4.20 Documentation

4.20.2 State the documents which must be carried in aircraft operated in New Zealand. CAR Part 91

91.111 Documents to be carried

Except as provided in Parts 103, 104, and 106, a person must not operate an aircraft unless the required documents are carried in the aircraft.

Documents required for all applicable aircraft

The aircraft must carry:

• the current airworthiness certificate, or a certified copy of it, unless rule 91.101(c) applies;

  • Rule 91.101(c) is the exception for aircraft operating without a current airworthiness certificate under specified permit-to-fly or special authorisation conditions.

• the aircraft flight manual, or an equivalent document acceptable to the Director.

Additional documents for New Zealand registered aircraft

A New Zealand registered aircraft must also carry:

• the technical log required under rule 91.619, unless an approved alternative system is used by an air operator to inform the pilot of the aircraft’s maintenance status;