Pn-entry Into Cockpit.pdf

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION OPPOSITE SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI-110003

PUBLIC NOTICE F. No. AV.15026/19/2012-AS(5) Dated: 13th April, 2012

Subject:

Entry into cockpit and photography at aerodromes – reg.

In a recent instance brought to the notice of this office last week, the flight crew of a scheduled airline has permitted entry of unauthorized persons in the cockpit in violation of Aeronautical Information Circular 3 of 1997 issued by DGCA. In another instance brought to the notice of this office, individuals have been found indulging in taking photographs from the aircraft in flight and at airports including defence airfield, thereby violating the provisions of Rule 13 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. It may be stated that permission in this regard rests with the Director General of Civil Aviation. In view of the above, all the airlines are directed to bring to the notice of their personnel the provisions of Aeronautical Information Circular 3 of 1997 and Rule 13 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. Action will be taken against the defaulting airline/individual for violating the provisions of the Aeronautical Information Circular 3 of 1997 and Rule 13, which is punishable under the provisions of Schedule VI to the Aircraft Rules, 1937.

Director General of Civil Aviation