Article 83 Application and interpretation of Part IX

(1)

Except as provided in paragraph (2) of article 84, articles 84 and 85 apply to general aviation operations involving aircraft registered in the Territory of the classes or used in the cases identified in paragraph (2).

(2)

Aircraft or aircraft operations of the classes or cases to which paragraph (1) refers are—

(a)

any aeroplane having a maximum certificated take-off weight exceeding 5,700kg; or

(b)

any aeroplane equipped with one or more turbojet engines; or

(c)

any aeroplane having a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 9; or

(d)

any helicopter having a maximum certificated take-off weight exceeding 3,180kg; or

(e)

any helicopter having a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 5; or

(f)

any aircraft operation involving the use of three or more aircraft that are operated by pilots employed by the operator for the purpose of flying the aircraft; or

(g)

any other general aviation operation as the Governor shall in the public interest specify.

(3)

For the purposes of this Part—

“General aviation operation” means an aircraft operation other than a commercial air transport operation or aerial work operation.