Aircraft Flight Operation Regulations Article 8-3

The operator shall have the aircraft tracking capability to track the position of the airplanes which it operates throughout its area of operations, to preserve information and data, and to assist in the coordination of search and rescue from November 8, 2018,The operator shall ensure that it has the capability to track the position of an airplane through automated reporting at least every 15 minutes for the portion(s) of the in-flight operation(s) that is planned in an oceanic area(s) under the following conditions. The operator may be allowed for variations to automated reporting intervals when approved by CAA which based on the results of risk assessment process implemented by the operator and demonstrate how risks to the operation be managed:1. The airplane has a maximum certificated take-off mass of over 45,500 kg and a seating capacity greater than 19; and2. Where an air traffic services unit obtains airplane position information at greater than 15 minute intervals.The risk assessment process in the preceding paragraph shall demonstrate the flight operation risk in different reporting intervals, and shall include at least the following:1. Capability of the operator’s operational control systems and processes, including those for contacting air traffic services units;2. Overall capability of the airplane and its systems;3. Available means to determine the position of, and communicate with, the airplane;4. Frequency and duration of gaps in automated reporting;5. Human factors consequences resulting from changes to flight crew procedures; and6. Specific mitigation measures and contingency procedures.The operator shall establish the capabilities and procedures in compliance with paragraph 1 and 2, and implement the procedures after obtaining CAA’s approval.The operator shall establish procedures, approved by CAA, for the retention of aircraft tracking data to assist Rescue Coordination Center in determining the last known position of the aircraft.