety. The procedures for controlled rest on the flight deck.	91.300	OK NC N/A
8.3.11 - Use of safety belts for crew and passengers The requirements for crew members and passengers to use safety belts and/or harnesses during the different phases of flight or whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety	121.130 135.130 91.355	OK NC N/A
8.3.12 - Admission to flight compartment The conditions for the admission to the flight deck of persons other than the flight crew, including the policy regarding the admission of Inspectors designated by the Governor	121.135 135.135	OK NC N/A
8.3.13 - Conditions for the use of vacant crew seats. The conditions and procedures for the use of vacant crew seats	121.135 135.135	OK NC N/A
8.3.14 Incapacitation of crew members Procedures to be followed in the event of incapacitation of crew members in flight. Examples of incapacitation and means for recognizing them.	121.920(c) 135.920(c)	OK NC N/A
8.3.15 Cabin Safety Requirements. Procedures covering: Cabin preparation for flight, in-flight requirements and preparation for landing including procedures for securing cabin and galleys; Procedure to ensure passengers are seated where in the event of an emergency evacuation, they may best assist and not hinder the evacuation §; Procedures to be followed during passenger embarkation and disembarkation; Procedures for fuelling with passengers on board or embarking or disembarking, and Smoking on board. Procedures for the evaluation of, and dealing with passengers suspected of having a communicable disease, based on the presence of a fever and certain other signs/symptoms	121.125 121.335 135.125 135.335	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.3.16 - Passenger briefing procedures. The contents, means and timing of passenger briefing including: (a) Pre-board briefing concerning dangerous goods (b) Pre-take-off briefing and demonstration (c) In flight (d) Before landing (e) After landing (f) In the event of an emergency	121.125 121.130 135.125 135.130	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
8.3.17 - Procedures for aeroplanes operated whenever required cosmic or solar radiation detection equipment is carried Procedures for the use of cosmic or solar radiation detection equipment and for recording its readings including actions to be taken in the event that limit values specified in the operations manual are exceeded. In addition, the procedures, including ATS procedures, to be followed in the event that a decision to descend or re-route is taken.	121.315 135.315	OK NC N/A
8.3.18 - Policy on the use of autopilot and autothrottle including use in IMC In particular their use in IMC.	OK NC N/A
A 8.4 - All Weather Operations: (a) A description of the operational procedures associated with All Weather Operations. (b) Instructions for the use of head-up displays (HUD) and enhanced vision systems (EVS) equipment as applicable.	121.240 121.255 Subpart C 135.240 135.255 Subpart C
A 8.5 - EDTO: A description of the EDTO operational procedures	121.275 135.275	OK NC N/A	ICAO DOC 10085 BCAA Form 9007E
A 8.6 - Use of the MEL and CDL Navigational equipment to be carried/serviceable in order to permit specific operations	121.610 135.610	OK NC N/A
A 8.7 - Non-revenue flights: Procedures and limitations for:
(Article 195 in the AN(OT)O 2013) Procedures and limitations for the operation of non-revenue flights, and guidance on the determination of what does or does not constitute a non-revenue flight. (a) Training flights; (b) Test flights; (c) Delivery flights; (d) Ferry flights; (e) Demonstration flights; and (f) Positioning flights, including the kind of persons who may be carried on such flights. For example: Passenger Carrying Flights (i) Except as stated in paragraph (ii) below, flights on which passengers are carried and for which no payment is made are deemed to be commercial air transport and must be conducted in accordance with all the requirements of the operations manual. (ii) Flights on which passengers are carried but which are not classed as commercial air transport flights (e.g. those carrying company personnel only) should be conducted in accordance with all the requirements of the operations manual. Non-Passenger Flights, including flight crew training flights When no passengers are carried, as for example during flight crew training, aeroplane air tests, delivery and demonstration flights or empty positioning flights, the normal requirements of the operations manual must be met, with the following exceptions: (iii) a mass and balance document need not be raised, nor any copy left on the ground, provided that the pilot-in-command will remain responsible for ensuring that the aeroplane is, and will remain, within the appropriate mass and balance limits throughout the projected flight; (iv) within the UK Overseas Territories, the aerodromes of operation need not be certificated, provided that the specified performance requirements and aerodrome operating minima continue to be met.	AN(OT)O Article 195 OTAC 91-2 ‘Commercial Air Transport & Private Operations’	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 8.8 - Oxygen requirements, including the method of calculation if appropriate, the manner of storage/carriage and the conditions under which oxygen is required to be used An explanation of the conditions under which oxygen must be provided and used in both pressurized and non-pressurised aircraft. The oxygen requirements and method of calculation specified for: (a) Flight crew; (b) Cabin crew; and (c) Passengers	91.310 121.310 135.310 121.740 135.740	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A	ICAO Annex 6 Part 1 Chapter 4, 4.3.9.2
A 9.0 - DANGEROUS GOODS AND WEAPONS
A 9.1 Information, instructions and general guidance on the transport of dangerous goods including labelling, marking and packaging and the actions to be taken by crew members in the event of a dangerous goods incident Information, instructions and general guidance on the transport of dangerous goods, including: (a) Operator’s policy on the transport of dangerous goods, including circumstances when a dangerous goods approval is or is not required (to consider passenger exceptions and carriage of spare maintenance items); (b) Guidance on the requirements for acceptance, labelling, handling, stowage and segregation of dangerous goods; (c) Special notification requirements in the event of an accident or occurrence when dangerous goods are being carried; (d) Procedures for responding to and reporting of emergency situations involving dangerous goods (both declared and undeclared items); (e) Duties of all personnel involved; and (f) Instructions on the carriage of the operator’s employees.	OTAR 92 OTAC 92-1	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 9.2 - Conditions under which weapons and munitions of war and sporting weapons may be carried. A description of the practical application of the requirements.	91.105 121.105 121.110 91.105 135.105 135.110	OK NC N/A
A 10.0 - SECURITY
A 10.1 – Security instructions and guidance for all operational staff Security instructions and guidance of a nonconfidential nature which must include the authority and responsibilities of operations personnel. Policies and procedures for handling and reporting crime on board such as unlawful interference, sabotage, bomb threats, and hijacking, including procedures whereby cabin crew members are able to notify flight crew discreetly of any security situation which may arise in the aircraft cabin. Policy and procedure with respect to Flight Crew compartment access.	121.955 135.955 121.330 135.330 121.620 135.620	OK NC N/A
A 10.2 – Preventive security measures and training, including search procedures and guidance on least-risk bomb locations where practicable A description of preventive security measures and training, including search procedures and guidance on least-risk bomb locations where practicable. Procedures for use of aircraft search checklist: For each aircraft a checklist of procedures to be followed in searching that aeroplane for concealed explosives, weapons or acts of sabotage. Checklists must incorporate guidance on the necessary actions in the event of a suspicious item being located. Note: Parts of the security instructions and guidance may be kept confidential	121.955 135.955	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 11.0 - HANDLING, NOTIFYING AND REPORTING OCCURENCES
A 11.1 - Procedures for the handling, notifying and reporting occurrences. Procedures for the handling, notifying and reporting occurrences should include other safety concerns, for example unsafe condition reports. This section must include: (a) Definition of occurrences and of the relevant responsibilities of all persons involved; (b) Emergency Response Plan (c) Subsequent actions in the event of an accident: descriptions of which company departments, Authorities and other organisations have to be notified, how this will be done and in what sequence; (d) Procedures for verbal notification to air traffic service units of incidents involving ACAS RAs, bird hazards, dangerous goods and meteorological or observed in-flight conditions that may be hazardous to others; (e) Procedures for submitting written reports on air traffic incidents, ACAS RAs, bird strikes, dangerous goods incidents or accidents, and unlawful interference; (f) Reporting procedures to ensure compliance with OTAR Part 13. These procedures must include internal safety related reporting procedures to be followed by crew members, designed to ensure that the pilot-in-command is informed immediately of any incident that has endangered, or may have endangered, safety during flight and that he is provided with all relevant information; (g) Illustrations of forms used for reporting all types of occurrences (or copies of the forms themselves), instructions on how they are to be completed, the addresses to which they should be sent and the time allowed for this to be done.	91.120 91.140 91.350 OTAR Part 13	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 12.0 - RULES OF THE AIR
12.1 – Details of the Rules of the Air that apply to the operation and instructions to crew and other operational staff Rules of the Air including: Visual and instrument flight rules, Territorial application of the Rules of the Air, Communications procedures including COM-failure procedures, (d) Information and instructions relating to the interception of civil aircraft; (e) The circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained; (f) Signals; (g) Time system used in operation; (h) ATC clearances, adherence to flight plan and position reports; (i) Visual signals used to warn an unauthorised aircraft flying in or about to enter a restricted, prohibited or danger area; (j) Procedures for pilots observing an accident or receiving a distress transmission; (k) The ground/air visual codes for use by survivors, description and use of signal aids; and (l) Distress and urgency signals	91 App D Rules of the Air	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
A 13.0 - LEASING
Description of the operational arrangements for leasing, associated procedures and management responsibilities.	OTAC 119-6 ‘Leasing’	OK NC N/A	BCAA Manual on Aircraft Leasing
Part B - Aircraft Operating Matters – Type Related
Taking account of the differences between types and variants of types, under the following headings:
B 0 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
B 0.1 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT General Information (e.g. aircraft dimensions), including a description of the units of measurement used for the operation of the aircraft type concerned and relevant conversion tables.	Aircraft flight manual OTAR 1, Subpart C	OK NC N/A
B 1.0 - CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
B 1.1 - Description of the certified limitations and applicable operational limitations, including: Certification status (eg. ECAR 23/25 or FAR 23/25 etc) Maximum Approved Passenger Seating Configuration (MAPSC) for each aircraft or type, including a pictorial presentation; Types of operation that are approved (e.g. VFR/IFR, CAT II/III, RNP Type, flights in known icing conditions etc.); Crew composition; Mass and centre of gravity; Speed limitations; Flight envelope(s); Wind limits; Performance limitations for applicable configurations; Runway slope; Limitations on wet or contaminated runways; Airframe contamination; and System limitations.	Aircraft flight manual 121/135 Subpart E	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
B 2.0 - NORMAL PROCEDURES ALL AIRCRAFT CREW
B 2.1 – Procedures for all flight phases, including records to be maintained The normal procedures and duties assigned to the crew, the appropriate checklists, the system for use of the checklists and a statement covering the necessary coordination procedures between flight and cabin crew. The following normal procedures and duties must be included: Pre-flight; Pre-departure Altimeter setting and checking; Taxy, take-off and climb; Noise abatement; Cruise and descent; Approach, landing preparation and briefing; VFR approach, including stabilized approach parameters; Instrument approach, including stabilized approach parameters; Visual approach and circling; Missed approach; Normal landing; Post landing; Operation on wet and contaminated runways.	121.170 121.245 121.285 135.170 135.245 135.285 121.530 135.530	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A	ICAO Doc.8168 PANS-OPS Vol I, Section 4, Chapter 3 ‘Stabilized approach procedure’
B 3.0 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
B 3.1 – All abnormal procedures and emergency procedures for the aircraft and required actions of each crew member The abnormal and emergency procedures and duties assigned to the crew, the appropriate check-lists, the system for use of the checklists and a statement covering the necessary co-ordination procedures between flight and cabin crew. The following abnormal and emergency procedures and duties must be included: Crew incapacitation; Fire and smoke drills; Unpressurised and partially pressurised flight; Exceeding structural limits such as overweight landing; Exceeding cosmic radiation limits; Lightning strikes; Distress communications and alerting ATC to emergencies; Engine failure; System failures; Guidance for diversion in case of serious technical failure; Ground proximity warnings (GPWS/TAWS) TCAS alerts and advisories; Windshear; Emergency landing/ditching; and Departure contingency procedures	121.170 121.285 135.170 135.285	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
B 4.0 - PERFORMANCE
B 4.1 – Format Performance data must be provided in a form in which it can be used without difficulty.	121.1250(a) 135.1250(a)	OK NC N/A
B 4.2 - Performance data Performance material which provides the necessary data for compliance with the performance requirements must be included; Take-off climb limits – mass, altitude, temperature; Take-off field length (dry, wet, contaminated); Net flight path for obstacle clearance calculation or, where applicable, take-off flight path; The gradient losses for banked climb outs; En-route climb limits; Approach climb limits; Landing climb limits; Landing field length (dry, wet, contaminated) including the effects of an in-flight failure of a system or device, if it affects the landing distance; Brake energy limits; and Speeds applicable for the various flight stages (also considering wet or contaminated runways).	Aircraft flight manual 121/135 Subpart E	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
B 4.2.1 – Supplementary data covering flights in icing conditions. Any certificated performance related to an allowable configuration, or configuration deviation, such as anti-skid inoperative, must be included.	121.215 121.650 135.215 135.650	OK NC N/A
B 4.2.2 – Alternative performance data If performance data, as required for the appropriate performance class, is not available in the aircraft flight manual, then other data acceptable to the Governor must be included. Alternatively, the operations manual may contain cross-reference to the approved data contained in the aircraft flight manual where such data is not likely to be used often or in an emergency.	121.565(c) 135.565(c)	OK NC N/A
B 4.3 – Additional performance data. Additional performance data where applicable including: All engine climb gradients; Drift-down data; Effect of de-icing/anti-icing fluids; Flight with landing gear down; For aeroplanes with three or more engines, one engine inoperative ferry flights; and Flights under the provisions of the CDL.	Aircraft flight manual 121/135 Subpart E	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
B 5.0 - FLIGHT PLANNING
B 5.1 – Data and instructions necessary for pre-flight and in-flight planning Data and instructions necessary for pre-flight and in-flight planning including factors such as speed schedules and power settings. Where applicable, procedures for engine(s)-out operations, EDTO (particularly the one-engine inoperative cruise speed / all-engine operating cruising speed and maximum diversion time) and flights to isolated aerodromes must be included.	121.160 121.195 121.200 121.275 135.160 135.195 135.200 135.275	OK NC N/A
B 5.2 – Fuel Planning The method for calculating fuel needed for the various stages of flight, in accordance with Part 121.280.	121.280 135.280	OK NC N/A
B 5.3 – Performance Data for EDTO critical fuel and area of operation Performance Data for EDTO critical fuel and area of operation including sufficient data to support the critical fuel reserve and area of operation calculation based on Approved Aeroplane Performance Data. The following data is required: Detailed engine(s) inoperative performance data including fuel flow for standard and non-standard atmospheric conditions and as a function of airspeed and power setting, where appropriate, covering: drift down (includes net performance) - where applicable; cruise altitude coverage including 10,000 feet; holding; altitude capability (includes net performance); missed approach. Detailed all-engine-operating performance data, including nominal fuel flow data, for standard and non-standard atmospheric conditions and as a function of airspeed and power setting, where appropriate, covering: cruise (altitude coverage including 10,000 feet); and holding. Details of any other conditions relevant to EDTO operations which can cause significant deterioration of performance, such as ice accumulation on the unprotected surfaces of the aeroplane, ram air turbine (RAT) deployment, thrust-reverser deployment, etc. The altitudes, airspeeds, thrust settings, and fuel flow used in establishing the EDTO area of operation for each airframe engine combination must be used in showing the corresponding terrain and obstruction clearances in accordance with this regulation.	121.285 135.285	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A	BCAA Form 9007E ICAO Doc 10085
B 6.0 - MASS AND BALANCE
B 6.1 - Instructions on all procedures relating to aircraft mass and balance calculations Instructions and data for the calculation of the mass and balance including: Calculation system (e.g. Index system); Information and instructions for completion of mass and balance documentation, including manual and computer-generated types; Limiting masses and centre of gravity for the types, variants or individual aircraft used by the operator; and Dry operating mass and corresponding centre of gravity or index	Aircraft flight manual 121/135 Subpart D	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
B 7.0 - LOADING
B 7.1 - Procedures and provisions for loading and securing the load in the aircraft. Instructions and procedures relating to aircraft loading, including procedures for carriage of animals, aircraft modification for stretcher fit and seating of passengers who may have restricted mobility.	119.59 91.95 121.95 135.95 121.125 135.125	OK NC N/A
B 8.0 - CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST
B – 8.1 The Configuration Deviation List(s) (CDL) If provided by the manufacturer, taking account of the aircraft types and variants operated including procedures to be followed when an aircraft is being despatched under the terms of its CDL. (Operators should use the ATA number system when allocating chapters and numbers for aeroplane systems)	121.610 135.610	OK NC N/A
B 9.0 - MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
B – 9.1 The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Taking account of the aircraft types and variants operated and the type(s)/area(s) of operation. The MEL must include the navigational equipment and take into account the required navigation specification for the route and area of operation. (Operators should use the ATA number system when allocating chapters and numbers for aeroplane systems)	121.615 135.615	OK NC N/A
B 10.0 – SURVIVAL AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OXYGEN
B 10.1 – Details of all survival and emergency equipment carried and instructions for use A list of the survival equipment to be carried for the routes to be flown and the procedures for checking the serviceability of this equipment prior to take-off. Instructions regarding the location, accessibility and use of survival and emergency equipment and its associated check list(s).	121.90 121.710 121.725 135.90 135.710 135.725	OK NC N/A
B 10.2 – Oxygen supplies, including procedures for determining amount required and quantity available The procedure for determining the amount of oxygen required and the quantity that is available. The flight profile, number of occupants and possible cabin decompression must be considered. The information provided must be in a form in which it can be used without difficulty	121.740 135.740	OK NC N/A
B 11.0 – EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
B 11.1 – Instructions for preparation for emergency evacuation Instructions for preparation for emergency evacuation including crew coordination and emergency station assignment.	121.125 135.125	OK NC N/A
B 11.2 - Emergency evacuation procedures A description of the duties of all members of the crew for the rapid evacuation of an aircraft and the handling of the passengers in the event of a forced landing, ditching or other emergency.	121.975(c) 135.975(c)	OK NC N/A
B 12.0 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
B 12.1 – Technical particulars of aircraft systems, associated controls and equipment such as may be necessary to enable the flight crew to carry out their duties A description of the aircraft systems, related controls and indications and operating instructions. (Operators should use the ATA number system when allocating chapters and numbers for aeroplane systems.)	Aircraft flight manual	OK NC N/A
Part C – Route and Aerodrome Instructions and Information
C 1.0 – Route and Aerodrome Instructions and Information Instructions and information relating to communications, navigation and aerodrome including minimum flight levels and altitudes for each route to be flown and operating minima for each aerodrome planned to be used, including: Minimum flight level/altitude; Operating minima for departure, destination and alternate aerodromes; Communication facilities and navigation aids; Runway data and aerodrome facilities; Approach, missed approach and departure procedures including noise abatement procedures; COM-failure procedures; Search and rescue facilities in the area over which the aircraft is to be flown; A description of the aeronautical charts that must be carried on board in relation to the type of flight and the route to be flown, including the method to check their validity; Availability of aeronautical information and MET services; En-route COM/NAV procedures. Aerodrome categorisation for flight crew competence qualification; Special aerodrome limitations (performance operating etc.).	121/135 Subpart C 121.55 135.55 121.225 135.225	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
Part D – Training
D 1.0 - TRAINING AND COMPETENCY PROGRAMMES
D 1.0 – Training syllabi and checking programmes for all operations personnel A description of training syllabi and checking programmes for all operations personnel assigned to operational duties in connection with the preparation and/or conduct of a flight.	121/135 Subparts H, I and J	OK NC N/A
D 2.0 TRAINING SYLLABI AND CHECKING PROGRAMMES, INCLUDING:
The training syllabi and checking programmes for all operations personnel will need to include: SMS training; and Security training	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
D 2.1 - For flight crew. All relevant items prescribed in Subparts H, I and J;	OK NC N/A	ICAO Annex 6 Part 1 details of the flight crew training programme, as required by Chapter 9, 9.3. ICAO Doc 9683 – Human Factors Training Manual ICAO Doc 9869 – Training ICAO Doc 10011 – Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
D 2.2 - For cabin crew. All relevant items prescribed in Subparts H, I and J;	OK NC N/A	ICAO Annex 6 Part 1 details of the cabin crew duties training programme as required by Chapter 12, 12.4. ICAO Doc 10002 – Cabin Crew Safety Training Manual
D 2.3 - For operations personnel concerned, including crew members: All relevant items prescribed in Part 92 (Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air); and All other relevant items prescribed in OTARs pertaining to their duties.	OK NC N/A OK NC N/A
D 2.4 – For operations personnel other than crew members (e.g. dispatcher, handling personnel etc.). All other relevant items prescribed in OTARs pertaining to their duties.	OK NC N/A	ICAO Annex 6 Part 1 details of the flight operations officer/flight dispatcher training programme when employed in conjunction with a method of flight supervision in accordance with Chapter 4, 4.2.1. Note — Details of the flight operations officer/flight dispatcher training programme are contained in Annex 6 Part 1 Chapter 10, 10.2.
D 3.0 - PROCEDURES
D 3.1 – Procedures for training and competency checking. Procedures for training and competency checking, including use of synthetic training devices	121.965 135.965	OK NC N/A
D 3.2 – Procedures to be applied in the event that personnel do not achieve or maintain the required standards. An AOC holder may not use, nor may any person serve in a required crewmember capacity or operational capacity unless that person meets the training and currency requirements established for that respective position	121/135 Subpart J	OK NC N/A
D 3.3 – Procedures for the simulation of abnormal or emergency situations Procedures to ensure that abnormal or emergency situations requiring the application of part or all of abnormal or emergency procedures and simulation of IMC by artificial means are not simulated during commercial air transportation flights.	121.290 135.290	OK NC N/A
D 3.4 - Training documentation Description of documentation to be stored and storage periods (see Appendix 1 to 91.1265). Specimens of forms and other documents to be used for maintaining training and competency records.	121.1170 135.1170 91.1265	OK NC N/A