Nig. CARs 2023

Part 1 of Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) sets forth the basic rules of construction and application of the regulations; general administrative rules governing testing, licensing, and ce…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 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: Wednesday, May 17, 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: Wednesday, May 17, 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, May 17, 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: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations provides regulations for the registration and monitoring of Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO) by the Authority of Nigeria (NCAA). The proper mai…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 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: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 8 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) presents regulatory requirements for the operation of aircraft in Nigeria, based upon the requirements of International Civil Aviation Orga…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 9 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) presents the regulatory requirements for persons or organizations to be granted an air operator certificate (AOC) by Nigeria and includes r…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 10 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) sets forth the terms and conditions under which Nigeria will carry out its aviation safety responsibility to its own citizens and ensure th…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 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, May 17, 2023

Part 12 Volume I provides for the certification of Aerodromes, issuance of Operational Permit as well as other Aerodrome Operational provisions. Part 12 Volume I is presented in four (4) subparts as f…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 12 Volume II provides for the certification of Heliports and the issuance of Heliport Certificate. Part 12 Volume II is presented in two (2) subparts as follows: Subpart 1: Use of Heliport – cont…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) Part 14 incorporates the following annexes: Annex 2 (Amendment 47), Annex 3 (Amendment 80), Annex 4 (Amendment 61), Annex 5 (Amendment 17), Annex 10…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

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. This part of the CARs is b…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 16 presents and incorporates ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP) in Annex 16 Volume IV, Amendment 1 as regulatory requirements for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for Inter…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 17 provides regulations on aviation security programmes, measures, processes, procedures and practices aimed at safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. In addition, Par…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 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: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 19 deals with Passengers’ Rights and Responsibilities; and the obligations of Airlines’, Travel Agents, and Tour Operators to Passengers. This Part addresses consumer protection issues, including…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 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). ICAO Annex 19…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Part 21 sets forth the requirements for the certification, registration, operations, and surveillance of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).It incorporates relevant requirements governing the sa…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

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, in…
Effective Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023