Civil Aviation Order 20.11 - Emergency & life saving equipment & passenger control in emergencies (02/12/2004) (Cth)

Civil Aviation Order 20.11 (as amended)

made under subregulations 207 (2), 252 (1) and 253 (5) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988. This compilation was prepared on 2 February 2009 taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Order 20.11 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008. Prepared by the Legislative Drafting Branch, Legal Services Group, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.

Contents Section 20.11 (Emergency and life saving equipment and passenger control in emergencies) Page 1 Application 2 Definitions 3 Maintenance of emergency and lifesaving equipment 5 Flotation equipment for overwater flights 6 Emergency signalling equipment 6A Portable megaphones 7 Survival equipment 8 Accessories for water operations 9 Illumination of emergency exits 10 Emergency procedures 11 Assignment of emergency duties 12 Crew member proficiency in the execution of emergency procedures 13 Cabin attendants 14 Briefing of passengers 15 Demonstration of emergency evacuation procedures Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Notes to Civil Aviation Order 20.11

Section 20.11 Emergency and life saving equipment and passenger control in emergencies

1 Application This section applies to all Australian registered aircraft, except where otherwise specified in these Orders.

2 Definitions In this section, unless a contrary intention appears: handicapped person means a person requiring special attention because illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other temporary or permanent incapacity or disability makes that person unable without special facilities or assistance to utilise air transport facilities and services as effectively as persons who are not so affected. land aircraft means all aircraft other than amphibious aircraft when operating on water, helicopters equipped with fixed flotation equipment when operating on water, seaplanes and flying boats. portable megaphone means a portable battery-powered megaphone that meets the performance standards set out in paragraph 6A.5.