Nig.CARs 2023 (Official Gazette)

Section 21 of the Civil Aviation Act provides that the Authority shall carry out its functions on cost recovery basis and may impose fees which may be reviewed, for the services of the Authority, incl…
Effective Date: Monday, September 25, 2023

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (NCAR) was first promulgated in 2006 to provide national requirements for civil aviation in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006 (now T…
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Part 2 addresses the licensing of personnel. Article 32 of the Chicago Convention requires Nigeria to issue certificates of competency and licences or validate such certificates or licenses issued by…
Effective Date: Friday, August 11, 2023

Part 3 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) addresses the certification and administration of Approved Training Organizations (ATO). ICAO Annex 1 contains standards for approval of tr…
Effective Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

This Part 4 of the Regulations sets forth the requirements for registration of aircraft in Nigeria, and governs the application of nationality and registration marks. This part of the Nig. CARs is der…
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Nigeria does not presently have the capabilities or demand to issue its own original type certificate and will therefore not be the State of Design or State of Manufacture. Part 5 of the Regulations p…
Effective Date: Monday, August 22, 2022

Part 6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations provides regulations for the registration and monitoring of Approved Maintenance Organisations (AMO) by the Authority of Nigeria (NCAA). The proper mai…
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Part 7 of these Regulations presents the regulatory requirements for instruments and equipment on aircraft expected to operate in Nigeria, consistent with the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices…
Effective Date: Friday, August 25, 2023

Part 8 prescribes the requirements for operations conducted by airmen certificated in Nigeria while operating aircraft registered in Nigeria, as well as operations of foreign registered aircraft condu…
Effective Date: Monday, August 28, 2023

Part 9 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) presents the regulatory requirements for persons or organisations to be granted an air operator certificate (AOC) by Nigeria and includes re…
Effective Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Nigeria is empowered under the Chicago Convention to set the terms for entry into and flight operations into, from, or within Nigeria. Ordinarily, international commercial air transport flights are al…
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Part 11 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) sets forth the requirements for aerial work operations, including agricultural aviation, external-load operations, glider and banner towing…
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Part 12 Volume I — Provides for the certification of Aerodromes, issuance of Operational Permit as well as other Aerodrome Operational provisions.
Effective Date: Friday, September 8, 2023

Part 12 Volume II provides for the certification of Heliports and the issuance of Heliport Certificate.
Effective Date: Friday, September 8, 2023

Part 14 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) presents regulatory requirements for the provision of Air Navigation Services in Nigeria, based upon the requirements of the applicable Int…
Effective Date: Monday, January 2, 2023

Part 14 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) presents regulatory requirements for the provision of Air Traffic Services in Nigeria, based upon the requirements of the applicable Intern…
Effective Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2023

This Subpart 2 (PANS-OPS) prescribes the requirements for the design, continuous maintenance and periodic review of instrument flight procedures (IFP). It constitutes an adaptation of ICAO Document 81…
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

This Subpart 3 Search and Rescue
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

This Regulation is applicable to the provision of Aeronautical Information Services. The requirements herein are in line with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Act, 2022 and for standardized operat…
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

This Regulation is applicable to the provision of Aeronautical Charts The requirements herein are in line with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Act, 2022 and for standardized operational procedure…
Effective Date: Monday, September 11, 2023

No aeronautical meteorological information service shall beprovided at aerodromes or portion of airspace in Nigeria, except as specified under these Regulations.
Effective Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023

This subpart prescribes the requirements pertaining to the planning, operation and maintenance of aeronautical telecommunication facilities.
Effective Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024

Part 15 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations set forth the requirements for transport of dangerous good by air for both international and domestic operation in Nigeria.
Effective Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CARBON OFFSETTING AND REDUCTION SCHEME FOR INTERNATIONAL AVIATION (CORSIA)
Effective Date: Friday, September 15, 2023

Part 17 provides regulations on aviation security programmes, measures, processes, procedures and practices aimed at safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference.
Effective Date: Friday, September 15, 2023

Part 18 provides for the rules governing the administration, licensing, permits, registration and economic assessment of air transport activities. It also incorporates relevant provisions of ICAO Anne…
Effective Date: Monday, September 18, 2023

Part 19 deals with Passengers' Rights and Responsibilities ; and the obligations of Airlines', Travel Agents, and Tour Operators to Passengers.
Effective Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Part 20 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations addresses the safety management requirements and meets the standards contained in ICAO Annex 19, Second Edition July 2016 (Amendment 1).
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Part 21 sets forth the requirements for the certification, registration,operations, and surveillance of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
Effective Date: Friday, September 22, 2023