EAC91-2.1 General Rules:
(a) Aviation clubs are organizations under the supervision of the ministry of transport (aviation sector) according to the civil aviation law issued in 1989 and Ministerial declaration no: 891 / 1990. Civil aviation clubs are not concerned with air transport or commercial air transport activities .
(b) It is not permissible for aviation clubs to
start their activities without:
(1) An authorization issued by the Minister of
Transport (aviation sector).
(2) An activity certificate issued from the
Egyptian Civil Aviation Supervisory Authhority.
(c) Aircraft means all items used for flying or
floating in air.
EAC91-2.3 Requirements To
Issue The Activity Certificate:
(a) The aviation club should have a permanent site
inside the Arab Republic of Egypt to manage their activities. Aviation clubs
can establish some branches and should inform the ECAA with the head office
address and branches' addresses if any.
(b) Aviation clubs should have at least one
airworthy aircraft registered in Egypt of suitable type for club activities and
can have other aircraft belonging to the club or to the club members either
holding Egyptian or foreign registration marks.
(c) Aviation clubs should have the technical and
administration teams necessary to carry out the required activities.
(d) Aviation clubs should be able through their
own capabilities or through other companies approved from the ECAA to perform
aircraft maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable ECAR's and instructions.
(e) Aviation clubs should comply with the
manufacturer instructions regarding the operation, maintenance and repair of
aircraft and equipment and should
perform and follow all the mandatory modifications and service bulletins.
(f) Aviation clubs should be able through their
own capabilities or through other approved organizations to conduct the
required training for club civil aviation activities.
(g) Aviation clubs should follow in their
activities the instructions and regulations issued from the ECAA regarding each
of its activities, and the aircraft used and their equipment should be
airworthy and applicable to the type of activity according to the manufacturer
and airworthiness instructions.
EAC91-2.5 Procedure To Issue
The Activity Certificate:
(a) Aviation clubs should submit an application
to issue the activity certificate to the Executive Chairman of the ECAA.
(b) The aviation club should pay all the expenses
necessary to issue the activity certificate.
(c) Aviation clubs should submit the following
documents:
(1) A copy of the registration documents of the
aircraft and equipment.
(2) Club administrative structure and procedures
to achieve their goals and
complying with the Egyptian Civil Aviation law ( items no : 105 and 106 ) ,
including the following:
(i) Club personnel and terms of reference
including the nominated personnel.
(ii) A list including each member's duties and
responsibilities.
(iii) A list of approved periodic and routine
checks.
(iv) Technical framework including the name of licensed engineers,
responsible to perform the required maintenance for the aircraft belonging to
the club.
(v) Controlling system for spare parts and storage procedures.
(vi) Technical log
books and technical data records.
(vii) Technical library and the procedure for updating and follow up
of modifications and information and technical books.
(viii) Any contracts concerning maintenance and operation
activities.
(ix) Aircraft accident and occurrence reports along with name of
responsible personnel.
(x) Maintenance job cards and forms.
(xi) Maintenance facility lay out.
(d)
ECAA representatives will inspect and follow up the aviation club activities
and abilities to satisfy the safety requirements of the operation according to
the approved certificate of activity issued to the club.
EAC91-2.7 Renewal Of
Activity Certificate:
(a) The activity certificate will be renewed annually.
(b) Application of renewal of the activity
certificate shall be submitted to the Executive Chairman of the ECAA one month
before the expiration date of the
certificate.
(c) The renewal procedure is similar to the issue
procedure, taking into consideration the previous years evaluation and
deviation reports.
(1) Temporary approval: The Executive Chairman
of the ECAA may issue a temporary approval for 6 months to allow the aviation
clubs to start their activities until the issue of activity certificate.
(2) Change or termination of club activity:
(i) The ECAA should be notified in advance with any intended major changes in aviation clubs activities, using the appropriate change of activity form issued by the ECAA.
(ii) The ECAA may stop or terminate (either
partially or completely) the activity certificate granted; in case of any
violations to the regulations and limitations of the activity certificate.
(iii) If the aviation club wishes to stop one
activity; a letter should be submitted, one month in advance, to the ECAA
showing the reasons for terminating the activity.