91.111 Documents to be carried

• Except as provided in Parts 103, 104, and 106, a person must not operate an aircraft unless the following documents are carried in the aircraft --
  • (1) except if rule 91.101(c) applies, the current airworthiness certificate or a certified copy of the current airworthiness certificate:
  • (2) the aircraft flight manual or an equivalent document acceptable to the Director:
  • (3) for New Zealand registered aircraft -
    • (i) the technical log required under rule 91.619, unless for aircraft operating under an air operator certificate from a fixed base an alternative means acceptable to the Director is used to inform the pilot of the maintenance status of the aircraft:
    • (ii) a completed form CAA 2173 Weight and Balance Data or equivalent:
    • (iii) a completed form CAA 2129 Aircraft Radio Station Equipment Approval Levels:
  • (4) for New Zealand registered aircraft operating outside of New Zealand -
    • (i) the General User Radio Licence for Aeronautical Purposes issued by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment:
    • (ii) the current certificate of registration for the aircraft, or a certified copy of the certificate of registration:
    • (iii) evidence that each flight crew member holds an applicable and current flight crew member licence and medical certificate; and
    • (iv) written evidence that the aircraft complies with the applicable aircraft noise standards referred to in rule 91.803(a)(1):
  • (5) for foreign aircraft operating within New Zealand:
    • (i) the current certificate of registration for the aircraft, or a certified copy of the certificate of registration:
    • (ii) written evidence that the aircraft is certificated or validated by the State of Registry to comply with standards that are equivalent to the applicable aircraft noise standards specified in rule 91.803(a)(2); and
    • (iii) evidence that each flight crew member holds an applicable and current flight crew member licence and medical certificate.