# The Air Navigation Order 2000, Article 61: Method of carriage of persons


(1) (a) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a person shall not be in or on any part of an aircraft in flight which is not a part designed for the accommodation of persons and in particular a person shall not be on the wings or undercarriage of an aircraft.
(b) A person shall not be in or on any object, other than a glider or flying machine, towed by or attached to an aircraft in flight.
(2) A person may have temporary access to:
(a) any part of an aircraft for the purpose of taking action necessary for the safety of the aircraft or of any person, animal or goods therein; and
(b) any part of an aircraft in which cargo or stores are carried, being a part which is designed to enable a person to have access thereto while the aircraft is in flight.
(3) This article shall not apply to a passenger in a helicopter flying under and in accordance with a police air operator’s certificate who is disembarking in accordance with a procedure contained in the police operations manual for the helicopter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1562/article/61 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-order-2000/article-61
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