Regulations Chapter E and F

GACAR Sections cover airspace regulations, search & rescue, designated airspace routes, and instrument flight procedures.
General Operating Rules include guidelines for civil aviation operations in Saudi Arabia.

Applicability: Outlines scope, exceptions, and entities subject to regulations.
Pilot Responsibilities: Emphasizes the authority of the Pilot in Command (PIC) and requirements for aircraft airworthiness.
Preflight Actions: mandates safety briefings and comprehensive preflight checks for all flights.
Safety Protocols: Enforces the use of restraints such as seatbelts and child safety devices.
Weather Minimums: Sets basic Visual Flight Rules (VFR) weather criteria and special VFR operation requirements.
Certification Requirements: Lists necessary certifications and standards for civil aircraft.
Equipment Standards: Specifies required instruments across various aircraft categories.
Operational Guidelines: Includes regulations for low visibility, aerobatic maneuvers, and air ambulance missions.
Maintenance Protocols: Outlines practices for aircraft maintenance, inspections, and documentation.
Noise Limits: Establishes maximum allowable noise emissions to safeguard the environment.
Special Operating Restrictions: Details specific locations with operational limitations.
Medical Kit Specifications: Provides guidelines for essential contents in onboard medical kits.

General Provisions: Regulations apply to aircraft operators, shippers, and passengers and follow the Technical Instructions for Safe Transport.
Packing and Shipping: Shippers must ensure accurate labeling and compliance with safety standards to avoid leaks.
Certification and Authorization: Requires a Dangerous Goods Preparer Certificate (DGPC) for those preparing goods and Dangerous Goods Transport Authorization (DGTA) for operators.
Operator Responsibilities: Operators must inspect packages for damage and ensure proper segregation of dangerous goods.
Provision of Information: Ensures crew and passengers are informed about handling dangerous goods and emergency procedures.
Dangerous Goods Training: Mandates training programs for personnel handling dangerous goods, with qualified instructors.
Dangerous Goods Manuals: Requires specific manuals detailing preparation and transportation procedures.
Reports and Records: Operators must report incidents to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and maintain training records for at least 36 months.