Ordinance for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Act

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Ordinance for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics
Act

(Ordinance of the Ministry of Transport No. 56 of July 31, 1952)

Chapter I General Provisions

(Aeronautical Navigation Facility)
Article 1 Aeronautical Navigation Facility under the provision of paragraph (5)
of Article 2 of the Civil Aeronautics Act (Act No. 231 of 1952, hereinafter
referred to as "the Act") shall be as follows:
(i) Aeronautical Radio Navigation Facility that aids the navigation of aircrafts
by means of radio wave
(ii) Aeronautical Lights Facility that aids the navigation of aircrafts by means
of lights
(iii) Obstacle Markings Facility that is to make aircrafts recognize the
existence of object which may pose an impediment of navigation by colors or
signs for any aircraft flying during the daytime

(Length of Heliport Approach Area)
Article 1-2 The length of heliport approach area as specified by the Ordinances
of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set forth in
paragraph (7) of Article 2 of the Act shall have a length of not more than 1,000
meters as specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism.

(Gradient of Approach Surface)
Article 2 Gradient for horizontal plane of approach surface as specified by the
Ordinances of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set
forth in paragraph (8) of Article 2 of the Act shall be as follows:
(i) 1/50th in the case of a landing strip used for the landing, performed by
using an instrument landing apparatus or performed in accordance with a
landing guidance by using precision approach radar
(ii) Gradients listed in the following table, with categorized according to
aerodrome, etc. and classified according to landing strip in the case of
landing strip (other than that listed in the preceding item) for land-based
aerodrome, etc. and sea-based aerodrome, etc.
Category of Class of Landing Gradient
Aerodrome Strip
Land-Based From A to D 1/40th
Aerodrome, etc.
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E and F Gradient of more than 1/40th and not
more than 1/30th as specified by the
Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism
G 1/25th
H and J 1/20th
Water-based A and B 1/40th
Aerodrome, etc.
C and D 1/30th
E 1/20th

(iii) Gradient of more than 1/8th as specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the case of landing strip (other
than that prescribed under item (i)) of heliport; provided however, that it is
particularly determined to be necessary in consideration of site conditions of
such heliport, gradient of more than 1/20th and not more than 1/8th as
specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

(Radial Length of Horizontal Surface)
Article 3 Radial length of horizontal surface as specified by Ordinances of the
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set forth in
paragraph (9) of Article 2 of the Act shall be as follows:
(i) Length listed in the following table, with categorized according to aerodrome,
etc. and classified according to landing strip (the longest landing strip in the
case of aerodromes, etc. with more than 2 landing strips), in the case of land-
based aerodrome, etc. and sea-based aerodrome, etc.
Category of Aerodrome Class of Landing Strip Radius
Land-Based Aerodrome, etc. A 4,000 meters
B 3,500 meters
C 3,000 meters
D 2,500 meters
E 2,000 meters
F 1,800 meters
G 1,500 meters
H 1,000 meters
J 800 meters
Water-based Aerodrome, A 4,000 meters
etc.
B 3,500 meters
C 3,000 meters
D 2,500 meters
E 2,000 meters

(ii) Length of not more than 200 meters as specified by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the case of heliports
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(Gradient of Heliport Transitional Surface)
Article 3-2 (1) Gradient of heliport transitional surface as specified by
Ordinances of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set
forth in paragraph (10) of Article 2 of the Act shall be 1/2th.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in the case where
gradient of transitional surface at the one longer side of landing strip
(hereinafter referred to as "Longer Side A" in this paragraph) includes another
longer side (hereinafter referred to as "Longer Side B" in this paragraph)
within double-distance of the shorter side of such landing strip at outside of
Longer Side B of landing strip and no object is projected from the plane with
gradient of 1/10th upward at outside of landing strip; it may be as follows;
(i) In the case where there is no object projected from the horizontal plane
including the highest point of the landing strip within 3/4th distance of
diameter of the rotary wings of helicopters to be expected to use the heliport
located at outside of Longer Side A, gradient of more than 1/2th as specified
by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
(ii) In the case of other than the preceding item, gradient of 1/2th through
1/1th as specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism

(Aeronautical Lights)
Article 4 Aeronautical lights as specified by Ordinances of the Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set forth in paragraph (11) of Article 2
of the Act shall be as follows:
(i) Aeronautical beacon Facilities that aid the navigation of aircraft at night or
under the instrument meteorological condition
(ii) Aerodrome Lights Facilities that aid aircraft taking-off or landing as
specified under Article 114
(iii) Obstacle Lights Facilities that make aircrafts recognize the existence of
object which may endanger aircraft operation

(Instrument Meteorological Conditions)
Article 5 Low meteorological visibility as specified by Ordinances of the Ministry
of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set forth in paragraph (15), of
Article 2 of the Act shall be meteorological conditions (hereinafter referred to
as "visual meteorological condition") other than those listed in the following
items according to the classification of aircrafts listed in the following items:
(i) Aircraft that flies at an altitude above 3,000 meters (excluding aircrafts
listed in items (iii) and (iv)): Weather conditions that meet requirements;
(a) that flight visibility is over 8,000 meters
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(b) that no cloud is within the vertical distance of each 300 meters above and
below the aircraft
(c) that no cloud is within the horizontal distance of 1,500 meters from the
aircraft.
(ii) Aircraft that flies at an altitude less than 3,000 meters (excluding aircrafts
listed in the following item and item (iv)): Each listed weather condition
according to the classification of aircrafts listed in the following items
(a) Aircraft that flies in air traffic control area (hereinafter referred to as
"control area"), air traffic control zone (hereinafter referred to as "control
zone") or air traffic information zone (hereinafter referred to as
"information zone"): Weather conditions that meet requirements;
1. that flight visibility is over 5,000 meters
2. that no cloud is within the vertical distance of 150 meters above and 300
meters below the aircraft
3. that no cloud is within the horizontal distance of 600 meters from the
aircraft.
(b) that aircraft flies in the airspace other than control area, control zone and
information zone: Weather conditions that meet requirements;
1. that flight visibility is over 1,500 meters.
2. that no cloud is within the vertical distance of 150 meters above and 300
meters below the aircraft.
3. that no cloud is within the horizontal distance of 600 meters from the
aircraft.
(iii) Aircraft that flies at an altitude less than 300 meters from the ground
surface or the water surface in the airspace other than the control area, the
control zone and the information zone (excluding aircrafts listed in the
following item): Weather conditions that meet requirements; (Regarding
helicopter that flies at the speed of which collision with other object is
avoidable, excludes the item listed in (a))
(a) that flight visibility is over 1,500 meters.
(b) that aircraft may fly away from clouds and that the pilot may visibly
recognize the ground surface or the water surface.
(iv) At aerodrome, etc. within control zone or information zone or at aerodrome,
etc. outside control zone and information zone designated in the public notice
by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, aircraft that
tries to take-off or land: Weather conditions that meet requirements;
(a) that ground visibility is more than 5,000 meters (more than 8,000 meters
if aerodrome, etc. is the one within the control zone and the one designated
in the public notice by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism).
(b) that height of clouds is more than 300 meters (more than 450 meters if
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aerodrome, etc. is the one designated in the public notice by the Minister of
Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism specified in (b) above) from
the ground surface or water surface.

(Visual Flight Rules)
Article 5-2 Visual Flight Rules means a flight procedure other than instrument
flight rules.

(Glider)
Article 5-3 The categories of gliders are following 4 categories:
(i) Powered glider (it means a one of powered gliders specified as a powered
glider in the airworthiness category by Annex 1)
(ii) High class glider (it means a one of gliders specified as a acrobatic glider A
and utility glider U in the airworthiness category by Annex 1 but it excludes
middle class and primary class gliders)
(iii) Middle class glider (among utility gliders U in the airworthiness category
specified by Annex 1, it means a one of gliders not suitable for acrobatic
flight and aircraft towing but suitable for winch towing (including car
towing; the same shall apply in the following item))
(iv) Primary class glider (among utility gliders U in the airworthiness category
specified by Annex 1, it means a one of gliders not suitable for acrobatic
flight, aircraft towing and winch towing)

(Flight Manual)
Article 5-4 Flight Manual shall mean the documents that state the following
items:
(i) Aircraft General
(ii) Matters relating to Aircraft Operating Limitations
(iii) Operating procedures of various systems and other procedures that shall
be carried out in case of emergency
(iv) Operating procedures of various systems under normal conditions
(v) Aircraft performance
(vi) Items relating to aircraft noise
(vii) Items relating to engine emission

(Document for Maintenance procedure)
Article 5-5 Document for Maintenance procedure shall mean the documents that
state the following items:
(i) Description relating to aircraft structures and its equipments and systems
(ii) Methods for periodical inspection aircraft, methods for restoration of
malfunction occurred on aircraft and other items relating to aircraft
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maintenances
(iii) Limit operation hours of engine, propeller, and equipments specified in
paragraph (1) of Article 31 equipped to aircraft
(iv) Other necessary matters

(Maintenance and Alternation)
Article 5-6 Contents of maintenance or alteration work shall be as prescribed in
the following table based on the category of work listed in the following table.
Category of Work Contents of Work
Maintenance Preservation Minor Replacement for standard
Preservation equipments or parts without
adjustment of rigging or
clearance and complex assembly
work under simple preservation
works
General Preservation works other Minor
Preservation Preservation
Repair Slight Repair work that effects on
Repair airworthiness remain minor,
which is not complex, and is not
required operational check of
power system and other complex
checks for confirmation of the
work
Minor Repair work other than Slight
Repair Repair and Major Repair
Major Either of the following repair
Repair works
(i) Repair work listed in the
followings and other complex
repair work that has a
significant effect on
airworthiness
(a) Stretching, splicing, welding
or similar works that is likely to
contribute to a considerable
effect on strength of member of
primary structure
(b) Work that requires complex
or special technique or
equipment
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(ii) Repair work that use
equipments or parts for which is
not approved its specification by
the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism in accordance with
paragraph (1) of Article 14 of the
Act
Alteration Minor Alteration Alteration that does not have a
significant effect to weight,
strength, function of engine,
flight characteristics, and other
airworthiness of aircrafts and
that uses equipments or parts
for which is approved
specification by the Minister of
Land, Infrastructure, Transport
and Tourism in accordance with
paragraph (1) of Article 14 of the
Act
Major Alteration Alteration other than Minor
Alteration

(Design Change)
Article 6 Categories and contents of design change shall be as prescribed in the
following table.
Category of Contents of Design Change
Design Change
Minor Change Change that does not have a significant effect to weight,
strength, engine operation, flight characteristics and
other airworthiness of aircrafts
Major Change Change other than Minor Change

Chapter II Aircraft Registration Certificate, etc.

(Aircraft Registration Certificate)
Article 7 Format of aircraft registration certificate under Article 6 of the Act
shall be subject to From No.3.

Article 8 Any person who has registered transfer or alteration of aircraft shall
obtain a renewal of aircraft registration certificate.

Article 9 Any person who intends to apply for reissuance of aircraft registration
certificate due to losing, breaking or smearing of the aircraft registration
certificate shall submit a written application for the reissuance of the aircraft
registration certificate (From No.4) to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
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Transport and Tourism along with the currently owned aircraft registration
certificate (except in the case of loss of the certificate).

Article 10 In the case where a deletion of the registration is made to the Aircraft
Register, an owner of a registered aircraft shall return the aircraft registration
certificate immediately.

(Stamping Position of Registration Mark)
Article 11 The stamping pursuant to provisions specified in paragraph (1) of
Article 8-3 under the Act shall be engraved on the frame of the aircraft.

Chapter III Safety of Aircraft
Section 1 Airworthiness Certification, etc.

Article 12 Gliders specified in paragraph (1), Article 10 of the Act shall be
primary class gliders.

(Airworthiness Certification)
Article 12-2 (1) Any person who intends to apply for airworthiness certification
specified in paragraph (1) of Article 10 of the Act or paragraph (1) of Article 10-
2 of the Act shall submit an airworthiness certificate application form (Form
No.7) to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism or the
airworthiness Inspector.
(2) Any document which should be attached to the application form under the
preceding paragraph and the period for its submission shall be in accordance
with the classification listed in the following table:
Classification Documents to Period for
be attached Submission
(i) Any aircraft Aircrafts (i) Design plans At the
which is manufactured in commencem
different from Japan ent of
that type designing
certificated
under
paragraph (1),
Article 12 of
the Act
(excluding
aircrafts
listed in (iii)).
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(ii) Design Prior to the
documents commencem
ent of
manufacturi
ng
(iii) Design
drawing
(iv) Parts List
(v)
Manufacturing
Plans
(vi) Flight Prior to the
Manual inspection
on current
condition
(vii) Document
for maintenance
procedure
(viii)
Documents that
state necessary
matters for
computing the
weight and the
center of
gravity of an
aircraft
(ix) Documents
certifying that
the
confirmation of
inspection is
completed
pursuant to the
provision of
paragraph (1),
Article 39-4
(limited to
aircrafts listed
in items (iv)
and (v) under
paragraph (5),
Article 10 of the
Act.).
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(x) Documents
that state
reference
matters, other
than those
listed in each of
the preceding
items
Aircrafts other than (i) Documents By desired
those manufactured in and drawings date of
Japan which can inspection
certify that
aircrafts
conform to the
standards set
forth in
paragraph (4),
Article 10 of the
Act
(ii) Flight
Manual
(iii) Documents
issued by
governmental
institutions of a
country of
manufacture
that certify
airworthiness,
noise level or
engine
emissions of
aircrafts
(iv) In case of
used aircraft,
documents that
state the total
flight hours and
flight hours
since last
overhaul
inspection as
well as
technical
records of
maintenance or
alteration
thereof
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