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Regulation OTAR Part 91 - General Operating Instructions

(a) For aeroplanes: A flight shall not be commenced unless, taking into account both the
meteorological conditions and any delays that are expected in flight, the aeroplane carries
sufficient fuel and oil to ensure that it can safely complete the flight. the amount of fuel to be
carried must permit:
(1) when flying in accordance with the instrument flight rules and a destination alternate is
not required in accordance with paragraph 91.265, or when the flight is to an isolated
aerodrome, to complete the flight to the intended destination and thereafter have a final
fuel reserve for 45 minutes at the normal cruising speed; or
(2) when flying in accordance with the instrument flight rules and a destination alternate is
required in accordance with paragraph 91.265, to complete the flight to the intended
destination, thence to an alternate and thereafter have a final fuel reserve for 45
minutes at the normal cruising speed; or
(3) when flying in accordance with the visual flight rules, to complete the flight to the
intended destination and thereafter have a final fuel reserve of:
(i) by day, 30 minutes at normal cruising speed; or
(ii) by night, 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
(4) The use of fuel after flight commencement for purposes other than originally intended
during pre-flight planning shall require a re-analysis and, if applicable, adjustment of the
planned operation.
(b) For helicopters: A flight shall not be commenced unless, taking into account both the
meteorological conditions and any delays that are expected in flight, the helicopter carries
sufficient fuel and oil to ensure that it can safely complete the
flight. In addition, a reserve shall be carried to provide for contingencies.
(1) when flying in accordance with the instrument flight rules and a destination alternate is
not required in accordance with paragraph 91.265(b)(1), to complete the flight to the
intended destination and thereafter for 30 minutes at the normal cruising speed;
(2) when flying in accordance with the instrument flight rules and a destination alternate is
not required in accordance with paragraph 91.265(b)(2), to complete the flight to the
intended destination and thereafter for 60 minutes at the normal cruising speed;
(3) when flying in accordance with the instrument flght rules and a destination alternate is
required, to complete the flight to the intended destination, thence to an alternate and
thereafter for 30 minutes at the normal cruising speed;
(4) when flying in accordance with the visual flight rules, to complete the flight to the
intended destination and thereafter for 20 minutes at the normal cruising speed.
The use of fuel after flight commencement for purposes other than originally intended
during pre-flight planning shall require a re-analysis and, if applicable, adjustment of the
planned operation.
OTAR.91.285 Checklists
The pilot-in-command shall ensure that, where a checklist is provided, it is used.
OTAR.91.295 Use of airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS II)
(a) In an aircraft with airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS II) installed:
(1) It shall be used in normal conditions during flight in a mode that enables Resolution
Advisories (RAs) to be produced for the pilot flying when undue proximity to another
aircraft is detected.
(2) When an RA is produced by ACAS II, the pilot flying shall immediately take the
corrective action indicated by the RA, even if this is in conflict with an Air Traffic Control
(ATC) instruction. The aircraft shall be promptly returned to the terms of the ATC
instructions or clearance when the situation is resolved.
(3) Unless otherwise specified in an air traffic control instruction, pilots shall use
appropriate procedures to ensure that a rate of climb or descent of less than 8 m/sec
or 1,500 ft/min (depending on the instrumentation available) is achieved throughout the
last 300 m (1,000 feet) of climb or descent to the assigned altitude or flight level.
Note: This is to avoid unnecessary ACAS II RAs in aircraft at or approaching adjacent
altitudes or flight levels.
OTAR.91.300 Crew members at stations
(a) The pilot-in-command shall ensure that each crew member on duty in an aircraft during take-off
and landing or when he so directs:
(1) be at their crew member station unless their absence is necessary to perform duties in
connection with the operation of the aircraft; and
(2) have their safety belt, or harness where so equipped, fastened while at the crew
member station.
(b) The pilot-in-command shall ensure that all flight crew members required to be on flight deck duty
in an aircraft other than during take-off and landing shall remain at their stations with their safety
belt fastened except when their absence is necessary for the performance of duties in
connection with the operation of the aircraft or for physiological needs.
(c) No crew member shall perform any activity during critical phases of flight except those required
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