Civil Aviation Act 1982
1982 c. 16 · Enacted 27 May 1982 · Extends to United Kingdom
C1C2An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to civil aviation.
Annotations to the whole text
Modifications
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Act modified (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336) (N.I. 21)), arts. 1(2)(3), 308, {Sch. 12 para. 18(1)} (with arts. 8(9), 121(3), 307); S.R. 2007/194, art. 2(2), Sch. 1 Pt. II (with Sch. 2)
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Act: for the words "Supreme Court Act 1981" wherever they occur there is substituted (prosp.) the words "Senior Courts Act 1981" by virtue of Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2) [Editorial Note: this amendment will be carried through into the text of the Act at the same time as any other effects on the Act for the year in which the relevant commencement order (or first such order) is made]
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Act extended by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xliii), Sch. 8 para. 33
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Act extended by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xxviii), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
Act extended (E.W.S.) (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xxxii); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
Act amended (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/593, reg. 2, Sch. 1
Contents
- Part I: Administration
- The Secretary of State
- 1Functions of Secretary of State.
- Constitution and functions of CAA
- 2Constitution of CAA.
- 3Functions of CAA.
- Regulation of performance by CAA of its functions
- 4General objectives.
- 5Duty of CAA to consider environmental factors when licensing or issuing certificates for certain aerodromes.
- 6Secretary of State’s directions in national interest, etc.
- 7Special provisions as respects certain functions.
- Financial provisions in relation to CAA
- 8General financial duties.
- 9The initial debt.
- 10Borrowing powers.
- 11Charges.
- 12Grants and loans by Secretary of State.
- 13Payments to Secretary of State.
- 14Guarantees.
- 15Accounts and audit.
- Assistance, information, etc. to be given by CAA
- 16Provision by CAA of assistance, etc. for Secretary of State and others.
- 17Provision by CAA of information, etc. for Secretary of State.
- Supplemental provisions in relation to CAA
- 18Official secrets.
- 19Application of certain enactments to CAA.
- 20Supplementary provisions with respect to the functions of CAA.
- 21Annual report.
- 22Matters arising in connection with original transfer to CAA of property, staff, etc.
- Disclosure of information
- 23Disclosure of information.
- Eurocontrol
- 24Eurocontrol.
- Part II: Aerodromes and Other Land
- Secretary of State’s aerodromes
- 25Secretary of State’s power to provide aerodromes.
- 26Consultation with local bodies.
- 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- CAA’s aerodromes
- 28Prohibition of management, etc. of aerodromes by CAA
- 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Aerodromes and facilities at aerodromes provided by local authorities
- 30Provision of aerodromes and facilities at aerodromes by local authorities.
- 31Power to carry on ancillary business.
- 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Other aerodromes
- 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Miscellaneous provisions as to aerodromes
- 34Financial assistance for certain aerodromes.
- 35Facilities for consultation at certain aerodromes.
- 36Health control at Secretary of State’s aerodromes ....
- 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 38Aerodrome charges: noise and emissions
- 38ANoise control schemes
- 38BNoise control schemes: supplementary
- 38CBreaches of noise control schemes
- 39Trespassing on licensed or authorised aerodromes.
- 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Powers in relation to land exercisable in connection with civil aviation
- 41Power of Secretary of State to acquire and manage land.
- 42Acquisition of land by CAA.
- 42AAcquisition of land: air traffic services licence holders.
- 43Rights granted over land to Secretary of State or CAA to bind grantor’s successors.
- 44Power to obtain rights over land.
- 45Power to restrict use of land for purpose of securing safety at aerodromes.
- 46Power to exercise control over land in interests of civil aviation.
- 47Warning of presence of obstructions near licensed or authorised aerodromes.
- 48Power of Secretary of State to stop up and divert highways etc. in interests of civil aviation.
- 49Power to acquire land in connection with order under s. 48.
- 50Power of entry for purposes of survey.
- Supplemental
- 51Special provisions relating to statutory undertakers.
- 52Displacements from land.
- 53Compensation in respect of planning decisions relating to safety of aerodromes, etc.
- 54Consecrated land and burial grounds.
- 55Registration of orders, etc. under Part II.
- 56Notices.
- 57Power to appoint special constables.
- 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 59Expenses and stamp duty.
- Part III: Regulation of Civil Aviation
- General
- 60Power to give effect to Chicago Convention and to regulate air navigation, etc.
- 61Air Navigation Orders etc,: supplemental.
- War and emergencies
- 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Air transport, etc.
- 64Restriction of unlicensed carriage by air for reward.
- 65Grant and refusal of air transport licences.
- 66Revocation, suspension and variation of air transport licences.
- 67Supplementary provisions relating to air transport licensing.
- 68General duties in relation to air transport licensing functions of CAA.
- 69Periodical publication of CAA’s policies.
- 69ARegulation of carriage by air by route licences.
- 70Modification of CAA’s duties with respect to British airlines in relation to certain air transport services.
- 71Regulation of provision of accommodation in aircraft.
- 71AContributions by licence holders to Air Travel Trust
- 71BProcedure relating to regulations under section 71A
- Air navigation services
- 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- 74AEnforcement of foreign judgments etc. in respect of route charges.
- Investigation of accidents
- 75Investigation of accidents.
- Trespass by aircraft and aircraft nuisance, noise, etc.
- 76Liability of aircraft in respect of trespass, nuisance and surface damage.
- 77Nuisance caused by aircraft on aerodromes.
- 78Regulation of noise and vibration from aircraft.
- 78APenalty schemes
- 78BDirection to establish, amend or revoke penalty scheme
- 79Grants towards cost of sound-proofing buildings.
- 80Designation of aerodromes for purposes of ss. 78 and 79.
- 81Dangerous flying. Repealed
- 82Prohibition of aerial advertising and propaganda.
- Records and provision of information, etc.
- 83Recording and registration of births and deaths, etc.
- 84Provision by others of information for the CAA and Secretary of State.
- Part IV: Aircraft
- Design, construction and maintenance of aircraft
- 85Design, construction and maintenance of aircraft. Repealed
- Rights etc. in relation to aircraft
- 86Power to provide for the mortgaging of aircraft.
- 87Application of law of wreck and salvage to aircraft.
- 88Detention and sale of aircraft for unpaid airport charges.
- 89Exemption of aircraft and parts thereof from seizure on patent claims.
- 90Power to give effect to Convention on rights in aircraft.
- Jurisdiction, etc.
- 91Jurisdiction in civil matters.
- 92Application of criminal law to aircraft.
- 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
- Powers of commander of aircraft
- 94Powers of commander of aircraft.
- Evidence, etc.
- 95Provisions as to evidence in connection with aircraft.
- 96Use of records and documentary evidence.
- Seaplanes
- 97Seaplanes
- Supplemental
- 98Construction of certain provisions of Part IV.
- Part V: Miscellaneous and General
- 99Offences.
- 100Application of Act to hovercraft.
- 101Power to apply certain provisions to Crown aircraft
- 102Powers to make Orders in Council, orders and regulations.
- 103Special parliamentary procedure: Scotland.
- 104Construction of provisions relating to property.
- 105General interpretation.
- 106Application of Act to territorial waters.
- 107Application of Act to Northern Ireland.
- 108Extension of provisions of Act outside United Kingdom.
- 109Transitional provisions, consequential amendments, repeals, etc.
- 110Citation and commencement.
- Schedule 1: Additional Provisions Relating to Constitution, Etc. of CAA
- Appointment and tenure of non-executive members
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- Remuneration etc of non-executive members
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- Executive members: terms and conditions
- 8AParagraph 8A
- Proceedings
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- Staff
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- 14Paragraph 14
- Performance of functions
- 15Paragraph 15
- Instruments and contracts
- 16Paragraph 16
- 17Paragraph 17
- Interpretation
- 18Paragraph 18
- Schedule 2: Application of Enactments Relating to Statutory Undertakers, Etc.
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
- 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
- Schedule 3: Matters Arising out of Transfer to CAA of Aerodromes and other Property, Rights and Liabilities and Staff
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- Schedule 4: Eurocontrol
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- Schedule 5Schedule 5
- Schedule 6: Modifications of Schedule 6 to the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- Schedule 7: Provisions Relating to Certain Orders Under Part II
- Part I
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- Part II
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- Part III
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- 12Paragraph 12
- Schedule 8: Provisions Relating to Orders Under Section 45
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- Schedule 9: Provisions Relating to Directions Under Section 46
- Part I
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- Part II
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- 10Paragraph 10
- Part III
- 11Paragraph 11
- Schedule 10: Adjustments of the Functions of Statutory Undertakers
- Part I
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- Part II
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- Schedule 11
- Tenure of members
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- Procedure
- 3Paragraph 3
- Supplemental
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- Schedule 12: Patent Claims Against Aircraft not Protected Under Chicago Convention
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- Schedule 13: Subordinate Instruments
- IPowers not Exercisable by Statutory Instrument
- IIProvisions applying to Certain Powers
- Part III: Supplemental Powers
- Different provision for different cases
- 1Paragraph 1
- Incidental supplementary and transitional provision
- 2Paragraph 2
- Power to authorise making of regulations
- 3Paragraph 3
- Power to provide for detention of aircraft
- 4Paragraph 4
- Crown aircraft
- 5Paragraph 5
- Extra-territorial provisions
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- Schedule 14: Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Savings
- General
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- Extra-territorial provisions
- 4Paragraph 4
- Byelaws
- 5Paragraph 5
- Section 6 of the Civil Aviation Act 1949
- 6Paragraph 6
- Lighthouse authorities
- 7Paragraph 7
- The Hovercraft Act 1968
- 8Paragraph 8
- Schedule 9 to the Civil Aviation Act 1971
- 9Paragraph 9
- Section 1 of the Civil Aviation Act 1978
- 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
- Section 7 of the Civil Aviation Act 1978
- 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
- The British Nationality Act 1981
- 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
- Interpretation
- 13Paragraph 13
- Schedule 15: Consequential Amendments
- The Law of Property Act 1925
- 1Paragraph 1
- The Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947
- 2Paragraph 2
- The Public Records Act 1958
- 3Paragraph 3
- The Harbours Act 1964
- 4Paragraph 4
- The Industrial Development Act 1966
- 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
- The Tokyo Convention Act 1967
- 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
- 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
- The Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970
- 8Paragraph 8
- The Rolls Royce (Purchase) Act 1971
- 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
- 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
- The Local Government Act 1972
- 11Paragraph 11
- The Land Compensation Act 1973
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
- The Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973
- 14Paragraph 14
- 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
- The Air Travel Reserve Fund Act 1975
- 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
- 17Paragraph 17 Repealed
- The Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977
- 18Paragraph 18 Repealed
- The Patents Act 1977
- 19Paragraph 19
- The Civil Aviation Act 1978
- 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
- The Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978
- 21Paragraph 21
- The National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
- 22Paragraph 22
- The Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
- 23Paragraph 23
- The Highlands and Islands Air Services (Scotland) Act 1980
- 24Paragraph 24
- The Supreme Court 1981
- 25Paragraph 25
- The New Towns Act 1981
- 26Paragraph 26
- The Acquisition of Land Act 1981
- 27Paragraph 27
- Schedule 16Repeals