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This Subpart prescribes the instruments and equipment required in addition to the Part 91 requirements for aircraft to be used for an agricultural aircraft operation performed under this Part.
No person may commence an agricultural aircraft operation unless—
(1) the aircraft is equipped with the type and number of instruments and equipment required in accordance with Part 91 and this Subpart; and
(2) the instruments and equipment installed in the aircraft comply with the relevant specifications and airworthiness design standards listed in—
(i) Appendix D to this Part; and
(ii) Appendix C to Part 21; and
(iii) Part 26; or
(iv) alternative specifications or standards acceptable to the Director; and
(3) the instruments and equipment are installed in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer’s instructions or other instructions acceptable to the Director; and
(4) except as may be provided by a MEL approved under Part 91 for use for that aircraft, the instruments and equipment installed in the aircraft are in an operable condition.
The operator of an agricultural aircraft must ensure that the aircraft is equipped with a shoulder harness for each crew seat.
The operator of an agricultural aircraft must ensure that the aircraft is equipped with a slip indicator.
The operator of an agricultural aircraft must ensure that the aircraft is equipped with—
(1) approved hoppers or spray tanks as applicable; and
(2) a means of indicating to the pilot the upper level of the hopper contents; and
(3) a jettison system for aeroplanes equipped with internal hoppers or spray tanks; and
(4) applicable placarding in accordance with Appendix D including—
(i) hopper or spray tank maximum structural load as specified in the aircraft flight manual; and
(ii) passenger locations; and
(iii) flight limitations; and
(iv) jettison capability.
