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Accidents and
Incidents FAQ's
Where
is an accident or incident reported? It can be reported to
an Air Traffic Control tower nearest to you. It can also be reported to the
SACAA Accident Investigators and their cell phone numbers can be found on the
SACAA's website under “Contact Details for Specific Services” that can be
found on the “Contact Us” page or on the SACAA home page under “How to report
an accident”. Where
can I obtain an Accident/Incident Reporting form? These forms are
forwarded to pilots after the accident or incident has been reported to the Investigator
in charge. Accidents or incidents must be reported just after it had occurred
as only an Accident Investigator can give permission to remove or recover the
wreckage or aircraft, as defined on CAR Part 12. Anyone who needs an accident
or incident reporting form thus have to report an
occurrence. Why
does it take so long for accident reports to become available to the public? Accident reports
take anything from three months to three years to be completed, depending on
the complexity of the investigation. After completion of an investigation the
reports are reviewed by the Office of the Executive Manager: Accident and
Incident Investigation Division (AIID) and the report is
submitted to an Advisory Safety Panel (ASP) to determine the adequacy of the
investigation, as well as the feasibility of the implementation of the safety
recommendations in the report. Only once the ASP is satisfied, is the report
submitted to the Commissioner for Civil Aviation (CCA) for consideration and
action deemed necessary. On acceptance of the report by the CCA the report is
released as a Final Report in respect of the relevant accident investigation. How
can a copy of an accident report be obtained? Accident summaries are available on the
SACAA website. Complete reports can be obtained by submitting a written
request to the Accident Incident Investigation Division on fax (011) 545 1466
or e-mail AiidInbox@caa.co.za. Airworthiness
Who
do I contact with regard to airworthiness matters? Should
you have any questions regarding the following: Aircraft Certificates of
Airworthiness, Aircraft Special approvals, Aircraft Maintenance or Aircraft
Maintenance Organisations please direct your
questions to the Senior Manager Airworthiness at airworthiness@caa.co.za. Should
you have any questions regarding the following: Aircraft Registration,
Aircraft Certification, Defect Reporting and Manufacturing Organisations please direct your questions to aircraftsafety@caa.co.za
Do
I need permission from the CAA to import an aircraft into the country? Yes.
Only if the aircraft is older than 15 years. This is a Trade and Industry
requirement not a South African Civil Aviation Authority requirement. An
application form is obtainable from the Certification Engineering Division
and the applicable fee is in Part 187 of the CAR's. (PDF) Do
I need permission from the CAA if I want to incorporate a modification on my
aircraft? Yes.
Contact your maintenance organisation or the CAA's
Certification Engineering Division. How
do I apply for an exemption answer? If
the exemption requested forms part of the CAA regulations, follow Part
11.04.01 of the CARs. (PDF). Please
note that an exemption cannot be granted from a regulation that does not
exist Where
do I report bad maintenance or non-compliances? Please
contact the Airworthiness Division. Do
I need a licence on a specific type of aircraft to enable me to release the
aircraft back into service? Yes.
Please follow the requirements of Part 66 in the CARs. How
do I apply for special flight permits? Please
submit form CA21-15- and the prescribed fee to the Engineering Division.
Contact details are available from the CAA website. What
documentation do I complete for applications? Refer
to the annexures in the Civil Aviation Technical
Standards (CATS) documents - Volume 3 of the Digma
Aviation Legislation. Alternatively, phone the Airworthiness Division and
request the particular form. All forms can be sent via email or are available
from the CAA website. Contact details are available from the CAA website. How
do I obtain an AMO licence? Complete
a manual of procedure as well as a quality manual which may form part of your
manual of procedure. All requirements pertaining to what should be in the
manuals are contained in SA CATS AMO. You will also be required to submit an
application form and the fee as per CAR 187. (PDF) Who
may fly an aircraft after scheduled maintenance? If
it is not a test flight, the aircraft owner may fly the aircraft. In the case
of a test flight, a test pilot is required to perform the flight test. Can
I extend my aircraft MPI? Unfortunately
not. The maintenance release only caters for the time for which it is made
out. If
my MPI has run out, how do I get my aircraft to a maintenance facility? Request
a special flight permit from the Engineering Division. Any Airworthiness
Inspector will assist with this matter. Application forms can be sent to you
via e-mail or downloaded from the CAA website. How
can I get my manufacturing organisation approved?
What
ratings can I apply for? There
are three ratings that manufacturing organisations
can apply for: ·
Manufacture specified product, parts or appliances (manufacturing
rating). ·
Apply specified processes to products, parts or
appliances (processing rating) e.g. Plating. ·
Carry out specified tests on products, parts and
appliances (test rating) eg. Non-destructive
testing. How
and when do I renew my MPT organisation licence? Apply
for renewal 60 days before licence expires ·
Submit application form CA148-01 and application fee as
per CAR Part 187.00.25. Application
forms can be sent to you via e-mail or
downloaded from the CAA website. ·
An audit date will be arranged by a CAA auditor ·
Renewal audits are subject to a
hourly rate. The organisation will be invoiced for
the total amount after the audit. The hourly rate is R480-00 per hour. Finances
Why
does the CAA not respond after a fee has been deposited into its bank
account? It
could be that the deposit slip was faxed to the wrong department, or the
clients have not specified what the payment is for or may not have used the
correct reference codes. Please ensure
that all deposit slips are faxed to the Finance. Please mark clearly what service is being
paid for. Where
can money for services be paid? Clients
can pay at the Cashier's office at the CAA offices or fees can be paid into
the CAA's bank account: Implementation of the compulsory use of
reference numbers for bank deposits made into the Civil Aviation Authority’s
bank account The South African Civil Aviation Authority
is experiencing problems with unidentified bank deposits made by clients that
resulted in amounts appearing on the bank statements that are not traceable
and subsequently not invoiced or allocated to a client account. Please note that our bankers will not
accept any deposit (including electronic fund transfers) that is not
correctly referenced according to a specified code from 5 January 2004. The operational department will issue you
with this reference code before you transfer or deposit any amount into our
bank account. We have also closed all other bank accounts
for depositing purposes. Can
I use m Amex
card? Yes,
we now accept the Amex card, but only if you present it at the cashier. Examinations
How many subjects do I need to enroll for the first time to
carry credits, when doing my Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATP),
Commercial Transport Licence (CPL) and instrument flight rating? You
only need to enroll for one subject. Once
you have passed a subject we will start calculating the 18 months to complete
the remaining subjects How many subjects do I need to enroll for the first time to
carry credits, when doing my Flight Engineer's Examination? You
only need to enroll for one subject. Once
you have passed a subject we will start calculating the 18 months to complete
the remaining subjects How many subjects do I need to enroll for the first time to
carry credits, when doing my Flight Instructor Examination? You
only need to enroll for one subject. Once
you have passed a subject we will start calculating the 18 months to complete
the remaining subjects What is the pass mark on examinations? The
pass mark for all the examinations is 75%. Where do I obtain notes to study? Training
is done at Flying Schools, who supply students with study material. Do I need a valid private pilot licence (PPL) to do my
commercial pilot licence (CPL)? You
need to be a holder of a PPL licence which did not expire for more than 60
months. What are the minimum criteria for writing various pilot
examinations? You
will need a private pilot licence (PPL) to sit for a commercial pilot licence
(CPL) examination and a CPL to sit for an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATP)
examination. Where do I find the examination schedule with time, date and
venue details? The
dates and venues are published in AIC 31.1.3 and can also be viewed on the
CAA website. Confirmation of the written examination will be posted on the
website to confirm that the candidates are booked for the exams. A schedule
for the written exams is available on the website and is also available in
AIC 31.1.3. Examination sittings for
online exams which are held in Midrand at the CAA
offices start at 09:00, 11h00 and 13:00 and candidates should register at
least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examinations. Where do I get an examination schedule for out-centres? The
dates are published in AIC 31.1.3 and the CAA website. When can I apply for a re-mark? You
should apply for a re-mark within 30 days from result notification. How long in advance must I make a booking to sit for my
examinations and may I repeat a subject in the same week if I did not
pass it? Entries for online bookings will be by appointment
only on a first come, first served basis. You may only enter for a
subject previously failed after 72 hours. Where do I obtain application forms? Forms may be obtained from the CAA website
or from the CAA offices. Forms can also be faxed to applicants. How long do I wait for my examination results? (Out-centres) Approximately
one week. How do I receive my examination results? (Out-centres) Examinations are marked within one week,
and results are published on the CAA website.
Candidates who have passed all there exams and need to obtain a
certificate can send the request to the examination office email exams@caa.co.za Flight Operations
How
is an aircraft added to an operating certificate?
What
is the difference between the Aircraft Operating
Certificate (AOC) and the Certificate of Approval (COA)? The
COA applies to accredited training schools (part 141) and the AOC to all
other licenced commercial operators (part 121, 127,
135, etc.). What
is an operator's list and where do I find it? It
is a list of all operators with their addresses and contact numbers and can
be obtained from the Flight Operations Department at a determined fee. What
steps must be followed when an AOC expires?
What
steps must be followed when a COA expires?
How
does an Inspector arrange an inspection with an operator? The
inspector phones the operator to set a date and time for the inspection and
faxes the check list and notification letter to the client. Where
can I obtain a list with all CAA Accredited Training Oranisations? A
list with all CAA accredited training organizations can be obtained from the
Aviation Personnel Standards link to the left of this page by clicking on
Aviation Training Organisations. How
do I know which Air Charter to use? Please
see the Air Charter guide which may be found by clicking on the Flight
Operations link to the left of this page and then on SA Air Charter Guide
link. Medical Department
What
are the medical requirements for different classes of medicals? There
are 4 classes of medical examinations. The medical examination requirements
differ for the different classes of medical certificates.
The
frequency of examinations may also vary depending on medical conditions
affecting the applicant. The aviation medical examiner can answer many of the
queries regarding medicals. Further queries can be referred to the medical
department of the CAA. Can
my general practitioner examine me for an aviation medical certificate? Applicants for
Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 licences have to be
examined by a designated aviation medical examiner, which has been approved
by the Commissioner for Civil Aviation. A Class 4 applicant may be examined
by his general practitioner, provided that: a.
The examination is conducted in accordance with
the requirements of Civil Aviation Regulations Part 67 and the corresponding
technical standards (SA-CATS-MR) b.
The results are documented on the prescribed form
and sent in to the Institute for Aviation Medicine for verification. What
happens to the medical examination results? The medical
examiner forwards all the medical information to the Confidentiality
is maintained at all levels of these proceedings. Aviators wishing to appeal
against decisions taken by the panel may apply to the Commissioner for Civil
Aviation, and must also send the appeal notice to the Institute for Aviation
Medicine. The Commissioner designates a panel of specialists to advise him on
the adjudication of the appeal. This process may take up to 4 months to
complete Can
I go to a foreign aviation examiner for my medical when I am in a foreign
country? Yes, you can
contact an aviation medical examiner that has been approved by the
Commissioner for Civil Aviation to perform medical examinations for South
African pilots. A list of these approved aviation medical examiners can be found
on the CAA web site. The examination has to be conducted in accordance with
the requirements of Civil Aviation Regulations Part 67 (PDF) and the
corresponding technical standards (SA-CATS-MR). The results have to be
documented on the prescribed form and must be sent to the Institute for
Aviation medicine for verification. Alternatively,
you can contact an examiner registered with other foreign civil aviation
authorities to perform the relevant Authority's examination. All the results
(that is all the examination forms and test results, and not only the medical
certificate) have to be submitted to the CAA or the Institute for Aviation
Medicine, as we need to have the medical details on our records. All the
forms submitted have to be in English. The CAA or Institute for Aviation
Medicine may request further additional examinations. The foreign medical
examiner must hold a qualification recognised by
the aviation authorities internationally and submit proof thereof to the
Commissioner for Civil Aviation. A medical
certificate will be issued by the Institute for Aviation Medicine or the CAA
and may be different from the certificate initially issued by the medical
examiner. Can
I fly with a cold? You should never
fly with a cold. The pressure differences at altitude affect cavities found
in the skull. When ill, these cavities which are lined by membranes get
inflamed and may affect the normal equilibration important at altitude. Thus
you may experience severe pain in the ears or sinuses. An eardrum might even rupture!
In addition, having a cold and not feeling well may have an influence on your
reaction time or decision making processes. Is
over the counter medications allowed? An aviator should
ground him/herself when not feeling well. The side effects of the medication
can have an effect on flight safety and these effects can be worsened by
altitude. One should avoid mixing various medication
due to interactions that may occur that can prove fatal. One can also have
allergic reactions to medication. Always consult your aviation medical
examiner when you plan to take any medication before a flight. How
much alcohol can I drink before a flight? None. The present
rule is 8 hours between bottle and throttle. However, it is advisable to
extend this period to 12 hours (preferably 24 hours). The maximum blood
concentration allowed is 0,02 mg%. It is very
important to remember that the effects of alcohol can last up to 72 hours.
Therefore the blood alcohol concentration may be zero; but you can still
suffer from the effects of alcohol which may have an impact on flight safety.
The regulations state that you may not fly while under the influence of
alcohol. What
are the visual requirements for different classes of medicals? The visual examination
has minimum requirements for different parameters examined depending on the
class of medical applied for. You are allowed to fly with either spectacles
or contact lenses. Surgical correction of refractive abnormalities is allowed
but a three to six month waiting period is required before the applicant can
be re-certified. The choice of the method of correction of visual
abnormalities lies with the aviator and his ophthalmologist. Can
I fly if I have Diabetes? Yes, if it is
controlled well through a proper diet and oral medication. You will be
required to submit additional medical reports to confirm control of blood
sugar level. Presently diabetes treated with insulin is unacceptable and
renders the applicant unfit.
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How
do I find out about SACAA vacancies and where are vacancies advertised? The
SACAA advertises vacancies in the following publications: §
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African Pilot §
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note that no applications or Curriculum Vitae’s will be accepted unless the
applicant is responding to an advert in one of these publications and using
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