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UK Civil Aviation Regulations

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Templates for dangerous goods operations for UK aircraft operators

Examples of templates of operations manuals for use by aircraft operators

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The following are examples of templates of Operations Manuals for aircraft operators operating in accordance with the EASA Implementing Rules as retained and amended in UK domestic law under the European Union (withdrawal) Act 2018 with and without approval to carry dangerous goods as cargo. Operators should use the template that is appropriate to their operation and complete it according to their company's procedures, instructions and policies.

A Notice of Proposed Amendment using form SRG 1832 should then be completed and emailed to NPA@caa.co.uk.

Aircraft operators must obtain approval from the assigned Dangerous Goods Inspector prior to carrying dangerous goods

Carriage of Dangerous Goods as Cargo for UAS/RPAS

The following are examples of templates of Operations Manuals for RPAS operators operating in accordance with the EASA Implementing Rules as retained and amended in UK domestic law under the European Union (withdrawal) Act 2018 with and without approval to carry dangerous goods as cargo.

Operators should use the template that is appropriate to their operation and complete it according to their company's procedures, instructions and policies in line with Guidance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods as Cargo for UAS/RPAS Operators in the Specific Category provided by CAP 2555.

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