Law Summary

1. Introduction

This memorandum circular amends Part 8 of the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations, specifically section 8.2.1.8, concerning the documents required to be carried on aircraft during all operations.

2. Legal Foundation

• Reference Legislation: The amendment is grounded in:
  • Republic Act No. 9497
  • Existing PCAR provisions, specifically sections 8.2.1.8 and 8.2.1.9.
  • Regulations Amendment Procedures as per Board Resolution No. 2011-054 dated 28 September 2012.

3. Amended Regulation Overview

3.1 Documents Required for Commercial Air Transport Operations

• Provisions: Under section 8.2.1.8(a), no person may operate a civil aircraft in commercial air transport without the following current and approved documents:
  • Specific documents (not fully enumerated in the excerpt provided).
  • Aircraft insurance coverage is mandatory.

3.2 Documents Required for General Aviation Operations

• Provisions: Section 8.2.1.8(b) stipulates that the same requirements apply to general aviation operations, necessitating current and approved documents, including:
  • Specific documents (not fully enumerated in the excerpt provided).
  • Mandatory aircraft insurance coverage.

4. Effectivity Clause

• Implementation: The amendment will take effect fifteen (15) days post-compliance with the required publication in a single newspaper and filing with the U.P. Law Center - Office of the National Administrative Register.
• Supersession: This amendment supersedes any conflicting memoranda, regulations, and directives.

5. Signatory Information

• The memorandum is signed by LT GEN WILLIAM K. HOTCHKISS III AFP (RET), the Director General, on the 31st day of October 2014, in Pasay City.

Key Takeaways

• The amendment mandates specific documentation, including aircraft insurance coverage, for both commercial air transport and general aviation operations.
• It is crucial for operators to ensure compliance with the required documentation to avoid legal liabilities.
• The new regulation will be effective 15 days after publication and filing, emphasizing the importance of timely compliance and awareness of regulatory changes.