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Aviation Act
Presidential Decree of the Aviation Act

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Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act
DEC. 21, 2007.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Contents
[Aviation Act] Article 18 (Validation of airworthiness by revised
Airworthiness Standards) ···················································· II-28
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 19 (Approval of repair or modification) ······························· II-28
Article 20 (Technical Standard Order Authorizations) ······················ II-30
Article 1 (Purpose) ··················································································· I-3 Article 20-2 (Parts Manufacturer Approval) ······································· II-32
Article 2 (Definitions) ·············································································· I-3 Article 21 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> ·············· II-36
Article 2-2 (Relation to other legislation) ··········································· I-31 Article 22 (Validation of maintenance, repair or
Article 2-3 (Exception to military aircraft, etc.) ································· I-32 modification of aircraft) ····················································· II-36
Article 2-4 (Exemption to government owned aircraft) ····················· I-33 Article 23 (Ultra Light Flying Device, etc.) ······································ II-38
Article 23-2 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ··············· II-46
CHAPTER II. AIRCRAFT Article 24 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> ················ II-46
Article 3 (Registration of aircraft) ························································ II-1 CHAPTER III. PERSONNEL LICENSING

Article 4 (Acquisition of Nationality) ··················································· II-1
Article 5 (Acquisition, forfeiture and transfer of ownership) ············ II-2 Article 25 (Certification of Qualifications, etc.) ································· III-1
Article 6 (Restrictions on registration of aircraft) ······························· II-2 Article 26 (Classification of Certification of Qualification) ·············· III-3
Article 7 Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999> ··················· II-3 Article 27 (Scope of Service) ······························································ III-3
Article 8 (Application for registration) ················································· II-3 Article 28 (Limitation on Certification of Qualification) ·················· III-4
Article 9 (Issuance of registration certificate) ······································ II-4 Article 29 (Conduct of and Exemption from Examination) ············· III-6
Article 10 (Change of registration item) ·············································· II-4 Article 29-2 (Practical Test for Qualification in Use
Article 11 (Transfer of aircraft ownership) ·········································· II-4 of Flight Simulators) ····················································· III-17
Article 12 (Cancellation of registration) ··············································· II-5 Article 29-3 (Designation of Specialized Educational Institutions) III-19
Article 13 (Request for transcript, etc. of registration) ······················ II-6 Article 30 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ················· III-20
Article 14 (Marking of registration number) ······································· II-7 Article 31 (Certification of Aviation Physical Examination) ·········· III-20
Article 15 (Certificate of Airworthiness) ·············································· II-7 Article 31-2 (Designation, etc. of Specialized Aviation Doctor) ··· III-26
Article 16 (Noise Certificate) ······························································· II-17 Article 32 (Order for Aviation Physical Examination) ···················· III-27
Article 17 (Type Certificate) ································································ II-20 Article 33 (Revocation, etc. of Certification of Qualification
Article 17-2 (Type Certificate Validation for import aircraft) ········· II-24 and Aviation Physical Examination) ······························· III-28
Article 17-3 (Production Certificate) ··················································· II-26 Article 34 (Certification of Instrument Flight and Pilot Training) III-31
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 1

Article 34-2 (Certification of Spoken Aviation Article 49 (Programs, etc. for Prevention of Accidents
English Proficiency) ······················································· III-33 and Safety of Flight) ························································ IV-47
Article 35 (Pilot Practice of Aircraft) ··············································· III-36 Article 49-2 (Support Plan for Aircraft Accident ···························· IV-48
Article 36 (Carrying of Written Permission for Article 50 (Powers, etc. of Pilot-in-Command) ································ IV-50
Pilot Practice, etc.) ···························································· III-38 Article 50-2 (Report on Aviation Safety Obstacle) ························· IV-56
Article 37 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> ··············· III-39 Article 51 (Operational Qualifications for Pilots) ·························· IV-58
Article 37 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> ··············· III-39 Article 51-2 (Examination of Pilots Operational Qualification,
etc. by Use of Flight Simulators) ····························· IV-73
CHAPTER IV. AIRCRAFT OPERATION Article 52 (Flight Dispatchers) ························································· IV-74
Article 53 (Taking-off and Landing Places) ····································· IV-76
Article 37-2 (Establishment and Implementation of Article 54 (Flight Rules, etc.) ···························································· IV-77
Plan for Developing Aviation Safety Technology) ······ IV-1 Article 55 (Prohibited Acts, etc. during Flight) ······························· IV-78
Article 38 (Designation of Airspace, etc.) ·········································· IV-1 Article 56 (Designation , etc. of Emergency Aircraft) ················· IV-130
Article 38-2 (Restrictions on Flight, etc.) ··········································· IV-4 Articles 57 through 58 Deleted.
Article 38-3 (Establishment of Airspace Committee) ························ IV-5 <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ···························· IV-132
Article 38-4 (Cooperation by Head of Relevant Administrative Article 59 (Transportation, etc. of Dangerous Goods) ················ IV-133
Agency in Air Traffic Safety) ··································· IV-11 Article 60 (Packing of Dangerous Goods, Inspection
Article 38-5 (Airspace Management, such as of Containers, etc.) ························································· IV-134
Time of War, etc.) ························································ IV-11 Article 61 (Education, etc. for Handling of Dangerous Goods) ·· IV-137
Article 39 (Indication of Nationality, etc.) ······································· IV-12 Article 61-2 (Restriction on the Use of Electronic Instrument) ·· IV-140
Article 40 (Compulsory Wireless Apparatus) ································· IV-16 Articles 62 through 64 Deleted.
Article 41 (Installation, Loading, Operation, etc. of <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ···························· IV-141
Aeronautical Instruments, etc.) ······································ IV-20 Article 65 Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999> ············· IV-141
Articles 42 and 42-2 Deleted. Article 66 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ·············· IV-141
<by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ···································· IV-21 Article 67 Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999> ············· IV-141
Article 43 (Fuel, etc. for Aircraft) ···················································· IV-37 Articles 68 and 69 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> IV-141
Article 44 (Lights of Aircraft) ··························································· IV-37 Article 69-2 (Approval for Operation of Twin-Engine Aircraft) · IV-141
Article 45 (Recent Flight Experience) ··············································· IV-38 Article 69-3 (Flight of Aircraft in Reduced Vertical
Article 46 (Standards, etc. of Time on Board) ····························· IV-42 Separation Minimum Airspace, etc.) ······················· IV-142
Article 47 (Alcoholic Beverages, etc.) ············································ IV-44 Article 70 (Air Traffic Services, etc.) ············································· IV-144
Article 48 (Physical Disability) ························································ IV-47 Article 70-2 (Formulation and Implementation of Safety
Management Plan for Air Traffic Services) ············· IV-168 Article 85 (Forbidden Act) ································································ V-59
Article71 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ·············· IV-168 Article 86 (Rent) ··················································································· V-60
Article72 (Formulation and Implementation of Supporting Article 87 (Succession of Status of Airfield Facilities, etc.) ········· V-61
Plan for Search or Rescue) ············································· IV-168 Article 88 (Delegation to Order) ······················································· V-62
Article 73 (Aid of Aeronautical Information, etc.) ························ IV-170
Article 74 (Boarding, etc. of Aircrew, etc.) ··································· IV-176 SECTION 2 Airport
Article 74-2 (Flight Safety Regulations for
safe aircraft operation) ················································ IV-178 Article 89 (Establishment of Mid and Long-Term Master
Article 74-3 (Compliance with Flight Safety Regulations) ··········· IV-178 Plan for Airport Development, etc.) ······························ V-65
Article 90 (Alteration, etc. in Master Plan, etc.) ···························· V-67
CHAPTER V. AIRPORT AND AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES Article 91 (Public Announcement of Master Plan, etc.) ················ V-68
Article 92 Deleted. <Dec. 30, 2003> ··············································· V-68
SECTION 1 Airfield and Navigation Safety Facilities Article 93 Deleted. <Dec. 7, 2005> ················································· V-68
Article 94 (Operator of Airport Development Projects) ················· V-69
Article 75 (Installation of Airfield and Navigation Article 95 (Formulation, Approval, etc. of Implementation Plans) · V-71
Safety Facilities) ··································································· V-1 Article 96 (Relations with Other Acts) ············································ V-74
Article 76 (Publication, etc.) ································································ V-21 Article 97 (Access to and Use of Land) ··········································· V-82
Article 77 (Inspection of Installation Completion of Article 98 (Expropriation of Land, etc.) ············································ V-82
Airfield and Navigation Safety Facilities) ····················· V-22 Article 99 (Restriction, etc. on Disposal of State-owned Land) ····· V-84
Article 78 (Alteration of Airfield or Navigation Safety Facilities) · V-27 Article 100 (Entrustment with Affairs concerning
Article 79 (Suspension or Closure of Use of Airfield and Land Purchase, etc.) ······················································· V-85
Navigation Safety Facilities) ··········································· V-31 Article 101 (Execution of Incidental Work) ···································· V-86
Article 80 (Management of Airfield and Navigation Article 102 (Vicarious Execution of Airport
Safety Facilities) ······························································· V-32 Development Projects) ······················································ V-86
Article 80-2 (Performance Compatability Certificate of Article 103 (Charge to Offender Causing Damage
Navigation Safety Facilities) ········································ V-41 and Destruction) ································································ V-88
Article 80-3 (Aeronautical Telecommunications Service, etc.) ······ V-44 Article 104 (Verification of Completion of Construction Work) ···· V-89
Article 81 (Revocation of Permission) ············································· V-45 Article 105 (Reversion of Airport Facilities and
Article 82 (Restriction, etc. on Obstacles) ······································· V-47 Exemption from Rent) ··················································· V-91
Article 83 (Installation, etc. of Aviation Obstacle Light) ·············· V-53 Article 105-2 (Right to Manage Airport Facilities) ······················ V-100
Article 84 (Restriction on Similar Lights) ········································· V-58 Article 105-3 (Character of Right to Manage Airport Facilities) · V-100

Article 105-4 (Special Case for Establishment of Mortgage) ······ V-101 Article 115-2 (Certificate for Operations of Air
Article 105-5 (Change in Right) ····················································· V-101 Transportation Business) ················································ VI-8
Article 106 (Airport Facilities Management Ledger) ···················· V-102 Article 115-3 Deleted. < by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> ········ VI-15
Article 106-2 (Prohibited Acts in Airport Facilities) ···················· V-103 Article 116 (Regulations for Operation and for Maintenance) ···· VI-15
Article 117 (Permission of Fares or Rates) ··································· VI-17
Article 107 (Establishment, etc. of Measures to Prevent Article 118 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> ··········· VI-18
Noise from Causing Damage) ···································· V-103 Article 119 (Keeping of Transport Clause, etc.) ··························· VI-19
Article 108 (Establishment of Noise Level) ·································· V-111 Article 120 (Business Plan) ······························································ VI-19
Article 108-2 (Procedures for Quite Operation) ···························· V-111 Article 121 (Agreement, etc. pertaining to Transportation) ············ VI-23
Article 109 (Imposition and Collection of Noise Charges) ········· V-112 Article 122 (Order on Business Improvement) ································ VI-25
Article 109-2 (Committee on Aircraft Noise Article 123 (Prohibition of Lending of License) ··························· VI-26
Impact Countermeasures) ·········································· V-114 Article 124 (Handing or Taking over Business) ···························· VI-26
Article 110 (Supervision) ·································································· V-116 Article 125 (Merger of Businesses) ················································· VI-28
Article 111 (Applicable Provisions) ················································ V-117 Article 126 (Inheritance) ··································································· VI-29
SECTION 3 Airport Operation Certificate ······································· V-118 Article 127 (Suspension of Business) ·············································· VI-30
Article 111-2 (Airport Operation Certificate, etc.) ························ V-118 Article 128 (Discontinuation of Business) ······································ VI-31
Article 111-3 (Airport Operation Rules) ········································ V-120 Article 129 (Revocation, etc. of License) ········································· VI-31
Article 111-4 (Inspection, etc. of Airport Operation) ····················· V-125 Article 130 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> ··········· VI-33
Article 111-5 (Revocation of Certificate of Article 131 (Imposition of Penalty) ················································· VI-35
Airport Operation etc.) ············································· V-126 Article 132 (Irregular Air Transportation Business) ······················ VI-36
Article 111-6 (Imposition of Penalty Surcharge) ·························· V-127 Article 133 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> ··········· VI-41
Article 134 (Aircraft-Using Business) ················································ VI-41
CHAPTER VI. AIR TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS, ETC. Article 135 (Collateral Conditions to License, etc.) ························ VI-42
Article 136 (Delegation to Ministerial Ordinance) ························ VI-43
Article 112 (Regular Air Transportation Business) ···························· VI-1
Article 112-2 (Provision of Information on the Reliability CHAPTER VII. AIRCRAFT HANDLING BUSINESS, Etc.
of the Air Transportation Businessman) ··················· VI-5
Article 113 (License Standards) ························································· VI-6 Article 137 (Aircraft-Handling Business) ········································· VII-1
Article 114 (Disqualification, etc. for License) ································ VI-6 Article 138 (Maintenance Organization Certification, etc.) ·············· VII-4
Article 115 (Duty to Start Operation) ··············································· VI-7 Article 138-2 (Revocation, etc. of Maintenance Organization
Certification) ·································································· VII-7
Article 138-3 (Imposition of Penalty Surcharge) ···························· VII-9 Article 153-2 (Financial Support) ························································ IX-4
Article 139 (Commercial Documents Delivery Business, etc.) ····· VII-11 Article 154 (Delegation of authority) ·················································· IX-5
Articles 140 and 141 Deleted. Article 154-2 (Hearing) ····································································· IX-40
<by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993> ································· VII-12 Article 155 (Fees) ················································································ IX-42
Article 142 (Applicable Provisions) ·················································· VII-15
Article 143 (Establishment of Korea Civil Aviation CHAPTER X. PENALTIES
Development Association) ············································· VII-16
Article 156 (Criminal penalty - Destruction of
CHAPTER VIII. FOREIGN AIRCRAFT airport or air navigation facility) ······································ X-1
Article 157 (Criminal penalty - Causing danger in flight) ················ X-1
Article 144 (Aviation of Foreign Aircraft) ···································· VIII-1 Article 158 (Criminal penalty - Causing death or
Article 145 (Domestic Use of Foreign Aircraft) ··························· VIII-3 injury of human being in flight) ······································ X-1
Article 146 (Prohibition of Munitions Transport) ··························· VIII-4 Article 159 (Criminal penalty - Criminal attempt) ····························· X-1
Article 147 (Foreign International Air Transportation Business) ··· VIII-5 Article 160 (Criminal penalty - Causing danger by
Article 148 (Onerous Transport by Foreign Aircraft) ···················· VIII-6 negligence in flight) ··························································· X-1
Article 149 (Prohibition of Domestic Transport by Article 161 (Criminal penalty - Use of aircraft without
Foreign Aircraft) ··························································· VIII-7 certificate, etc.) ··································································· X-2
Article 149 (Prohibition of Domestic Transport by Article 161-2 (Criminal penalty - Unauthorized Airport
Foreign Aircraft) ····························································· VIII-8 Operation Certificate) ······················································ X-3
Article 150 (Revocation, etc. of Permission) ··································· VIII-8 Article 162 (Criminal penalty - Non-identification, etc.) ··················· X-3
Article 151 (Recognition of Certificate, etc.) ································ VIII-10 Article 163 (Criminal penalty - Flight without crew or
Article 152 (Application Mutatis Mutandis of Foreign with non-qualified crew) ···················································· X-3
International Air Transportation Businessmen) ·········· VIII-11 Article 164 (Criminal penalty - Air service by
non-qualified person) ·························································· X-3
CHAPTER VIII-2 DELETED. Article 165 (Criminal penalty - Non-qualified
Articles 152-2 through 152-17 Deleted. instrument flight, etc.) ························································ X-4
<by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> Article 165-2 (Criminal penalty - Violation of RVSM rule) ············ X-4
Article 166 (Criminal penalty - Interference with Pilot-in-Command
CHAPTER IX. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS in his duty) ········································································· X-5
Article 167 (Criminal penalty - Deserting aircraft by
Article 153 (Request for Report, Authority to Access, and Inspection) ·· IX-1 Pilot-in-Command) ······························································ X-5

Article 168 (Criminal penalty - Violation in reporting by Pilot- [Presidential Decree]

in-Command) ······································································· X-5
Article 169 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to Article 1 (Purpose) ··················································································· I-3
duties of aircrew) ······························································· X-6 Article 2 ~ 8 (Deleted) ············································································ I-3
Article 170 (Criminal penalty - Unapproved use of airfield) ········· X-6 Article 9 (Other apparatus) ······································································ I-3
Article 171 (Criminal penalty - Unauthorized installation of air Article 9-2 (Scope of Public Agencies) ················································· I-4
navigation facilities, etc.) ··················································· X-7 Article 9-3 (Classification of Airfields) ················································· I-5
Article 172 (Criminal penalty - Unauthorized use of Article 10 (Classification of Airport Facilities) ····································· I-6
ultra-light vehicle) ······························································ X-7 Article 10-2 (Classification of Obstacle Limitation Surfaces) ··········· I-15
Article 173 (Criminal penalty - Violation of disposition) ················· X-7 Article 11 Deleted.
Article 174 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to air service <by Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> ······ I-16
operation business) ····························································· X-8 Article 12 (Aircraft not requiring registration) ···································· II-1
Article 175 (Criminal penalty - Violation of AOC) ·························· X-9 Article 13 (Inspection of aircraft, etc.) ················································· II-7
Article 176 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to Article 14 (Scope of Ultra Light Flying Devices Not
foreigner air operator business) ········································ X-9 Required for Filing Report) ·················································· 38
Article 177 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to air Article 14-2 Deleted.
operator business) ····························································· X-10 <by Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> ···· II-40
Article 178 (Offense against Refusal, etc. of Inspection) ················ X-11 Article 15 (Composition of Committee on Airspace) ······················· IV-5
Article 178-2 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> ············ X-12 Article 15-2 (Function of Committee) ················································· IV-8
Article 179 (Joint Penal Provisions) ··················································· X-12 Article 15-3 (Meeting) ··········································································· IV-9
Article 180 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> ··············· X-12 Article 15-4 (Secretary) ········································································· IV-9
Article 181 (Special Cases in Application of Penal Provisions) ···· X-12 Article 15-5 (Allowances, etc.) ·························································· IV-10
Article 182 (Fine for Negligence) ······················································· X-12 Article 15-6 (Detailed Rules governing Committee Operation) ····· IV-10
Article 183 (Civil penalties) ································································ X-14 Article 15-7 (Details of Supporting Plans for Search and
Article 184 (Procedure for imposition and collection of Rescue of Aircraft etc.) ············································ IV-168
civil penalty) ····································································· X-15 Article 16 (Standards for Installation of Airfield) ······························ V-1
Article 17 (Standards for Installation of Navigation
ADDENDA ····························································································· A-1 Safety Facilities) ································································· V-15
Article 18 (Examination of Installation of Airfield, etc.) ················ V-20
APPENDICES AND FORMS ·························································· A-II-1 Article 19 (Inspection of Management of Airfield
and Navigation Safety Facilities) ······································ V-32
Article 20 (Request for Purchase of Obstacle, etc.) ························· V-49 Article 42 (Restriction, etc. on Installation of Facilities) ··············· V-109
Article 21 (Compensation, etc. for Loss of Obstacle) ····················· V-50 Article 43 (Establishment of Noise Level) ······································ V-111
Article 22 (Installation of Aviation Obstacle Lights and Article 44 (Imposition and Collection of Noise Charges) ············· V-112
Daytime Obstacle Markings) ············································· V-53 Article 42-2 (Composition and Operation of Committee
Article 23 (Public Perusal of Draft Mid and Long-Term on Aircraft Noise Impact Countermeasures) ············ V-114
Master Plan for Airport Development, etc.) ················· V-66 Article 44-2 (Airports, etc. Which are to Obtain Airport
Article 24 (Insignificant Modification of Basic Plan) ······················ V-67 Administration Certificate) ············································ V-118
Article 25 (Development and Publication of Master Plan, etc.) ··· V-68 Article 44-3 (Offenses on Which Penalty is to be Imposed, and
Article 26 Deleted. Amount of Penalty) ······················································ V-127
<by Presidential Decree No. 19503, Jun. 7, 2006> ······ V-69 Article 44-4 (Imposition and Payment of Penalty) ························· V-128
Article 27 (Permission on Execution of Airport Article 44-5 (Urge and Collection of Penalty) ································ V-129
Development Projects) ························································ V-69 Article 45 (Criteria for Authorization on Fare and Charge) ·········· VI-17
Article 28 (Application for Implementation Plan) ····························· V-71 Article 46 Deleted.
Article 29 (Publication of Implementation Plan) ······························· V-72 <by Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> ··· VI-18
Article 30 (Entrustment with Land Purchase Affairs, etc.) ············· V-81 Article 47 (Agreement on Transportation) ········································ VI-23
Article 31 (Entrustment with Land Purchase Affairs, etc.) ············· V-85 Article 48 Deleted.
Article 32 (Scope of Appurtenant Work) ·········································· V-86 <by Presidential Decree No. 15598, Dec. 31, 1997> ·· VI-24
Article 33 (Vicarious Execution of Airport Article 49 (Offense on which Penalty is Imposed,
Development Projects) ························································ V-86 and Amount, etc. of Penalty) ·········································· VI-35
Article 34 (Permission on Investment in Airport Articles 50 and 51 Deleted.
Development Projects) ························································ V-91 <by Presidential Decree No. 18117, Nov. 4, 2003> ······ VI-36
Article 35 (Execution of Investment Projects) ·································· V-92 Article 51-2 (Concurrent Operation of Regular and
Article 36 (Airport Facilities not Reverted to State) ························ V-93 Irregular Air Transportation Businesses) ····················· VI-36
Article 37 (Permission, etc. on Gratuitous Use) ······························· V-94 Article 52 Deleted.
Article 38 (Calculation of Total Cost of Project and <by Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> ··· VI-37
Free Use Period) ································································ V-95 Article 53 Deleted.
Article 39 (Change of Gratuitous Use) ·············································· V-99 <by Presidential Decree No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994> ·· VI-37
Article 39-2 (Notification of Violators of Restraint Order, etc.) ·· V-103 Article 54 (Concurrent Operation of Irregular Air Transportation
Article 40 (Establishment, etc. of Measures for Noise Control) · · V-103 Business and Aircraft-Using Business) ··························· VI-37
Article 41 (Designation and Publication of Area, etc. Article 54-2 (Act of Violation Subject to Imposition of Penalty
Damaged by Airport Noise) ············································ V-106 Surcharge and Amount of Penalty Surcharge, etc.) ··· VII-9

Article 55 (Establishment of Association) ······································· VII-16 Article 9 (Standards for Establishing Obstacle
Article 56 (Articles of Association) ················································· VII-17 Limitation Surfaces) ······························································· I-16
Article 57 (Function) ·········································································· VII-18 Article 10 (Navigation Safety Facilities
Article 58 (Supervision) ····································································· VII-19 <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>) ·································· I-17
Articles 59 through 59-4 Deleted. Article 11 (aeronautical ground light) ·················································· I-19
<by Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> ··· VII-20 Article 12 Deleted <Dec. 17, 1999> ··················································· I-24
Article 59-5 (Financial Support) ·························································· IX-4 Article 13 (Visual Flight Meteorological Condition) ·························· I-25
Article 60 (Authorized Inspection Agency) ········································ IX-6 Article 14 (Scope of Ultra Light Flying Vehicles, etc.) ··················· I-26
Article 61 (Qualification of personnel performing Article 14-2 Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006> ················································ I-28
certification and inspection) ··············································· IX-7 Article 15 (Classification of Irregular Air
Article 62 Deleted. Transportation Business) ······················································ I-29
<by Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> ········ IX-7 Article 16 (Classification of Aircraft Handling Business) ··············· I-29
Article 63 (Delegation of authority) ···················································· IX-7 Article 16-2 (Scope of Emergency Mobilization) ······························· I-32
Article 64 (Imposition and collection of civil penalty) ···················· X-15 Article 16-3 (Scope of Emergency Fight) ········································· I-33
ADDENDA ····························································································· A-1 CHAPTER II. AIRCRAFT
APPENDICES AND FORMS ·························································· A-II-1 Article 17 (Marking of Registration Number) ··································· II-7
Article 18 (Certificate of Airworthiness) ············································ II-7
[Ministerial Regulations] Article 19 (Aircraft that is exceptionally eligible for
Certificate of Airworthiness) ··········································· II-11
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 20 (Permission of Test Flight, etc., for Aircraft
without a Certification of Airworthiness) ······················ II-11
Article 1 (Purpose) ················································································· I-3 Article 21 (Extension of Validity of Airworthiness Certificate) ···· II-13
Article 2 (Glider) ···················································································· I-3 Article 22 (Airworthiness Standards) ················································ II-13
Article 3 (Scope of Powered Flying Vehicles) ····································· I-4 Article 23 (Inspection Range for Airworthiness Certification) ······ II-14
Article 4 (Length and Width of the Landing Zone) ························· I-10 Article 24 (Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness) ····················· II-15
Article 5 (Application Criteria for Death, Serious Injury, etc.) ······· I-11 Article 25 (Validation of inspections for a Certificate of
Article 6 (Scope of Death or Serious Injury) ·································· I-12 Airworthiness) ···································································· II-15
Article 7 (Scope of Serious Damage to Aircraft) ······························ I-13 Article 26 (Revocation of Certificate of Airworthiness) ················ II-16
Article 8 (Scope of Serious Incident) ·················································· I-14
Article 26-2 (Mandatory Notification to Maintain Article 38-2 (Exemption of Technical Standard
Aircraft, Equipment, or Part) ······································· II-16 Order Authorizations) ···················································· II-30
Article 27 (Aircraft subject to Noise Certificate) ···························· II-17 Article 39 (Application for Technical Standard
Article 28 (Application for Noise Certificate) ································· II-17 Order Authorizations) ······················································· II-30
Article 29 (Standards for Noise Certificate) ···································· II-18 Article 40 (Inspections for Technical
Article 30 (Issuance of Noise Certificate) ········································ II-18 Standard Order Authorizations) ······································· II-31
Article 30-2 (Special flight permit without a Noise Certificate) ··· II-19 Article 41 (Issuance of Technical Standard Order Authorizations) · II-32
Article 30-3 (Return of Noise Certificate) ······································· II-20 Article 42 (Application for Parts Manufacturer Approval) ············ II-32
Article 31 (Application for Type Certificate Article 43 (Inspections for Parts Manufacturer Approval) ············· II-33
<Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>) ····································· II-20 Article 44 (Issuance of Parts Manufacturer Approval) ··················· II-34
Article 32 (Changes to type design) ················································· II-21 Article 45 (Exemption of Parts Manufacturer Approval) ··············· II-34
Article 33 (Inspections for Type Certificate) ··································· II-22 Article 46 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 34 (Issuance of Type Certificate) ········································· II-22 Article 47 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35 (Validating inspections for Type Certificate) ················ II-23 Article 48 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 33-2 (Application for Supplemental Type Certificate) ······· II-24 Article 49 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35-2 (Type Certificate Validation approval) ························ II-24 Article 50 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35-3 (Inspections for Type Certificate Article 51 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Validation approval) ························································ II-25 Article 52 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35-4 ((Issuance of Type Certificate Validation approval) ··· II-25 Article 53 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35-5 (Application for Production Certificate Article 54 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
<Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>) ································· II-26 Article 55 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35-6 (Inspections for Production Certificate Article 56 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
<Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>) ································· II-26 Article 57 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35-7 (Issuance of Production Certificate) ···························· II-27 Article 58 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 35-8 (Certification agencies) ·················································· II-27 Article 59 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ······················································ II-35
Article 36 (Repair or modification of aircraft) ································ II-28 Article 60 (Scope of trivial maintenance or
Article 37 (Application for approval of repair or modification validation required <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>) ··· II-36
<Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>) ····································· II-28 Article 61 (Validation of maintenance in regions
Article 37-2 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> ··················································· II-29 other than Republic of Korea) ········································ II-36
Article 38 (Approval of repair or modification of aircraft) ·········· II-29 Article 62 (Qualification of person in Maintenance
Release Authorization) ······················································ II-37

Article 63 (Application for a Maintenance Article 76 (Test Prerequisites) ···························································· III-6

Release Authorization) ······················································ II-37 Article 77 (Announcement of Personnel Licensing Test, etc.) ······· III-7
Article 64 (Issuance of Acceptance Person in Maintenance Article 78 (Submission of Application Form) ·································· III-7
Release Authorization) ······················································ II-38 Article 79 (Certification of Flight Career) ········································ III-7
Article 65 (Management of Reports of Ultra Article 80 (Calculation of Flight Time) ············································ III-8
Light Flying Vehicles) ····················································· II-38 Article 81 (Test Subjects and Methods) ··········································· III-9
Article 66 (Approval of the Flight Plan of the Ultra Article 82 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ················································· III-9
Light Flying Vehicle) ······················································· II-40 Article 83 (Notification of Test and Examination Results) ············ III-9
Article 66-2 (Flight Qualification of Ultra Light Article 84 (Details of Conducting the Test and Examination) ···· III-10
Flying Vehicle, etc.) ····················································· II-41 Article 85 Deleted. <Jul. 27, 1993> ·················································· III-10
Article 66-3 (Insurance Subscription) ················································ II-43 Article 86 (Prohibiting Applicants Committing Illegal
Article 66-4 (Designation of Specialized Educational Institution Acts from Applying for the Test) ································ III-10
for Pilots of Ultra Light Flying Vehicles, etc.) ········ II-43 Article 87 (Validity of Test Success by Subject) ·························· III-11
Article 67 (Report of Accident Involving Ultra Light Article 88 (Waiving of Test for Certificate Holder, etc.) ············ III-11
Flying Vehicle, etc.) ························································· II-45 Article 89 (Issuance and Replacement of Personnel
Article 68 (Matters to be Observed by the Pilot of an Ultra Light Licensing for Airmen, etc.) ············································ III-12
Flying Vehicle <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>) ······ II-45 Article 90 (Waiving of the Personnel Licensing Test) ················· III-13
Article 68-2 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· II-47 Article 91 (Waiving of Rating Examination) ································· III-16
Article 68-3 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· II-47 Article 92 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ················································ III-17
Article 68-4 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· II-47 Article 94 (Designation Standards for Flight Simulator, etc.) ······ III-18
Article 93 (Designation of Specialized Educational
CHAPTER III. PERSONNEL LICENSING Institution, etc.) ································································ III-19
Article 95 (Standards for and Validity Term of the
Article 69 (Designation of Aircraft) ·················································· III-3 Certification of Aviation Physical Examination, etc.
Article 70 (Permission of Test Flight, etc.) ····································· III-4 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ······························· III-20
Article 71 (Limitation on the Category and Class of Aircraft) ····· III-4 Article 96 (Application for the Issuance of Airman
Article 72 (Type Limitation on the Personnel Licensing) ·············· III-5 Medical Certificate, etc.) ················································ III-22
Article 73 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·················································· III-5 Article 96-2 (Extension of Validity Term for the Certification
Article 74 (Limitation on the Business Type) ································· III-5 of Aviation Physical Examination) ······························ III-23
Article 75 (Validity of Personnel Licensing Obtained Article 97 (Review of Airman Medical Certificates) ···················· III-25
by Pilot, etc. <Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998>) ········· III-6 Article 97-2 (Raising of Objection, etc.) ········································ III-25
Article 98 (Designation of Specialized Aviation Doctor, etc.) ····· III-26 Article 116-3 (Flight Permission Covering Prohibited or
Article 99 (Revocation of the Certification of Qualification and Restricted Area) ··························································· IV-4
Certification of Aviation Physical Examination, etc. Article 117 (Registration Mark
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ······························· III-28 <Amended as of Nov. 30 1994>) ······························ IV-12
Article 100 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·············································· III-28 Article 118 (Display Position of the Registration Mark, etc.) ····· IV-13
Article 101 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·············································· III-28 Article 119 (Height of the Registration Mark) ······························ IV-15
Article 102 (Scope of Pilot Training) ············································· III-32 Article 120 (Width, Line, etc., of the Registration Mark) ··········· IV-15
Article 102-2 (Administration of the Aviation English Article 121 (Exception to the Display of the Registration Mark) ·· IV-16
Proficiency Certification Test, etc.) ··························· III-34 Article 122 (Wireless Equipment) ···················································· IV-16
Article 102-3 (Notification of Results of Aviation English Article 123 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004> ················································· IV-20
Proficiency Certification Test, etc.) ························· III-35 Article 124 (Aircraft Logbook) ························································ IV-21
Article 103 (Application for Permission for Pilot Practice) ········· III-37 Article 125 (First Aid Kit, etc. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ··· IV-25
Article 104 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-37 Article 126 (Seats for Passengers and Aircrew, etc.) ··················· IV-25
Article 105 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 Article 127 (Parachute Equipment) ·················································· IV-26
Article 106 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 Article 128 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· IV-26
Article 108 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 Article 130 (Documents to be Carried on an Aircraft) ················ IV-26
Article 109 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 Article 131 (Oxygen Storage and Dispensing Equipment, etc.) · · IV-27
Article 111 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 Article 133 (Radiation Indicator) ····················································· IV-30
Article 112 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 Article 134 (Aircraft Instruments, etc.
Article 113 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 <Amended as of Mar. 11, 2005>) ····························· IV-30
Article 114 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································· III-38 Article 135 (De/Anti-icing Equipment) ············································ IV-31
Article 115 (Replacement of Airman Medical Certificate, etc. Article 135-2 (Accident Prevention Equipment, etc.) ···················· IV-32
<Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>) ······ III-38 Article 136 (Fuel and Oil for Aircraft) ·········································· IV-37
Article 116 Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998> ············································· III-39 Article 137 (Lights of the Aircraft) ················································ IV-37
Article 138 (Recent Flight Experience of Pilot) ···························· IV-38
CHAPTER IV. AIRCRAFT OPERATION Article 139 (Recent Flight Experience of Flight Engineer) ········· IV-39
Article 140 (Flight Experience of Flight Navigator
Article 116-2 (Division and Administration of Airspace, etc. <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994>) ····························· IV-40
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ···························· IV-3 Article 141 (Experience in Instrument Flight) ······························· IV-41

Article 142 (Experience in Pilot Training) ····································· IV-41 Article 154 (Regular Examination of the Operational
Article 143 (Standards. etc., for the Time on Qualifications of Pilots <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>)
Board of Flight Crew) ················································· IV-42 ·························································································· IV-62
Article 143-2 (Standards, etc., for the Time on Article 155 (Ad Hoc Examination of the Operational Qualifications of
Board of Cabin Crew) ·············································· IV-43 Pilots <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>) ·················· IV-63
Article 143-3 (Kinds and Measurement, etc., of Alcoholic Beverages, Article 156 (Cancellation of Accreditation of Operational Qualifications
etc. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ·················· IV-46 of Pilots <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>) ············ IV-63
Article 143-4 (Establishment and Operation of Accident Article 157 (Application for Designation as Designated Air
Prevention and Flight Safety Program, etc.) ·········· IV-48 Transportation Businessman, etc. <Amended as of Sept.
Article 144 (Verification Before Departure) ··································· IV-50 24, 2001>) ····································································· IV-64
Article 145 (Report on Aircraft Accident, etc.) ····························· IV-51 Article 158 (Designation Standards for the Designated Air
Article 146 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· IV-52 Transportation Businessman <Amended as of Sept. 24,
Article 146-2 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ·········································· IV-52 2001>) ············································································ IV-66
Article 147 (Report on the Accident, etc., of Another Aircraft) · · IV-53 Article 159 (Cancellation of Designation as Designated Air
Article 147-2 (Scope of Aircraft Failure, etc.) ······························ IV-53 Transportation Businessman <Amended as of Sept. 24,
Article 148 (Report on Aviation Safety Obstacles, etc.) ·············· IV-56 2001>) ············································································ IV-67
Article 149 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· IV-57 Article 160 (Application for Designation as Candidate for
Article 149-2 (Knowledge Requirements for the Commissioned Examiner, etc.) ···································· IV-68
Recognition of the Operational Qualifications of the Article 161 (Examination and Commission for the Commissioning,
Pilot-in-Command) ···················································· IV-58 etc., of the Commissioned Examiner, etc.) ················ IV-68
Article 149-3 (Skill Requirements for the Recognition of the Article 162 (Qualification of the Commissioned Examiner, etc.
Operational Qualifications of Pilots) ······················· IV-59 <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>) ····························· IV-69
Article 150 (Accreditation of the Operational Qualifications Article 163 (Examination for the Commissioned Examiner) ········ IV-70
of Pilots and Application for Examination) ·············· IV-59 Article 164 (Invalidation and Cancellation of the Commission or
Article 151 (Examination for the Accreditation of the Operational Designation) ··································································· IV-71
Qualifications of Pilots Article 164-2 (Experience Requirements for Air Routes and Airports
<Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>) ··························· IV-59 for the Pilot-in-Command) ·········································· IV-72
Article 152 (Waiving of Experience Requirements Among the Article 165 (Application as Designated Air Transportation Businessman
Operational Requirements for Pilots and Report on Examination Result <Amended as of Sept.
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ····························· IV-61 24, 2001>) ····································································· IV-73
Article 153 (Accreditation of Operational Qualifications of Pilots) IV-61 Article 165-2 (Flight Dispatcher) ····················································· IV-74
Article 165-3 (Education, Training, etc., for Flight Dispatchers) IV-75 Article 186-5 (Flight Approach, Landing, and Take-off Based
Article 166 (Take-off and Landing Places) ···································· IV-76 on Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), etc.) ·················· IV-98
Article 167 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· IV-76 Article 187 (Submission of Flight Plan, etc.) ······························ IV-105
Article 168 (Application for Permission to Take off from Article 187-2 (Matters to be Included in the Flight Plan) ········ IV-106
or Land on Places Other Than Airport) ···················· IV-76 Article 187-3 (Observance of Flight Plan) ··································· IV-107
Article 169 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·············································· IV-77 Article 187-4 (Change of Altitude, Airway, etc.) ························ IV-110
Article 170 (Observation of Flight Rules, etc.) ····························· IV-77 Article 188 (Alternate Aerodrome, etc.) ········································ IV-111
Article 171 (Minimum Flight Altitude) ··········································· IV-78 Article 188-2 (Meteorological condition of the Aerodrome for
Article 172 (Permit to Fly Below the Minimum Flight Altitude the Intended Landing, etc.) ···································· IV-115
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ······························· IV-79 Article 188-3 (Termination of the Flight Plan) ··························· IV-117
Article 173 (Measures for Unlawful Interference) ························· IV-80 Article 189 (Application for Approval of Precision
Article 174 (Aircraft's Ground Movement) ····································· IV-81 Approach Operation Plan) ·········································· IV-117
Article 175 (Flight in or Near the Airport) ··································· IV-82 Article 189-2 (Communication) ······················································ IV-119
Article 176 (Cruising Level) ···························································· IV-84 Article 189-3 (Location Report) ····················································· IV-121
Article 177 (Correction of Barometric Altitude) ···························· IV-85 Article 190 (Air Traffic Control Clearances) ····························· IV-122
Article 178 (Priority of Passage) ····················································· IV-85 Article 190-2 (Termination of Control) ········································· IV-123
Article 179 (Flight Course, Speed, etc.) ········································· IV-86 Article 190-4 (Time) ········································································ IV-124
Article 180 (Collision Prevention on Water) ·································· IV-87 Article 190-5 (Interception) ····························································· IV-124
Article 181 (Maintenance of Flight Speed, etc.) ··························· IV-88 Article 191 (Application for Permission to Drop or Scatter
Article 182 (Formation Flight) ························································· IV-89 Objects <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ············· IV-125
Article 183 (Towing of Glider, etc.) ··············································· IV-90 Article 192 (Application for Parachute Descent Permit) ············ IV-125
Article 184 (Prohibition on Visual Flight) ····································· IV-91 Article 193 (Aerobatic Flight) ························································ IV-126
Article 184-2 (Flight Based on Visual Flight Rules) ···················· IV-92 Article 194 (Areas where Aerobatic Flight is Prohibited
Article 184-3 (Special Visual Flight) ·············································· IV-93 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ··························· IV-126
Article 184-4 (Flight Visibility and Clearance from Clouds) ······ IV-94 Article 195 (Flight Visibility Required for Aerobatic
Article 185 (Standards for Simulated Instrument Flight) ·············· IV-94 Flight, etc.) ·································································· IV-127
Article 186 (Instrument Approach and Departure Procedure, etc.) IV-94 Article 196 (Application for Aerobatic Flight Permit) ················ IV-127
Article 186-2 (Instrument Flight Rules, etc.) ································· IV-96 Article 196-2 (Application for Flight Permit for Unmanned
Article 186-3 (Instrument Flight Rules Within the Aircraft, etc.) ···························································· IV-128
Controlled Airspace) ·················································· IV-97 Article 197 (Application for Flight Permit for Unmanned
Article 186-4 (Instrument Flight Rules in Uncontrolled Airspace) IV-97 Free Balloon, etc.) ······················································ IV-129

Article 198 (Designation of Emergency Aircraft) ························ IV-130 Article 207-3 (Measures for the Interception of
Article 199 (Operation Procedures for Emergency Aircraft) ······ IV-131 Civilian Aircraft) ························································ IV-153
Article 200 (Approval for the Transport of Article 208 (Language Competency, etc.) ····································· IV-154
Dangerous Goods, etc.) ·············································· IV-133 Article 208-2 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ········································ IV-154
Article 201 (Designation of Package and Container Inspection Article 209 (Establishment and Implementation
Institution for Dangerous Goods, etc.) ····················· IV-135 of Accidental Plan) ····················································· IV-154
Article 202 (Designation of Specialized Educational Institution Article 210 (Target of Air Traffic Control Service, etc.) ·········· IV-155
for the Handling of Dangerous Goods, etc.) ·········· IV-138 Article 210-2 (Implementation of Air Traffic Control Service) ··· IV-155
Article 203 (Restrictions on the Use of Article 210-3 (Control Responsibility for the Aircraft, etc.) ······ IV-157
Electromagnetic Devices) ············································ IV-140 Article 210-4 (Establishment of Standard Procedures for
Article 204 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ··········································· IV-141 Departure and Arrival, etc.) ··································· IV-157
Article 204-2 (Approval for Operation of Article 210-5 (Establishment of Airways) ···································· IV-158
Twin-Engine Aircraft) ·············································· IV-141 Article 210-6 (Readback of Aviation Safety
Article 204-3 (Operation of Aircraft in Reduced Vertical Separation Related Information) ················································ IV-158
Airspace, etc. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) · IV-142 Article 210-7 (Management of Air Traffic Flow, etc.) ·············· IV-159
Article 205 (Area where Air Traffic Services Article 210-8 (Control of Persons and Vehicles Within the
are Provided, etc.) ······················································· IV-144 Aerodrome, etc.) ······················································ IV-160
Article 205-2 (Purpose of Air Traffic Services, etc.) ················· IV-144 Article 211 (Implementation of Flight Information
Article 205-3 (Classification of Air Traffic Service Units) ········ IV-146 Service, etc.) ································································ IV-161
Article 205-4 (Rating of Air Traffic Control Service, etc.) ······· IV-146 Article 212 (Provision of Flight Information) ······························ IV-161
Article 205-5 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ········································ IV-147 Article 213 (Implementation of Alerting Service) ······················· IV-162
Article 206 (Consultation Between Air Traffic Service Article 213-2 (Implementation Procedures for the
Units and Owners, etc., of Aircraft) ························ IV-147 Alerting Service, etc.) ············································· IV-163
Article 206-2 (Consultation Between Air Traffic Service Article 213-3 (Notification to the Aircraft Owner, etc.) ············ IV-166
Unit and Military Unit) ·········································· IV-147 Article 213-4 (Notification to Aircraft Operating in the
Article 206-3 (Consultation on Potentially Risky Activities) ····· IV-148 Vicinity of an Emergency Aircraft) ······················ IV-166
Article 206-4 (Cooperation Between the Air Traffic Service Article 214 (Required Information for Air
Unit and Aviation Weather Unit) ·························· IV-149 Traffic Service, etc.) ····················································· IV-166
Article 207 (Support for Emergency Aircraft) ····························· IV-150 Article 215 (Establishment and Execution of Air Traffic
Article 207-2 (Measures for the Occurrence of Service Safety Management Plan, etc.) ···················· IV-168
Accident Situation) ·················································· IV-151 Article 216 (Aeronautical Information) ·········································· IV-170
Article 217 (Notification) ································································ IV-172 Article 230 (Publication of Commencement of the Use of
Article 218 (Boarding of Passengers, etc. aeronautical ground lighting Aids, etc.) ······················ V-24
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ··························· IV-173 Article 231 (Application for Completion Inspection of Construction
Article 218-2 (Carrying of Certificate of Qualification and Work for Navigation Safety Radio Facilities) ············ V-25
Certificate of Aviation Physical Examination, etc. Article 232 (Publication of Commencement of the Use of
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ························ IV-177 Navigation Safety Radio Facilities, etc.
Article 218-3 (Operational Technology Criteria for Safe Operation, <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>) ······· V-26
etc.) ············································································ IV-178 Article 233 (Alteration of Airfield Facilities) ·································· V-27
Article 234 (Notification of Alteration and Publication of Airfield
CHAPTER V. AIRPORT AND AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES Facilities <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>) ·············· V-28
Article 235 (Alteration of aeronautical ground lighting Aids) ········ V-29
SECTION 1 Airfield and Navigation Safety Facilities Article 236 (Notice of Alteration of aeronautical ground
<Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999> lighting Aids <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>) ······· V-29
Article 237 (Alteration of Navigation Safety Radio Facilities, etc.
Article 219 (Application for Permission to Install Airfield)) ·········· V-1 <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>) ······· V-30
Article 220 (Surveyed Map) ································································ V-4 Article 238 (Notice of Alteration of Navigation Safety
Article 221 (Class of Landing Zone) ··················································· V-5 Radio Facilities, etc. <Amended as of
Article 222 (Standards for Airfield Installation) ································ V-5 Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>) ······································ V-30
Article 223 (Application for Permission to Install aeronautical Article 239 (Notification of Suspension or Discontinuation
ground lighting Aids) ······················································· V-13 of Use of Airfield and Navigation
Article 224 (Application for Permission to Install Navigation Safety Facilities, etc.) ····················································· V-31
Safety Radio Facilities Article 240 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ··············································· V-31
<Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>) ······· V-14 Article 241 (Publication of Suspension of Airfield, etc.) ·············· V-31
Article 225 (Installation of Navigation Safety Facilities and Article 242 (Publication of Suspension, etc., of Navigation Safety
Technical Standards) ······················································ V-15 Facilities <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>) ·············· V-32
Article 226 (Publication of Airfield, etc.) ········································ V-16 Article 243 (Management Standards for Airfield Facilities, etc.) ··· V-32
Article 227 (Application for the Completion Inspection of Article 244 (Management Standards for aeronautical ground
Airfield Construction) ····················································· V-22 lighting Aids) ·································································· V-37
Article 228 (Publication of Commencement of Airfield Use) ······· V-23 Article 245 (Management Standards for Navigation Safety Radio
Article 229 (Application for Completion Inspection of aeronautical Facilities, etc. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3,
ground lighting Aids Construction Work) ··················· V-24 2004>) ·············································································· V-39

Article 245-2 (Application for Performance Compatibility Article 260-3 (Establishment and Implementation of Safety
Certificate of Navigation Safety Facilities) ·············· V-41 Management Plan for Navigation Safety Facilities) · V-64
Article 245-3 (Inspection for Performance
Compatibility Certificate) ············································ V-42 SECTION 2 Airport
Article 245-4 (Issuance of Performance Compatibility
Certificate, etc.) ··························································· V-42 Article 261 (Content of Basic Plan) ················································· V-65
Article 245-5 (Kinds of Aeronautical Telecommunications Article 262 Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006> ·················································· V-65
Service, etc.) ································································ V-43 Article 263 Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006> ·················································· V-65
Article 246 (Special Examples of Object Limitation) ···················· V-47 Article 264 Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006> ·················································· V-65
Article 247 (Structures Subject to Installation of Aviation Obstacle Article 265 (Application for Operation Permission for Airport
Light and Markings, etc.) ·············································· V-53 Development Projects) ···················································· V-69
Article 248 (Kinds and Performance of Aviation Article 265-2 (Minor Airport Development Projects) ····················· V-70
Obstacle Lights, etc.) ····················································· V-55 Article 266 (Application for the Approval of Airport Development
Article 249 (Installation Standards and Installation Location of Project Implementation Plan, etc.) ································ V-71
Aviation Obstacle Lights) ·············································· V-55 Article 267 (Imposing Charges on Offenders Causing Damage and
Article 250 (Installation Standards for Obstacle Destruction) ······································································· V-88
Markings for Day-use) ··················································· V-55 Article 268 (Application for Inspection of Completion, etc.) ········ V-89
Article 250-2 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004> ··············································· V-55 Article 269 (Permission to Invest in Airport
Article 251 (Installation Report of Aviation Obstacle Light and Development Project) ····················································· V-91
Obstacle Markings) ························································· V-55 Article 270 (Airport Facilities Management Ledger) ···················· V-102
Article 252 (Management of Aviation Obstacle Light) ·················· V-56 Article 270-2 (Notification of Violations in Airport Facilities) ···· V-103
Article 253 (Management of Obstacle Markings) ····························· V-57 Article 271 (Designation of Area Affected by
Article 254 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004> ··················································· V-58 Airport Noise, etc.) ······················································ V-103
Article 255 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004> ··················································· V-58 Article 272 (Scope of Implementation Project on the Measures
Article 256 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004> ··················································· V-58 for the Prevention of Damage due to Noise) ·········· V-104
Article 257 (Prohibited Acts, etc.) ···················································· V-59 Article 273 (Calculation Method for the Degree of
Article 258 (Rent) ··············································································· V-61 Noise Impact) ································································ V-106
Article 259 (Notification of Succession of Status of Airfield Installer, Article 274 (Restriction on the Installation of Facilities Based
etc. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>) ······················· V-61 on the Degree of Noise Impact, etc.) ························· V-108
Article 260 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ··············································· V-62 Article 275 (Publication of Noise Class by Type of Aircraft) ····· V-111
Article 260-2 (Management of Navigation Safety Facilities, etc.) ·· V-63
Article 276 (Submission of Data for the Classification Article 280-2 (Examination Standards for the Air
of Noise Class) ····························································· V-112 Operator Certificate) ···················································· VI-9
Article 277 (Imposition and Collection Method of Article 280-3 (Issuance of Air Operator Certificate, etc.) ·············· VI-9
Noise Charges) ······························································ V-112 Article 280-4 (Revision of Operations Specifications, etc.) ·········· VI-10
Article 281 (Examination of Modifications of the Safe Operation
SECTION 3 Airport Operation Certificate System, etc.) ·································································· VI-11
<Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003> Article 281-2 (Operation of Aircraft and Suspension of Airmen's
Services) ······································································ VI-14
Article 277-2 (Application Procedure for Airport Article 281-3 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004> ·············································· VI-15
Operation Certificate, etc.) ······································· V-118 Article 282 (Report of Regulations for Operation and Maintenance
Article 277-3 (Application for Approval of Regulations for Airport <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>) ····························· VI-15
Operation, etc.) ·························································· V-120 Article 283 (Matters to be Included in the Regulations for Operation
Article 277-4 (Application Procedure for the Approval of Amendments and Regulations for Maintenance) ···························· VI-15
to the Regulations for Airport Operation, etc.) ······ V-123 Article 283-2 (Approval of Regulations for Operation and
Article 277-5 (Amendment Report Procedure for the Regulations Maintenance) ······························································· VI-16
for Airport Operation, etc.) ······································ V-124 Article 283-3 (Distribution of Regulations for Operation and
Article 277-6 (Inspection of Airport Operation, etc.) ··················· V-125 Maintenance, etc.) ······················································ VI-17
Article 277-7 (Revocation of Certificate of Article 284 (Application for Permission for Fares
Airport Operation, etc.) ············································ V-126 and Rates, etc.) ····························································· VI-17
Article 285 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·············································· VI-18
CHAPTER VI. AIR TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS, ETC. Article 286 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·············································· VI-18
Article 287 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·············································· VI-18
Article 278 (License for Scheduled Air Carrier Business) ············· VI-1 Article 288 (Keeping of Fare and Rate List, Transportation Clause,
Article 278-2 (Content of the Provided Information etc.) ················································································· VI-19
on the Safety of Air Transportation Businessmen) ··· VI-5 Article 289 (Application for the Revision/Approval of the Business
Article 278-3 (License Standards for the Scheduled Air Carrier Plan) ················································································ VI-19
Business) ······································································· VI-6 Article 290 (Report of Revision of Business Plan) ······················ VI-20
Article 279 (Application for the Postponement of Article 291 (Transportation Agreement, etc.
Operation Start, etc.) ······················································ VI-7 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ····························· VI-23
Article 280 (Application for Air Operator Certificate, etc.) ··········· VI-8 Article 292 (Application for Authorization to Hand over or
Take over a Business) ·················································· VI-26

Article 293 (Application for the Approval of Business Merger) · · VI-28 Article 305-4 (Standards for the Revocation of Certificate of
Article 294 (Report of Business Succession by Heir) ·················· VI-29 Maintenance Organization, etc.) ································ VII-9
Article 295 (Application for Permission of Business Suspension, etc. Article 305-5 (Scope of Maintenance, etc.) ···································· VII-9
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>) ····························· VI-30 Article 306 (Report of Commercial Documents
Article 296 (Discontinuation of Business) ······································ VI-31 Delivery Business) ······················································· VII-11
Article 296-2 (Revocation of License, etc.) ··································· VI-33 Article 307 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································ VII-12
Article 297 (Specific Types of Violations) ···································· VI-34 Article 308 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································ VII-12
Article 298 (Application for the Registration of Non-scheduled Air Article 309 (Report of Air Transportation General
Carrier Business and Aircraft-Using Business, etc.) ··· VI-36 Agent Business) ··························································· VII-12
Article 299 (Registration Standards for the Non-scheduled Article 310 (Report of City Air Terminal Business) ··················· VII-14
Air Carrier Business) ···················································· VI-40 Article 311 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································ VII-15
Article 299-2 (Registration Standards for Article 312 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································ VII-15
Aircraft-Using Business) ············································ VI-41 Article 313 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> ············································ VII-15
Article 300 (Revision of Registration Information) ······················· VI-41 Article 314 (Application of Provisions of Scheduled Air Carrier
Article 301 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> ·············································· VI-41 Business) ········································································· VII-15
Article 302 (Application of Provisions for the Scheduled
Air Carrier Business) ···················································· VI-42 CHAPTER VIII. FOREIGN AIRCRAFT
Article 303 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006> ············································· VI-42
Article 315 (Application for Permission for Aviation of
CHAPTER VII. AIRCRAFT HANDLING BUSINESS, Etc. Foreign Aircraft) ··························································· VIII-1
Article 316 (Application for Permission for Takeoff and Landing in
Article 304 (Application for Registration of Aircraft Handling Unauthorized Airfields) ················································ VIII-1
Business <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>) ·············· VII-1 Article 317 (Application for Permission for the Domestic Use of
Article 304-2 (Revision of Registration Information) ···················· VII-3 Foreign Aircraft) ··························································· VIII-3
Article 305 (Registration Standards for the Article 318 (Prohibition on Munitions Transport) ························· VIII-4
Aircraft Handling Business) ·········································· VII-4 Article 319 (Application for Permission for
Article 305-2 (Application for the Certification of Maintenance Munitions Transport) ···················································· VIII-4
Organization) ······························································· VII-7 Article 320 (Application for Permission for Foreign International
Article 305-3 (Issuance of Certificate of Air Transportation Business) ······································· VIII-5
Maintenance Organization) ········································ VII-8 Article 321 (Application for Permission for Commercial Transportation
Using Foreign Aircraft) ················································· VIII-6
Article 322 (Recognition of Certificate, etc.) ······························ VIII-10
Article 323 (Application for Approval of Fares and
Rates of Foreign International Air Transportation
Businessman, etc.) ························································ VIII-11
Article 324 (Application for Approval of Business
Plan Revision of Foreign International Air Transportation
Businessman, etc.) ······················································ VIII-11
CHAPTER VIII-2 INVESTIGATION OF AVIATION ACCIDENT

<Newly Inserted as of Nov. 30, 1994>
Article 324-2 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
CHAPTER IX. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Article 325 (Aviation Safety Specialist) ············································ IX-2

Article 326 (Regular Safety Inspection) ············································ IX-2
Article 327 (Designation as Language Proficiency Evaluation
Institution) ······································································ IX-38
Article 327-2 (Organization and Personnel Standards for Evaluation
Institution, etc.) ·························································· IX-39
Article 328 (Fees) ················································································ IX-42
ADDENDA ····························································································· A-1
APPENDICES AND FORMS ·························································· A-II-1

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations
Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations
[Established Act No. 591, Mar. 7, 1961]

[Established Presidential Decree No. 96, [Established Ministerial Regulations No. 135, Sept. 7, 1962]
Aug. 10, 1961]
․ ․ ․ ․ ․ ․ ․ ․ ․
▷ Wholly Amended by Act No. 4435, ▷ Wholly Amended by Presidential ▷ Wholly Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 999, Feb. 13,
1993
Dec. 14, 1991 Decree No. 13710, Aug. 17, 1992
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 1008, Jul. 27, 1993
▷ Amended Act No. 5453, Dec. 13, 1997 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No.
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 1027, Jul. 4, 1994
▷ Amended Act No. 5893, Feb. 8. 1999 14322, Jul. 11, 1994 ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 1036, Nov. 30, 1994
▷ Amended Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 21, Jul. 14, 1995
▷ Amended Act No. 6467, Apr. 7, 2001 14447, Dec. 23, 1994 ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 37, Oct. 28, 1995
▷ Amended Act No. 6656, Feb. 4, 2002 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 104, May 30, 1997
▷ Amended Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003 14721, Jul. 6, 1995 ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 148, Sept. 18, 1998
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 162, Jan. 19, 1999
▷ Amended Act No. 7678, Aug. 4, 2005 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No.
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 224, Dec. 17, 1999
▷ Amended Act No. 7773, Dec. 29, 2005 16511, Aug. 6, 1999
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 262, Sept. 18, 2000
▷ Amended Act No. 4533, Dec. 8, 1992 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 297, Sept. 24, 2001
▷ Amended Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997 16892, Jul. 1, 2000 ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 333, Sept. 30, 2002
▷ Amended Act No. 5911, Feb. 8, 1999 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 380, Nov. 22, 2003
▷ Amended Act No. 6095, Dec. 31, 1999 17269, Jun. 30, 2001 ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 403, Jul. 3, 2004
▷ Amended Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 411 (Partially
Amended as per Ministerial Regulations of Act on Special
▷ Amended Act No. 6734, Aug. 26, 2002 17706, Aug. 12, 2002
Measures For Designation and Management of Areas of Restricted
▷ Amended Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No.
Development for Electronic Civil Petitions), Nov. 29, 2004
▷ Amended Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005 17816, Dec. 26, 2002 ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 430, Mar. 11, 2005
▷ Amended Act No. 7796, Dec. 29, 2005 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 446, Jul. 1, 2005
▷ Amended Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993 18468, Jun. 29, 2004 ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 516 (Ministerial
▷ Amended Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. Regulations of Framework Act on the Regulation of Lands), Jun.
▷ Amended Act No. 5914, Feb. 8, 1999 19281, Jan. 20, 2006 7, 2006
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 530 (Partially
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-1

▷ Amended Act No. 6263, Feb. 3, 2000 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. Amended as per Ministerial Regulations of Restitution of
▷ Amended Act No. 6655, Feb. 4, 2002 19513, Jun. 12, 2006 Development Gains Act for Sharing Administrative Information
▷ Amended Act No. 6841, Dec. 30, 2002 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. and Document Reduction), Aug. 7, 2006
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 532, Aug. 18, 2006
▷ Amended Act No. 7428, Mar. 31, 2005 13870, Mar. 6, 1993
▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 551 (Partially
▷ Amended Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. Amended as per Ministerial Regulations of Restitution of
▷ Amended Act No. 7715, Dec. 7, 2005 14438, Dec. 23, 1994 Development Gains Act for Protection of Resident Registration
▷ Amended Act No. 8128, Dec. 28, 2006 ▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. Number and Standardization of Photo Size for Administrative
14450, Dec. 23, 1994 Document), Mar. 19, 2007
▷ Amended Presidential Decree No. ▷ Amended by the Ministerial Regulations No. 568, Jun. 29, 2007
15598, Dec. 31, 1997
▷ Amended Presidential Decree No.
16891, Jul. 1, 2000
17173, Mar. 27, 2001
17406, Nov. 7, 2001
17790, Nov. 29, 2002
18117, Nov. 4, 2003
19195, Dec. 28, 2005
19503, Jun. 7, 2006
19607, Jul. 4, 2006
20110, Jun. 26, 2007
CHAPTER I. GENERAL CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

PROVISIONS
Article 1 (Purpose) Article 1 (Purpose) Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Act is to contribute This Presidential Decree is to This Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act is to
to the development of aviation and the prescribe matters delegated by the prescribe matters delegated by the Aviation Act and the
promotion of public welfare by Aviation Act and matters necessary Presidential Decree, and matters necessary to implement
determining the methods to secure the to implement accordingly. <Amended accordingly. <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005>
safety in air navigation according to the by Presidential Decree No. 19607,
provisions of the Convention on Jul. 4, 2006>
International Civil Aviation and the Article 2 ~ 8 (Deleted)
Annexes to the Convention, adopted as <by Presidential Decree No. 16511,
standards and recommended practices, by Aug. 6, 1999>
increasing the effectiveness of the
installation and management of the air
navigation facilities, and by establishing
order in air transportation business
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8,
2005>
Article 2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Act is defined as
follows:
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13,
1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999; Act
No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001; Act No. 6655,
Feb. 4, 2002; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30,
2003, Act No 7691, Nov. 8. 2005>
1. The term "aircraft" means any Article 9 (Other apparatus) Article 2 (Glider)
contrivance used for air navigation, "Other apparatus specified by the The glider, prescribed in subparagraph 1, Article 2 of the

which includes airplane, airship, Presidential Decree", prescribed in Aviation Act, is classified as follows, and is to be defined
glider, rotorcraft and other apparatus Article 2, 1. of the Aviation Act, in the Airworthiness Standards, specified by the provisions of
specified by the Presidential Decree. means following items: <Amended paragraph (5), Article 15 of the Aviation Act.
by Presidential Decree No. 14447, 1. Special glider
Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential Decree 2. Upper class glider
No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> 3. Middle class glider
1. Powered flying vehicle of which 4. Primary class glider
empty weight, fuel capacity, etc Article 3 (Scope of Powered Flying Vehicles)
exceed the limitations specified "Powered flying vehicle of which empty weight, fuel
by the Ministerial Regulations of capacity, etc exceed the limitations by the Ministerial
the Aviation Act. Regulations of the Aviation Act" prescribed in the
2. Spacecraft, being operated through subparagraph 1, Article 9 of the Presidential Decree means
the earth's atmosphere. as follows: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999,
Nov. 22, 2003, and Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Flying vehicle of which empty weight exceeds 150 kg
for a single occupant or 225 kg for double occupant
1-2. The term "government owned Article 9-2 (Scope of Public Agencies) 2. Flying vehicle of which fuel capacity exceeds 19 liters
Aircraft" means aircraft owned or For the purpose of subparagraph 1-2 for a single occupant or 38 liters for double occupant
leased by the Republic of Korea of Article 2 of the Act, the term 3. Unmanned powered flying vehicle and unmanned airship
Government, Provincial Government, any such public agency as of which length and empty weight exceeds the limitations,
or the other public institution determined by the Presidential specified in subparagraph 6, Article 14 of the Ministerial
specified by the Presidential Decree Decree means the Korea National Regulations of the Aviation Act
and operated for the purpose related Park Service under Article 44 of the
to one of the following items, Natural Parks Act.
except for aircraft used for military, [This Article Newly Inserted by
police, and customs. Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul.
(a) Search and rescue 4, 2006] Enforcement Date: Jan. 1,
(b) Firefighting 2008
(c) Ambulance
(d) Other operations related to the
public welfare and order
2. The term "air service" means the
operation of aircraft by a person on
board (excluding pilotage training), air
traffic control, management of airline
service and operation of wireless
equipment, and the confirmation of
any aircraft which is maintained or
remodelled under the provisions of
Article 22;
3. The term "airman" means a person
who has obtained a certificate of
qualification as an airman under the
provisions of Article 25 (1);
3-2.The term "cabin crew" means crew
who perform the safety services such
as the progress of emergency escape
aboard the aircraft;
4. The term "airfield" pertains to a Article 9-3 (Classification of Airfields)
specific area of land or water surface For the purpose of subparagraph 4
as prescribed by the Presidential of Article 2 of the Act, the term
Decree and used for take-off airfields which are determined by the
(including take-off from the water; Presidential Decree means the
hereinafter the same shall apply) and following:
landing (including landing on the 1. Land airfields;
water; hereinafter the same shall 2. Land heliports;

apply) of the aircraft; 3. Water airfields;

4. Water heliports;
5. Rooftop heliports (including ship
heliports); and
6. Sea-floating heliports.
[This Article Newly Inserted by
Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul.
4, 2006]
5. The term "airport" means an airfield
for public use, which is provided
with airport facilities, and whose
denomination, location and area are
designated and announced publicly by
the Minister of Construction and
Transportation;
6. The term "airport facilities" means Article 10 (Classification of Airport
facilities for take-off and landing of Facilities)
the aircraft and for the transport of For the purpose of subparagraph 6
passengers and freight, and incidental of Article 2 of the Act, the term
and support facilities thereof, which facilities prescribed by the
are inside and outside the airport Presidential Decree means the
zone, and which are prescribed by following basic and support facilities:
the Presidential Decree and designated <Amended by Presidential Decree
by the Minister of Construction and No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994;
Transportation; Presidential Decree No. 14447, Dec.
23, 1994; Presidential Decree No.
16511, Aug. 6, 1999; Presidential
Decree No. 18468, Jun. 29, 2004;

4, 2006>
1. Basic facilities as prescribed in
the following items:
(a) Aircraft take-off and landing
system, such as runway,
taxiway, apron, landing zone,
etc.;
(b) Passengers and cargo service
facilities, such as passenger
terminal, cargo terminal, etc.;
(c) Navigation safety facilities;
(d) Communication facilities,
such as control office,
transmitting and receiving
stations, communication
stations, etc.;
(e) Meteorological observation
facilities;
(f) Airport users parking
facilities and guard and
security facilities; and
(g) Airport users publicity and
information facilities;
2. Support facilities as prescribed in
the following items:
(a) Facilities for checking,
maintaining, etc. aircraft and

ground operation equipment;

(b) Facilities for aviation
management, medical care,
education, training and
fire-fighting, and facilities for
manufacturing and supplying
meals inside the aircraft;
(c) Airport operation and
management facilities for
operating, maintaining and
repairing the airport;
(d) Airport users accommodation
and airport employees welfare
facilities;
(e) Office, lodging, sale,
recreation, sports, exhibition,
entertainment and assembly
facilities for airport users;
(f) Airport traffic facilities and
environment protection
facilities, such as landscape
gardening, soundproof walls,
pollution discharge preventive
facilities, etc.;
(g) Water supply and sewerage
systems, and electricity,
communication, air
conditioning, heating facilities;
(h) Aircraft oil supply, oil

storage and management
facilities;
(i) Warehouse facilities for
storage of air cargo; and
(j) Facilities annexed to
structures, which are required
to operate and administer an
airport and carry on the air
transportation business and
other related business
(hereinafter referred to as the
air transportation business,
etc.);
3. City air terminal;
4. Passenger and cargo disposal
facilities and aviation support
facilities in heliport;
5. Facilities that are to be installed
in a free trade zone which is
located in an airport area and
designated pursuant to Article 4
of the Act on the Designation
and Operation of Free Trade
Zones, and are recognized and
published by the Minister of
Construction and Transportation
as being necessary to smoothly

operate the relevant airport; and

6. Other facilities as deemed
necessary by the Minister of
for the operation and management
of the airport.
7. The term "airport zone" means the
area used as an airport, and an area
determined as the urban planning
facilities as prescribed in Articles 30
and 43 of the National Land Planning
and Utilization Act for the purpose of
expanding an existing airport or
constructing a new airport and is
publicly announced as a scheduled
area for airport development zone by
Transportation;
8. The term "airport development
projects" means projects related to
new construction, enlargement or
improvement of airport facilities,
executed under this Act;
9. The term "landing zone" means a Article 4 (Length and Width of the Landing Zone)
rectangular land or water surface For the purpose of subparagraph 9, Article 2 of the Act, the
centered on the centerline of a terms length and width as prescribed by the Ministerial
runway whose length and width are Regulations of the Aviation Act refer to the following:
as determined by the Ministerial 1. Land airfields: Length and width as prescribed in Annex 1
Regulations of the Aviation Act, 2. Land and rooftop heliports (including ship heliports; the
which consists of a runway and a same shall apply hereinafter): Length and width
safety zone set up around the runway prescribed in Annex 1-2
to reduce damage to the aircraft and 3. Water airfields: Length and width prescribed in Annex
passengers if the aircraft deviate from 1-3 and 20
the runway; 4. Water heliports: Length and width prescribed in Annex
10.The term "flight information zone" 1-4
refers to an airspace for the [Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
provisioning of information required
for the safe and efficient flight of
aircraft and search and rescue of
aircraft and whose title and vertical
and horizontal ranges are prescribed
and published by the Minister of
pursuant to the Convention on
International Civil Aviation and its
Annex.
11.The term "accident" means an Article 5 (Application Criteria for Death, Serious Injury, etc.)
occurrence associated with the (1) For the purpose of item (a), subparagraph 11, Article 2
operation of an aircraft which takes of the Act, the prescribed application criteria for the
place between the time any person death or serious injury of a person refer to the
boards the aircraft with the intention following:
of flight until such time as all such 1. A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of
persons have disembarked, in which: being in the aircraft, except when the injuries are
(a) person is fatally, seriously from natural causes, self-inflicted or inflicted by other
injured or missing persons, or when the injuries are to stowaways hiding
(b) aircraft sustains damage or outside the areas normally available to the passengers

structural failure and crew

(c) the aircraft is missing or is 2. A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of
completely inaccessible direct contact with any part of the aircraft, including
parts which have become detached from the aircraft
3. A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of
direct exposure to jet blast
(2) When the death or whereabouts of a person onboard the
aircraft is not clearly known for a year after a crash or
other aircraft accident, he/she shall be considered missing
as stipulated in item (a), subparagraph 11, Article 2 of
the Act.
(3) The application criteria for the death or serious injury of
a person as stipulated in item (a), subparagraph 25-2,
Article 2 of the Act are as follows:
1. When a person onboard an ultra light flying vehicle
dies or sustains a serious injury: Provided, that this
shall not apply when the death or injury is due to
natural causes, self-inflicted, of caused by another
person
2. When the death or injury is caused or inflicted by a
part detached from an ultra light flying vehicle or
one that is about to take-off or by direct contact
with such aircraft
[Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
Article 6 (Scope of Death or Serious Injury)
(1) For the purpose of item (a), subparagraph 11 and item
(a), subparagraph 25-2, Article 2 of the Act, death as
prescribed includes death occurring within 30 days of an
accident involving an aircraft or an ultra light flying

vehicle.
(2) For the purpose of item (a), subparagraph 11 and item
(a), subparagraph 25-2, Article 2 of the Act, the scope
of serious injury as described includes an injury which
is sustained by a person in an accident and which:
1. requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours,
commencing within seven days from the date the
injury was received; or
2. results in a fracture of any bone (except simple
fractures of fingers, toes or nose); or
3. involves lacerations which cause severe haemorrhage,
nerve, muscle or tendon damage; or
4. involves second or third degree burns, or any burns
affecting more than 5 per cent of the body surface;
or
5. involves injury to any internal organ; or
6. involves verified exposure to infectious substances or
injurious radiation.
Article 7 (Scope of Serious Damage to Aircraft)
For the purpose of item (b), subparagraph 11, Article 2 of
the Act, the term "serious impairment or damage of aircraft
or structural failure"pertains to any of the following which:
1. adversely affects the structural strength, performance or
flight characteristics of the aircraft, and
2. would normally require major repair or replacement of
the affected component, except for engine failure or

damage, when the damage is limited to the engine, its

cowlings or accessories; or for damage limited to
propellers, wing tips, antennas, tires, brakes, fairings,
small dents or puncture holes in the aircraft skin
12. The term "Serious incident" means Article 8 (Scope of Serious Incident)
an incident of aicraft involving For the purpose of subparagraph 12, Article 2 of the Act,
circumstances indicating that an the term "matters determined by the Ministerial Regulations
accident nearly occurred, which are of the Aviation Act" pertains to any of the following:
determined by th Ordinance of the 1. Near collision requiring an avoidance maneuver to avoid
Minster of Construction and a collision or an unsafe situation as the distance between
Transportation. the aircraft and another aircraft or an object decreases to
within 500 feet of each other during flight (near miss) or
other close flight when an avoidance action would have
been appropriate.
2. Controlled flight into terrain or water (CFIT) only
marginally avoided.
3. Aborted take-offs on a closed or engaged runway
4. Take-offs from a closed or engaged runway with
marginal separation from obstacle(s)
5. Landings or attempted landings on a closed or engaged
runway
6. Gross failures to achieve predicted performance during
take-off or initial climb
7. Fires and smoke in the passenger compartment, in cargo
compartments or engine fires, even though such fires
were extinguished by the use of extinguishing agents
8. Events requiring the emergency use of oxygen by the
flight crew
9. Aircraft structural failures or engine disintegrations not
classified as an accident
10. Multiple malfunctions of one or more aircraft systems
seriously affecting the operation of the aircraft
11. Flight crew incapacitation in flight
12. Fuel quantity requiring the declaration of emergency by
the pilot
13. Take-off or landing incidents. Incidents such as
undershooting, overrunning or running off the side of
runways
14. System failures, weather phenomena, operations outside
the approved flight envelop or other occurrences which
could have caused difficulties controlling the aircraft
15. Failures of more than one system in a redundancy
system mandatory in flight guidance and navigation.
16. Others deemed necessary for the prevention of an
aircraft accident as notified by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority
13."Obstacle limitation surface" pertains Article 10-2 (Classification of Obstacle
to the surface prescribed by the Limitation Surfaces)
Presidential Decree wherein the (1) For the purpose of subparagraph
installation of obstacles (i.e., 13 of Article 2 of the Act, the
topography and facilities that impede term surfaces which are
the safe operation of aircraft) on the prescribed by the Presidential
periphery of an airfield is restricted Decree means the following:
for the safe operation of aircraft. 1. Horizontal surface;

14. and 15.Deleted; <by Act No. 7691, 2. Conical surface;

Nov. 8, 2005> 3. Approach surface and inner
approach surface;
4. Transitional surface and inner
transitional surface; and
5. Balked landing surface.
(2) Necessary matters concerning the Article 9 (Standards for Establishing Obstacle Limitation
standards, etc. for obstacle Surfaces)
limitation surfaces referred to in For the purpose of paragraph (2), Article 10-2 of the Act,
paragraph (1) shall be prescribed the standards for establishing obstacle limitation surfaces are
by the Ministerial Regulations of as follows:
the Aviation Act. 1. The standards for establishing obstacle limitation surfaces
[This Article Newly Inserted by by type are presented in Annex 2.
Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 2. The types of obstacle limitation surfaces to be established
4, 2006] in airfields based on flight methods are as follows:
Article 11 Deleted. <by Presidential (a) Airfields where runways (or landing zones in the
Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> case of a water airfield and a water heliport; the
same shall apply hereinafter) are installed and used
for approaches using the instrument landing system or
precision approach radar (hereinafter referred to as
Precision Approach) among approaches based on
instrument flight rules (hereinafter referred to as
Instrument Approach)
(i) Conical surface
(ii) Horizontal surface
(iii) Approach surface and inner approach surface
(iv) Transitional surface and inner transitional surface
(v) Balked landing surface
(b) Airfields where runways are installed and used for

approaches other than instrument approach (hereinafter
referred to as Non-instrument Approach) and
instrument approaches other than precision approach
(hereinafter referred to as Non-precision Approach)
(i) Conical surface
(ii) Horizontal surface
(iii) Approach surface
(iv) Transitional surface
16.The term "navigation safety facility" Article 10 (Navigation Safety Facilities <Amended as of Dec.
means a facility which is designed 17, 1999>)
to help the aircraft's navigation by For the purpose of subparagraph 16, Article 2 of the Act,
means of cable communications, the term "navigation safety facilities" pertains to the
wireless communications, light, color following: <Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998, Dec. 17, 1999,
or shape and prescribed by the Nov. 22, 2003, Jul. 3, 2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>
Ministerial Regulations of the 1. Navigation Safety Radio Facilities
Aviation Act; Facilities that aid in the navigation of aircraft with
electric waves such as the following:
(a) Non-Directional Beacons (NDB)
(b) VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR)
(c) Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
(d) Instrument Landing System (ILS/MLS/TLS)
(e) Radio Detection and Ranging or RADAR
(ASR/ARSR/SSR/ARTS/ASDE/PAR)
(f) Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)
(g) Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS/SBAS/GRAS/GBAS)

(h) Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS)

2. aeronautical ground light
Facilities that aid in the navigation of aircraft with lights
3. Aeronautical Information and Communications Facilities
Facilities for providing and exchanging information
required for the aeronautical transportation business via
telecommunications such as the following:
(a) Aeronautical Mobile Telecommunications Facilities
(i) Short-distance mobile telecommunications facilities
(VHF/UHF Radio)
(ii) Shortwave mobile telecommunications facilities
(HF Radio)
(iii) Ultra shortwave digital mobile telecommunications
facilities (VDL)
(iv) Shortwave data mobile telecommunications
facilities (HFDL)
(v) Mode S data telecommunications facilities
(vi) Aeronautical mobile satellite telecommunications
facilities (AMSS)
(b) Aeronautical fixed telecommunications facilities
(i) Aeronautical fixed telecommunications network
(AFTN)
(ii) Aeronautical information exchange network
(AMHS)
(iii) Air traffic control information and exchange
network (AIDC)
(iv) Aeronautical direct call network (including tape
recording facilities and voice communications
control facilities)
(v) Aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN)
(c) Aeronautical information broadcasting facilities
(i) Airport information broadcasting facilities (ATIS)
(ii) Digital airport information broadcasting facilities
(D-ATIS)
17. The term "aeronautical ground light" Article 11 (aeronautical ground light)
means a navigation safety facility For the purpose of subparagraph 17, Article 2 of the Act,
which is designed to help the the stipulated aeronautical ground lights as navigation safety
aircraft's navigation by means of facilities include the following: <Amended as of Aug. 18,
light and prescribed by the 2006>
Ministerial Regulations of the 1. Aerodrome Beacon
Aviation Act; aeronautical ground lights installed in an airfield or its
vicinity to notify a navigating aircraft of the location of
the airfield
2. Aerodrome Identification Beacon
A blinking light with Morse code; used to notify a
navigating aircraft of the location of the airfield
3. Approach Lighting Systems
Lights installed in the approach zone to notify an aircraft
attempting to land of the approach route
4. Precision Approach Path Indicator
Lights installed outside of a runway to notify an aircraft
attempting to land of the appropriateness of the precision
approach path for landing
5. Runway Edge Lights
Lights installed on both edges of a runway to notify an
aircraft attempting to take off or land of the runway

6. Runway Threshold Lights

Lights installed on both thresholds of a runway to notify
an aircraft attempting to take off or land of the
thresholds of a runway
7. Runway Threshold Wing Bar Lights
Lights installed on the threshold area of a runway to
supplement the functions of the runway threshold lights
8. Runway Center Line Lights
Lights installed along the center line to notify an aircraft
attempting to take off or land of the center line of a
runway
9. Touchdown Zone Lights
Lights installed in the touchdown zone to notify an
aircraft attempting to land of the touchdown zone
10. Runway Distance Marker Sign
Lights installed to notify an aircraft running on a
runway of the remaining distance ahead to the end of
the runway
11. Runway End Lights
Lights installed to notify an aircraft attempting to take
off or land of the end of the runway
12. Runway Threshold Identification Lights
Lights installed on both sides of the runway threshold to
notify an aircraft attempting to land of the location of
the runway threshold
13. Circling Guidance Lights
Lights installed outside of a runway to guide a circling
aircraft when the existing approach lighting systems and
runway edge lights are not enough to make the aircraft

circling in the air to distinguish the runway or the
approach zone
14. Taxiway Edge Lights
Lights installed to notify an aircraft running on the
ground of the edges of a taxiway waiting zone or an
apron
15. Taxiway Center Line Lights
ground of the center runway of a taxiway or the
entrance and exit routes of an apron
16. Runway Lead-in Lighting Systems
Lights installed in a group along the approach route to
show the approach path of a runway
17. Intermediate Holding Position Lights
Lights installed to show the position for temporary stop
to an aircraft running on the ground
18. Stop Bar Lights
Lights installed to show the taxiway stop position at a
crossroad of taxiways or runway approach stop position
19. Runway Guard Lights
Lights installed to show the stop position prior to entry
into a runway
20. Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator
Lights installed to notify an aircraft of the wind
direction
21. Signaling Lamp, Light Gun
Lights used to send the necessary signals to an aircraft,

etc., for air traffic safety

22. Landing Direction Indicator
Lights installed on a T-shaped or tetrahedron object to
notify an aircraft attempting to land of the landing
direction
23. Road-holding Position Lights
Lights installed at a stop position of the road connected
to a runway
24. Stop Way Lights
Lights installed at a stop way in the zone where aircraft
can be stopped
25. Unserviceability Lights
Lights installed to notify an aircraft of the unserviceable
areas within the airfield
26. Turning Guidance Lights
Lights installed in the vicinity of a turning area to show
the turning path in the turning area
27. Aircraft Stand Identification Sign
Lights installed to notify an aircraft approaching the
aircraft stand of the aircraft stand
28. Aircraft Stand Maneuvering Guidance Lights
Lights installed to show the aircraft stand location or
de/anti-icing facilities in case of poor visibility
29. Apron Floodlighting
Lights installed at the apron to allow working at night
30. Visual Docking Guidance System
Lights installed at the apron to notify an aircraft of the
exact docking location
31. Taxiway Guidance Sign

ground of the destination path and junction
32. Exit Lights in De/Anti-Icing Facilities
Lights installed at the exit to show the de/anti-icing
facilities near a taxiway
33. Emergency Lighting
Mobile emergency lighting installed in preparation for
failure of aeronautical ground lights or power outage
34. Heliport Beacon
Lights installed at a heliport or its vicinity to notify a
helicopter in flight of the heliport location
35. Heliport Approach Lighting System
Lights installed at the approach area to notify a
helicopter attempting to land of the approach route
36. Heliport Approach Path Indicator
Lights installed to notify a helicopter attempting to land
of the appropriateness of the approach path
37. Visual Alignment Guidance System
Lights installed to notify a helicopter approaching a
heliport of the appropriate approach direction
38. Final Approach and Take-off Area Lights
Lights installed at the approach area and take-off area to
show the boundary views of the relevant area at a
heliport
39. Aiming Point Lights
Lights installed to show the aiming point of the heliport
40. Touchdown and Lift-off Area Lighting System

Lights installed to light up the touchdown and lift-off

areas
41. Winching Area Floodlighting
Lights installed to light up the winching area used at
night
42. Floodlighting of Obstacles
Lights installed to make the obstacles visible in case
installing obstacle lights in the heliport area is difficult
[Wholly Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002]
Article 12 Deleted <Dec. 17, 1999>
18. The term "control area" means an
aerial zone consisting of an airport
and its periphery, which is
designated by the Minister of
Construction and Transportation for
the safety of the air traffic;
19. The term "airway" means a path
through the airspace displayed on the
earth's surface designated by the
Minister of Construction and
Transportation as suitable for
navigation of the aircraft;
20. The term "control zone" means an
aerial zone the height of which is
over two hundred meters from the
land or water surface, and which is
Construction and Transportation for
the safety of air traffic;

21. The term "visual flight Article 13 (Visual Flight Meteorological Condition)
meteorological condition" means a The term "good visual meteorological condition" as stipulated
good visual meteorological condition in subparagraph 21, Article 2 of the Act is the same as that
for the navigation of aircraft, as in Appendix 3-2.
prescribed by the Ministerial [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
Regulations of the Aviation Act,
taking into consideration the visual
range and the state of cloud;
22. The term "instrument flight
meteorological condition" means any
meteorological condition other than
the visual flight meteorological
condition;
23. The term "instrument flight" means
a flight in which the measurement
of the attitude, altitude, location and
flight direction of the aircraft
depends on the instrument mounted
on the aircraft;
24. The term "instrument flight methods"
means the following flight methods:
(a) Flight method of take-off and
ascending flight following it and
a landing and descending flight
preceding it, which are made
within the control area, on such
airway as designated by the


Transportation under the
provisions of Article 38 or on
such flight way as directed by
Transportation under the
provisions of Article 70 (1), and
with respect to other flight
methods, those made in such
manner as directed by the
Transportation pursuant to the
said paragraph of the said Article;
and
(b) Flight method of performing any
flight in the control zone, other
than that as referred to in item
(a) in compliance with the
direction of the Minister of
under the provisions of Article 70
(1);
25. The term "ultra light flying device" Article 14 (Scope of Ultra Light Flying Vehicles, etc.)
means flyable devices other than For the purpose of subparagraph 25, Article 2 of the Act,
those as referred to in subparagraph the term "motor flying vehicles, gliders, balloons, unmanned
1, which include motor flying flying vehicles, etc., as determined by the Ministerial
devices, gliders, balloons and Regulations of the Aviation Act" pertains to the following:
unmanned flying devices, etc. and <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 18, 1998, Sept. 30,
are prescribed by the Ministerial 2002, Nov. 22, 2003, and Aug. 18, 2006>
Regulations of the Aviation Act; 1. Powered Flying Vehicles: Flying vehicles using a motor
25-2. The term "accident of an ultra and satisfying the following requirements:
light flying device" refers to any of (a) Flying vehicles that do not exceed 150 kg of
the following cases occurring in self-weight for 1 seat and 225 kg for 2 seats
connection with the flight of an ultra excluding the weight of passengers, fuel, and
light flying device: emergency equipment (in case the engine mounted at
(a) Death or serious injury of a the time of manufacture is replaced, however, flying
person caused by an ultra light vehicles that do not exceed 175 kg for 1 seat and
flying device 250 kg for 2 seats)
(b) Crash of an ultra light flying (b) Flying vehicles whose fuel capacity does not exceed
device, collision, or occurrence of 19 liters for 1 seat and 38 liters for 2 seats
fire (c) Flying vehicles whose propulsive force comes from
(c) In case the position of an ultra propellers
light flying device cannot be (d) Fixed-wing flying vehicles equipped with landing
identified, or access to such is gears such as wheel skid and float
impossible 2. Gliders: Hang gliders and para gliders controlled by
human power such as shifting of the body weight and
whose self-weight excluding the passenger and emergency
equipment does not exceed 70 kg
3. Balloons: Flying vehicles that use the different
characteristics of gases and temperature differentials such
as the following:
(a) Manned free balloons and unmanned free balloons
(b) Captive balloons
4. Rotor Flying Vehicles: Motor flying vehicles satisfying
the requirements of Items (a) and (b) and getting the lift
from 1 or more rotors as follows:

(a) Ultra light gyroplane

(b) Ultra light helicopter
5. Paraplanes: Flying vehicles such as parachutes equipped
with a propulsion device
6. Unmanned Flying Vehicles: Unmanned flying vehicles
such as the following:
(a) Unmanned motor flying vehicle: Unmanned airplane
or rotor flying vehicle whose self-weight excluding
fuel weight is less than 150 kg
(b) Unmanned airship: Unmanned airship whose
self-weight excluding fuel weight is less than 180 kg
and whose length is less than 20 m
7. Other flying vehicles as announced by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority considering their size,
weight, and use
Article 14-2 Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006>
25-3.The term "flight simulators" means
devices which simulate the cockpit
of aircraft to revive the control
functions of mechanical, electrical,
and electronic apparatus, etc. and the
performances and characteristics of
flight just as aircraft do;
26.The term "air transportation business"
means a business commercially
transporting passengers or freight
using the aircraft in response to the
demands of other persons;
27.The term "regular air transportation

business" means an air transportation
business periodically operating the
aircraft with a line fixed between
one point and another;
28.The term "irregular air transportation Article 15 (Classification of Irregular Air Transportation
business" means an air transportation Business)
business other than the regular air Irregular air transportation business as stipulated in paragraph
transportation business; (28), Article 2 of the Act can be classified as follows:
1. Point-to-Point Transportation Business: Point-to-point
transportation business on a regular route
2. Flight Tour Business: Transportation business for
sightseeing on a predetermined route starting from
take-off from one point to return to the point without
landing
3. Charter Flight Business: Transportation business based on
an air transportation contract between a service provider
and the users who want to charter an aircraft without a
predetermined route
29. The term "aircraftusing business"
means a business carrying on service
other than commercial transport of
passengers or freight using the
aircraft to meet the demand of
others;
30.The term "aircraft handling business" Article 16 (Classification of Aircraft Handling Business)
means the business that is run for The aircraft handling business as stipulated in subparagraph
the purpose of maintaining, repairing, 30, Article 2 of the Act can be classified as follows:

modifying (hereinafter referred to as 1. Aircraft Maintenance Business: Business dealing with the
the "maintenance, etc.") and oiling maintenance, repair, and alteration of aircraft, engine
aircraft, and loading and unloading and/or propeller (hereinafter referred to as aircraft, etc.)
and other ground operation at an or other parts
airport or airfield; 2. Aircraft Refueling Business: Business dealing with the
31.and 32.Deleted; <by Act No. 4647, supply of fuel and lubricants to aircraft
Dec. 27, 1993> 3. Aircraft Loading and Unloading Business: Business
dealing with the loading and unloading of air cargo and
luggage
4. Aircraft Ground Handling Service: Business providing
various services such as guiding the aircraft into and out
of the parking position, cargo and luggage handling,
supplying ground power, navigation information support,
services related to the boarding of passengers and crew
or immigration, equipment lease, and aircraft cleaning,
etc.
[Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
33.The term "commercial documents
delivery business" means a business
commercially delivering documents
related to export and import, etc.
falling under the proviso f Article 2
(2) of the Postal Service Act and
accompanying samples by aircraft, to
meet the demand of others;
34.The term "air transportation general
agent business" means a business
executing commercially and
vicariously a conclusion of an
international transportation contract of
passengers or freight (excluding any
vicarious execution of procedure to
obtain a passport or visa) by aircraft
on behalf of a person carrying on
an air transportation business; and
35.The term "city air terminal business"
means a business installing and
operating facilities necessary for
offering the convenience of transport
and management of air passengers
and freight in an area other than an
airport zone.
Article 2-2 (Relation to other legislation)
In the case of leasing an aircraft of
foreign nationality and operating in the
Republic of Korea, or leasing out an
aircraft of Korean nationality and
operating in foreign country, the transfer
of functions and duties with respect to
airworthiness certification, airmen
licensing, aircraft operation, etc of the
leased aircraft shall be determined by the
provisions of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No.
6513, Sep. 12, 2001]

Article 2-3 (Exception to military aircraft,

etc.)
(1) The provisions of this Act shall not
to be applied to military aircraft and
person who engaged in services
thereof.
(2) The provisions of this Act shall not Article 16-2 (Scope of Emergency Mobilization)
to be applied to aircraft used in For the purpose of the proviso of Article 2-3 of the Act,
customs or police services and the term "emergency mobilization as determined by the
person who engaged in services Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to
thereof. However, the provisions of emergency mobilization to prevent crimes, pursue criminals,
Article 38-2, Article 40, Article 54, and prevent smuggling and for other similar purposes using
and Article 70 (1), shall be applied aircraft reserved exclusively for customs or police work.
to avoid collision in the air, except <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
for the emergency case specified by [Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003]
the Ministerial Regulations of the
Aviation Act.
(3) The provisions of paragraph 2 of
this Article shall be applied to the
aircraft used by United States and
thereof, according to the Article 4 of
the ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense
Agreement.
(4) The provisions of Article 144 (2),
Article 145, Article 146, and Article
151 shall not be applied to the
aircraft used by United States and

thereof, according to the Article 4 of
the ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense
Agreement.
6944, Jul. 25, 2003]
Article 2-4 (Exemption to government
owned aircraft)
(1) The provisions of this Act, except
Article 53, 56, and 153, shall be
applied to the aircraft owned by the
Republic of Korea Government and
thereof.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 16-3 (Scope of Emergency Fight)
paragraph (1), the provisions of For the purpose of paragraph (2), Article 2-4 of the Act, the
Articles 38-2, 43 and 54, term "emergency flight as determined by the Ministerial
subparagraphs 1 through 3 of Article Regulations of the Aviation Act for public purposes
55, Article 70 (1), and subparagraph (including training)" pertains to an emergency flight for
2 of Article 74-2 shall not be cargo transportation to prevent catastrophe and disaster,
applied to a Government owned cruise for forest pest control, or forest protection projects or
aircraft used for search and rescue, similar purposes using aircraft reserved for extinguishing
firefighting, ambulance and other forest fires or natural park business.
emergency operations (including [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
training) for public use, specified by
Aviation Act
(3) For the application of the provisions

of Articles 50 (5) through (7) and

50-2 to the Government owned
aircraft, "the Minister of Construction
and Transportation" is considered as
"the Head of Government
Organization". In this case, the Head
of Government Organization shall
notify the Minister of Construction
and Transportation the fact reported
by to the provisions of Articles 50
(5) through (7) and 50-2.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005] Enforcement Date:
Jan. 1, 2008
CHAPTER II. AIRCRAFT CHAPTER II. AIRCRAFT

Article 3 (Registration of aircraft) Article 12 (Aircraft not requiring
Any person who has a right to operate registration)
the aircraft (hereinafter called "owner, "except an aircraft specified by the
etc.") by ownership or lease shall register Presidential Decree." as prescribed in
such aircraft to the Minister of Article 3 of the Act means the
Construction and Transportation, except following: <Amended by Presidential
an aircraft specified by the Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999;
Decree. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Presidential Decree No. 17406, Nov.
Dec. 13,1997> 7, 2001>
1. Aircraft, used in military, customs,
or police services;
2. Aircraft to be leased to and
registered in a foreign country;
3. Aircraft which is manufactured in
Korea, but the owner is yet to be
determined; or
4. Leased aircraft, which is registered
in a foreign country, and being
operated pursuant to Article 2-2
of the Act.
Article 4 (Acquisition of Nationality)
Any aircraft, which has been registered
pursuant to Article 3 of this Act, shall
acquire the nationality of the Republic of
Korea wherein such aircraft has the right
and duty imposed by its nationality.
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations II-1

Article 5 (Acquisition, forfeiture and transfer

of ownership)
(1) Acquisition, forfeiture or transfer of
the ownership of the aircraft becomes
effective after such aircraft has been
registered.
(2) The right of lease of the aircraft
becomes effective to the third person,
after the aircraft has been registered.
Article 6 (Restrictions on registration of
aircraft)
(1) The aircraft shall not be registered,
which is owned or leased, by one of
the following person, except when a
citizen or a corporation of the
Republic of Korea leases or has a
right to operate such aircraft:
<Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999, Act No 7691, Nov. 8. 2005>
1. A person who is not a citizen of
the Republic of Korea
2. A foreign government or public
organization of a foreign country;
3. A foreign corporation or
organization of a foreign country;
4. A corporation which a person
specified in subparagraphs 1
through 3 of this Article owes
more than half of shares or equity

of, or controls virtually ; or
5. A corporation whose representative
is a foreigner or more than half
of which officers are foreigners
(2) Any aircraft which has a foreign
nationality shall not be eligible for
registration.
Article 7 Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr.
15, 1999>
Article 8 (Application for registration)
(1) When any owner, etc, submits an
application for registration of the
aircraft, the Minister of Construction
and Transportation shall include the
following items in the original
aircraft register: <Amended by Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No.
5963, Apr. 15, 1999>
1. Type of aircraft;
2. Manufacturer of aircraft;
3. Serial number of aircraft;
4. Location where the aircraft is
domiciled;
5. Name or title, address and
nationality of the owner or
lessee/lesser;
6. Date of registration; and

7. Registration number.
(2) Items which are deemed necessary
for the registration other than those
specified in paragraph (1) of this
Article, shall be determined by the
Presidential Decree.
Article 9 (Issuance of registration certificate)
The Minister of Construction and
Transportation shall issue an aircraft
registration certificate to the applicant,
when such aircraft has been registered
according to the provisions of the Article
8. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13,
1997>
Article 10 (Change of registration item)
When the subparagraph 4 of the Article
8 (1) has been changed, the owner, etc.
shall apply for a registration of change to
Transportation within 15 days after the
change has happened. <Amended by Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 11 (Transfer of aircraft ownership)
When the ownership or the right of lease
of registered aircraft is transferred, the
owner, transferee, and lessee shall apply
for a registration of transfer to the
Transportation. <Amended by Act No.

5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 12 (Cancellation of registration)
(1) The owner, etc, shall apply for a
cancellation of registration to the
Transportation within 15 days after
one of the following items is
applicable; <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
1. When aircraft is destroyed or
dismantled (excluding any
disassembly for maintenance,
modification, transportation or
storage)
2. When aircraft is ambiguous
whether it exists or not for more
than 2 months
3. When aircraft is transferred or
leased (only if the aircraft acquires
a foreign nationality) to a person
specified in one of subparagraphs
of the Article 6 (1); or
4. When the owner, etc, loses its
right to use the aircraft due to the
expiration of the lease term.
(2) When an owner, etc, does not apply
for cancellation of registration for the

aircraft specified in paragraph (1) of

this Article, the Minister of
Construction and Transportation shall
demand the owner, etc to apply for
the cancellation of registration for a
specified period more than 7 days.
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec.
13, 1997>
(3) When the owner, etc, does not make
an application for cancellation of
registration after the demand,
pursuant to paragraph (2) of this
Article, the Minister of Construction
and Transportation shall cancel the
registration and notify the owner, etc.
and any other interested person
accordingly. <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 13 (Request for transcript, etc. of
registration)
Any person may request for the transcript
or abstract of the original aircraft register
or may request to read the original
aircraft register to the Minister of
Construction and Transportation.
1997>
Article 14 (Marking of registration number) Article 17 (Marking of Registration Number)

(1) The owner, etc. shall mark the (1) A plate that has the registration number mark, with a
registration number of the aircraft, rectangular shape 7 centimeters high and 5 centimeters
according to the provisions of the wide, shall be affixed by a person with the right to own
Ministerial Regulations of the or lease the aircraft (hereinafter called "owner, etc.") at
Aviation Act for the type, placement the upper location of the inside of the entrance door of
and method of marking when the the aircraft where it can be easily visible with the plate
aircraft is registered. <Amended by made of fireproof material such as steel as specified in
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> paragraph (1), Article 14 of the Act.
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, (2) Nationality Mark and Registration Mark (hereinafter
1999> referred to as the registration sign) and name of the
(3) No person may damage the owner, etc. shall be identified on the plate in paragraph
registration mark placed in the (1).
aircraft in accordance with paragraph
(1) of this Article.
Article 15 (Certificate of Airworthiness) Article 13 (Inspection of aircraft, etc.) Article 18 (Certificate of Airworthiness)
(1) Any person who wishes to obtain (1) The Head of the Civil Aviation (1) Any person, who wishes to obtain a certificate of
certification that proves the aircraft is Safety Authority shall inspect the airworthiness pursuant to paragraph (1), Article 15 of the
airworthy (hereinafter called aircraft or equipment thereof, in Act of the Act, shall submit an application using the
"certificate of airworthiness") shall advance, when performing Application for Certificate of Airworthiness (Form 1),
make an application for the certification, approval or together with the documents specified in Appendix 4, to
certificate of airworthiness to the validation pursuant to Article 15 the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Minister of Construction and through 22 of the Act. Administration. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Jul. 14,
Transportation according to the <Amended by Presidential Decree 1999>
provisions of the Ministerial No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; (2) The application for a certificate of airworthiness
Regulations of the Aviation Act. Presidential Decree No. 16511, according to paragraph 1 of this Article for domestically
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. Aug. 6, 1999; Presidential Decree manufactured aircraft shall be submitted in early stages
13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, No. 17706, Aug. 12, 2002> of the aircraft type design process or before the

2003> (2) The Head of the Civil Aviation commencement of the aircraft manufacturing process.
Safety Authority shall appoint or (3) Aircraft Flight Manual, which should be included in the
designate a person to conduct an application documents for a certificate of airworthiness,
inspection of the aircraft according to paragraph (1) of this Article, shall contain
(hereinafter referred to as an the following items, except when the Administrator of
"inspector") pursuant to paragraph the Regional Aviation Administration determines that
(1) of this Article, from the certain items are not necessary for a particular category,
following individuals: <Amended class, type, and purpose of aircraft. <Amended as of
by Presidential Decree No. Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, and Sept. 30, 2002>
16892, Jul. 1, 2000; Presidential 1. For aircraft:
Decree No. 17706, Aug. 12, (a) Registration number of aircraft
2002; Presidential Decree No. (b) Category, class, and type of aircraft
19607, Jul. 4, 2006> (c) Type and number of engines and propellers
<<Enforcement Date of (d) Configuration and a 3-view drawing of the aircraft
Subparagraph 4: Jan. 1, 2008>> (e) Name or title, address, and nationality of the
1. Person who holds a aircraft manufacturer
mechanic certificate as (f) Manufactured serial number and date of the aircraft
specified in the paragraph (7) (g) Category of the aircraft based on Airworthiness
of Article 26 of the Act; Standards
2. Person who holds a certificate (h) Self-weight and center of gravity location of the
of aeronautical engineer as aircraft
specified in the National (i) Name, weight, and center of gravity location of
Technical Qualifications Act; equipment
3. Person who has a bachelor's (j) Capacities and center of gravity location of fuel
degree or higher related to tank, oil tank and anti-icing liquid reservoirs
aeronautical technology and a (k) Definition of terms, units conversion table, and the
minimum of three years of drawings applicable to the Flight Manual
experience in the design, 2. For operating limitations of the aircraft:
manufacture, maintenance, or (a) Loading limitations (maximum takeoff and landing

quality assurance of the weights, maximum zero fuel weight, center of
aircraft; or gravity forward and aft limits, and allowable
4. Person who has a minimum loading limitations according to strength of the
of five years of experience in cabin floor)
the design, manufacture, (b) Airspeed limitations (allowable maximum operating
maintenance, or quality airspeed or never exceed airspeed, flap control
assurance of government airspeed, flap extension airspeed, landing gear
owned aircraft control airspeed, landing gear extension airspeed,
(3) If an inspector, as specified in and auto-pilot airspeed limitation)
paragraph (2) of this Article, is (c) Altitude limitation (maximum approved operating
not a government employee of altitude at which the aircraft may fly safely)
the Ministerial of Construction (d) Auto-rotating during maximum landing altitude
and Transportation, he or she (maximum altitude at which the rotorcraft may
may be compensated for safely land via auto-rotation)
conducting inspection within an (e) Operation limitations of powerplant (i.e., operation
allowance of budget. <Amended limitations regarding crankshaft RPM, manifold air
by Presidential Decree No. pressure, oil temperature at powerplant inlet,
14447, Dec. 23, 1994; cylinder head temperature, coolant temperature at
Presidential Decree No. 16892, powerplant outlet, takeoff power operation time,
Jul. 1, 2000> cylinder temperature, fuel grade, fuel pressure,
lubricant grade, and lubricant pressure, etc during
the takeoff power operation, maximum continuous
power operation, and maximum power operation at
lean fuel mixture)
(f) Maximum RPM of rotor blade
(g) Air temperature limitation at which engine can
effectively operate

(h) Cross wind velocity limitations at takeoff and

landing
(i) Water condition limitations (wind velocity limitation
during taxi, takeoff, or landing of seaplane on
water surface including operating limitations
concerning water surface conditions)
(j) Occupant limitation (maximum number of
persons that can be boarded on aircraft)
(k) Flight maneuvering limitation (prohibiting flight
maneuvering of the aircraft)
(l) Towing method (operation limitation for towing
method by which a glider may be safely towed)
(m) Operation limitation for equipment (operation
limitation for use of component or other specific
equipment of aircraft)
(n) Other operation limitations (restrictions concerning
takeoff and landing distance limitations; limit load
factor limitations; electrical system operation
limitations; autopilot limitations; limitations of
instruments, flight controls, and other equipments;
smoking prohibited area; and locations for
dangerous goods, etc.)
3. For the performance of the aircraft:
(a) Relationship between takeoff operation and takeoff
airspeed
(b) Relationship between takeoff weight, altitude, and
air temperature at the takeoff location
(c) Takeoff climb angle
(d) Takeoff distance

(e) Actual takeoff climb flight path
(f) Cruise performance
(g) Relationship between landing operation and landing
airspeed
(h) Relationship between landing weight, altitude, and
air temperature at the landing location
(i) Balked landing operation and/or condition
(j) Landing distance
(k) Stall performance
(l) Other performance limitations necessary for
handling and controlling the aircraft
4. For operating procedures during normal operations
5. For operating procedures during emergencies
(2) Any aircraft without the Republic of Article 19 (Aircraft that is exceptionally eligible for Certificate
Korea nationality is not eligible for of Airworthiness)
the issuance of the certificate of "The aircraft specified in the Ministerial Regulations of the
airworthiness in accordance with Aviation Act", prescribed in paragraph (2), Article 15 of the
paragraph (1) of this Article, except Act means the following: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995>
the aircraft specified in the provisions 1. Aircraft that received permission in accordance with
of the Ministerial Regulations of the Article 145 of the Act
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. 2. Aircraft to be exported after repair, modification, or
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> manufacture in the Republic of Korea
3. Aircraft manufactured in Korea or imported from abroad
which has applied for a certificate of airworthiness before
acquiring Korean nationality
(3) Any aircraft without a valid Article 20 (Permission of Test Flight, etc., for Aircraft without a
certificate of airworthiness may not Certification of Airworthiness)

be operated in aviation, except when (1) "be operated in aviation, except when permitted by the
permitted by the Minister of Minister of Construction and Transportation, for test
Construction and Transportation, for flight, etc.", as prescribed in paragraph (3), the Article
test flight, etc. <Amended by Act 15 of the Act means the following: <Amended as of
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> Sept. 18, 1998, Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Test flight conducted by an aircraft manufacturer,
research institution, etc. for the purpose of flight
testing, research, or development of aircraft or its
equipment
2. Test flight conducted after manufacture, maintenance,
repair, or modification of aircraft
3. Ferry flight of the aircraft to a base where the
maintenance, repair, or modification can be performed
4. Test flight that exceeds the operating limitations for
the purpose of verifying the type design change to the
aircraft
5. Ferry flight of the aircraft to export or import
(2) Any person who wishes to operate an aircraft without a
certificate of airworthiness as specified in paragraph (1),
shall submit an application for test flight (Form 1-2) to
the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
with the following items completed: <Amended as of
Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Aug.
18, 2006>
1. Name/title and address of owner, etc. of the aircraft
2. Category, class, type, and registration sign of the
aircraft
3. Summary of flight plans (flight purpose, date, and

route)
4. Pilots names and qualifications
5. Personal data and purpose of person other than pilots
6. Any other items related to the test flight
(4) The certificate of airworthiness shall Article 21 (Extension of Validity of Airworthiness Certificate)
be valid for a period of one year, Aircraft designated as one of the following items are eligible
except when it may be extended by for an extension of the validity period of the certificate of
the provisions of the Ministerial airworthiness as specified in paragraph (4), the Article 15 of
Regulations of the Aviation Act and the Act, shall be maintained in accordance with procedures
in consideration of the type of notified by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
aircraft and owner's maintenance for the continuous airworthiness maintenance of the aircraft.
capability (in the case of delegation 1. Government owned aircraft by the provisions of paragraph
of maintenance in accordance with 1-2 of Article 2 of the Act
paragraph 2 of the Article 138, it 2. Aircraft being operated by air carrier by the provisions of
refers to the capability of a certified Article 112 or Article 132 of the Act
AMO), etc. <Amended by Act No. 3. Aircraft being operated by aerial work operator by the
7024, Dec. 30, 2003> provisions of Article 134 of the Act
(5) For the issuance of the certificate of Article 22 (Airworthiness Standards)
airworthiness pursuant to paragraph (1) Pursuant to paragraph (5), the Article 15 of the Act,
(1) of this Article, the Minister of Airworthiness Standards notified by the Head of the Civil
Construction and Transportation shall Aviation Safety Authority shall contain the following
inspect aircraft to determine items according to the category or type of aircraft:
conformity to the applicable <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Jun.
Airworthiness Standards, which the 29, 2007>
Minister of Construction and 1. Definitions of terms
Transportation establishes and 2. Flight

promulgates to secure aviation safety, 3. Structure

and then the Minister of Construction 4. Design and Construction
and Transportation shall specify the 5. Powerplant
operating limitations of the aircraft. 6. Equipment
Some of the inspections to determine 7. Operating Limitations and Information
conformity may not be performed as 8. Other matters deemed necessary by the Head of the
below according to the provisions of Civil Aviation Safety Authority
the Ministerial Regulations of the (2) When designating operating limitations of aircraft
Aviation Act: <Amended by Act No. prescribed in paragraph (5), the Article 15 of the Act,
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5794, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 7024, Dec. shall do so in accordance with the operating limitations
30, 2003> of the aircraft as specified in subparagraph 2, paragraph
1. Any aircraft which has a type (3), Article 18 of the Act according to the category of
certificate pursuant to Article 17 aircraft as determined by the Airworthiness Standards.
of this Act; <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
2. Any aircraft which has a type (3) When the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
certificate validation pursuant to Administration designates operating limitations in
Article 17-2 of this Act; or accordance with paragraph (2), he/she shall issue the
3. Deleted; <by Act No. 7691, Nov. Operating Limitation Specification (Form 2) to the owner,
8. 2005> etc. of aircraft. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17,
4. Any aircraft which is 1999>
manufactured by a holder of a Article 23 (Inspection Range for Airworthiness Certification)
production certificate pursuant to When conducting inspections for the certificate of
Article 17-3 of this Act airworthiness in accordance with paragraph (5), the Article 15
of the Act, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall inspect for conditions and flight
capabilities during and after the processes of designing and
manufacturing the aircraft, to determine that they conform to
the Airworthiness Standards. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,

Dec. 17, 1999>
Article 24 (Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness)
(1) When results of the inspections for the certificate of
airworthiness in accordance with Article 23 of this
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act show that
they conform to the Airworthiness Standards i.e., aircraft
meets its type design and is in condition for safe
operations, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall issue the certificate of airworthiness
(Form 3) to the applicant.<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Dec. 17, 1999>
(2) Any owner, etc. who wishes to obtain a replacement
certificate of airworthiness as prescribed in paragraph (1)
due to a lost or unusable document, shall complete the
application for re-issuance of the certificate of
airworthiness (Form 4) with the unusable certificate
attached (or statement explaining in the case of the
owner, etc. the lost certificate) and submit it to the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration.
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
Article 25 (Validation of inspections for a Certificate of
Airworthiness)
Validation of Inspections for a certificate of airworthiness as
prescribed in paragraph 5 of the Article 15 of the Act may
not be performed as below: <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999,
Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Conformity inspections to Type Design for the aircraft as

prescribed in subparagraph 1, paragraph (5), Article 15 of

the Act
2. Conformity inspections to Type Design and manufacturing
inspections of the aircraft as prescribed in subparagraph 2,
paragraph (5), Article 15 of the Act
3. Manufacturing inspections for the aircraft as prescribed in
paragraph (5), Article 15 of the Act
(6) The Minister of Construction and Article 26 (Revocation of Certificate of Airworthiness)
Transportation may revoke the (1) When the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
certificate of airworthiness of the Administration suspends the certificate of airworthiness
aircraft or suspend its validity period, pursuant to paragraph (6), Article 15 of the Act, the
if the Minister finds that the aircraft Administrator shall immediately order the owner, etc, to
is not airworthy by the results of the return the certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft.
inspections conducted in accordance <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
with paragraph (3) of the Article 153 (2) When the validity period has been shortened or changes
of this Act or if the aircraft fails to have been affected to items pertaining to the operating
get an approval pursuant to paragraph limitations, the owner, etc, shall immediately return the
(1) of the Article 19 of this Act. certificate of airworthiness and the operating limitations
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. specification, which was issued in accordance with
13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, paragraph (3), Article 22 of this Ministerial Regulations
2003> of the Aviation Act, to the Administrator of the Regional
(7) The Owner, etc shall maintain the Aviation Administration and shall reapply for issuance of
aircraft in an airworthy condition, the certificate of airworthiness and the new operating
when operating the aircraft. <Newly limitations specification. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Inserted by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, Dec. 17, 1999>
2003> (3) Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
(8) The Minister of Construction and Article 26-2 (Mandatory Notification to Maintain Aircraft,
Transportation shall inspect whether Equipment, or Part)
the owner, etc. maintains the aircraft (1) When the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
in an airworthy condition pursuant to enforces the maintenance of aircraft, equipment, or parts
paragraph (7) of this Article, and the to the owner, the Administrator shall be notified with the
Minister may require the owner, etc. following items <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
to perform maintenance, etc of 1. Type of aircraft, equipment, or parts
aircraft, engine or propeller 2. Method and time of the maintenance
(hereinafter called "aircraft, etc."), 3. Other technical documentation related to the
equipment, or part to maintain the maintenance
aircraft airworthiness. <Newly (2) The person who was enforced to perform the required
Inserted by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, maintenance in accordance with paragraph 1, should
2003> inform the Administrator of the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority results of the maintenance
accomplished. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
[Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004]
Article 16 (Noise Certificate) Article 27 (Aircraft subject to Noise Certificate)
(1) The owner, etc. of the aircraft shall "Aircraft as prescribed by the provisions of the Ministerial
obtain the noise certificate according Regulations of the Aviation Act" in paragraph 1 of the
to the provisions of the Ministerial Article 16 of the Act, means a turbine engine aircraft as
Regulations of the Aviation Act, in specified by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
conjunction with the certificate of <Amended as of Jul. 27, 1993, Jul. 14, 1995, Jul. 1, 2005,
airworthiness pursuant to Article 15 and Aug. 18, 2006>
of this Act. <Amended by Act No. Article 28 (Application for Noise Certificate)
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> (1) Any person who wishes to obtain a noise certificate in
(2) Any aircraft which does not have a accordance with paragraph (1), Article 16 of the Act
noise certificate pursuant to paragraph shall submit an Application for the Noise Certificate
(1) of this Article or comply with (Form 5) to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
the noise standards, shall not be Administration ten days prior to the date the noise
operated except when the Minister of measurement test is to be conducted for the certificate.

Construction and Transportation <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
grants operational permission. (2) The following documents shall be attached to the
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, Application as per the provisions of paragraph (1):
2005> 1. Flight manual of the aircraft
2. Documents that substantiate that the aircraft conforms
to the noise standards (limited to aircraft certified to
the noise standards by a manufacture, or a previously
registered country, or already verified by a country
that provided manufacturing technology is considered
acceptable compliance to the noise standards)
3. Documentation containing technical details on repairs
and/or modifications
Article 29 (Standards for Noise Certificate)
The noise certificate and noise measurement methods as
prescribed in paragraph (1) of the Article 16 of the Act shall
be established and promulgated by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005,
Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 30 (Issuance of Noise Certificate)
(1) When the aircraft satisfies the standards specified in
Article 29 of this Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation
Act, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall issue the Noise Certificate (Form 6)
to the owner, etc, of the aircraft. <Amended as of Jul.
14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
(2) In case of subparagraph 2, paragraph (2), Article 28 of
this Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act, when
the noise measurement methods and the values of the
submitted documents conform to the Article 29, the

may issue the nose certificate to the applicant by
inspecting documentation only. <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>
(3) When repairs and/or modifications that could affect the
certified noise levels of the aircraft are accomplished, or
where other powerplant(s) are installed which were not
specified in the certificate, the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration shall measure the noise
levels of the aircraft prior to the issuance of the noise
certificate to the applicant. <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
(4) When issuing the noise certificate as prescribed in
paragraph (1), the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration may designate the following operating
limitations for the aircraft: <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
1. Maximum takeoff and landing weights
2. Powerplant
3. Automatic flight control system
4. Instrument and flight control system
5. Other items related to apparatus that effect noise
(3) Requirements for the noise certificate Article 30-2 (Special flight permit without a Noise Certificate)
pursuant to paragraph (1) of this (1) Operation in aviation without a Noise Certificate, except
Article and for the operational when permitted by the Ministerial Regulations of the
permission pursuant to paragraph (2) Aviation Act" in pursuant to Article 16-3 of the Act
of this Article shall be specified in means followings:

the provisions of the Ministerial 1. Test flight conducted by aircraft manufacturer, research
Regulations of the Aviation Act. institution, etc. for the purpose of test, research, or
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, development of aircraft or its equipment
2005> 2. Test flight conducted after manufacture, maintenance,
repair, or modification of aircraft
3. Ferry flight of the aircraft to a base where the
maintenance, repair, or modification can be performed
4. Test flight that exceeds the operating limitations for
the purpose of verification of the type design change
to the aircraft
(2) Any person who wishes to use any aircraft without a
Noise Certificate as specified in paragraph (1) of this
Article shall submit an application for test flight (Form
20-5) to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration.
[Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
Article 30-3 (Return of Noise Certificate)
When the aircraft cannot fly because it does not comply with
the noise requirements as prescribed in paragraph (2), Article
16 of the Act, the owner, etc., of the aircraft shall return the
Noise Certificate to the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration.
[Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007]
Article 17 (Type Certificate) Article 31 (Application for Type Certificate <Amended as of
(1) Any person who desires to make an Jul. 3, 2004>)
aircraft, engine, or propeller may (1) Any person who wishes to obtain a type certificate
obtain a type certificate from the pursuant to paragraph (1), Article 17 of the Act shall
Minister of Construction and submit an Application for Type Certificate (Form 7) to
Transportation according to the the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
provisions of the Ministerial <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, and Sept.
Regulations of the Aviation Act with 30, 2002>
respect to the type design of the (2) Following documents shall be attached to the application
aircraft, etc. This provision also as prescribed in paragraph (1) of this Article:: <Amended
applies to changes to a type as of Nov. 30, 1994>
certificate. <Amended by Act No. 1. Type design plan
4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5454, 2. Preliminary design documents
Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 3. Drawings list
30, 2003> 4. Drawings
5. Parts list
6. Manufacturing plan
7. Specifications
8. Flight and/or Operation Manual
9. Document describing Maintenance Procedures and
10. Any other data deemed necessary
(3) Item 1 of paragraph (2) shall be submitted before
commencement of the design process, items 3 through 8
shall be submitted before commencement of manufacture,
and items 9 through 12 shall be submitted after
completion of manufacture and before the final
conformity inspection.
Article 32 (Changes to type design)
(1) Any person who wishes to change the type design
pursuant to paragraph (1), Article 17 of the Act shall
submit an Application for Change to Type Design (Form
8), together with the Type Certificate and documents
prescribed in paragraph (2), Article 31 of this Ministerial

Regulations of the Aviation Act to the Head of the Civil

Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 30, 2002>
(2) Documents submission period under paragraph (3), Article
31 of this Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act is
applicable to Changes to Type Design (The Type
Certificate shall be submitted at the time of application).
(2) The Minister of Construction and Article 33 (Inspections for Type Certificate)
Transportation issues a type (1) When conducting inspections for type certificate in
certificate pursuant to paragraph (1) accordance with paragraph (2), Article 17 of the Act, the
of this Article, when the Minister Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall inspect
inspects and finds that the aircraft the type design, manufacturing of the aircraft, etc. and
complies with the Airworthiness any flight and ground tests necessary to determine
Standard. <Amended by Act No. compliance after the completion of the production
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> process.
(2) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
inspect that changes to the type design by a supplemental
type certificate complies with the Airworthiness Standards
in accordance with paragraph (4), Article 17 of the Act.
Article 34 (Issuance of Type Certificate)
(1) When the results of the inspections for type certificate in
accordance with paragraph (1), Article 33 of this Ministerial
Regulations of the Aviation Act show that they conform to
the airworthiness standards, the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority shall issue a Type Certificate (Form 10) to
the applicant. <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Jul. 3, 2004>
(2) When issuing the type certificate to the applicant as

prescribed in paragraph (1), the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority shall record the type certificate
number on the type certification data sheet, which
contains information regarding operating limitations and
conditions and list main equipment of the aircraft and
return the design drawing lists and parts list to the
applicant. <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995,
Sept. 24, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2002>
(3) When results of the inspections in accordance with
paragraph (2), Article 33 of this Ministerial Regulations
of the Aviation Act determines that the design changes
of equipment or parts conform to the Airworthiness
Standards, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority shall issue the Supplement Type Certificate
(Form 10-2) to the applicant. <Newly Inserted as of Jul.
3, 2004>
(3) The Minister of Construction and Article 35 (Validating inspections for Type Certificate)
Transportation may validate some of When conducting inspections of type certificate in accordance
inspections pursuant to paragraph 2 with paragraph (3), Article 17 of the Act, following
of this Article, when a domestic inspections may be validated:
manufacturer makes aircraft, etc., 1. Inspection of design plan
which has been type certificated by a 2. Inspection of design document, design drawing list, design
foreign civil aviation authority, under drawing, parts list, and manufacturing plan document for
a license for imported manufacturing equipment and parts not produced in Republic of Korea
technologies. <Amended by Act No.
4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5454,
Dec. 13, 1997>

(4) Any person may obtain a Article 33-2 (Application for Supplemental Type Certificate)
supplemental type certificate who (1) Any person who wishes to obtain supplemental type
changes the type design of aircraft, certificate pursuant to paragraph (4), Article 17 of the
etc. in order to install another type Act shall submit the Application for Supplemental Type
of equipment or part, which has Certificate (Form 9) to the Head of the Civil Aviation
previously been type certificated Safety Authority.
pursuant to paragraph (1) of this (2) Following documents shall be attached to the application
Article or issued a type certificate as prescribed in paragraph (1) of this Article:
validation pursuant to Article 17-2 of 1. Compliance substantiation plan
this Act, according to the provisions 2. Drawings and drawings list
of the Ministerial Regulations of the 3. Parts list and specifications
Aviation Act. <Newly Inserted by 4. Any other data deemed necessary
Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> [Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004]
Article 17-2 (Type Certificate Validation for Article 35-2 (Type Certificate Validation approval)
import aircraft) (1) Any person who wishes to obtain approval of type
(1) Any foreign manufacturer, who certificate validation pursuant to paragraph (1), Article
intends to export aircraft, etc. to the 17-2 of the Act shall submit the Application for Type
Republic of Korea, which has been Certificate validity (Form 11) to the Head of the Civil
type certificated by the foreign civil Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended as of Sept. 30,
aviation authority, may obtain a type 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
design approval (hereinafter called (2) Following documents in accordance with must be
"type certificate validation") from the attached to the application as prescribed in paragraph (1):
Minister of Construction and 1. Type Certificate from foreign government
Transportation, when the type design 2. Type Certificate Data Sheets
of aircraft, etc. meets the 3. Design Description Documents
Airworthiness Standards according to 4. Compliance Checklist and Compliance Reports
the provisions of the Ministerial 5. Flight and/or Operation Manual
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 6. Documents describing the maintenance procedures
<Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. 7. Any other data deemed necessary.
30, 2003> [Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]
(2) The Minister of Construction and Article 35-3 (Inspections for Type Certificate Validation
Transportation shall inspect the approval)
compliance of the aircraft, etc. type When conducting inspections for type certificate validation
design with Airworthiness Standards, approval in accordance with paragraph (2), Article 17 of the
in accordance with the type Act, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
certificate validation process pursuant inspect the type design and manufacturing processes of the
to paragraph (1) of this Article. the aircraft, powerplant, or propeller which is manufactured in
Minister of Construction and accordance with the type design. <Amended as of Sept. 30,
Transportation may validate the 2002>
inspections for the aircraft, etc., type [Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]
certificated by the country which has Article 35-4 ((Issuance of Type Certificate Validation approval)
a bilateral agreement for aviation When results of the inspection for a type certificate
safety with the Republic of Korea. validation, pursuant to paragraph (2), Article 17-2 of the Act,
(3) The Minister of Construction and the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall issue
Transportation shall issue the Type the Type Certificate validation (Form 11-2) to the applicant.
Certificate Validation according to the <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004, and Jun. 29,
provisions of the Ministerial 2007>
Regulations of the Aviation Act, [Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]
when the Minister determines that the
results of the inspections, in
accordance with paragraph (2) of this
Article, comply with the
Airworthiness Standards.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999]

Article 17-3 (Production Certificate) Article 35-5 (Application for Production Certificate <Amended as
(1) Any person who wishes to of Jul. 3, 2004>)
manufacture aircraft, etc. that has (1) Any person who wishes to obtain the production
previously been type certificated certificate pursuant to paragraph (1), Article 17-3 of the
pursuant to Article 17 of this Act, Act, he/she shall submit the Application for Production
may obtain an approval (hereinafter Certificate (Form 12) to the Head of the Civil Aviation
called "production certificate") from Safety Authority.. <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002 and
the Minister of Construction and Jul. 3, 2004>
Transportation, provided the applicant (2) Following documents shall be attached to the application
demonstrates appropriate technologies, as prescribed in paragraph (1): <Amended as of Aug. 18,
facilities, manpower and inspection 2006>
systems, etc. to manufacture aircraft, 1. Quality control manual
etc., and complies with Airworthiness 2. Materials describing manufacturing technology and
Standards in accordance with the method of aircraft, etc.
provisions of the Ministerial 3. Status of manufacturing facility and personnel
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 4. Quality control and inspection system
<Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. 5. Data describing continued airworthiness and
30, 2003> certification management
[Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]
Article 35-6 (Inspections for Production Certificate <Amended as
of Jul. 3, 2004>)
When conducting inspections of production certificate in
accordance with paragraph (1), Article 17-3 of the Act, the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall inspect the
manufacturing technology, facility, personnel, quality control
and inspection system, continued airworthiness and
certification management system, and production process of
the aircraft, etc. <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3,
2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>

Article 35-7 (Issuance of Production Certificate)
(1) When results of the inspections for the certificate of
production pursuant to Article 23 of this Ministerial
Regulations of the Aviation Act show that they conform
to the Airworthiness Standards, the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority shall issue the production
certificate to the applicant.
(2) When the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
issues the production certificate as prescribed in
paragraph (1) he/she shall issue it with a production
limitation record, which specifies limitation of production
of the aircraft, etc. under the type certificate, etc. thereof
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) Any person who manufactures Article 35-8 (Certification agencies)
aircraft, etc., that is type certificated "Agency designated by the provisions of the Ministerial
by the provisions of the Article 17 Regulations of the Aviation Act" in paragraph (2), Article
of this Act, and has a production 17-3 of the Act is an agency recognized by a country that
certificate issued by a civil aviation has concluded an agreement on aviation safety with the
authority of a country that has a Republic of Korea.
bilateral agreement for aviation [Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]
safety, is considered to be acceptable.
30, 2003>
5794, Feb. 5, 1999]

Article 18 (Validation of airworthiness by

revised Airworthiness Standards)
The owner, etc. shall obtain validation
for airworthiness of aircraft from the
Transportation, when the type design of
aircraft, etc. does not meet the
requirements of the revised Airworthiness
Standards. <Amended by Act No. 5454,
Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 19 (Approval of repair or Article 36 (Repair or modification of aircraft)
modification) Repair or modification of an aircraft specified in paragraph
(1) The owner, etc. of the aircraft having (1), Article 19 of the Act, means repair or modification that
the certificate of airworthiness shall exceeds the ratings of an approved maintenance organization
obtain an approval (hereinafter called that was approved in accordance with Article 138 of the Act.
"approval of repair or modification") [Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
from the Minister of Construction Article 37 (Application for approval of repair or modification
and Transportation for repair or <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>)
modification which shall demonstrate Any person who wishes to have an approval of the repair or
compliance with the Airworthiness modification in accordance with paragraph (1), Article 19 of
Standards, provided the owner, etc. the Act, shall submit an Application for Approval of Repair
performs repair or modification on or Modification (Form 13), together with repair or
the aircraft, etc., equipment, or part modification plan describing personnel, equipment, facility,
to the extent specified by the material list, drawing, drawing list, work schedule, work
provisions of the Ministerial order and limitations for AMO approval, to the Administrator
Regulations of the Aviation Act. of the Regional Aviation Administration 10 days prior to the
(2) No person may operate the aircraft, date of commencement of the repair or modification, except
etc., or install equipment or part to for an urgent repair or modification due to an accident, etc.
the aircraft, etc. without approval of <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
the repair or modification pursuant to Article 37-2 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004>
paragraph (1) of this Article. Article 38 (Approval of repair or modification of aircraft)
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this The Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Article, any one of the following shall approve the application for repair or modification in
may obtain an approval of repair or accordance with Article 37, provided that the Administrator
modification, when compliance is determines that the implementation of the repair or
demonstrated in accordance with the modification plan is appropriate to comply with the
Airworthiness Standards. Airworthiness Standards. In case that the Administrator
1. Deleted; <by Act No. 7691, Nov. considers that the repair or modification plan is not sufficient
8. 2005> to determine compliance, the Administrator may approve the
2. Any person who holds a TSOA application, provided that the applicant is subject to submit
pursuant to Article 20 of this Act the Result of repair or modification of aircraft, etc (Form
may perform repairs or 13-2) together with the work process documents used in the
modifications on his/her approved repair or modification.
TSO items. [Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
3. Any person who holds a PMA
pursuant to Article 20-2 of this
Act may perform repairs or
modifications on his/her approved
PMA items.
4. Any person who holds an AMO
pursuant to Article 138 of this
Act may perform repairs or
modifications on aircraft, etc.,
equipment, or part.
[This Article Wholly Amended by
Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003]

Article 20 (Technical Standard Order Article 38-2 (Exemption of Technical Standard Order
Authorizations) Authorizations)
(1) Any person who wishes to design "is specified by the provisions of the Ministerial Regulations
and manufacture an article of the Aviation Act", prescribed in paragraph (1), Article 20
(hereinafter called "TSO article"), for of the Act means followings:
which TSOs are specified by the 1. TSO article approved by the country with which the
Minister of Construction and Republic of Korea has a bilateral agreement for aviation
Transportation in order to secure safety.
aviation safety for the aircraft, etc., 2. TSO article, installed on an aircraft which has
shall obtain TSO Authorization for airworthiness certificate pursuant to paragraph (1), Article
the design and manufacture of the 15 of the Act
article according to the provisions of 3. TSO article, installed on an aircraft which has type
the Ministerial Regulations of the certificate pursuant to Article 17 of the Act
Aviation Act. An article which has a 4. TSO article, installed on an imported aircraft which has
TSOA issued by the country with type certificate validation pursuant to Article 17-2 of the
whom the Republic of Korea has a Act
bilateral agreement which includes a [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
TSOA provision, or which is Article 39 (Application for Technical Standard Order Authorizations)
specified by the provisions of the (1) Any person who wishes to obtain a Technical Standard
Ministerial Regulations of the Order Authorization (TSOA) for design and manufacture
Aviation Act, is determined to be of a TSO article pursuant to paragraph (1), Article 20 of
approved according to this paragraph. the Act shall submit an Application for Technical
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, Standard Order Authorization (Form 14) to the Head of
2005> the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
(2) A TSO article is not eligible for use (2) Following documents shall be attached to the application
on an aircraft, etc., for which a as prescribed in paragraph (1) of this Article: <Amended
TSOA has not been issued by the as of Aug. 18, 2006>
provisions of paragraph (1) of this 1. Statement of Conformance
Article. 2. Design drawings, design drawing lists, and parts list

[This Article Wholly Amended by Act 3. Manufacturing specification and product specification
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003] 4. Quality control manual
5. Instructions for continued airworthiness and
certification management
6. Any other data deemed necessary
Article 40 (Inspections for Technical Standard Order Authorizations)
(1) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall inspect
the following, when issuing TSOA according to the
provisions of paragraph (1), Article 20 of the Act;
1. TSO article complies with the minimum performance
standards of the applicable TSO (hereinafter called
"Design Compliance")
2. Quality control and inspection system (hereinafter
called "Quality Control System") establishes the
manufacturing process of specific TSO article.
3. Certification management system including
identification, record keeping, continued airworthiness,
etc.
design compliance with the minimum performance
standards of specific TSO article and conformity
inspection of the TSO article to drawings, specifications,
and manufacturing processes, etc shall be demonstrated.
the quality control system including appropriate
technology, facility, personnel, etc, to manufacture a TSO

article.
certification management system including identification,
record keeping, and continued airworthiness, etc. of
specific TSO article.
Article 41 (Issuance of Technical Standard Order Authorizations)
(1) When results of the inspections for the Technical
Standard Order (TSO) Authorization pursuant to
paragraph (1), Article 40 of this Ministerial Regulations
of the Aviation Act show that they conform to the
Airworthiness Standards, the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority shall issue the Technical Standard Order
Authorization (TSOA) (Form 14-2) to the applicant.
(2) Any person who has a Technical Standard Order
Authorization pursuant to Article 20 of the Act may
identify the equipment or part with TSO marking that
he/she has approved as part of TSO.
(3) When any person who designs and manufactures an
article with a TSO Authorization, moves, reduces, or
expands the facility, he/she shall inform the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority within 10 days.
Article 20-2 (Parts Manufacturer Approval) Article 42 (Application for Parts Manufacturer Approval)
(1) Any person who wishes to (1) Any person who wishes to obtain parts manufacturer
manufacture an appliance or part to approval pursuant to paragraph (1), Article 20-2 of the
be installed on aircraft, etc. shall Act shall submit the Application for Parts Manufacturer
obtain an approval(hereinafter called Approval (Form 15) to the Head of the Civil Aviation
"Parts Manufacturer Approval") from Safety Authority.

the Minister of Construction and (2) Following documents shall be attached to the application
Transportation, provided the applicant as prescribed in paragraph (1) : <Amended as of Aug.
demonstrates appropriate technologies, 18, 2006>
facilities, manpower and inspection 1. Document identifying the parts
systems, etc. to manufacture an 2. Statement of Conformance
appliance or part and complies with 3. Design drawings, design drawing lists, and parts list
the Airworthiness Standards in 4. Manufacturing specification and product specification
accordance with the provisions of the 5. Quality control manual
Ministerial Regulations of the 6. Instructions for continued airworthiness and
Aviation Act, except as follows: certification management
1. Any appliance or part produced 7. Any other data deemed necessary.
by the manufacturer and installed [Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
on an aircraft, etc which is type Article 43 (Inspections for Parts Manufacturer Approval)
certificated pursuant to Article 17 (1) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall inspect
of this Act or type certificate the design compliance, the quality control system,
validation pursuant to Article 17-2 manufacturing process, and continued airworthiness and
of this Act; certification management of parts for the issuance of
2. TAny Technical Standard Order parts manufacturer approval in accordance with paragraph
(TSO) article produced by the (1), Article 20-2 of the Act.
manufacturer who has a TSO (2) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
Authorization pursuant to Article determine the design compliance, including compliance
20 of this Ac. with the minimum performance standards of parts, design
3. Deleted; <by Act No. 7691, Nov. drawings, specifications, manufacturing process, etc.
8. 2005> (3) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall inspect
the quality control system, including technology, facility,
personnel, etc, to manufacture parts.

continued airworthiness and certification management,

including identification of parts, record keeping.
Article 44 (Issuance of Parts Manufacturer Approval)
(1) When results of the inspections for Parts Manufacturer
Approval (PMA) in accordance with paragraph (1),
Article 43 of this Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation
Act show that they conform to the Airworthiness
Standards, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority shall issue the PMA (Form 15-2) to the
applicant.
issues the Parts Manufacturer Approval to the applicant
as prescribed in paragraph (1), he/she shall designate
aircraft, engine, or propeller type in which the equipment
or parts are installed.
(3) Provisions in paragraph (2), (3), Article 41 of this
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act shall be
applied to Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA). In that
case, "TSO" and "Technical Standard Order
Authorization" are regarded as "equipment or parts" and
"Parts Manufacturer Approval", respectively, in those
provisions.
4. Notwithstanding paragraph1 Article 45 (Exemption of Parts Manufacturer Approval)
through 3 of this Article, an "Other equipment or parts designated by the provisions of the
appliance or part which is Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" in paragraph (1),
specified by the provisions of the (4), Article 20 of the Act are as follows: <Amended as of
Ministerial Regulations of the Jul. 1, 2005>

Aviation Act. 1. Equipment or parts that comply with the Korean Standards
specified in Article 10 of the Law of Industrial Standards
2. Equipment or parts made for exhibition, research, or
education purposes
Article 46 Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004>
(2) The owner, etc, shall not install an
appliance or part on the aircraft, etc.
without the Parts Manufacturer
Approval (PMA) pursuant to
paragraph (1) of this Article.
(3) A Parts Manufacturer Approval
(PMA) issued by the country with
whom the Republic of Korea has a

bilateral agreement which includes a

PMA provision is determined to be
approved according to paragraph (1)
of this Article.
7024, Dec. 30, 2003]
Article 21 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec.
30, 2003>
Article 22 (Validation of maintenance, repair Article 60 (Scope of trivial maintenance or validation required
or modification of aircraft) <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>)
The owner, etc. may not operate an (1) "Trivial Maintenance specified by the provisions of the
aircraft in aviation unless a qualified Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" in Article 22
person, pursuant to paragraph (7) and (8) of the Act are as follows: <Amended as of Jul. 14,
of the Article 26 of this Act, determines 1995, Aug. 18, 2006>
that the aircraft complies with the 1. Replacement of standard equipment or parts not
Airworthiness Standards, when the owner, involving complicated installations, including rigging,
etc. performs maintenance (excluding gap adjustment, etc. being performed for preventive
trivial maintenance specified by the maintenance
provisions of the Ministerial Regulations 2. Minor repair which has no appreciable effect affecting
of the Aviation Act), repair or to airworthiness and does not involve complicated
modification (excluding repair or inspection (i.e. the inspection of powerplant function,
modification performed by the provisions etc.) to verify the minor repair work
of paragraph (1) of the Article 19 of this (2) The scope of aircraft maintenance requiring validation
Act) on the aircraft, which has a pursuant to Article 22 of the Act is the maintenance
certificate of airworthiness. When the other than trivial maintenance as prescribed in paragraph
aircraft has maintenance performed (1), Article 60 of this Ministerial Regulations of the
outside of the Republic of Korea, and Aviation Act. <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
the aircraft is not readily available for Article 61 (Validation of maintenance in regions other than
inspection, a qualified person specified by Republic of Korea)

the provisions of the Ministerial With consideration of the operational status of the aircraft,
Regulations of the Aviation Act, shall regions other than the Republic of Korea, identified as
determine the airworthiness of the difficult to authorize return to service as specified in Article
aircraft. <Amended by Act No. 5454, 22 of the Act shall be determined by the Head of the Civil
Dec. 13, 1997> Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Sept. 30, 2002>
Article 62 (Qualification of person in Maintenance Release
Authorization)
"Qualified person designated by the provisions of the
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" in Article 22 of
the Act is person who meets any of the following
qualifications: <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
1. Any person with an aircraft maintenance technician type II
or an aircraft maintenance technician type I license issued
by a foreign government (hereinafter called "license from
a foreign government")
2. Any repairman who has a license from a foreign
government or equivalent (of the aircraft maintenance
technician type II or the aircraft maintenance technician
type I license) that is accepted by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority
3. Any foreign approved maintenance organization, which is
approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority in accordance with Article 138 of the Act
Article 63 (Application for a Maintenance Release Authorization)
Any person who wishes to obtain a maintenance release

authorization pursuant to Article 62 of this Ministerial

Regulations of the Aviation Act shall submit an application
to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority with the
following items (attaching the license from a foreign
government or a certificate showing foreign government's
approval as aircraft repairman and two photographs):
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002>
1. Name, nationality, age, and address
2. Experience level
3. Designated area
4. Reason for the application
Article 64 (Issuance of Acceptance Person in Maintenance
Release Authorization)
accepts the application pursuant to the Article 62 of this
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act he/she shall
issue the Designated Overseas Maintenance Mechanic
Certificate (Form 19). <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Sept. 30, 2002>
issues the certificate to the applicant he/she shall specify
the aircraft classification, category, or type of release
authorization that is to be performed by the applicant.
(3) Validation period of the certificate as prescribed in
paragraph (1) shall be one year.
Article 23 (Ultra Light Flying Device, etc.) Article 14 (Scope of Ultra Light Flying Article 65 (/Management of Reports of Ultra Light Flying
(1) Any person who owns any ultra light Devices Not Required for Filing Vehicles)
flying device shall file a report with Report) (1) The owner of an ultra light flying vehicle shall submit
the Minister of Construction and The term ultra light flying devices as the Report of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle (Form 19-2) to
Transportation: Provided, That this prescribed by the Presidential Decree the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
shall not apply in cases of such ultra in the proviso to Article 23 (1) of pursuant to paragraph (1), Article 23 of the Act together
light flying devices as prescribed by the Act means the following: with the following documents:
the Presidential Decree. <Amended <Amended by Presidential Decree 1. Document verifying the ownership of the ultra light
by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999; flying vehicle
Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun. 2. Document verifying that the ultra light flying vehicle
29, 2004; Presidential Decree No. conforms to the technical standards to secure flight
19607, Jul. 4, 2006> safety
1. Flying devices not using power; 3. Specifications and performance table of the ultra light
2. Captive balloons (excluding those flying vehicle
which people go on board) and 4. Photo of the ultra light flying vehicle (15 × 10 cm;
moored-type unmanned flying side view)
devices; (2) Upon receiving a report of ultra light flying vehicle, the
3. Parachutes; Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
4. Ultra light flying devices used for shall issue the Certificate of Report of Ultra Light Flying
military purposes; Vehicle (Form 19-3) to the owner who shall always
5. Unmanned aircraft or unmanned carry it when flying.
rotor flying devices which weigh (3) When issuing a Certificate of Report of Ultra Light
12 or less, excluding the weight Flying Vehicle, the Administrator of the Regional
of fuel and whose total engine Aviation Administration shall prepare the Report Ledger
displacement does not exceed 50; of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle (Form 19-4) for display.
6. Unmanned airships which weigh (4) The owner of the ultra light flying vehicle shall display
12 or less, excluding the weight the number of the Certificate of Report of Ultra Light
of fuel and whose length does Flying Vehicle on the device. Necessary matters such as
not exceed 7m with the total the display method, location of display, and size shall be
engine displacement not exceeding determined by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation

50; Administration.
7. Ultra light flying devices (5) The owner of the ultra light flying vehicle shall notify
manufactured by research the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
institutes, etc. for the purposes of of any change in the matters to be reported as per the
test, examination, research or provisions of paragraph (1).
development; and [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
8. Ultra light flying devices
manufactured by manufacturers,
etc. for sale, which are neither
sold nor used for flight.
Article 14-2 Deleted. <by Presidential
Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
(2) Any person who desires to make a Article 66 (Approval of the Flight Plan of the Ultra Light
flight using an ultra light flying Flying Vehicle)
device as stipulated by the (1) For the purpose of Article 23 (2) of the Act, the term
Ministerial Regulations of the "ultra light flying vehicle as determined by the
Aviation Act, such as the power Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to the
flying device, etc., in the aerial zone ultra light flying vehicle prescribed in Article 14 except
published by the Minister of the following: <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006, Jun.
Construction and Transportation 29, 2007>
wherein any flight of ultra light 1. Ultra light flying vehicles used for military purpose
flying device is limited, shall make a 2. Captive balloons operating below the minimum flight
flight plan in advance and obtain an altitude (150 m) as per item (b), subparagraph 1,
approval from the said Minister. Article 171
<Amended by Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 3. Ultra light flying vehicles as determined and
2003; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> announced by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority
(2) Any person wishing to fly an ultra light flying vehicle as
per paragraph (1) in the aerial zone where any flight

using such flying vehicle is limited as prescribed in
Article 23 (2) shall submit the Application for Approval
of Flight Plan (Form 20) to the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration together with the
following documents: Provided, That this shall not apply
to the ultra light flying vehicles prescribed in the
subparagraphs of Article 14 of the Decree: <Amended as
of Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Certificate of Report of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle as
per the provisions of Article 65 (2) pursuant to
paragraph (1)
2. Certificate of Safety as per the provisions of Article
66-2 (4)
(3) When the submitted flight plan as per paragraph (2) is
deemed to present no problem to flight safety, the
shall issue approval. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
[Wholly Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003]
(3) Any person who desires to make a Article 66-2 (Flight Qualification of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle,
flight using an ultra light flying etc.)
device as stipulated by the (1) For the purpose of Article 23 (3) of the Act, the term
Ministerial Regulations of the "ultra light flying vehicle as prescribed by the Ministerial
Aviation Act, such as the power Regulations of the Aviation Act" pertains to the
flying device etc., shall obtain a following:
confirmation from the institution or 1. Motor flying vehicle
organization designated by the 2. Rotor flying vehicle
Ordinance of the said Ministry, to

the effect that he is compatible with

the qualification criteria set and
<Amended by Act No. 6944, Jul. 25,
2003>
(4) Any person who desires to make a (2) For the purpose of Article 23 (4) of the Act, the term
flight using an ultra light flying "ultra light flying vehicle as prescribed by the Ministerial
device as stipulated by the Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to the following:
Ministerial Regulations of the <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
Aviation Act, such as the power 1. Motor flying vehicle
flying device, etc., shall obtain a 2. Rotor flying vehicle
safety certification from the 3. Paraplane
institution or organization designated 4. Balloons (limited to those boarded by persons)
by the Ordinance of the said 5. Unmanned flying vehicle
Ministry, to the effect that an ultra (3) For the purpose of Article 23 (3)~(4) of the Act, the
light flying device is compatible with term "institution or organization designated by the
the technological criteria for flight Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" pertains to
safety set and published by the the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (hereinafter
Minister of Construction and referred to as the Transportation Safety Authority)
Transportation. <Newly Inserted by established as per the Korea Transportation Safety
Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003> Authority Act. <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005>
(4) Necessary matters related to the application procedure for
flight qualification, examination subjects, and flight
qualification certificate as prescribed in the provisions of
Article 23 (3) of the Act and application procedure for
safety certification, inspection methods, and certificate of
safety as per the provisions of Article 23 (4) of the Act
shall be determined by the Chairman of the

Transportation Safety Authority with approval from the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
[Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003]
(5) Any person who desires to make a Article 66-3 (Insurance Subscription)
flight using an ultra light flying (1) For the purpose of Article 23 (5) of the Act, the term
device as stipulated by the "ultra light flying vehicle as prescribed by the Ministerial
Ministerial Regulations of the Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to the following
Aviation Act, such as the power ultra light flying vehicles: <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
flying device etc. which flies for 1. Motor flying vehicle
profit-making purposes, shall take out 2. Rotor flying vehicle
an insurance policy as designated by 3. Paraplane
the Ministerial Regulations of the 4. Balloons (limited to those boarded by persons)
Aviation Act. <Newly Inserted by (2) For the purpose of Article 23 (5) of the Act, the term
Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003> "insurance as prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of
the Aviation Act" pertains to insurance or deduction
covering more than the amounts stipulated in the
subparagraphs of Article 3 (1) of the Enforcement Decree
of the Guarantee of Automobile Accident Compensation
Act. <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Jul. 1, 2005>
(6) The Minister of Construction and Article 66-4 (Designation of Specialized Educational Institution
Transportation may designate as a for Pilots of Ultra Light Flying Vehicles, etc.)
specialized educational institution the (1) An institution wishing to be designated as a specialized
institution which satisfies the educational institution for pilots of ultra light flying
standards for manpower and facilities, vehicles as per the provisions of Article 23 (6) of the
etc. as designated by the Ministerial Act shall submit the Application for Designation as
Regulations of the Aviation Act for Specialized Educational Institution for Pilots of Ultra

the purpose of education and training Light Flying Vehicles (Form 20-2) to the Head of the
of pilots of the ultra light flying Civil Aviation Safety Authority together with the
device. <Newly Inserted by Act No. documents containing the following:
6944, Jul. 25, 2003> 1. Status of professional instructors
2. Status of educational facilities and equipment
3. Education and training plan and education and training
regulations
(2) The following are the designation criteria for the
specialized educational institution for pilots of ultra light
flying vehicles as per the provisions of Article 23 (6) of
the Act:
1. Professional instructors falling under any of the
following cases:
(a) One or more Instructor Pilot(s) with not less than
200 hours' flight time
(b) One or more Flight Examiner Pilot(s) with not less
than 300 hours' flight time
2. The following facilities and equipment (including the
right of use) shall be furnished:
(a) One or more class room(s) and office(s)
(b) Take-off and landing facilities
(c) One or more flying vehicle(s) for two persons
3. Necessary matters for education and training such as
curriculum, education time, evaluation methods,
education and training regulations, etc., for which
standards shall be determined and announced by the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(3) When the institution submitting an Application for
Designation as Specialized Educational Institution for

Pilots of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle pursuant to
paragraph (1) is deemed to conform to the standards
prescribed by the provisions of paragraph (2), the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall issue the
Certificate of Designation as Specialized Educational
Institution for Pilots of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle (Form
20-3).
(7) Where an ultra light flying device Article 67 (Report of Accident Involving Ultra Light Flying
has had an accident, the operator of Vehicle, etc.)
the device shall without delay report A pilot or an owner of an ultra light flying vehicle figuring
it to the Minister of Construction and in an accident shall report the following items to the Head
Transportation under the conditions as of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority as prescribed by the
prescribed by the Ministerial provisions of Article 23 (7) of the Act:
Regulations of the Aviation 1. Name and title of pilot and owner of the ultra light
Act:Provided, That where the operator flying vehicle
is unable to make such a report, the 2. Time and location of the accident
owner of the ultra light flying device 3. Category of the ultra light flying vehicle and report
shall report it. <Amended by Act number
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 4. Circumstances of the accident
(8) The operator of an ultra light flying 5. Summary of personal injury and property damage
device shall comply with the matters 6. References for determining human factors including names
as prescribed by the Ministerial of casualties
Regulations of the Aviation Act in [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
operating the ultra light flying device Article 68 (Matters to be Observed by the Pilot of an Ultra
so as not to cause any damage to Light Flying Vehicle <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>)
human lives or property. <Newly (1) The pilot of an ultra light flying vehicle shall not engage

Inserted by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, in any of the following actions during flight: <Amended
2005> as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006, and
Article 23-2 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Jun. 29, 2007>
Nov. 8, 2005> 1. Dropping of an object that can serve as a hazard to
Article 24 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec. other persons or property
30, 2003> 2. Flying in a manner that can serve as a hazard to
other persons or property in the air above a densely
populated area or a congested place
3. Flying in the aerial zone where any flight using an
ultra light flying vehicle is limited without approval
for the flight plan as prescribed in the provisions of
Article 23 (2) of the Act or flying in controlled
airspace, prohibited or restricted area, or special
designated areas as prescribed by the provisions of
Article 38 (2) of the Act except the following:
(a) Flying an ultra light flying vehicle as described in
subparagraph 1, Article 66 (1)
(b) Flying an ultra light flying vehicle as described in
subparagraph 2, Article 66 (1) in airspace other
than the restricted areas for unmanned motor flying
vehicle and unmanned airship as determined and
announced by the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority
4. Flying in a state where an object on the ground
cannot be identified with the naked eye due to fog,
etc.
5. Flying when the flight visibility or distance from
clouds does not comply with Appendix 3-2
6. Flying during night hours from sunset to sunrise,

except captive balloons operated below the minimum
flight altitude (150 m) as prescribed in item (b),
subparagraph 1, Article 171
7. Other flights using abnormal methods
(2) The pilot of an ultra light flying vehicle shall fly with
utmost care such that an aircraft can be identified with
the naked eye and avoided in advance. <Amended as of
Dec. 17, 1999>
(3) The pilot of an ultra light flying vehicle shall give way
to all aircraft. In particular, the pilot of a powered ultra
light flying vehicle shall give way to an unpowered ultra
light flying vehicle. <Amended as of Dec.17, 1999>

CHAPTER III. PERSONNEL

CHAPTER III. PERSONNEL LICENSING
LICENSING
Article 25 (Certification of Qualifications,
etc.)
(1) Any person who intends to engage in
the air service shall obtain a
certification of qualification for airman
(hereinafter referred to the certification
of qualification) from the Minister of
Construction and Transportation under
the conditions as prescribed by the
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation
Act. <Amended by Act No. 5454,Dec.
13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30,
2003>
(2) Any person falling under any of the
following subparagraphs shall be
prohibited from obtaining the
certification of qualification:
1999>
1. A person whose age falls below
what is defined in the following
items:
(a)17 years old in case of a
qualification for the pilot of a
private air-craft (16 years old in
case of the pilot of a private
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations III-1

glider);
(b)18 years old in case of a
qualification for the pilot, flight
navigator, flight engineer or
aircraft mechanic of a commercial
aircraft; and
(c)21 years old in case of a
qualification for the pilot, air
traffic con-troller, aircraft
mechanic or flight controller of a
transport aircraft; and
2. Any person for whom two years
have not elapsed from the date on
which his qualification was revoked
after being subjected to a
disposition taken to revoke his
qualification under the provisions of
Article 33 (1).
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of
paragraphs (1) and (2), any
serviceman who controls aircraft at
the airfield subject to the application
of the Military Air Bases Act, may
perform his control duties by
obtaining an authorization for
qualification from the Minister of
National Defense. <Newly Inserted by
Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003; Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>

Article 26 (Classification of Certification of
Qualification)
The certification of qualification shall be
classified as follows:
1.Airline transport pilot;
2.Commercial pilot;
3.Private pilot;
4.Flight navigator;
5.Flight engineer;
6.Air traffic controller;
7.Aircraft mechanic;
8.Aircraft shop mechanic; and
9.Flight dispatcher.
Article 27 (Scope of Service)
(1) No person holding a certification of
qualification shall be engaged in any
air service other than that pertaining
to the certification of qualification
which he holds.
(2) The scope of services by certification
of qualification for a flight crew
member under paragraph (1), shall be
as shown in Appendix.
(3) Deleted. <by Act No. 6944, Jul. 25,
2003>
(4) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and Article 69 (Designation of Aircraft)
(2) shall not apply in a case where a For the purpose of Article 27 (4) of the Act, the term

person gets in and flies the aircraft "aircraft as prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the
as prescribed by the Ministerial Aviation Act" refers to middle class or primary class gliders.
Regulations of the Aviation Act <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
(including handling of fuselage and Article 70 (Permission of Test Flight, etc.)
engines on board the aircraft), and Any person wishing to do a test flight pursuant to the
where a person conducts a test flight, provisions of Article 27 (4) of the Act shall submit the
etc. on board the aircraft of a new Application for Permit of Test Flight, etc. (Form 20-5) to the
category, class or type, with the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration.
permission of the Minister of <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003>
Construction and Transportation. [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
13, 1997>
Article 28 (Limitation on Certification of Article 71 (Limitation on the Category and Class of Aircraft)
Qualification) (1) Pursuant to the provisions of Article 28 (1) of the Act,
(1) In a case where the Minister of the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
Construction and Transportation limit the category and class of the aircraft to be used in
certifies the qualification for an the flying test by the person wishing to obtain
airline transport pilot, commercial qualification. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30,
pilot, private pilot, flight engineer or 2002>
aircraft mechanic, he may limit the (2) The category of the aircraft limited by the provisions of
category, class or type of the aircraft paragraph (1) shall be divided into airplane, airship,
to be operated, manufactured or glider, rotorcraft, and air spacecraft.
maintained under the conditions as (3) The class of the aircraft to be limited by the stipulation
prescribed by the Ministerial of paragraph (1) shall be divided into Airplane
Regulations of the Aviation Act. Single-Engine Land and Airplane Multi-engine Land in
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. the case of landplane and Airplane Single-Engine Sea
13, 1997> and Airplane Multi-engine Sea in the case of seaplane.
Note, however, that gliders shall be divided into upper
class glider (in the case of special glider or upper class

glider) and middle class glider (in the case of middle
class or primary class gliders).
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulation of paragraph (1), the
limitation of the class of aircraft shall not apply to
aircraft maintenance type II mechanics. <Newly Inserted
as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Article 72 (Type Limitation on the Personnel Licensing)
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 28 (1) of the Act, the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall apply type
limitation to the personnel licensing by type of aircraft as
follows: <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jun. 29, 2007>
1. According to the type of the following aircraft in the case
of pilot:
(a) Aircraft requiring two or more pilots to fly
(b) Rotorcraft that can be flown by one pilot
(c) Type of aircraft to be designated by the Head of the
2. All types of aircraft in the case of flight engineer
3. Deleted. <Jun. 29, 2007>
Article 73 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
(2) In a case where the Minister of Article 74 (Limitation on the Business Type)
Construction and Transportation Pursuant to the provisions of Article 28 (2) of the Act, the
certifies the qualification for an Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall limit the
aircraft shop mechanic, he may limit business of aircraft maintenance type I mechanics by field
the category of maintenance service such as airframe-related field, piston engine-related field,
to be engaged in under the turbine engine-related field, propeller-related field, and

conditions as prescribed by the electronics, electric, or instrument-related field. <Amended as

Ministerial Regulations of the of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 18, 1998, and Sept. 30, 2002>
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
(3) Any airman whose certification of Article 75 (Validity of Personnel Licensing Obtained by Pilot,
qualification is limited under etc. <Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998>)
paragraphs (1) and (2), shall not be (1) When a person with qualification as pilot obtains a
engaged in the aircraft of the superior personnel license for the same category of
category, class or type other than aircraft (based on the provisions of Article 26 of the
that of the limited aircraft, or in any Act), the limitation on the class and type of aircraft for
air service other than limited the existing qualification or limitations on the certification
maintenance service. of instrument flight and certification of pilot education
shall apply to the newly received superior personnel
license as well.
(2) A person with qualification as aircraft maintenance type
II mechanic obtaining a personnel license for an airplane
shall be considered to have obtained a personnel license
for a glider. <Newly Inserted as of Sept. 18, 1998>
Article 29 (Conduct of and Exemption from Article 76 (Test Prerequisites)
Examination) A person qualified to take a test for the personnel licensing
(1) Any person who desires to obtain the (hereinafter referred to as Personnel Licensing Test) as per
certification of qualification, shall the provisions of Article 29 (1) of the Act or an examination
pass the examination on academic to limit the category, class, or type of aircraft (hereinafter
subjects and practical test which are referred to as Rating Examination) as per the provisions of
conducted by the Minister of Article 29 (2) shall be a person other than that falling under
Construction and Transportation with any of the subparagraphs of Article 25 (2) of the Act and
respect to the knowledge and who has a career as prescribed in Appendix 11.
capabilities necessary for engaging in [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
air service under the conditions as Article 77 (Announcement of Personnel Licensing Test, etc.)
prescribed by the Ministerial When he/she wishes to implement the personnel licensing test
Regulations of the Aviation Act. or rating examination, the Chairman of the Transportation
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. Safety Authority shall announce the test plan for the
13, 1997> following year including the schedule for theoretical and
(2) In a case where the Minister of practical tests, test prerequisites, and test subjects by the end
Construction and Transportation of each year. <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003>
restricts the certification of [Wholly amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
qualification by category, class or Article 78 (Submission of Application Form)
type of the aircraft (including Any person wishing to apply for the personnel licensing test
certification of the instrument flight or rating examination shall submit the Application for Airman
and pilot training under Article 34) Certificate and/or Rating (Form 22) to the Chairman of the
under Article 28, he shall examine Transportation Safety Authority together with the following
the flight careers and maintenance documents:
careers, etc. In this case, the 1. Document verifying the career that qualifies one to take
restriction on the initial certification the test or examination as required by Appendix 11
of qualification on category and class 2. For applicants who wish to be exempted from all or part
may be examined by the practical of the test as per the provisions of Article 90 or Article
test. <Amended by Act No. 5454, 91, a document verifying that the applicant possesses
Dec. 13, 1997> qualification or career experience required for the
(3) Deleted. <by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, exemption
1999> [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
Article 79 (Certification of Flight Career)
(1) Flight career among careers stipulated in subparagraph 1
of Article 78 shall refer to that verified using the
following methods: <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>
1. For the flight career of applicants obtaining a
personnel license, those verified by the pilot in

command (PIC) upon each completion of flight

2. For the flight career of applicants obtaining permission
as per the provisions of Article 35 (2) of the Act
(hereinafter referred to as student pilot), the flight
training verified by the pilot instructor at the end of
such
3. For a flight career other than that described in
subparagraphs 1 and 2, the flight verified by the user,
supervisor, or person with equivalent rank at the end
of such
(2) The verification of flight career as per the stipulation of
paragraph (1) shall be based on Form 22-2. <Newly
Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999>
Article 80 (Calculation of Flight Time)
In verifying the flight career pursuant to the provisions of
Article 79, the flight time shall be calculated as follows:
1. When a person with no pilot qualification applies for the
personnel licensing test: Flight time during which the
applicant flew an aircraft as a student pilot with the
instructor or on his/her own
2. When a person applies for a superior personnel licensing
test for pilot:
(a) Flight time during which the applicant flew an
aircraft as a student pilot with the instructor or on
his/her own
(b) Flight time during which the applicant with a pilot
license (certificate) flew an aircraft alone or as the
pilot in command (PIC) or with the instructor
(c) One half of the flight time during which the

applicant with a pilot license flew an aircraft as a
pilot rather than as PIC
(d) Flight time during which the applicant with a pilot
license performed the task of PIC as a co-pilot under
the supervision of the PIC
3. When a person applies for the personnel licensing test for
flight navigator or flight engineer: Flight time during
which the applicant performed a duty equivalent to that of
a flight navigator or a flight engineer onboard the actual
aircraft as prescribed in Appendix 11
[Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
Article 81 (Test Subjects and Methods)
(1) The subjects and scope of theoretical and practical tests
for the personnel licensing test and rating examination as
per the provisions of Article 29 (1)~(2) of the Act are
shown in Appendix 12. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>
(2) When certain items of the practical test as per the
stipulation of paragraph (1) are deemed not to require a
practical test using an aircraft or a flight simulator, the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority may allow
an oral test instead. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999,
Sept. 30, 2002>
(3) The airplane used in a practical test for airline transport
pilot shall be a twin-engine plane at the very least.
<Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998>
Article 82 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 83 (Notification of Test and Examination Results)

(1) When theoretical and practical tests for the personnel

licensing test or rating examination are administered, the
Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority shall
notify the successful applicants or companies where they
belong of the result. <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
(2) When the personnel licensing test or rating examination
is administered, the Chairman of the Transportation
Safety Authority shall notify the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority of the status of successful
applicants for the theoretical and practical tests through
the qualification of airmen. <Amended as of Dec. 17,
1999, Sept. 30, 2002>
Article 84 (Details of Conducting the Test and Examination)
Matters other than those set forth in this Ordinance but
deemed necessary in relation to the personnel licensing test
and rating examination for airmen shall be determined and
announced by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002,
and Nov. 22, 2003>
Article 85 Deleted. <Jul. 27, 1993>
Article 86 (Prohibiting Applicants Committing Illegal Acts from
Applying for the Test)
(1) Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
(2) When a successful applicant in the personnel licensing
test or rating examination is discovered to have
committed an illegal act in the test or examination, the
Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority shall
nullify his/her result. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Dec. 17, 1999>

Article 87 (Validity of Test Success by Subject)
(1) In a case a person passing all or part of the subjects of
a personnel licensing test or a rating examination applies
for a personnel licensing test or a rating examination for
the same category of aircraft to obtain a certificate of
the same qualification, the pass result shall be valid in
the test or examination held within two years (starting
from the last day of receiving applications for the test or
examination) of the notification date (in case the
applicant passes all subjects, the date of notice of
passing the last subject) as per the stipulation of Article
83. <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003, Jul. 3, 2004, and
Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 88 (Waiving of Test for Certificate Holder, etc.)
(1) In case a person with a certificate applies for the
personnel licensing test to obtain a different certificate,
the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority may
waive such test if the test subjects of the previously
received certificate are identical to those of the certificate
for which an application is being filed and if the level
of certificate for which an application has been filed is
equal to or better than the previously received certificate.
(2) The test subjects that are waived as per the stipulation of
paragraph (1) and the scope of recognition of level are
prescribed in Appendix 13-2. <Amended as of Jul. 14,

1995, Dec. 17, 1999>

Article 89 (Issuance and Replacement of Personnel Licensing for
Airmen, etc.)
(1) An applicant passing the practical test of the personnel
licensing test or rating examination as per Article 83 (1)
shall submit an Airman Medical Certificate (limited to
aircrew members and air traffic controllers; the same
shall apply hereinafter) as prescribed by Article 31 to the
Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority.
(2) Upon receiving the Airman Medical Certificate as per
paragraph (1), the Chairman of the Transportation Safety
Authority shall issue the Personnel Licensing for Airmen
(Form 23).
(3) In case of lost or damaged certificate, or if the person
obtaining a certificate of qualification for airmen wishes
to change the recorded information, he/she shall submit
the Application for Replacement of the Certificate of
Qualification (Form 24) including an electronic document
to the Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority.
(4) Upon receiving the Application for Replacement as per
paragraph (3), the Chairman of the Transportation Safety
Authority shall replace the Certificate of Qualification for
Airmen (Form 23) when the reason for the replacement
application is deemed appropriate.
(5) When issuing or replacing a certificate of qualification
for airmen as per paragraphs (2) and (4), the Chairman
of the Transportation Safety Authority shall prepare and
furnish the Issuance Ledger for the Certificate of
Qualification for Airmen (Form 25) or enter the contents

of the Issuance Ledger as recorded in Form 25 into a
computerized information processing device for
safekeeping and management.
(6) When the Chairman of the Transportation Safety
Authority issues a certificate of qualification pursuant to
Article 25 of the Act to a person under the conditions
prescribed in subparagraph 1, Article 90 (1), the validity
term shall be within one year. When the necessity is
recognized for the operation of the aircraft, however, the
validity term may be extended once to another year.
(7) When the Chairman of the Transportation Safety
Authority issues a certificate of qualification pursuant to
Article 25 of the Act to a person under the conditions
prescribed in subparagraph 1, Article 90 (1), the return
of certificate of qualification for airmen should be set as
a condition in case the person leaves a Korean airline.
(4) The Minister of Construction and Article 90 (Waiving of the Personnel Licensing Test)
Transportation may exempt the (1) Part of the test shall be waived for a person obtaining a
following person from the whole or personnel license from a foreign government (should be
part of the test and examination as consistent with the application history by qualification as
referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) stipulated in Article 76 or Annex 1 of the Convention on
under the conditions as prescribed by International Civil Aviation; the same shall apply
the Ministerial Regulations of the hereinafter) as per the provisions of subparagraph 1,
Aviation Act: <Amended by Act No. Article 29 (4) of the Act subject to the following
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7024, classification: <Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998, Dec. 17,
Dec. 30, 2003; Act No. 7691, Nov. 1999, Jul. 3, 2004, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>

8, 2005> 1. In case the owner, etc., introduces a new type of

1. Person who had a certification of aircraft, a foreign instructor or an operator (limited to
qualification issued by a foreign pilot, engineer, mechanic, and dispatcher) applies for
government; said personnel licensing test: Theoretical and practical
2. Person who has completed the tests waived
training course conducted by any 2. In case a foreign pilot employed to fill the temporary
specialized educational institution vacancy in pilots applies for said personnel licensing
provided for in Article 29-3; test: Theoretical test (excluding that on aviation laws
3. Person who has business and regulations) and practical test waived
experiences; and 3. Cases other than subparagraphs 1 and 2 wherein a
4. Person who has a qualification in person obtaining a personnel license from a foreign
the aeronautical technology field government applies for said personnel licensing test:
under the National Technical Theoretical test (excluding that on aviation laws and
Qualifications Act. regulations) waived
(2) When a person completing the training course specified
by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority at a
specialized educational institution pursuant to the
provisions of subparagraph 2, Article 29 (4) of the Act
applies for said personnel licensing test, the theoretical
test excluding that on aviation laws and regulations shall
be waived. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30,
2002>
(3) When a person obtaining a personnel license from a
foreign government or a person completing the training
course of a specialized educational institution designated
by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and
a person with practical experience as per the provisions
of subparagraphs 1~3, Article 29 (4) of the Act apply
for said personnel licensing test, part of the practical test

shall be waived according to the standards prescribed in
Appendix 13-1. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Sept.
30, 2002, and Jul. 3, 2004>
(4) For persons qualified to apply for said test as per Article
76, those obtaining qualification for professional engineer
aircraft and master craftsman aircraft maintenance and
engineer aircraft or industrial engineer aircraft
maintenance as per the National Technical Qualifications
Act in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph 4,
Article 29 (4) of the Act, the test shall be waived based
on the following classification: <Amended as of Dec. 17,
1999, Jul. 3, 2004, and Jul. 1, 2005>
1. In case a person obtaining qualification for
professional engineer aircraft applies for the
qualification test for aircraft maintenance type II
mechanic, the theoretical test excluding that on
aviation laws and regulations shall be waived.
2. In case a person obtaining qualification for master
craftsman aircraft maintenance or engineer aircraft
applies for qualification as aircraft maintenance type II
mechanic, the theoretical test excluding that on
aviation laws and regulations shall be waived provided
he/she has had at least one year experience in aircraft
maintenance after acquisition of said qualification.
3. In case a person obtaining qualification for industrial
engineer aircraft maintenance applies for qualification
as aircraft maintenance type II mechanic, the

theoretical test excluding that on aviation laws and

regulations shall be waived provided he/she has had at
least two years' experience in aircraft maintenance
after acquisition of said qualification.
Article 91 (Waiving of Rating Examination)
(1) In case a person obtaining certification of rating from a
foreign government (including those obtaining a
temporary rating as issued by a foreign government) as
per the provisions of subparagraph 1, Article 29 (4) of
the Act applies for said rating examination, theoretical
and practical tests shall be waived <Amended as of Sept.
18, 1998, Dec. 17, 1999, and Jul. 3, 2004>
(2) In case a pilot or a flight engineer receiving specialized
training on an aircraft at a specialized educational
institution designated by the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority (a specialized foreign educational
institution recognized as a specialized educational
institution based on rating by said foreign government
shall be regarded as a specialized educational institution
as designated by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority) as per the provisions of subparagraph 2,
Article 29 (4) of the Act applies for rating examination
on an aircraft of the same type as that for the aircraft
used for said training within 180 days of completion of
training, the practical test shall be waived as determined
by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. In
case the owner, etc., of the aircraft introduces a new
type of aircraft to Korea, theoretical and practical tests
shall be waived as determined by the Head of the Civil

Aviation Safety Authority in relation to the rating
examination on the pilot or flight engineer of the aircraft
only when the applicant for the examination completed
specialized training at a specialized foreign educational
institution (including a training institution belonging to
the aircraft manufacturer) recognized by said foreign
government. <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 18, 1998, Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004 and
Jun. 29, 2007>
(3) In case a person with practical experience as per the
provisions of subparagraph 3, Article 29 (4) of the Act
is eligible for the rating examination, part of the practical
test shall be waived according to the standard prescribed
in Appendix 13-2. <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Article 29-2 (Practical Test for Qualification
in Use of Flight Simulators)
(1) The Minister of Construction and
Transportation may conduct the
practical test under the provisions of
Article 29 (1) using flight simulators
instead of actual aircraft.
(2) The flight career in use of the flight
simulator designated by the Minister
of Construction and Transportation
shall be deemed to be the flight
career in use of aircraft under the

provisions of Article 29 (2).

(3) Necessary matters concerning Article 94 (Designation Standards for Flight Simulator, etc.)
standards for designating flight (1) Any person wishing to have a flight simulator that can
simulators under the provisions of be used instead of an actual aircraft designated pursuant
paragraph (2) and the recognition of to the stipulation of Article 29-2 (3) of the Act shall
the flight career shall be prescribed submit to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
the Ministerial Regulations of the Administration Application for Designation as Flight
Aviation Act. Simulator (Form 25-4) together with the following
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. documents:
5794, Feb. 5, 1999] 1. Installation process of the flight simulator and
overview
2. Operating regulations for the flight simulator
3. Test flight record of the flight simulator based on the
test flight record of the actual aircraft
4. Guidelines for the performance check of the flight
simulator
5. Management and maintenance methods for the flight
simulator
6. Training plan with the flight simulator
7. Minimum Equipment List (MEL) of the flight
simulator and its application method (limited to
commercial aircraft)
(2) When applications are received as per the provisions of
paragraph (1), the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall inspect the relevant flight simulator
in accordance with the designation standards and the
inspection guidelines announced by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority and shall designate the flight
simulator if the simulator satisfies the required

designation standards using Form 25-5. <Amended as of
Sept. 30, 2002>
(3) Recognition of boarding career on flight simulator shall
be based on the standards prescribed in Appendix 11.
Article 29-3 (Designation of Specialized Article 93 (Designation of Specialized Educational Institution,
Educational Institutions) etc.)
(1) The Minister of Construction and (1) An educational institution wishing to be designated as a
Transportation may designate any specialized educational institution as per the provisions of
specialized educational institution for Article 29-3 (1) of the Act shall submit the Application
airmen (hereinafter referred to as the for Designation as Specialized Educational Institution for
specialized educational institution) in Airmen (Form 25-2) to the Head of the Civil Aviation
order to train airmen under the Safety Authority together with an education plan
conditions as prescribed by the containing the following information: <Amended as of
Ministerial Regulations of the Dec. 17, 1999, Sept. 30, 2002, and Jul. 3, 2004>
Aviation Act. 1. Education subjects and education method
(2) The standards for designating any 2. Status of instructors (qualification, career, and the
specialized educational institution fixed number of instructors)
under paragraph (1) shall be set by 3. Summary of facilities and equipment
the Ministerial Regulations of the 4. Education evaluation method
Aviation Act. 5. Annual education plan
(3) In the event that any person who has 6. Education regulations
obtained the designation of his (2) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
specialized educational institution fails examine the Application as per paragraph (1). If it meets
to meet the designation standards the standard announced by the Head of the Civil
referred to in paragraph (2), the Aviation Safety Authority, the applicant institution shall
Minister of Construction and be designated as a specialized educational institution by

Transportation may revoke his qualification as stipulated in Articles 26, 28, and 34 of
designation. the Act using Form 25-3. <Amended as of Nov. 30,
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999, and Sept. 30, 2002>
7024, Dec. 30, 2003] (3) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
Article 30 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. announce the specified educational institution (hereinafter
8, 2005> referred to as designated specialized educational
institution) designated as per the stipulation of paragraph
(2). <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002>
(4) Upon completion of education, the designated specialized
educational institution shall report the list of trainees who
completed the education and evaluation result to the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority immediately.
(5) In case of changes in matters stipulated in all
subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the designated specialized
educational institution shall report the details of the
change to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority immediately. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Sept. 30, 2002>
(6) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
annually examine whether the designated specialized
educational institution conforms to the designation
standards as per paragraph (2). <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 30, 2002>
(7) Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004>
(8) Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
Article 31 (Certification of Aviation Physical Article 95 (Standards for and Validity Term of the Certification
Examination) of Aviation Physical Examination, etc. <Amended as of Aug.
(1) Any person who is engaged in air 18, 2006>)

service on board the aircraft among (1) The types of certification of aviation physical examination
those holding the certification of for flight crew and air traffic controllers through the
qualification under subparagraphs 1 certification of qualification and validity term thereof as
through 5 of Article 26 (hereinafter per the provisions of Article 31 of the Act shall be
referred to as flight crew), or any prescribed in Appendix 13-3. <Amended as of Aug. 18,
person who desires to be engaged in 2006, Jun. 29, 2007>
air service in the capacity of an air (2) Notwithstanding the stipulation of paragraph (1), a
traffic controller under subparagraph specialized aviation doctor designated as such pursuant to
6 of the said Article, shall obtain a Article 31-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as
certification of aviation physical "specialized aviation doctor") may issue a certification of
examination by certification of aviation physical examination by shortening the validity
qualification from the Minister of term as prescribed in Appendix 13-3 even if the
Construction and Transportation. examination target falls relatively short of the required
(2) Necessary matters concerning the aviation physical examination standards for the
standards and methods for, and the certification of qualification: Provided, That the validity
valid term, etc. of, certification of term to be shortened shall not exceed one half of that
aviation physical examination by prescribed in Appendix 13-3. <Amended as of Jun. 29,
certification of qualification under 2007>
paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by (3) A person exempted from a certification of qualification
the Ministerial Regulations of the test as per the stipulation of Article 90 (1) but receives
Aviation Act. a certification of aviation physical examination issued by
(3) Where a person subject to the a foreign government or by a private medical institution
certification of aviation physical designated by the foreign government shall be considered
examination meets the standards for to have received a certification of aviation physical
certification of aviation physical examination as per the provisions of Article 31 (1) of
examination under paragraph (2), the the Act for the remainder of the validity term of the
Minister of Construction and said certification. <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007>

Transportation shall issue him with a (4) Deleted. <Jun. 29, 2007>
certificate of aviation physical (5) A person receiving an upper level certification of aviation
examination. physical examination shall be considered to have received
(4) Even if a person subject to the a lower level certification of aviation physical
certification of aviation physical examination. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug. 18,
examination fails in part to meet the 2006>
standards for certification of aviation (6) Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
physical examination by certification (7) The standards for aviation physical examination by type
of qualification under paragraph (2), as per paragraph (1) are prescribed in Appendix 14.
the Minister of Construction and <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Transportation may issue him with a (8) The detailed matters other than those set forth in this
certificate of aviation physical Ordinance in relation to the standards for aviation
examination by limiting the scope of physical examination shall be determined and announced
the air service concerned, if deemed by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
necessary in consideration of the <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
experience and competence of the (9) Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004>
person subject to the certification of Article 96 (Application for the Issuance of Airman Medical
aviation physical examination, under Certificate, etc.)
the conditions as prescribed by the (1) Any person wishing to obtain a certification of aviation
Ministerial Regulations of the physical examination as per the provisions of Article 31
Aviation Act. (1) of the Act shall prepare an Application for Airman
Medical Certificate (Form 29) by recording his/her
medical history and recent medication as well as the
reason for the rejection of his/her previous application for
certification of aviation physical examination as applicable
and the date such decision was passed for submission to
the specialized aviation doctor. <Amended as of Jun. 29,
2007>
(2) Upon receiving applications as per paragraph (1), and in

case the results of the aviation physical examination of
the flight crew and air traffic controllers are deemed to
meet the standards prescribed in Appendix 14, the
specialized aviation doctor shall issue an Airman Medical
Certificate (Form 30).
(3) When issuing the Airman Medical Certificate as per
paragraph (2), the specialized aviation doctor shall
prepare and keep an Issuance Ledger of Airman Medical
Certificate (Form 31).
(4) The specialized aviation doctor shall notify the Aerospace
Medical Association of Korea, an incorporated association
commissioned with the certification of aviation physical
examination (hereinafter referred to as "Aerospace
Medical Association of Korea"), of the results of the
Certificate issuance implemented each month as per the
provisions of Article 63 (10) of the Decree by the 5th
of the following month.
(5) When deemed necessary for making judgment pursuant to
the provisions of Article 31 (4) of the Act, the
specialized aviation doctor may request for advice from
the Aerospace Medical Association of Korea.
Article 96-2 (Extension of Validity Term for the Certification of
Aviation Physical Examination)
(1) In case a flight crew member obtaining a certification of
aviation physical examination as per Article 31 (1) of the
Act stays in a foreign country for six consecutively

months or more and obtains a certification of aviation

physical examination issued by the foreign government or
by a private medical institution designated by the foreign
government, the validity of such certificate of aviation
physical examination obtained in Korea can be extended
up to the expiration of the validity term of the foreign
certificate within the limit for the term as follows:
1. 6 months for a flight crew member of an aircraft
used in an air transportation business or an
aircraft-using business
2. 24 months for the pilot of a private aircraft
(2) Any person wishing to have his/her certification of
aviation physical examination extended as per paragraph
(1) shall submit to the specialized aviation doctor
Application for Extension of Airman Medical Certificate
(Form 29-2) together with the following documents:
1. Copy of Airman Medical Certificate
2. Copy of certificate of aviation physical examination
issued by a foreign government or a private medical
institution designated by the foreign government
(3) Upon receiving an Application for Extension of Airman
Medical Certificate as per paragraph (2), the specialized
aviation doctor shall check the attached certificate of
aviation physical examination issued by a foreign
government or a private medical institution designated by
the foreign government and extend the validity term and
issue an Airman Medical Certificate upon verification.
[Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007]
Article 97 (Review of Airman Medical Certificates)

(1) Upon receiving notification on the result of issuance of
Airman Medical Certificates as per Article 96 (4), the
Aerospace Medical Association of Korea may review the
appropriateness of the aviation physical examination
implemented by the specialized aviation doctor.
(2) When the Airman Medical Certificate is deemed to have
been issued improperly as a result of the review as per
paragraph (1), the Aerospace Medical Association of
Korea shall immediately notify the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority or the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration accordingly.
(5) Any person who is dissatisfied with Article 97-2 (Raising of Objection, etc.)
the results of certification of aviation (1) Any person who is dissatisfied with the results of the
physical examination by certification certification of aviation physical examination as per
of qualification under paragraph (1) Article 31 (5) of the Act shall submit to the Head of
may raise an objection under the the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Application for
conditions as prescribed by the Objection (Form 32) including an electronic document
Ministerial Regulations of the within 30 days of the date of notification of the result.
Aviation Act. (2) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall review
(6) Where the Minister of Construction the Application for Objection received as per paragraph
and Transportation has made a (1) within 30 days of the application date and notify the
decision on the objection under applicant of the result.
paragraph (5), he shall forthwith [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
inform the applicant of the details of
such decision.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act

No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005]

Article 31-2 (Designation, etc. of Specialized Article 98 (Designation of Specialized Aviation Doctor, etc.)
Aviation Doctor) (1) Any person wishing to be nominated as a specialized
(1) The Minister of Construction and aviation doctor as per Article 31-2 (1) of the Act shall
Transportation may designate a submit to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
specialized doctor who has education Authority Application for Designation as Specialized
in the specialized area of aeronautic Aviation Doctor (Form 33) together with documents
medical science (hereinafter referred verifying that the applicant meets the designation
to as a specialized aviation doctor) to standards as per paragraph (2).
efficiently and professionally conduct (2) The following are the designation standards as per the
the certification of aviation physical provisions of Article 31-2 (2) of the Act:
examination by certification of 1. The applicant should have completed the education
qualification under Article 31, and program on aviation medicine pursuant to paragraph
allow him to perform the business of (5).
certifying aviation physical 2. The applicant should have 5 years' or longer
examination under the said Article. experience in the field of aviation medicine as a
(2) Necessary matters concerning the specialist or a doctor;
standards, procedures, etc. for 3. The applicant should belong to a medical institution
designating specialized aviation that meets the standards for facilities and equipment
doctors shall be prescribed by the of the medical institution for aviation physical
Ministerial Regulations of the examination as prescribed in Appendix 15.
Aviation Act. (3) When the applicant meets the designation standards as
(3) Specialized aviation doctors shall per paragraph (2), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
complete a specialized education Authority shall issue to the applicant Certificate of
regularly conducted by the Minister Designation as Specialized Aviation Doctor (Form 33-2).
of Construction and Transportation (4) When designating a specialized aviation doctor as per
under the conditions as prescribed by paragraph (3), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
the Ministerial Regulations of the Authority shall make the corresponding announcement.
Aviation Act. (5) Education subjects and education hours for a person
(4) Where a specialized aviation doctor designated or to be designated as a specialized aviation
no more meets the standards for doctor as per Article 31-2 of the Act are shown in the
designation referred to in paragraph following table:
(2) or fails to complete a specialized Education Hours
education provided for in paragraph Person to be
(3), the Minister of Construction and Person designated as
Education Topics designated as
Transportation may revoke the specialized aviation
specialized aviation
designation. doctor
doctor
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. Theory of aviation 10 hours 6 hours
7691, Nov. 8, 2005] medicine
Practice in aviation 10 hours 7 hours
medicine
Laws and 4 hours 3 hours
regulations related
to aviation
16 hours
Total 24 hours
(every 2 years)
(6) Necessary matters regarding specific educational operation
methods as per paragraph (5) shall be determined and
announced by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority.
Article 32 (Order for Aviation Physical
Examination)
Transportation may, when he deems it
especially necessary, order the flight crew

and air traffic controller whose

certificates of aviation physical
examination is still in the valid period to
undergo physical examination under the
provisions of Article 31. <Amended by
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 33 (Revocation, etc. of Certification Article 99 (Revocation of the Certification of Qualification and
of Qualification and Aviation Physical Certification of Aviation Physical Examination, etc.
Examination) <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
(1) The Minister of Construction and (1) Administrative measures and standards for airmen and
Transportation may, when any airman student pilots as per the provisions of Article 33 of the
falls under any of the following Act (including applications of Articles 34 (4) and 35 (4)
subparagraphs, revoke his of the Act) are shown in Appendix 15-2.
qualification or his limited (2) When taking administrative measures as per the stipulation
qualification (hereafter referred to as of paragraph (1), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
the certification of qualification, etc. Authority, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
in this Article) or order the Administration, and the director of Air Traffic Center shall
suspension of the validity of his prepare and keep the Ledger for Airmen Subject to
certification for a fixed period of not Administrative Measures (Form 34) and notify the
more than one year: Provided, That chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority and a
where any airman falls under specialized aviation doctor of its contents. <Amended as
subparagraph 2, the certification of of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006>
qualification, etc. shall be revoked: [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
1. When an airman is sentenced to a Article 100 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
fine or heavier punishment for Article 101 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
violating this Act;
2. When an airman obtains the

certification of qualification, etc. in
an illegal manner;
3. When an airman makes a serious
mistake on purpose or by
negligence while performing his
duties; and
4. When an airman violates this Act
or any order given under this Act.
Transportation may, when any airman
falls under any of the following
subparagraphs, revoke the certification
of aviation physical examination or
order the suspension of the validity
of such certification for a fixed
period of not more than one year:
Provided, That where any airman
falls under subparagraph 1, his
certification of aviation physical
examination shall be revoked:
2005>
1. When an airman obtains the
examination in an illegal manner;
2. When an airman is deemed to be
unfit for air services because he

no more meets the standards for

examination under the provisions
of Article 31 (2); and
3. When an airman violates the
provisions of Article 32, 47, 48,
or 74 (2) (excluding the case
where he fails to carry his
certificate of qualification).
(3) Where any person, who applies for
the examination for the certification
of qualification, etc. or undergoes
other examination, commits an illegal
act in relation to such examination or
other examination, or other person,
who undergoes the aviation physical
examination, commits an illegal act
in relation to such physical
examination, he shall be prohibited
from applying for the examination
for the certification of qualification,
etc. under this Act in case of the
examination for the certification of
qualification, etc. and other
examination and from undergoing the
physical examination under this Act
in case of the physical examination
for two years, respectively from the
date on which he commits such

illegal act. <Amended by Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(4) Standards and procedures for the
disposition under the provisions of
paragraphs (1) and (2) and other
necessary matters shall be prescribed
by the Ministerial Regulations of the
Aviation Act.
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 34 (Certification of Instrument Flight
and Pilot Training)
(1) Where a person who obtains the
certification of qualification as an
airline transport pilot (limited to the
case where he flies a rotor aircraft),
commercial pilot or private pilot
intends to make the flight falling
under the following subparagraphs
using the aircraft which he can fly,
he shall obtain the certification of
instrumental flight from the Minister
under the conditions as prescribed by
Aviation Act: <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5794,

Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 7024, Dec.

30, 2003>
1. Instrument flight; and
2. Flight by instrument flight formula.
(2) Any person who desires to conduct Article 102 (Scope of Pilot Training)
pilot training for a person under any Pilot training requiring the certification of pilot training as
of the following pilot practices, shall per the provisions of Article 34 (2) of the Act involves
obtain the certification of pilot practical training (including a solo flight of a student pilot)
training by category of aircraft from on take-off operation, landing operation, or air operation of
the Minister of Construction and an aircraft (excluding elementary glider).
Transportation under the conditions as
prescribed by the Ministerial
Regulations of the Aviation Act:
13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30,
2003>
1. Pilot practice done by a person
without the certification of
qualification as prescribed in
subparagraphs 1 through 3 of
Article 26 on board the aircraft
(excluding the aircraft as prescribed
by the Ministerial Regulations of
the Aviation Act under Article 27
(4)); and
with the certification of
qualification as prescribed in
subparagraphs 1 through 3 of
Article 26 on board the aircraft
other than that of such category as
limited on the certification of
qualification.
(3) Matters necessary for pilot training as
referred to in paragraph (2) shall be
determined by the Ministerial
Regulations of the Aviation Act.
13, 1997>
(4) The provisions of Articles 29 and 33
(1) and (3) shall apply mutatis
mutandis to the instrument flight
certification and pilot training
certification referred to in paragraphs
(1) and (2). <Amended by Act No.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
Article 34-2 (Certification of Spoken
Aviation English Proficiency)
(1) Any person who desires to be
engaged in a business falling under
any one of the following
subparagraphs shall obtain the
certification of spoken aviation
English proficiency from the Minister
of Construction and Transportation:
1. Operation of aircraft flying

through the airspaces of two or

more countries;
2. Control of aircraft flying through
the airspaces of two or more
countries; or
3. Wireless communication with
aircraft flying through the
airspaces of two or more countries
among air communication services
under Article 80-3.
(2) Necessary matters concerning the Article 102-2 (Administration of the Aviation English Proficiency
conduct of the examination for Certification Test, etc.)
certification of spoken aviation (1) The Aviation English proficiency certification test as per
English proficiency under paragraph Article 34-2 (2) of the Act shall be conducted to
(1), the grades of such certification, evaluate the pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency,
the standards for passing the understanding, and responsiveness in accordance with the
examination by grade, the valid Criteria for Aviation English Proficiency Classification
period of such certification by grade, prescribed in Appendix 15-3.
etc. shall be prescribed by the (2) The passing standards for the aviation English proficiency
Ministerial Regulations of the certification test as per Article 34-2 (2) are prescribed in
Aviation Act. Appendix 15-3.
(3) Where a person who desires to (3) The effective period of aviation English proficiency
obtain the certification of spoken certification as per Article 34-2 (2) of the Act by level
aviation English proficiency meets the is 3 years for Level 4, 6 years for Level 5, and lifetime
standards for passing the examination for Level 6 starting from the passing date of the aviation
by grade as stipulated in paragraph English proficiency certification test.
(2), the Minister of Construction and (4) Matters required for the concrete implementation method,
Transportation shall issue him with a etc., of the aviation English proficiency certification test
certificate of spoken aviation English as per paragraph (1) shall be determined and announced
proficiency under the conditions as by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
prescribed by the Ministerial [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 102-3 (Notification of Results of Aviation English
paragraph (3), where a person who Proficiency Certification Test, etc.)
desires to obtain the certification of (1) When administering the aviation English proficiency
spoken aviation English proficiency, certification test pursuant to Articles 102-2 (1) and (2), a
performing control duties by specialized evaluation institution on aviation English
obtaining authorization for proficiency as per Article 327 shall notify the test takers
qualification therefor from the and the chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority
Minister of National Defense under of the results of the test including the levels, passing
Article 25 (3), meets the standards date, etc.
for passing the examination by grade (2) The chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority shall
as provided for in paragraph (2), the issue Certificates to the following participants passing the
Minister of National Defense may aviation English proficiency certification test and record
issue him with a certificate of the results in the Issuance Ledger of Airmen Certificates
spoken aviation English proficiency. (Form 25):
(5) The provisions of Article 33 (1) and 1. Persons falling under subparagraphs 1 and 2, Article
(3) shall apply mutatis mutandis with 34-2 (1) of the Act: Airmen Certificates (Form 23)
respect to the certification of spoken 2. Persons falling under subparagraph 3, Article 34-2 (1)
aviation English proficiency under of the Act: Certificate of Aviation English Proficiency
paragraph (1). In this case, the term (Form 35)
certification of qualification and [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
examination shall be deemed
certification of spoken aviation
English proficiency.


7691, Nov. 8, 2005]
Article 35 (Pilot Practice of Aircraft)
(1) The provisions of Articles 27 (1) and
(2) and 28 (3) shall not apply to any
piloting for any of the following
pilot practices: <Amended by Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 7691,
Nov. 8, 2005>
holding the certification of
qualification under subparagraphs 1
through 3 of Article 26 and that
of aviation physical examination
under Article 31 on board the
aircraft (limited to the aircraft of
limited category) other than that
of a limited class or type, under
the supervision of a person
holding the certification of
qualification and that of aviation
physical examination by which he
is allowed to pilot the aircraft
(including those who are
Construction and Transportation,
who deems that they have
knowledge and capability to pilot

the aircraft);
2. Pilot practice as prescribed in
Article 34 (2) 1, which is done
under the supervision of a person
holding the pilot training
certification after obtaining
permission from the Minister of
Construction and Transportation;
and
3. Pilot practice as prescribed in
Article 34 (2) 2, which is done
under the supervision of a person
holding the pilot training
certification.
(2) In a case where an applicant for Article 103 (Application for Permission for Pilot Practice)
permission as referred to in (1) Any person wishing to engage in pilot practice as per
paragraph (1) 2 is deemed to have the provisions of Article 35 (2) of the Act (including
the capability necessary for doing a flight navigator and flight engineer) shall submit an
pilot practice of the aircraft, the Application for Permission for Pilot Practice (Form 36)
Minister of Construction and to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Transportation shall permit it under Administration. <Amended as of Jan. 19, 1999>
the conditions as prescribed by the 1. Deleted. <Jan. 19, 1999>
Ministerial Regulations of the 2. Deleted. <Jan. 19, 1999>
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. (2) The Written Permission for Pilot Practice is shown in
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Form 37.
Dec. 30, 2003> (3) Deleted. <Jan. 19, 1999>
Article 104 Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>


(3) Permission as referred to in Article 115 (Replacement of Airman Medical Certificate, etc.
paragraph (1) 2 shall be made by <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>)
delivering a written permission for (1) In case the Airman Medical Certificate or Written
pilot practice to the applicant. Permission for Pilot Practice of Aircraft (hereinafter
(4) The provisions of Articles 31 through referred to as "Certificate, etc.") is lost or damaged, or if
33 shall apply mutatis mutandis to a the flight crew, air traffic controllers, or student pilots
person who obtains permission as obtaining the certificates wish to change the recorded
referred to in paragraph (1) information, Application for Replacement (Form 40) shall
2.<Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. be submitted to the Administrator of the Regional
30, 2003> Aviation Administration (for the Written Permission for
Article 36 (Carrying of Written Permission Pilot Practice of Aircraft) or the chairman of the
for Pilot Practice, etc.) Aerospace Medical Association of Korea (for the
Any person who has been delivered a replacement of the Airman Medical Certificate).
written permission for the pilot practice <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3,
of aircraft provided for in Article 35 (3) 2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>
shall, when he practices the flying, carry (2) Deleted. <Jan. 19, 1999>
his written permission for pilot practice (3) When the Applications as per paragraph (1) are deemed
of aircraft and his aviation physical appropriate, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
examination certificate. <Amended by Act Administration or the chairman of the Aerospace Medical
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> Association of Korea shall reissue the Certificate, etc.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3,
7024, Dec. 30, 2003] 2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 37 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec. Article 116 Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998>
30, 2003>
Article 37 Deleted. <by Act No. 7024, Dec.
30, 2003>

CHAPTER IV. AIRCRAFT

CHAPTER IV. AIRCRAFT OPERATION
OPERATION
Article 37-2 (Establishment and
Implementation of Plan for Developing
Aviation Safety Technology)
Transportation shall establish and
implement a plan for developing aviation
safety technology, which contains the
matters of the following subparagraphs, in
order to facilitate the development of the
aviation safety technology:
1. Matters concerning the development of
aviation operation technology;
2. Matters concerning the training of
persons in charge of aviation safety;
3. Matters concerning the innovation of
air traffic control technology; and
4. Other matters necessary to innovate
the aviation safety technology.
7024, Dec. 30, 2003]
Article 38 (Designation of Airspace, etc.)
(1) Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8,
2005>
Transportation may, when he deems
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations IV-1

it necessary for the systematic and

efficient adminstration of the airspace,
divide the flight information zone
into the airspace falling under each
of the following subparagraphs and
then designate and publish the
divided flight information zone:
2005>
1. Controlled airspace: An airspace
where instructions from the
Transportation with respect to the
order, time, method, etc., of flight
are required for the safety of air
traffic and such airspace includes
the controlled zone and the
controlled area;
2. Non-controlled airspace: An
airspace other than the controlled
airspace where advice and flight
information, etc. required for flight
is offered to aircraft;
3. Prohibited airspace: An airspace
where the prohibition or restriction
of the flight of aircraft is required
for the air traffic safety; and
4. Airspace requiring attention: An
airspace where pilots are required

to remain attentive, alert and
discernable while flying their
aircraft.
(3) The Minister of Construction and Article 116-2 (Division and Administration of Airspace, etc.
Transportation may, when he deems <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
it necessary, further divide the (1) The types of airspace as divided, designated, and
airspace which is defined under the published by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
provisions of paragraph (2) into Authority as per the provisions of Article 38 (3) of the
smaller zones and publish them after Act are shown in Appendix 16. <Amended as of Sept.
separately designating them as 30, 2002>
prescribed by the Ministerial (2) The following are the standards for establishing the
Regulations of the Aviation Act. airspace as prescribed in Article 38 (3) of the Act:
(4) Necessary matters concerning <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
standards for establishing and 1. National security and aviation safety should be
designating the airspace, etc. referred considered.
to in paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be 2. Provision of service related to air traffic should be
prescribed by the Ministerial considered.
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 3. The division of airspace should take into account the
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act user's convenience.
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999] 4. Efficiency and economy in the utilization of airspace
should be realized.
(3) The details of the airspace designation as per paragraph
(1) should be published in the Aeronautical Information
Publication or NOTAM (Notice to Airmen). <Amended
as of Aug. 18, 2006>
(4) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
establish an Airspace Administration Regulation containing

the following matters pursuant to Article 38 (4) of the

Act and publish it following the deliberation by the
Airspace Committee: <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Detailed definitions by airspace class, granting of
names, establishment, change, and abolition procedures,
flight requirements, and flight procedures as per
paragraph (1)
2. Matters regarding the detailed establishment standards
and procedures by airspace type as per paragraph (1)
3. Other necessary matters for the efficient administration
of airspace
Article 38-2 (Restrictions on Flight, etc.)
(1) Any aircraft flying the non-control
airspace or the airspace requiring
attention under the provisions of
Article 38 (2) shall abide by flight
manners and procedures which are
determined and published by the
Transportation.
(2) Any aircraft shall be prohibited from Article 116-3 (Flight Permission Covering Prohibited or
flying the prohibited airspace as Restricted Area)
provided in Article 38 (2): Provided, Any person wishing to fly over a prohibited or restricted
That the same shall not apply to the area as per the provisions of Article 38-2 (2) of the Act
case where any aircraft flies the shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
prohibited airspace in such manners Administration Application for Permission to Fly over
and procedures as prescribed by the Prohibited or Restricted Area (Form 40-2).
Minister of Construction and [Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]

Transportation after obtaining
permission from the Minister of
the conditions as prescribed by the
Ministerial Regulations of the
Aviation Act.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 38-3 (Establishment of Airspace Article 15 (Composition of Committee
Committee) on Airspace)
(1) To deliberate on matters necessary (1) The Committee on Airspace
for designating and administering (hereinafter referred to as the
airspaces pursuant to the provisions Committee) established under the
of Article 38, an Airspace Committee provisions of Article 38-3 of the
shall be established in the Ministry Act shall consist of not more
of Construction and Transportation. than 15 members including one
(2) Matters necessary for the chairman and one vice-chairman.
composition, operation and function (2) The chairman of the committee
of the Airspace Committee shall be shall be the Head of the Civil
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. Aviation Safety Authority and the
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. vice chairman shall be a person
5794, Feb. 5, 1999] nominated by the chairman from
among the members referred to
in paragraph (3) 1.
<Amended by Presidential Decree
No. 17706, Aug. 12, 2002>
(3) The members shall be persons

falling under each of the

following subparagraphs:
No. 17269, Jun. 30, 2001;
Presidential Decree No. 17706,
Aug. 12, 2002; Presidential
Decree No. 19195, Dec. 28,
2005; Presidential Decree No.
19513, Jun. 12, 2006;
Jul. 4, 2006>
1. One person each nominated
by the heads of relevant
agencies from among state
public officials (in the case of
the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade, public
officials in foreign service
under Article 3 (2) 2 and 3
of the Decree on the
Appointment of Public
Officials in Foreign Service)
with the ranks of Grade at
the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade, the
Ministry of National Defense,
the Ministry of Commerce,
Industry and Energy, the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority,

among public officials in
general service who belong to
the Senior Civil Service, or
among military officers with
the corresponding ranks
thereto;
2. One person nominated by the
Commander of the U. S.
Armed Forces in Korea from
among military officers with
the corresponding ranks
referred to in subparagraph 1
of the military force of the
United States of America who
are stationed in the Republic
of Korea under the provisions
of Article 4 of the Mutual
Defense Treaty between the
Republic of Korea and the
United States of America; and
3. Persons commissioned by the
Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority from among
persons of profound learning
and experience with respect to
aviation.
(4) The chairman shall take overall

control of the duties of the

Committee and represent the
Committee.
(5) The vice chairman shall assist
the chairman and act for the
chairman if the chairman is
unable to perform his duties for
unavoidable reasons.
Aug. 6, 1999]
Article 15-2 (Function of Committee)
The Committee shall deliberate
matters falling under each of the
following subparagraphs:
1. Matters concerning the
establishment, coordination, and
administration of control air space,
non-control air space, restricted air
space and air space requiring
attention under the provisions of
Article 38 (2) of the Act;
2. Matters concerning the making
and amending of important
procedures and regulations with
respect to the flight of aircraft
and aviation traffic control;
3. Matters concerning the installation,
alteration or closure of airport

facilities, air traffic control
facilities and navigation safety
facilities which may seriously
affect the structure or management
of air space; and
4. Other matters concerning ways for
aircraft to utilize safely and
efficiently air space and aviation
facilities.
Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug.
6, 1999]
Article 15-3 (Meeting)
(1) The chairman shall convene the
meetings of the Committee and
preside over such meetings.
(2) The meeting of the Committee
shall open with the attendance of
a majority of the total members
and resolve with the concurrent
vote of a majority of those
present.
6, 1999]
Article 15-4 (Secretary)
(1) The Committee shall have a

secretary assigned to handle

administrative affairs.
(2) The secretary shall be appointed
by the chairman from among
public officials of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority.
No. 17706, Aug. 12, 2002>
6, 1999]
Article 15-5 (Allowances, etc.)
Allowances and travel expenses may
be paid within the limits of budget
to the members for attending any
meeting of the Committee: Provided,
That the same shall not apply to the
case where any public officials attend
any meeting of the Committee as
members in relation to matters in
which they are in charge.
6, 1999]
Article 15-6 (Detailed Rules governing
Committee Operation)
The chairman shall determine matters
concerning the operation of the
Committee other than those

prescribed by this Decree after going
through a resolution of the
Committee.
6, 1999]
Article 38-4 (Cooperation by Head of
Relevant Administrative Agency in Air
Traffic Safety)
Transportation shall make a mutual
cooperation with the head of relevant
administrative agency in the matters
falling under each of the following
subparagraphs for the purpose of securing
the air traffic safety. In this case, he
shall take the national security into
consideration:
1. Matters concerning the air traffic
control;
2. Matters concerning the efficient
management of airspace; and
3. Other matters necessary for the air
traffic safety.
6944, Jul. 25, 2003]
Article 38-5 (Airspace Management, such as

Time of War, etc.)

Airspace management at the time of war,
or of a declaration of united defense
situations under the United Defense Act,
shall be under the conditions as stipulated
by the relevant Acts in wartime, and the
United Defense Act. <Amended by Act
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
6944, Jul. 25, 2003]
Article 39 (Indication of Nationality, etc.)
(1) Any aircraft without the indication of
nationality, the mark of registration
and the name or title of owner, etc.
shall not be used for aviation:
Provided, That this shall not apply to
the case where the test flight, etc. is
permitted under the proviso of
Article 15 (3).
1999>
(2) Matters necessary for indication of Article 117 (Registration Mark <Amended as of Nov. 30 1994>)
nationality, etc. under paragraph (1) (1) Instead of ornamental letters, Roman capital letters HL
shall be determined by the shall be used for the indication of nationality as per the
Ministerial Regulations of the provisions of Article 39 (2) of the Act.
Aviation Act. (2) The registration symbol shall be indicated using four (4)
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, Arabic numbers rather than ornamental letters.
1997> (3) The registration symbol shall be placed right after the
indication of nationality in a row.

(4) The registration mark to be displayed on an aircraft shall
be marked clearly to prevent its erasure.
(5) Detailed matters as necessary in relation to the
composition of the registration symbol shall be
determined and announced by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended as of Nov. 30,
1994, Jul. 14, 1995, and Sept. 30, 2002>
Article 118 (Display Position of the Registration Mark, etc.)
The display position and method for the registration mark
may vary depending on the following classification:
1. For an airplane or a glider, the registration mark shall be
displayed on the main wing and tail wing or main wing
and fuselage depending on the following classification:
(a) A mark to be displayed on the main wing shall be
placed on top of the right wing and at the bottom of
the left wing at equal distance from the front end
and rear end of the main wing, with the upper part
of the registration mark facing toward the front end
of the main wing: Provided, That each symbol shall
not be placed over an aileron or a flap.
(b) A mark to be displayed on the tail wing shall be
placed on both sides of the vertical tail wing at a
position more than 5 cm away from both front end
and rear end and displayed either horizontally or
vertically.
(c) A mark to be displayed on the fuselage shall be
placed on both sides of the fuselage right in front of

the horizontal stabilizer and displayed either

horizontally or vertically.
2. A mark to be displayed on a rotorcraft shall be placed at
the bottom and on both sides of the fuselage at a position
that may vary depending on the classification of the
following items:
(a) A mark to be displayed at the bottom of the fuselage
shall be placed near the maximum cross-section of
the fuselage, with the upper part of the registration
mark facing toward the left side of the fuselage.
(b) A mark to be displayed on both sides of the
fuselage shall be placed on the fuselage between the
axis of the main rotor and that of the auxiliary rotor
or on both sides near the powerplant either
horizontally or vertically.
3. For an airship, the registration mark shall be displayed
either on the hull or on the horizontal and vertical
stabilizers depending on the following classification:
(a) A mark to be displayed on the hull shall be placed
at a position near the maximum cross-section crossing
the axis of symmetry at a right angle on top or on
both sides.
(b) A mark to be displayed on the horizontal stabilizer
shall be placed on top of the right side and at the
bottom of the left side, with the upper part of the
registration mark facing toward the front end of the
horizontal stabilizer.
(c) A mark to be displayed on the vertical stabilizer
shall be placed on the lower part of both sides

horizontally.
Article 119 (Height of the Registration Mark)
The height of each letter and number used in the registration
mark may vary depending on the following classification:
<Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
1. When the mark is displayed on an airplane or a glider:
(a) Not less than 50 cm when displayed on the main
wing
(b) Not less than 30 cm when displayed on the tail wing
or the fuselage
2. When the mark is displayed on a rotorcraft:
(a) Not less than 50 cm when displayed at the bottom
of the fuselage
(b) Not less than 30 cm when displayed on the sides of
the fuselage
3. When the mark is displayed on an airship:
(a) Not less than 50 cm when displayed on the hull
(b) Not less than 15 cm when displayed on the
horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizer
Article 120 (Width, Line, etc., of the Registration Mark)
The width, thickness of lines, and intervals of letters and
numbers used in a registration mark shall be as follows:
1. The width shall be two thirds of the height of letters and
numbers. In the case of Arabic numbers, however, this
stipulation does not apply.
2. The thickness of a line shall be one sixth of the height
of a letter and a number.

3. An interval shall not be less than one fourth but not

more than one half of each symbol.
Article 121 (Exception to the Display of the Registration Mark)
Notwithstanding the stipulations of Articles 118~120, the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority may set the
position, height, and width, etc., of a display differently in
case of unavoidable reasons.<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Sept. 30, 2002>
(1) Notwithstanding the stipulations of Articles 118~120, the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority may set the
position, height, and width, etc., of a display differently
in case of unavoidable reasons. <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) Notwithstanding the stipulations of Articles 118~120, the
head of the central administrative agency may set the
position, height, and width, etc., of a display differently
for the aircraft of the state organization, etc., as per
subparagraph 1-2, Article 2 of the Act in consultation
with the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
<Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 40 (Compulsory Wireless Apparatus) Article 122 (Wireless Equipment)
Any person who desires to use an (1) The following wireless equipment shall be installed and
aircraft for aviation or the owner, etc. of operated as per the provisions of Article 40 of the Act
the aircraft shall have the aircraft (in case an aircraft other than those used in the air
equipped with, and operate, wireless transportation business makes a flight based on flight
apparatus, including emergency position rules other than instrument flight rules (hereinafter
information radio beacon apparatus, referred to as "visual flight rules"), the wireless
secondary monitoring radar transponder, equipment specified in subparagraphs (3)~(7) may not be
etc., as prescribed by the Ministerial installed or operated): <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994,
Regulations of the Aviation Act. Sept. 24, 2001, Jul. 3, 2004, Mar. 11, 2005, and Aug.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act 18, 2006>
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] 1. 2 units each of VHF (Very High Frequency) or UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) wireless transmitter and
receiver that can be used for communication with the
air traffic control unit during a flight; in this case,
any flight crew wishing to communicate below the
altitude determined and published by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the modification of
a barometric altimeter (hereinafter referred to as
"transition altitude") shall use a boom microphone or
a throat microphone.
2. 1 unit of transponder for secondary air traffic control
radar (Mode 3/A and Mode C SSR transponder)
providing information on the barometric altitude
3. 1 unit of automatic direction finder (ADF)
4. 1 unit of instrument landing system (ILS) receiver
excluding aircraft whose maximum take-off mass is
less than 5,700 kg and rotorcraft
5. 1 unit of VHF omni-directional range (VOR) receiver
6. 1 unit of distance measuring equipment (DME)
receiver
7. Weather radar or significant weather detection
equipment capable of detecting thunderstorms or
potentially hazardous meteorological condition and
falling under the following classification:
(a) For an aircraft used in the international line air

transportation business and equipped with a

pressurization device: 1 unit of weather radar
(b) For a rotorcraft used in the international line air
transportation business: 1 unit of weather radar or
significant weather detection equipment
8. Emergency locator transmitter (ELT) falling under the
following classification:
(a) Cases wherein 2 units should be installed: Any of
the following aircraft (in this case, one of the
emergency locator transmitters (ELT) shall have a
structure that can operate automatically; for (iii), 1
unit shall be installed in a life raft):
(i) In the event of the critical power-unit becoming
inoperative, a twin-engine airplane in the air
transportation business flying over water at
more than a distance corresponding to 30
minutes at cruising speed or 185 km (100
NM), whichever is lesser, away from land
suitable for making an emergency landing
(including the aerodrome of intended landing or
any alternate aerodrome)
(ii) In the event of the two power-units becoming
inoperative, a multi-engine (three or more)
airplane in the air transportation business flying
over water at more than a distance
corresponding to 120 minutes at cruising speed
or 740 km (400 NM), whichever is lesser,
away from land suitable for making an
emergency landing (including the aerodrome of

intended landing or any alternate aerodrome)
(iii) Class 1 and/or Class 2 rotorcraft flying over
water at more than a distance corresponding to
10 minutes at cruising speed away from land
suitable for making an emergency landing or a
Class 3 rotorcraft flying over water beyond
autorotational or safe forced landing distance
from land
(b) Cases wherein 1 unit should be installed: Any of
the following aircraft (in this case, the emergency
locator transmitter (ELT) shall have a structure that
can operate automatically):
(i) Single-engine airplane flying over water at a
distance of more than 185 km (100 NM) away
from land suitable for making an emergency
landing
(ii) In the event of one power-unit becoming
inoperative, a multi-engine (two or more)
airplane flying over water at a distance of more
than 375 km (200 NM) away from land
suitable for making an emergency landing
(iii) Airplane flying over a remote and mountainous
land area where search and rescue would be
especially difficult as designated by the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(2) Wireless equipment as per the provisions of subparagraph
1, paragraph (1) shall have the following functions:

<Newly Inserted as of Sept. 24, 2001, Jul. 3, 2004, Jul.

1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Two-way communication for air traffic control at an
airport or a heliport shall be possible.
2. Continuously receiving weather information during
flight shall be possible.
3. Two-way communication between the Aeronautical
Earth Station and Aeronautical Station or between two
Aeronautical Earth Stations shall be possible during
flight as stipulated in subparagraph 5, Article 10 and
Article 11 of the Enforcement Decree of the Radio
Waves Act.
4. Communication with the air traffic control unit shall
be possible using flight emergency frequency (121.5
㎒ or 243.0 ㎒).
5. For the two (2) units of wireless transmitter and
receiver as per subparagraph 1, paragraph (1), each
unit shall be installed independently from each other
such that one unit is free from trouble and available
for use when the other is out of order.
(3) Necessary matters regarding the operating guidelines for
wireless equipment as stipulated in paragraph (1) shall be
determined and announced by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority. < Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3,
2004>
Article 41 (Installation, Loading, Operation,
etc. of Aeronautical Instruments, etc.)
(1) Any person who desires to use an

aircraft for aviation or the owner,
etc. of the aircraft shall have the
aircraft equipped with, and operate,
aeronautical instruments, equipment
and documents, and other emergency
and first-aid equipment, etc.
(hereinafter referred to as aeronautical
instruments, etc.) necessary for the
safe flight of the aircraft.
(2) Matters necessary for the aircraft to Article 124 (Aircraft Logbook)
be provided with such aeronautical (1) As per the provisions of Article 41 (2) of the Act, the
instruments, etc. as referred to in owner, etc., of the aircraft shall keep an Aircraft
paragraph (1), the kinds of such Technical Log, a Ground Engine Technical Log, and a
aeronautical instruments, etc., the Ground Propeller Technical Log: Provided, That the
standards for installing and loading owner, etc., of the glider shall keep a Glider Technical
such aeronautical instruments, etc., Log, and the owner, etc., of any of the aircraft specified
the methods for operating such in Article 151 of the Act, an Aircraft Technical Log.
aeronautical instruments, etc. shall be <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
determined by the Ministerial (2) When using the aircraft for aviation and modifying or
Regulations of the Aviation Act. maintaining it, the owner, etc., of the aircraft shall record
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act the aircraft logbook immediately as per Article 41 (2) of
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] the Act based on the following classification: <Amended
Articles 42 and 42-2 Deleted. <by Act No. as of Nov. 30, 1994, Aug. 18, 2006>
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 1. Aircraft Technical Log (excluding the aircraft specified
in Article 151 of the Act)
(a) Registration mark and registration date of the
aircraft

(b) Category, type, and type certificate number of the

aircraft
(c) Airworthiness category and airworthiness certificate
number
(d) Manufacturer name, manufacturing number, and
manufacturing date
(e) Type of engine and propeller
(f) Records on the flight as listed below:
(i) Flight date
(ii) Name of aircrew member and job
(iii) Purpose of the flight or flight number
(iv) Origin and departure time
(v) Destination and arrival time
(vi) Flight time
(vii) Matters affecting the flight safety of the
aircraft
(viii) Signature of PIC (Pilot in Command)
(g) Total number of flight hours after its manufacture,
after the latest overhaul
(h) Records related to the replacement of the engine
and propeller as listed below:
(i) Date and place of equipment replacement
(ii) Parts numbers and manufacturing serial numbers
of the engine and propeller
(iii) Locations of equipment replacement and
reasons
(i) Records related to the implementation of repair,
modification, and maintenance as listed below:
(i) Date and place of implementation

(ii) Reasons for the implementation of repair or
modification or location of maintenance and
names of parts that were replaced
(iii) Confirmation date and authorized signature (or
seal)
2. Aircraft Technical Log (limited to the aircraft specified
in Article 151 of the Act)
(a) Registration mark, registration number, and
registration date of the aircraft
(b) Records related to the flight as listed below:
(i) Flight date
(ii) Names of the flight crew and their jobs
(iii) Purpose of flight and flight number
(iv) Origin and departure time
(v) Destination and arrival time
(vi) Flight time
(vii) Matters affecting the flight safety of the
aircraft
(viii) Signature of PIC
3. Ground Engine Technical Log and Ground Propeller
Technical Log
(a) Type of engine or propeller
(b) Manufacturer name, manufacturing number, and
manufacturing date of the engine or propeller
(c) Records related to the replacement of the engine
and propeller as listed below:
(i) Date and place of equipment replacement

(ii) Type, registration mark, and registration number

of aircraft subjected to equipment replacement
(iii) Reasons for replacement
(d) Records related to the implementation of repair,
modification, and maintenance of the engine or
propeller as listed below:
(i) Date and place of implementation;
seal)
(e) Records related to the use of the engine or
propeller as listed below:
(i) Date and time of use
(ii) Total number of hours of use after its
manufacture, after the latest overhaul
4. Glider Technical Log
(a) (Nationality, registration symbol, registration
number) and date of registration for the glider
(b) Type and type certificate number of the glider
(c) Airworthiness category and airworthiness certificate
number
(d) Manufacturer name, manufacturing number, and
manufacturing date of the glider
(e) Records on the flight as listed below:
(i) Flight date
(ii) Name of the aircrew member
(iii) Purpose of the flight

(iv) Flight sector and location
(v) Flight time or numbers of take-off and landing
(vi) Matters affecting the flight safety of the glider
(vii) Signature of PIC
(f) Records related to the implementation of repair,
modification, and maintenance as listed below:
(i) Time and place of implementation
seal)
Article 125 (First Aid Kit, etc. <Amended as of Aug. 18,
2006>)
The life jacket, voice signal generator, life raft, pyrotechnic
signaling device, portable fire extinguisher, axe, megaphone,
first aid medical supplies, etc., to be provided by the owner,
etc., of the aircraft as per the provisions of Article 41 (2) of
the Act are shown in Appendix 17. <Amended as of Aug.
18, 2006>
Article 126 (Seats for Passengers and Aircrew, etc.)
(1) As per the provisions of Article 41 (2) of the Act, all
aircraft shall be equipped with seats with seat belts
(including spacebeds) for passengers aged two years and
above as well as all aircrew.
(2) In addition to seat belts, all seats of the aircrew of an
aircraft used in the air transportation business shall be

equipped with shoulder straps. In this case, the shoulder

straps mounted on the seats of the flight crew shall be
of the type that can control the upper body automatically
when the speed of the aircraft drops suddenly.
Article 127 (Parachute Equipment)
The following aircraft shall be equipped with a sufficient
number of parachutes for all persons on board as prescribed
in Article 41 (2) of the Act: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Sept. 30, 2002, and Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Aircraft conducting test flights, etc., as per the proviso of
Article 15 (3) of the Act (limited to aircraft conducting
the test flight for the first time following its manufacture
or aircraft designated by the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority)
2. Aircraft making an aerobatic flight as per subparagraph 4,
Article 55 (excluding a rotorcraft) in accordance with the
proviso in addition to each subparagraph of Article 55 of
the Act
Article 130 (Documents to be Carried on an Aircraft)
As per the provisions of Article 41 (2) of the Act, the
following documents shall be carried on the aircraft
(excluding gliders and aircraft given a test flight permit
pursuant to Article 15 (3) of the Act):
1. Registration Certificate of the aircraft
2. Airworthiness Certificate
3. Aircraft Technical Log

4. Operating Limitations Specification and Flight Manual
5. Operations Manual (manuals prescribed in Articles 280
and 283 except Training Manual, Dangerous Goods
Manual, Accident Procedure Manual, Security Manual, and
Aircraft Carrying and Handling Manual)
6. Copy of the air transportation business's Air Operator
Certificate and copy of Operations Specifications (for an
aircraft used in the international transportation business,
however, copies of /English texts shall be included)
7. Noise Certificate
Article 131 (Oxygen Storage and Dispensing Equipment, etc.)
(1) Any aircraft making a high-altitude flight pursuant to
Article 41 (2) of the Act shall be equipped with an
apparatus for storing and dispensing a certain amount of
breathing oxygen based on the following:
1. In case an aircraft that is not equipped with a
pressurization device attempts to fly at an altitude at
which the atmospheric pressure within the aircraft is
below 700 hPa, the following amounts should be
made available:
(a) In case an aircraft attempts to fly at an altitude at
which the atmospheric pressure within the aircraft
is 620 ~ 700 hPa for longer than 30 minutes:
Amount required by 10% of the passengers and all
aircrew for the excess time period
(b) In case an aircraft attempts to fly at an altitude at


is below 620 hPa: Amount required by all
passengers and aircrew during the flying time
2. For an aircraft equipped with a pressurization device
that can maintain the level of atmospheric pressure
within the aircraft at 700 hPa or higher, and for
rotorcraft used in the air transportation business, the
following amounts should be made available:
(a) While the atmospheric pressure within the aircraft
or rotorcraft is below 700 hPa: Amount required
reasonably by all passengers and aircrew under
changing flight conditions including the flight
altitude
(b) In case an aircraft attempts to fly at an altitude at
is below 376 hPa, or when an aircraft cannot
descend from an altitude at which the atmospheric
pressure within the aircraft is 376 hPa or more to
that at which the atmospheric pressure is 620 hPa
within 4 minutes: Amount required by all
passengers and aircrew for at least 10 minutes
(2) An aircraft with a pressurization device and attempts to
fly at an altitude at which the atmospheric pressure
within the airplane is below 376 hPa shall be equipped
with a loss of pressurization indicator that can warn the
flight crew when the atmospheric pressure within the
airplane is falling.
(3) In case an aircraft used in the air transportation business
attempts to fly at an altitude at which the atmospheric

pressure within the aircraft is below 376 hPa, or when
an aircraft cannot descend safely from an altitude at
which the atmospheric pressure within the aircraft is
above 376 hPa to that at which the atmospheric pressure
is 620 hPa within 4 minutes, oxygen dispensing
apparatuses that operate automatically and in the quantity
exceeding the number of seats for all passengers and
aircrew combined by at least 10% should be made
available.
(4) In case an airplane equipped with a pressurization device
attempts to fly at a specific altitude at which the
atmospheric pressure within the aircraft is below 376
hPa, the oxygen mask of the flight crew shall be of the
type that is immediately available at the seats of the
flight crew discharging their flight duty when the use of
oxygen is necessary.
(5) All flight crew discharging their control duty for the safe
flight of the airplane should always be able to use
oxygen continuously in case of a situation requiring
oxygen supply as per paragraph 1.
(6) Specific mounting requirements, amount of oxygen, and
other matters necessary for the oxygen storage and
dispensing equipment for breathing by flight altitude shall
be determined and announced by the Head of the Civil

Article 133 (Radiation Indicator)

(1) Any aircraft in the air transportation business and
attempting to fly at an altitude of more than 15,000 m
(49,000 ft.) from the mean sea level shall be equipped
with one unit of Radiation Indicator pursuant to Article
41 (2) of the Act.
(2) The radiation indicator as per paragraph 1 should be able
to measure and display continuously the rate of total
space radiation transmitted and amount accumulated
during each flight to enable the flight crew to read the
measured figure easily.
Article 134 (Aircraft Instruments, etc. <Amended as of Mar. 11,
2005>)
(1) The standards for aircraft instruments to be mounted on
an aircraft making a flight as per the Visual Flight Rules
(VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) (including
instrument flights and flights by VFR under the
instructions of air traffic control) pursuant to Article 41
(2) of the Act are shown in Appendix 18. <Amended as
of Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
(3) Any aircraft wishing to fly at night shall be equipped
with the following lighting facilities in addition to the
aircraft instruments required for flights by the Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) as prescribed in Appendix 18:
Provided, That the lighting facilities described in
paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be mounted on any aircraft
wishing to fly during the day as well. < Newly Inserted

as of Mar. 11, 2005, Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Two or more landing lights for an aircraft in the air
transportation business, one or more landing lights for
the other aircraft; for rotorcraft, however, at least one
rotorcraft shall be of the type that can change
directions vertically
2. 1 unit of anti-collision light
3. Right wing position light, left wing position light, and
tail position light showing the position of an aircraft
4. Lighting facilities aiding in the identification of
essential aircraft instruments and equipment used for
the safety navigation of an aircraft for the flight crew
5. Cabin lighting facilities
6. Flashlights used by the flight crew and cabin crew in
their respective work positions
(4) A Mach number indicator shall be mounted on an
aircraft showing the speed limit in Mach number. For
aircraft equipped with a speedometer that can convert
Mach numbers, however, this stipulation does not apply.
< Newly Inserted as of Mar. 11, 2005>
Article 135 (De/Anti-icing Equipment)
Aircraft attempting to fly into an area where there are ice
formations or where ice formation is expected shall be
equipped with De-icing or Anti-icing Equipment pursuant to
Article 41 (2) of the Act.

Article 135-2 (Accident Prevention Equipment, etc.)

(1) The following equipment shall be mounted on an aircraft
for accident prevention and investigation of an accident
pursuant to Article 41 (2) of the Act: <Amended as of
Jan. 19, 1999, Sept. 24, 2001, Jul. 3, 2004, Mar.11,
2005, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>
1. For any of the following aircraft, one unit or more of
the Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II)
as prescribed by Annex 10 of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation:
(a) All aircraft used for the air transportation business
(b) All airplanes whose maximum take-off mass
exceeds 15,000 kg and issued the Certificate of
Airworthiness after Jan. 1, 2007 for the first time
or equipped with turbine engines that enable
transporting more than 30passengers excluding
airplanes used for the air transportation business
(c) All airplanes whose maximum take-off mass
exceeds 5,700 kg and issued the Certificate of
Airworthiness after Jan. 1, 2008 for the first time
or equipped with turbine engines that enable
transporting more than 19 passengers excluding
airplanes used for the air transportation business
2. For any of the following airplanes, one unit or more
of the Ground Proximity Warning System that
automatically sends timely and accurate warning to the
flight crew when the airplane approaches the ground
surface or faces potential danger to enable it to avoid
the topography and facilities in front:

(a) Airplanes whose maximum take-off mass exceeds
5,700 kg or equipped with turbine engines that
enable transporting more than 9 passengers
(referring to all airplanes manufactured after Jan. 1,
2004 and all those introduced after Jan. 1, 2007)
(b) Airplanes whose maximum take-off mass exceeds
15,000 kg and used for the air transportation
business or equipped with turbine engines that
(c) All airplanes whose maximum take-off mass is
5,700 kg or less and manufactured after Jan. 1,
2004 or equipped with turbine engines that enable
transporting more than 5 but less than 9
passengers or airplanes whose maximum take-off
weight exceeds 5,700 kg and manufactured after
Jan. 1, 2007 or equipped with piston engines that
3. For any of the following aircraft, one unit or more
each of Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice
Recorder as prescribed by Annex 6 of the Convention
on International Civil Aviation:
(a) Airplanes equipped with turbine engines and used
for the air transportation business and those
manufactured after Jan. 1, 1989 and whose
maximum take-off mass exceeds 5,700 kg
excluding airplanes used for the air transportation
business; in this case, the Flight Data Recorder

should be capable of recording 25 hours or more

of flight data, and the Cockpit Voice Recorder,
capable of recording the voice inside the cockpit
for 2 hours or more (30 minutes or more in the
case of airplanes manufactured before Jan. 1,
1995);
(b) Rotorcraft falling under the following classification
(in this case, the Flight Data Recorder should be
capable of recording 10 hours or more of flight
data, and the Cockpit Voice Recorder, capable of
recording the voice inside the cockpit for 30
minutes or more):
(i) Flight Data Recorder: Rotorcraft whose
maximum take-off mass exceeds 3,180 kg and
manufactured after Jan. 1, 1989 and used for
the air transportation business; all rotorcraft
whose maximum take-off mass exceeds 3,180
kg and manufactured after Jan. 1, 2005
(ii) Cockpit Voice Recorder: Rotorcraft whose
maximum take-off mass exceeds 3,180 kg and
manufactured after Jan. 1, 1987; rotorcraft
whose maximum take-off mass exceeds 7,000
kg and manufactured before Jan. 1, 1987 and
used for the air transportation business
4. The Front Windshear System (limited to airplanes
whose maximum take-off mass exceeds 5,700 kg or
airplanes equipped with turbine engines (excluding
turboprop engines) capable of transporting more than 9
passengers and used for the air transportation business:

One unit or more; in this case, the Windshear System
warns the pilot of the front windshear using both
video and audio and provides information that enables
missed approach, go-around, and escape maneuver as
necessary (when an aircraft approaches the runway to
land using an automatic landing system that reaches
its operational limit due to the front windshear, the
automatic landing system shall be of the type that can
inform the pilot of the problem)
(2) The Ground Proximity Warning System as per
subparagraph 2, paragraph (1) shall have the capability to
give a warning under the following cases: <Amended as
of Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Airplanes used for an air transportation business
excluding those falling under item (c), subparagraph 2,
paragraph (1) should be able to give a warning under
the following conditions:
(a) In case of an excessive sink rate
(b) In case of an excessive closure rate for topography
and facilities
(c) In case of an excessive loss of altitude after
take-off or go-around
(d) When the airplane cannot maintain safe distance
vis-à-vis topography and facilities under the
following landing configurations:
(i) Landing wheels fixed to the landing position
(ii) Landing position of flaps

(e) When excessive descent is carried out below the

instrument gliding path
2. Airplanes falling under item (c), subparagraph 2,
paragraph (1) and those that are not used for the air
transportation business excluding those falling under
item (c), subparagraph 2, paragraph (1) should be able
to give a warning under the following cases:
(a) In case of an excessive sink rate
(b) In case of an excessive loss of altitude after
take-off or go-around
(c) When safe distance cannot be maintained vis-à-vis
topography and facilities
(3) The types of Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice
Recorder as per subparagraph 3, paragraph (1), data that
should be recorded, operation method, and other
necessary matters shall be prescribed in the announced
Operational Technology Criteria pursuant to Article 74
(2) of the Act. < Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulation of subparagraph 3,
paragraph (1), the Flight Data Recorder and the Cockpit
Voice Recorder may not be mounted on an aircraft under
any of the following cases: < Newly Inserted as of Aug.
18, 2006>
(a) When the Flight Data Recorder or the Cockpit Voice
Recorder with the capability prescribed in
subparagraph 3, paragraph (1) has yet to be
developed or produced
(b) When the modification technology of the aircraft as
required for mounting the Flight Data Recorder or

the Cockpit Voice Recorder on the aircraft is not
developed by the manufacturer of the aircraft
Article 43 (Fuel, etc. for Aircraft) Article 136 (Fuel and Oil for Aircraft)
Any owner, etc. shall not operate the The amount of fuel and oil to be loaded as per Article 43
aircraft without loading such quantity of of the Act is shown in Appendix 19.
fuel and oil as prescribed by the [Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation
Act. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec.
13, 1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 44 (Lights of Aircraft) Article 137 (Lights of the Aircraft)
Where any aircraft flies, or stops or (1) Any aircraft flying, stopping, or anchoring at night in the
anchors at an airport during the night air, on the ground, or over water as per Article 44 of
(referring to the interval between the the Act or moving in the moving area of an airport or
sunset and sunrise; hereinafter the same whose engine is operating shall indicate its location using
shall apply), the location of the aircraft anti-collision light, right wing position light, left wing
shall be shown by signal lights under the position light, and tail position light (hereinafter referred
conditions as prescribed by the to as Navigation Lights). <Amended as of Aug. 18,
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation 2006>
Act. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. (2) When stopping or anchoring an aircraft at an airport
13, 1997> used at night as per the provisions of Article 44 of the
Act, the location of the aircraft shall be determined using
the navigation lights, etc., of the aircraft. In case of
facilities that illuminate the aircraft in the airport,
however, this stipulation does not apply. <Amended as of
Aug. 18, 2006>
(3) The aircraft shall not turn on other lights that can

mistakenly be assumed to be navigation lights showing

the aircraft's location as per paragraphs (1) and (2). <
Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
(4) When a flash lamp serves as an obstacle in carrying out
duties or blinds people outside and consequently results
in danger, the pilot shall either turn off the flash lamp
or dim its light. <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 45 (Recent Flight Experience) Article 138 (Recent Flight Experience of Pilot)
If a flight crew member intends to (1) Among the flight crew members intending to operate an
operate an aircraft used for air aircraft used for the air transportation business or
transportation business or aircraft-using aircraft-using business as per the provisions of Article 45
business, or to be engaged in instrument of the Act, the pilot shall have related flight experience,
flight or night flight or pilot training as e.g., boarding the same type of aircraft used in the air
prescribed in Article 34 (2), he shall transportation business or aircraft-using business and
have such flight experience (including taking off and landing for a total of three times each for
any flight experience gained from flight the last 90 days starting from the date of commencement
simulators) as prescribed by the of flight. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation (2) Any pilot wishing to operate an aircraft at night as
Act. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. stipulated in paragraph (1) shall have related flight
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999; experience, e.g., taking off and landing at least once at
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> night as prescribed in paragraph (1). For pilots who are
engaged in operating an aircraft used for the regular air
transportation business, however, this stipulation does not
apply. <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003>
(3) In calculating the flight experience as per paragraphs (1)
and (2), the operating experience gained from a flight
simulator designated by the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration based on a method designated by
the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall be

considered part of the flight experience as stipulated in
paragraphs (1) and (2). <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Sept. 30, 2002, and Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 139 (Recent Flight Experience of Flight Engineer)
(1) Among the flight crew members wishing to operate an
aircraft used for the air transportation business or
aircraft-using business as per the provisions of Article 45
of the Act, the flight engineer shall have related flight
experience, e.g., boarding the same type of aircraft used in
the air transportation business or aircraft-using business ,
and 50 hours or more of flying time for the last 6 months
starting from the date of commencement of operation.
<Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) In calculating the flight experience as per paragraph (1),
the operating experience gained from a flight simulator
designated by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration based on a method designated by the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall be considered
part of the flight experience as stipulated in paragraph (1)
provided it does not exceed 25 hours. <Amended as of
Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Aug. 18, 2006>
(3) Notwithstanding the stipulation of paragraph (1), a flight
engineer considered to have experience that is equal or
superior to the flight experience in paragraph (1) by the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority can engage
in the operation of the aircraft. <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 30, 2002>

Article 140 (Flight Experience of Flight Navigator <Amended as

of Nov. 30, 1994>)
of the Act, the flight navigator shall have related flight
experience, e.g., engaging in the operation of an aircraft
for 50 hours or more (25 hours or more in case one
wishes to engage in the operation of an aircraft used for
the domestic air transportation business or domestic
aircraft-using business and in the operation of an aircraft
used for the aircraft-using business) for the past 1 year
starting from the date of commencement of operation.
<Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Nov. 30, 2006>
Administration based on a method designated by the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall be
paragraph (1). <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30,
2002, and Aug. 18, 2006>
(3) Notwithstanding the stipulation of paragraph (1), a flight
navigator considered to have experience that is equal or
superior to the flight experience in paragraph (1) by the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority can engage
in the operation of the aircraft. <Amended as of Nov.
30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, and Sept. 30, 2002>
Article 141 (Experience in Instrument Flight)

of the Act, the pilot shall have related flight experience,
e.g., performing instrument approach for six times or
more, and 6 hours or more of instrument flight
(including simulated IFR flight) for the last 6 months
starting from the date of commencement of instrument
flight. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Administration based on a method designated by the
paragraph (1). <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30,
2002, and Aug. 18, 2006>
(3) Notwithstanding the stipulation of paragraph (1), a pilot
considered to have experience that is equal or superior to
the flight experience in paragraph (1) by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority can carry out instrument
flights. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002>
Article 142 (Experience in Pilot Training)
(1) Any pilot wishing to engage in pilot training as
stipulated in Article 34 (2)of the Act as per the
provisions of Article 45 of the same Act shall have
related experience, e.g., conducting 10 or more hours of

pilot training for the past 1 year starting from the date
of commencement of pilot training.
(2) Notwithstanding the stipulation of paragraph (1), any pilot
considered to have experience that is equal or superior to
the experience in paragraph (1) by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority can conduct pilot training
Article 46 (Standards, etc. of Time on
Board)
Transportation may restrict the
working hours on board the aircraft
for flight crew and cabin crew
aircrew) engaged in air transportation
or aircraft-using business taking into
consideration the safety of flight.
13, 1997; Act No. 6513, Sep. 12,
2001; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(2) Necessary matters for the standards Article 143 (Standards. etc., for the Time on Board of Flight
of working hours, etc. on board as Crew)
referred to in paragraph (1) shall be (1) The standards for the working hours on board and rest
determined by the Ministerial periods of the flight crew as per Article 46 (2) of the
Regulations of the Aviation Act. Act are shown in Appendix 19-2.
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. (2) Air transportation businessmen and aircraft-using
13, 1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, businessmen shall establish detailed standards in the
2005> Flight Regulation within the limit of the standards as per
paragraph (1) to prevent the flight crew members from

compromising the safe flight of the aircraft due to
fatigue.
(3) Air transportation businessmen and aircraft-using
businessmen shall maintain recent records of duty and
flight time and rest periods of all flight crew members
for at least 15 months.
Article 143-2 (Standards, etc., for the Time on Board of Cabin
Crew)
(1) Air transportation businessmen shall establish the
standards for the time on board of the cabin crew every
month, quarter, and year in the Flight Regulation as per
the provisions of Article 46 (2) of the Act to prevent the
cabin crew members from compromising the safe flight
of the aircraft due to fatigue. In this case, the time on
board per year shall not exceed 1,200 hours.
(2) The standards for flight duty periods and for minimum
rest periods on the ground after a flight duty for 24
consecutive hours based on the number of cabin crew
members boarding a specific type of aircraft to fulfill
their duty on board as stipulated in paragraph (1) are
shown in Appendix 19-3.
(3) The air transportation businessman shall maintain recent
records of the duty and flight time and rest periods of
all cabin crew members for at least 15 months. <Newly
Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
[Newly Inserted as of Sept. 24, 2001]

Article 47 (Alcoholic Beverages, etc.)

(1) Every airman (including any person
engaged in the pilot practice;
hereafter in this Article the same
shall apply) and every cabin crew
shall be prohibited from rendering
their services in a state under which
they are unable to render their
normal air services (including the
pilot practice; hereafter in this Article
the same shall apply) and cabin
services due to the influence of
alcoholic beverages or the narcotics,
etc. provided for in subparagraph 1
of Article 2 of the Act on the
Control of Narcotics, etc. (hereinafter
referred to as the alcoholic beverages,
etc.). <Amended by Act No. 7691,
Nov. 8, 2005>
(2) Every airman and every cabin crew
shall be prohibited from drinking or
using alcoholic beverages, etc.
referred to in paragraph (1) while
rendering their air services and cabin
services.
Transportation may, if he deems it
necessary to ensure the safety of
aviation and prevent any danger or

finds the justifiable grounds that any
airman and any cabin crew are
recognized to render their services in
violation of the provisions of
paragraph (1) or (2), measure by
using a breath analyzer, etc. whether
or not they drink or use the
alcoholic beverages, etc., and such
airman and such cabin crew shall
comply with any request for such
measurement. <Amended by Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(4) With respect to any airman and any
cabin crew who are dissatisfied with
the results of the measurement
performed in accordance with
paragraph (3), the Minister of
Construction and Transportation may
repeat the measurement of alcohol
beverages, etc. they drink by means
of blood collection, urine analysis,
etc. after obtaining their consent
thereof. <Amended by Act No. 7691,
Nov. 8, 2005>
(5) The state under which they are
unable to render their normal air
services and cabin services due to

the influence of alcoholic beverages,

etc. provided for in paragraph (1)
shall be as follows: <Amended by
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
1. When they are found to have a
blood alcohol concentration of not
less than 0.04 percent due to
drinking alcohol beverages; or
2. When they use the narcotics, etc.
provided for in subparagraph 1 of
Article 2 of the Act on the
Control of Narcotics, etc.
(6) Necessary matters concerning kinds Article 143-3 (Kinds and Measurement, etc., of Alcoholic
of alcoholic beverages, etc., detailed Beverages, etc. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
procedures for measuring them, (1) The following are the kinds of alcoholic beverages
keeping the record of such (hereinafter referred to as Alcoholic Beverages, etc.) as
measurement, etc. under paragraphs per the provisions of Article 47 (6) of the Act:
(1) through (5) shall be prescribed <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005, Aug. 18, 2006>
by the Ministerial Regulations of the 1. Fermented liquor, distilled liquor, compounded liquor,
Aviation Act. <Newly Inserted by etc., containing ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH), which
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> disrupts thinking, concentration, memory, and judgment
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act by affecting the central nervous system of the human
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003] body
2. Narcotics as stipulated in subparagraph 1, Article 2 of
the Act on the Control of Narcotics, etc.
3. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration,
and the director of the Air Traffic Center may ask public
officials under their jurisdiction to measure the intake or
use of alcoholic beverages. <Amended as of Aug. 18,
2006>
(3) Public officials discovering the intake or use of alcoholic
beverages as per paragraph (2) shall prepare the Report
on Disclosing the Intake/Use of Alcoholic Beverages
(Form 40-3) for submission to the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority, the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration, or the director of the
Air Traffic Center. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
(4) Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 48 (Physical Disability)
No flight crew and air traffic controllers
who are unconformed to the criteria for
physical examination as prescribed in
Article 31 (2), shall be engaged in any
air service even in the valid period of
the physical examination certification.
2005>
Article 49 (Programs, etc. for Prevention of
Accidents and Safety of Flight)
(1) Every air transportation businessman
shall work out and operate a
program for the prevention of
accidents and the safety of flight

including the matters relating to the

analysis and protection of flight data
in order to prevent aircraft accidents,
etc. and secure flight safety.
(2) Necessary matters for establishing Article 143-4 (Establishment and Operation of Accident
and operating programs for the Prevention and Flight Safety Program, etc.)
prevention of accidents and the safety (1) Every air transportation businessman shall draw up and
of flight under paragraph (1) shall be operate a program for the prevention of accidents and
prescribed by the Ministerial safety of flight including the following as per Article 49
Regulations of the Aviation Act. (2) of the Act:
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act 1. Safety policy and responsibility of the air
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] transportation businessman
Article 49-2 (Support Plan for Aircraft 2. Collection of reports on the state that can affect flight
Accident safety including aircraft accidents and incidents and
(1) An air transportation businessman state deemed to hinder or feared to hinder flight
shall submit to the Minister of safety and analysis system thereof
Construction and Transportation a 3. Independent organization for the operation of the
plan to support the affected accident prevention and flight safety program and
passengers and their families responsibility and scope of business of the persons in
following an aircraft accident charge of the program
pursuant to the provisions of the 4. For any air transportation businessman using an
Ministerial Regulations of the airplane whose maximum take-off mass exceeds
Aviation Act (hereinafter referred to 20,000 kg, an operational procedure of the Flight Data
as the support plan for aircraft Analysis Programme
accident). Note, however, that any (2) The collection of reports on aircraft accidents and
person wishing to obtain a license incidents and analysis system thereof as per subparagraph
for the air transportation business 2, paragraph (1) shall include the following:
shall submit such plan when applying 1. Form and method of the report and related procedure
for a license for the first time. 2. Management and analysis of collected contents,
(2) The Support Plan for Aircraft investigation methods, and related procedure
Accident shall include the following: 3. Analysis as per paragraph (2) or action procedure
1. Matters related to the installation based on the investigation results
and operation of the Headquarters 4. Methods that can protect the identity of the reporter
for Aircraft Accident and notification method of the results of the actions
Countermeasures taken as part of the report contents
2. Matters related to the rescue of 5. Methods of disseminating examples of aircraft
passengers and compensation accidents and incidents for flight safety to the
procedure companies concerned and related procedure
3. Matters related to the (3) The Flight Data Analysis Programme as per subparagraph
identification, verification, 4, paragraph (1) shall include the following:
management, and delivery of ashes 1. Mounting of equipment that can collect flight data and
and articles of the deceased related operational procedure
4. Matters related to notifying and 2. Matters related to flight data and protection of the
providing support to passengers’ analysis result
families 3. Matters related to the utilization of the analysis result
5. Other matters prescribed by the (4) Air transportation businessmen shall use the collected
provisions of the Ministerial flight data and analysis result for the sole purpose of
Regulations of the Aviation Act preventing aircraft accidents and securing flight safety
(3) In case the details of the Support and shall ensure that the analysis result is not disclosed.
Plan for Aircraft Accident are (5) Flight crew as targets in the analysis of flight data shall
deemed inappropriate for dealing with neither be punished nor placed at a disadvantage due to
the accident promptly, the Minister of the result of the analysis of flight data. In case a crime
Construction and Transportation may or an intentional violation of the flight procedure by a
order the supplementation and flight crew member is verified, however, this stipulation
alteration of such. does not apply.
(4) In case an aircraft accident occurs, [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]

the air transportation businessman

concerned shall implement matters
specified in the Support Plan for
Aircraft Accident immediately.
Transportation shall not issue a
business license to anyone failing to
submit the Support Plan for Aircraft
Accident as stipulated in the proviso
of paragraph (1) herein or to
implement the supplementation or
alteration order as stipulated in
paragraph (3).
[Newly Inserted as per Act No. 8128,
Dec. 28, 2006]
Article 50 (Powers, etc. of Pilot-in-Command)
(1) Any person who is responsible for
the flight safety of an aircraft
(hereinafter referred to as a
pilot-in-command) shall supervise and
control the crew of the aircraft.
2005>
(2) The pilot-in-command shall not take Article 144 (Verification Before Departure)
off the aircraft without confirming (1) The following matters shall be verified by the Pilot in
whether the preparation for operation Command (PIC) as per Article 50 (2) of the Act:
of the aircraft is completed under the <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
conditions as prescribed by the 1. Airworthiness of the aircraft and registration and
Ministerial Regulations of the carrying of the Certificate of Airworthiness and

Aviation Act. Certificate of Registration
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 2. Take-off mass, landing mass, center of gravity
1997> position, and weight distribution considering the flight
(3) If the aircraft or passengers encounter of the aircraft
any danger, or if it is considered 3. Mounting of compulsory wireless equipment and
they might encounter danger, the aircraft instrument considering the expected flight
pilot-in-command may order conditions
passengers on board the aircraft to 4. Weather information and aeronautical information
evacuate from such aircraft or take required for the aircraft's operation
other safety measures. 5. Loading quantity of fuel and oil and their quality
(4) If the aircraft encounters any danger 6. Proper distribution of load including dangerous goods
during aviation, the pilot-in-command and stability
shall take measures necessary for the 7. Maintenance of the aircraft and equipment and
rescue of passengers and prevention maintenance result
of danger to persons or things on 8. Other matters deemed necessary for the safe operation
land or water, and he shall not leave of the aircraft and announced accordingly by the Head
the aircraft unless he has taken of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
measures to ensure the passengers (2) When verifying matters as per subparagraph 7, paragraph
and other persons on board leave the (1), the PIC shall check the following: <Amended as of
aircraft. Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Checking of the aircraft logbook and other records
related to maintenance
2. External inspection of the aircraft
3. Inspection of the test run of the engine on the ground
4. Other inspection of the aircraft's operation
(5) If an aircraft accident or incident Article 145 (Report on Aircraft Accident, etc.)
occurs, the pilot-in-command shall (1) When the aircraft accident described in subparagraph 11,

forthwith report it to the Minister of Article 2 of the Act occurs, the pilot-in-command or
Construction and Transportation under owner, etc., of the aircraft shall report the following
the conditions as prescribed by the matters to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Ministerial Regulations of the Authority pursuant to Article 50 (5) of the Act:
Aviation Act: Provided, That if the 1. Names and titles of the pilot-in-command and the
pilot-in-command is unable to make owner, etc., of the aircraft
the report, the owner, etc. of the 2. Time and place of occurrence of aircraft accident
aircraft shall report it. 3. Type of registration mark and identification mark of
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, the aircraft (refers to the airliner's mark and flight
2005> number assigned by the International Civil Aviation
Organization or to the registration mark when it is
used as the identification mark; the same shall apply
hereinafter)
4. Flight sector
5. Number of persons onboard (passengers, aircrew)
6. Circumstances surrounding the occurrence of the
aircraft accident
7. Summary of death or personal injury and property
damage to the aircraft and other objects
8. Names and other references for the dead or missing
(2) When any aircraft serious incident specified in Article 8
occurs, the pilot-in-command or the owner, etc., shall
report the matters specified in paragraph (1) to the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority pursuant to Article
50 (5) of the Act.
(6) If the pilot-in-command finds that Article 147 (Report on the Accident, etc., of Another Aircraft)
another aircraft has had an aircraft Upon discovering that another aircraft had an aircraft accident
accident or incident, he shall report it or incident, the pilot-in-command shall report the following
to the Minister of Construction and matters to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Transportation under the conditions as pursuant to Article 50 (6) of the Act:
prescribed by the Ministerial 1. Name of the pilot-in-command who reported the aircraft
Regulations of the Aviation accident or incident
Act:Provided, That this shall not 2. Time when the aircraft accident or incident was
apply in the case where the fact is discovered, time and place of occurrence of the aircraft
found through wireless apparatus. accident or incident
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 3. Circumstances surrounding the occurrence of the aircraft
1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> accident or incident and other matters for reference
(7) If the pilot-in-command finds during Article 147-2 (Scope of Aircraft Failure, etc.)
aviation that there occurs or occurred (1) For the purpose of Article 50 (7) of the Act, the term
any aircraft failure, any functional "state prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the
obstacle in the navigation safety Aviation Act" pertains to a state (hereinafter referred to
facilities or any other state which as Failure, etc., of an Aircraft) falling under the
might have an effect on the safety in following classification:
air navigation as prescribed by the 1. Loosening or separation of cowling during a flight
Ministerial Regulations of the 2. Stoppage of engine during the operation of the engine
Aviation Act (hereinafter referred to on the ground in preparation for flight or commercial
as the aircraft failure, etc.), other transportation
than an aircraft accident or incident, 3. Fuel leakage that can cause failure or risk affecting
he shall report it without delay to the fuel supply system and fuel dumping system of an
the Minister of Construction and aircraft during a flight
Transportation: Provided, That if the 4. Occurrence of unintended lowering or raising of
pilot-in-command is unable to make landing gear or unintended door-opening or

the report, the owner, etc. of the door-closing of landing gear during a flight
aircraft shall report it. <Amended by 5. Occurrence of phenomenon wherein smoke, vapor, or
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> hazardous toxic gas accumulates or spreads in the
cockpit or cabin due to equipment failure while the
aircraft is being operated on the ground in preparation
for flight or commercial transportation
6. Malfunctioning of a fire alarm system while the
aircraft is being operated on the ground in preparation
for flight or commercial transportation
7. Failure of a breaking system component resulting in
the loss of breaking power while the aircraft is
moving on the ground or running for take-off
8. Failure of an aircraft component or a system inducing
an emergency measure while the aircraft is being
operated on the ground in preparation for flight or
commercial transportation
9. Flight delay or cancellation caused by damage to an
aircraft due to contact with another aircraft or vehicle
inside the apron
10. Flight delay or cancellation caused by damage to an
aircraft following a collision with birds or other
animals during the operation of the aircraft
11. Flight delay lasting 60 minutes or longer, flight
cancellation, or return to another airport for the
maintenance of the aircraft
12. Malfunction of navigation safety facilities during the
operation of an aircraft either on an airport or en
route
13. Exposure of pilot to laser lights that disable normal

piloting during the operation of the aircraft in
preparation for flight or commercial transportation
14. Abnormal meteorological condition such as turmoil of
currents, occurrence of volcanic ash clouds, etc.
15. Eruption of volcano, radical change on the ground or
water
16. Sounding of an Airborne Collision Avoidance System
occurring at a distance of 500 feet or more from
another aircraft or object
17. Other matters prescribed and published by the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(2) Upon discovering that aircraft failure, etc., as per
paragraph (1) occur or occurred, the pilot-in-command or
the owner, etc., shall report the matter as follows:
1. In case of failure, etc., specified in subparagraphs
1~13, paragraph (1): The pilot-in-command or owner,
etc., of the aircraft for the air transportation business
(excluding the cargo transportation business using
rotorcraft) shall report to the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority or the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration pursuant to the
conditions prescribed by the Operational Technology
Criteria announced as per Article 74-2 of the Act the
aircraft failure, etc., within 72 hours of occurrence or
discovery of such.
2. In case of failure, etc., specified in subparagraphs
14~17, paragraph (1): The pilot-in-command of the

aircraft shall report the following matters to the Head

of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or the
immediately using wireless equipment or in writing.
(a) Name of the pilot-in-command who reported the
malfunction
(b) Time when the occurrence of malfunction of the
navigation safety facilities was discovered, time and
place of occurrence of malfunction of the
navigation safety facilities
(c) Content of the malfunction of the navigation safety
facilities and other matters for reference
Article 50-2 (Report on Aviation Safety Article 148 (Report on Aviation Safety Obstacles, etc.)
Obstacle) (1) For the purpose of Article 50-2 (1) of the Act, the term
(1) Any person who causes a state "state prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the
prescribed by the Ministerial Aviation Act" refers to a state (hereinafter referred to as
Regulations of the Aviation Act, Aviation Safety Obstacle) falling under the following
which impairs or is feared to impair classification:
the safety in air navigation 1. When there is an obstacle that is feared to
(hereinafter referred to as the aviation compromise aviation safety inside or near the airport,
safety obstacle), other than an aircraft or when dangerous goods are left behind or marked
accident or serious incident and an incorrectly
aircraft failure, etc., or any person 2. When the aircraft deviated from the prescribed air
who finds that such a state occurred route or altitude during operation but did not cause
or who expects that such a state will serious danger
occur, shall file a report on the fact 3. When the aircraft violated take-off or landing
with the Minister of Construction and procedure but did not pose an impediment to safe
Transportation within 10 days from flight

the date on which such a state 4. When the altimeter was set incorrectly
occurs as prescribed by the 5. When there is a danger of collision with another
Ministerial Regulations of the aircraft or vehicle inside the apron
Aviation Act. 6. When a flight-related procedure or system was
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, discovered and is feared to compromise aviation safety
2005> 7. When a state feared to compromise aviation safety is
(2) The Minister of Construction and discovered during the aircraft's operation in the airport
Transportation, upon receiving a facilities or airways
report referred to in paragraph (1), 8. When a mark, etc., is discovered in the Aeronautical
shall analyse its contents and where Information Publication or map, etc., used in the
matters are included which may aircraft's operation and is feared to compromise
impair the safety of aircraft, notify aviation safety
airmen and other persons concerned 9. Other matters prescribed and published by the Head of
of the fact. the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(3) The Minister of Construction and (2) Any person wishing to report an aviation safety obstacle
Transportation shall not disclose the falling under the classification described in paragraph (1)
identification of any person against shall submit to the chairman of the Transportation Safety
his will, who files a report on the Authority a report on aviation safety obstacles under the
aviation safety obstacle pursuant to conditions prescribed by the Head of the Civil Aviation
the provisions of paragraph (1). Safety Authority.
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, (3) Necessary matters regarding the report on aviation safety
2005> obstacles such as receipt, analysis, and dissemination of
(4) Where a person who causes an reports on aviation safety obstacles shall be prescribed
aviation safety obstacle files a report and published by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
pursuant to paragraph (1) and falls Authority.
under the provisions of Article 33 [Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
(1) 3 or 4, the disposition under the Article 149 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>

provisions of Article 33 (1) 3 or 4

may not be taken.
2005>
5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 51 (Operational Qualifications for Article 149-2 (Knowledge Requirements for the Recognition of
Pilots) the Operational Qualifications of the Pilot-in-Command)
(1) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft The pilot-in-command of the aircraft used for the air
used for an air transportation transportation business as per the provisions of Article 51 (1)
business shall be accredited by the of the Act shall have knowledge on the following matters
Minister of Construction and related to the airport and air routes: <Amended as of Aug.
Transportation as to knowledge and 18, 2006>
skill, and other pilots than the 1. Topography and minimum safe altitudes
pilot-in-command as to the skill. 2. Weather characteristics by season
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 3. Weather, communication, air traffic facilities work and
13, 1997; Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, procedure
2001; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 4. Search and rescue procedure
5. Navigation safety facilities including the long-distance
navigation procedure related to the air route for flying and
procedure for their use
6. Flight procedure applied to air routes over densely
populated areas and areas with heavy volume of air traffic
7. Navigation Safety Facilities for obstacle, lighting facilities,
and approach, congested areas of the destination airport,
and drawings
8. Airways procedures, destination air arrival procedures,
departure procedures, holding procedures, and approved
instrument approach procedures including the airport

9. Airport operation minima
10. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
11. Operations Manual
Article 149-3 (Skill Requirements for the Recognition of the
Operational Qualifications of Pilots)
A pilot of the aircraft used for the air transportation business
as per the provisions of Article 51 (1) of the Act shall have
piloting skill appropriate for the type of aircraft he/she wants
to operate for the airport and air routes in normal as well as
abnormal states and ability to perform emergency procedures.
Article 150 (Accreditation of the Operational Qualifications of
Pilots and Application for Examination)
Any person possessing operational qualifications and wishing
to be accredited as pilots as per the provisions of Article 51
(1) of the Act shall submit to the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority Application for Accreditation (examination)
of Operational Qualification for Pilots (Form 42). <Amended
as of Sept. 30, 2002, Nov. 22, 2003>
Article 151 (Examination for the Accreditation of the
Operational Qualifications of Pilots <Amended as of Sept. 24,
2001>)
(1) Accreditation of knowledge and skill as per Article 51
(1) of the Act shall be granted following oral, written,

and practical examinations. <Amended as of Aug. 18,

2006>
(2) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority is in charge
of the examinations required for accreditation as per the
provisions of Article 51 (1) of the Act and shall be
appointed from among competent public officials or
commissioned from among those possessing professional
knowledge and experience in the field. <Amended as of
Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
(3) The practical examination as per paragraph (1) shall be
conducted through a round-trip flight (including a
one-way flight covering more than two consecutive
sections of a circular route) carried out jointly by a
competent public official (hereinafter referred to as
Operational Qualifications Examiner) appointed by the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, a person
commissioned by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority (hereinafter referred to as Commissioned
Examiner) as stipulated in paragraph (2), and the person
possessing operational qualifications and wishing to be
accredited as a pilot as well as boarding an aircraft of
the same type and flying the same air route as
prescribed: Provided, That the practical examination of
piloting skill in normal and abnormal states and ability to
perform emergency procedures can be carried out with
the flight simulator of an aircraft of the same type as
specified by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration as per Article 149-3 of the Act.
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 24, 2001, Sept. 30,

2002, Nov. 22, and Aug. 18, 2006>
(4) Necessary matters concerning the specifics of the
examination and standards for judgment, etc., as per the
stipulation of paragraph (1) can be determined separately
by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov.
22, 2003>
Article 152 (Waiving of Experience Requirements Among the
Operational Requirements for Pilots <Amended as of Aug.
18, 2006>)
The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority may waive the
experience requirements as per Article 164-2 (2) for
pilots-in-command wishing to cover a newly established
regular route or irregular route under any of the following
cases: <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Nov. 22, 2003, and
Aug. 18, 2006>
1. When the pilot-in-command receives education on
operation procedures including visual equipment on the
airport and air route to be covered or drawings of the
aerodrome as confirmed by the Commissioned Examiner
2. As the Commissioned Examiner or pilot-in-command of
the aircraft to be operated, when the pilot-in-command has
1,000 flight hours or more
Article 153 (Accreditation of Operational Qualifications of Pilots)
The accreditation of the operational qualifications of pilots as
per the provisions of Article 51 (1) of the Act shall be

limited to aircraft of a particular type and airports and air

routes to be covered (limited to airports and air routes
prescribed in Article 149 (1)).
(2) The Minister of Construction and Article 154 (Regular Examination of the Operational
Transportation shall periodically Qualifications of Pilots <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>)
examine whether or not the person (1) The regular examination for accredited pilots with
accredited under paragraph (1) has operational qualifications as per Article 51 (2) of the Act
such knowledge and skill, and if it is shall be conducted at least once a year for airports and
deemed particularly necessary, he air routes to be covered to maintain the knowledge and
may examine it as the occasion skill of the pilot-in-command as per Articles 149-2 and
arises. <Amended by Act No. 5454, 149-3 and to maintain the skill of pilots other than the
Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. pilot-in-command as per Article 149-3: Provided, That the
8, 2005> regular examination of piloting skill in normal and
abnormal states and ability to perform emergency
procedures as per Article 149-3 shall be conducted at
least twice a year, and either one may be substituted by
the line operational flight training using the simulated
flying device of an aircraft of the same type as specified
by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) Deleted <Sept. 24, 2001>
(3) The regular examination as per paragraph (1) shall be
conducted by the person in charge of examination work
as per the provisions of Article 151 (2).
(4) The provisions of Articles 151 (1), (3), and (4) shall
apply mutatis mutandis during the regular examination as
referred to in paragraph (1).
Article 155 (Ad Hoc Examination of the Operational

Qualifications of Pilots <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>)
The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority may conduct an
ad hoc examination as per the provisions of Articles 51 (2)
and (6) of the Act under any of the following cases:
<Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998, Sept. 24, 2001, Sept. 30,
2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
1. In case of an aircraft accident or an abnormal operation
2. When there is an important change in matters specified in
Article 149-2
3. In case of an important change in the performance,
equipment, or navigation of an aircraft of the accredited
type
4. When the pilot has not flown for 6 months or more
5. When the pilot was slapped with an administrative action
due to a violation of aviation-related laws or regulations
6. When flying to an airport specified by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority as one requiring special
care in take-off or landing
(3) If a person who is accredited under Article 156 (Cancellation of Accreditation of Operational
paragraph (1), fails to undergo the Qualifications of Pilots <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>)
examination as referred to in The accreditation of operational qualifications of pilots as per
paragraph (2), or to pass it, the the provisions of Article 51 (3) of the Act shall be canceled
Minister of Construction and in writing by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Transportation shall cancel the Authority, and the reasons, recorded. <Amended as of Sept.
accreditation. <Amended by Act No. 24, 2001, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>

(4) The Minister of Construction and Article 157 (Application for Designation as Designated Air
Transportation may, if necessary, Transportation Businessman, etc. <Amended as of Sept. 24,
have a person holding a license for 2001>)
the air transportation businessman (1) Any air transportation businessman wishing to be
designated by him (hereinafter designated as per the provisions of Article 51 (4) of the
referred to as designated air Act shall submit to the Head of the Civil Aviation
transportation businessman) accredit Safety Authority an Application for Designation
or examine the pilots under his specifying the following information: <Amended as of
control as referred to in paragraphs Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 24, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2002>
(1) and (2). <Amended by Act No. 1. Name and address
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 6513, 2. License number and license issue date for the air
Sep. 12, 2001> transportation business
(5) Any pilots who are accredited or 3. Route for the air transportation business
have passed the examination thereof 4. Number of aircraft by type, number of pilots, and
under paragraph (4), shall be number of persons accredited as per the provisions of
considered to have been accredited or Article 51 of the Act
passed the examination under (2) For the Application as per paragraph (1), regulations for
paragraphs (1) and (2). In this case, training and examination containing the following
the provisions of paragraph (3) shall information shall be attached: <Amended as of Sept. 24,
be applicable mutatis mutandis in the 2001>
case as referred to in paragraph (4). 1. Accreditation, examination method, and organization
<Amended by Act No. 6513, Sep. system thereof for persons possessing the operational
12, 2001> qualifications of pilots and wishing to be accredited
(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of and persons who shall take the examination
paragraph (4), if it is deemed (hereinafter referred to as Pilot Trainee) as per the
necessary, the Minister of provisions of Articles 51 (1) and (2) of the Act
Construction and Transportation may 2. Criteria for the selection of those who want to be
conduct the examination as referred pilot trainees, etc., apply for accreditation, or want to
to in paragraph (2) with respect to be persons in charge of examination work (hereinafter

the pilots as prescribed by the referred to as Candidate for Commissioned Examiner)
Ministerial Regulations of the and organization system thereof
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. 3. Training system and method for pilot trainee, etc., and
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 6513, candidate for Commissioned Examiner
Sep. 12, 2001> 4. Preparation of records of accreditation, examination,
and selection and storage methods
(3) When the application as per paragraph (1) is deemed
appropriate based on the standards specified in Article
158, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
shall designate the person who is qualified to accredit or
examine the pilots under his control as a designated Air
Transportation Businessman (hereinafter referred to as
Designated Air Transportation Businessman). <Amended
as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 24, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2002>
(4) In the case of paragraph (3), the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority may specify the type of
aircraft that can be used for the accreditation or
examination for the air transportation businessman. In this
case, a newly introduced aircraft shall only be recognized
as an aircraft of the type for accreditation or examination
after one year has passed. <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 30, 2002>
(5) Any designated Air Transportation Businessman wishing
to change the regulations for training and examination as
per paragraph (2) shall obtain prior approval from the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended
as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 24, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2002>

Article 158 (Designation Standards for the Designated Air

Transportation Businessman <Amended as of Sept. 24,
2001>)
The following are the designation standards for the designated
air transportation businessman as per the provisions of Article
51 (4) of the Act: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 24,
2001, and Sept. 30, 2002>
1. There shall be an organization for selecting pilot trainees,
etc., and candidates for Commissioned Examiner, and the
selection criteria shall be appropriate considering the
aircraft type, number of aircraft owned, routes, etc.
2. There shall be an organization for the training of pilot
trainees, etc., and candidates for Commissioned Examiner,
and instructors for the pilot training and training facilities
shall be secured.
3. The training subjects, time, and training methods for pilot
trainees, etc.,and candidates for the Commissioned
Examiner shall be appropriate considering the aircraft type,
number of aircraft owned, routes, etc.
4. The required number of candidates for Commissioned
Examiner for accreditation and examination as per the
provisions of Article 51 (4) of the Act shall be secured.
5. The independence of rights of persons in charge of
accreditation and examination work shall be guaranteed.
6. The contents of accreditation and examination, evaluation
standards, and cancellation criteria for accreditation shall
be based on the contents of accreditation and examination,
evaluation standards, and cancellation criteria for
accreditation as adopted by the Head of the Civil Aviation

Safety Authority as per the provisions of Articles 51
(1)~(3) of the Act.
7. The preparation of related records and storage method
shall be appropriate.
Article 159 (Cancellation of Designation as Designated Air
Transportation Businessman <Amended as of Sept. 24,
2001>)
The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority may cancel the
designation of a designated air transportation businessman
under any of the following cases: <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Sept. 24, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2002>
1. When the air transportation businessman obtained the
designation through fraudulent means or other illegal
methods
2. When the person in charge of accreditation or examination
performed the accreditation or examination as per the
provisions of Article 51 (4) using illegal methods
3. When the air transportation businessman violated
regulations on training and examination as per the
provisions of Article 157 (2)
4. When the air transportation businessman is no longer
deemed to meet the designation standards as prescribed in
Article 158
5. When the air transportation businessman violates a
relevant law, its enforcement decree, or a relevant
administrative measure

Article 160 (Application for Designation as Candidate for

Commissioned Examiner, etc.)
(1) Any designated air transportation businessman wishing to
accredit or examine the pilots under his control shall
select candidates for Commissioned Examiner and submit
to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Application for Designation as Person in Charge of
Accreditation or Examination (Form 43). <Amended as of
Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 24, 2001, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov.
22, 2003>
(2) For the Application as per paragraph 1, documents
verifying that the applicant meets the requirements
prescribed for the candidate for Commissioned Examiner
as per Article 162 shall be attached.
(3) If the Application as per paragraph (1) meets the
requirements as per Article 162, the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority shall designate the applicant as
the person in charge of accreditation or
examination.<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30,
2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
(4) Any applicant who was designated as per paragraph (3)
shall be considered to possess the qualification of a
Commissioned Examiner as per the provisions of Article
151 (2).
Article 161 (Examination and Commission for the
Commissioning, etc., of the Commissioned Examiner, etc.)
(1) The commissioning or designation of the person in
charge of accreditation or examination (hereinafter
referred to as Commissioned Examiner, etc.) as per the

provisions of Article 160 (3) shall be limited to aircraft
of a particular type. <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001,
Nov. 22, 2003>
(2) The provisions of Articles 151 (1), (3), and (4) shall be
based on the examination conducted by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority for commissioning or
designation as per the stipulation of paragraph (1).
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov.
22, 2003>
(3) The examination as per paragraph (2) shall be conducted
by the person in charge of the examination as per the
Article 162 (Qualification of the Commissioned Examiner, etc.
<Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>)
(1) The following are the requirements for commissioning or
designation: <Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998, Sept. 24,
2001, and Nov. 22, 2003>
1. 2,000 hours or more of flight time as the
pilot-in-command of an aircraft used in the air
transportation business or 1,000 hours or more of
flight time as the pilot-in-command of an aircraft of a
specified type together with the necessary training to
become a Commissioned Examiner
2. Person accredited as a pilot
3. Person with the necessary knowledge and skill as
necessary for the accreditation and examination of
pilots

4. Person suspended from aviation work as per the

provisions of Article 33 of the Act, but two years has
passed since the expiration of the suspension period or
the date the suspension was lifted
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any pilot-in-command with
knowledge and skill can submit an Application for Air
Transportation Businessman and qualify for
commissioning or designation as a Commissioned
Examiner in case no one meets the requirements of
paragraph (1) or if deemed necessary by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended as of Nov.
30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov. 22,
2003>
Article 163 (Examination for the Commissioned Examiner)
(1) To verify whether a Commissioned Examiner is qualified
as per Article 162, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority may examine the knowledge of the
Commissioned Examiner every year, and his/her skill,
every two years. The Head of Civil Aviation Safety
Authority may also conduct an examination as necessary.
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 18, 1998, Sept. 30,
2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
(2) Examination as per paragraph (1) shall be conducted
pursuant to the Examination Table for Commissioned
Examiners, etc., as prescribed by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority. <Amended as of Nov. 22,
2003>
(3) Examination as per paragraph (1) shall be conducted by
the Operational Qualifications Examiner. In case of

reasons such as the introduction of a new type of aircraft
or an accident involving the Operational Qualifications
Examiner, however, a Commissioned Examiner may be
designated for the examination. <Amended as of Sept.
24, 2001, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
(4) In the case of examination as described in paragraph (1),
the provisions of Articles 151 (1), (3), and (4) shall
apply mutatis mutandis.
Article 164 (Invalidation and Cancellation of the Commission or
Designation)
(1) The validity of the commission or designation of a
Commissioned Examiner shall immediately be rendered
invalid under any of the following cases: <Amended as
of Sept. 24, 2001>
1. When the Commissioned Examiner, etc., fails to
undergo the examination or to pass it as per the
provisions of Article 163 (1)
2. When the Commissioned Examiner, etc., leaves the air
transportation business where he/she belonged at the
time of commission or designation
3. When the designated air transportation business where
the Commissioned Examiner, etc., belonged at the time
of commission or designation loses its qualification
4. In case of a need to board an aircraft of the type
other than the restricted one at the time of
commission or designation
(2) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority may cancel

the commission or designation under any of the

following cases: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30,
2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
1. When the Commissioned Examiner, etc., obtained the
commission or designation through fraudulent means or
other illegal methods
2. When the accreditation or examination as per Articles
51 (1), (2), and (4) was carried out based on illegal
methods
3. When a major air accident occurred due to a mistake
4. When the Commissioned Examiner, etc., violates a
relevant law, its enforcement decree, or a relevant
administrative measure
(3) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall ask
the Operational Qualifications Examiner to verify
regularly and as necessary the overall business related to
the operational qualifications of pilots including records
of the accreditation or examination conducted by the
Commissioned Examiner. <Newly inserted as of Sept. 24,
2001, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
(7) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft Article 164-2 (Experience Requirements for Air Routes and
used for an air transportation Airports for the Pilot-in-Command)
business shall meet the experience (1) For purposes of Article 51 (7) of the Act, the term "air
requirements specified for air routes ports and air routes prescribed by the Ministerial
and airports (limited to those related Regulations of the Aviation Act"refers to the airports and
to the airports and air routes as air routes prescribed in the Operational Technology
prescribed by the Ministerial Criteria published by the Head of the Civil Aviation
Regulations of the Aviation Act) Safety Authority pursuant to Article 74-2 of the Act
which he wishes to cover. <Newly considering the topography, obstacles, and approach and
Inserted by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, departure methods of the vicinity.
2005>
(8) Matters necessary for the (2) The pilot-in-command of an aircraft used for the air
accreditation, examination or transportation business as per Article 51 (8) shall possess
experience requirements as referred to the experience prescribed in the Operational Technology
in paragraphs (1) through (7) shall Criteria published by the Head of the Civil Aviation
be determined by the Ministerial Safety Authority pursuant to Article 74-2 of the Act.
Regulations of the Aviation Act. [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. Article 165 (Application as Designated Air Transportation
13, 1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, Businessman and Report on Examination Result <Amended as
2005>. of Sept. 24, 2001>)
(1) When a designated air transportation businessman applies
for accreditation or examination as per Article 51 (4), the
provisions of Articles 149, 149-2, 149-3, 150, 151 (1)
and (3), 152, 153, 154 (1), 155, and 156 shall apply
mutatis mutandis to Article 51 (4) of the Act. <Amended
as of Sept. 24, 2001>
(2) The designated air transportation businessman shall report
the results of accreditation or examination to the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority as per the provisions
of Article 51 (4) of the Act by the 20th of the
following month. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept.
24, 2001, Sept. 30, 2002, and Nov. 22, 2003>
Article 51-2 (Examination of Pilots
Operational Qualification, etc. by Use of
Flight Simulators)

Transportation may, with respect to the

matters for which it is difficult to
perform the accreditation and examination
under Article 51 by using an actual
aircraft, such as the measures in
emergency, etc., accredit and examine a
pilots operational qualification pursuant to
Article 51 by using a flight simulator
which is designated by the Minister of
Article 29-2 (3). <Amended by Act No.
6513, Sep. 12, 2001>
5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 52 (Flight Dispatchers) Article 165-2 (Flight Dispatcher)
(1) Every air transportation businessman An air transportation businessman shall have flight dispatchers
shall have flight dispatchers employed under his/her payroll under the following cases:
on his payroll under the conditions 1. The air transportation businessman wishes to operate an
as prescribed by the Ministerial aircraft used for the regular air transportation business.
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 2. The air transportation businessman wishes to operate an
<Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. aircraft used for the irregular air transportation business
30, 2003> and whose maximum take-off mass exceeds 5,700 kg.
(2) In cases where the pilot-in-command [Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004]
of the aircraft used for the air
transportation business desires to take
off the aircraft or alter his flight
plan, he shall obtain the approval of
the flight dispatcher. <Amended by
Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003>

(3) An air transportation businessman Article 165-3 (Education, Training, etc., for Flight Dispatchers)
who has flight dispatchers under (1) As per Article 52 (3) of the Act, an air transportation
paragraph (1) shall conduct necessary businessman with flight dispatchers under his control
education and training for such flight shall establish education and training programs and
dispatchers to gain knowledge and implement them at least annually to enable such flight
experience required for smoothly dispatchers to gain knowledge and experience and ensure
performing their duties under the that they are updated in matters related to the operations
conditions as prescribed by the of the aircraft for air transportation.
Ministerial Regulations of the 1. Information on the area to be covered
Aviation Act. <Newly Inserted by (a) Meteorological condition by season
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> (b) Source of weather information
(c) Influence of the meteorological condition on the
reception of the wireless communication of the
aircraft scheduled to operate
(d) Cargo loading procedure, etc.
2. Information on the aircraft and equipment
(a) Content of the Operations Manual
(b) Characteristics and limitations of the wireless
communication equipment and navigation equipment
3. Experience in more than one one-way flight (including
landing on an aerodrome or heliport in the area) to an
area designated for operational supervision onboard the
cockpit of an aircraft for the last 12 months
4. Capabilities deemed necessary for the performance of
duties
(a) Knowledge and skills related to human performance
(b) Support for the flight preparation of the

pilot-in-command
(c) Provision of flight-related information to the
pilot-in-command
(d) Support for the preparation of an operational flight
plan and a flight plan for the pilot-in-command
(e) Provision of safety-related information to the
pilot-in-command in flight
(f) Measures in compliance with the procedure
prescribed in the Operations Manual during
emergency
(2) The air transportation businessman shall not allow any
flight dispatcher who has not been engaged in flight
dispatching work for more than 12 months in a row to
perform flight dispatching work unless he/she has been
verified to possess the knowledge and experience
stipulated in paragraph (1).
Article 166 (Take-off and Landing Places)
Any aircraft wishing to take off from or land on an airport
on the land specified in Article 53 shall not use an airport
whose runway does not have the width prescribed in
Appendix 21-3 as a take-off or landing place.
Article 53 (Taking-off and Landing Places) Article 168 (Application for Permission to Take off from or
No aircraft (excluding gliders) shall take Land on Places Other Than Airport)
off and land on any place other than (1) Any person wishing to take off from or land on any
airport on the land, and any place other place other than the airport as per the proviso of
than places on the water as prescribed by Article53 of the Act shall submit to the Administrator of
the Ministerial Regulations of the the Regional Aviation Administration an Application for
Aviation Act: Provided, That this shall Permission to Take off from or Land on Places Other
not apply in the case where there is any Than Airport specifying the following required
inevitable reason and it is permitted by information:
the Minister of Construction and 1. Name and address
Transportation. <Amended by Act No. 2. Type and registration mark of the aircraft
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7691, 3. Date and place of take-off or landing (sketch map of
Nov. 8, 2005> the place to be attached)
4. Reason for take-off or landing
5. Measures for preventing an accident
6. Outline of the flight plan (purpose of the flight, date,
and route to be recorded)
7. Name and qualification of the pilot
8. Other references
(2) Any person wishing to take off from or land on a place
other than an airport within 6 months can specify the
place for take-off or landing and apply for permission to
take off from or land on such place. In this case, the
person seeking permission shall submit a document that
can verify that the specified place is safe for the take-off
or landing of an aircraft.
(3) Deleted. <Jul. 27, 1993>
Article 54 (Flight Rules, etc.) Article 170 (Observation of Flight Rules, etc.)
(1) Any person who desires to operate (1) The pilot-in-command shall fly in accordance with the
an aircraft shall do so in accordance flight rules as stipulated in Article 54 of the Act:
with the standards, procedures, Provided, That this shall not apply in case of inevitable

practices, etc. relating to flight as or safety reasons.

prescribed by the Ministerial (2) Before embarking on a flight, the pilot-in-command shall
Regulations of the Aviation Act familiarize himself/herself with the current weather
(hereinafter referred to as the flight observation report, meteorological forecast, amount of fuel
rules) pursuant to the provisions of required, alternate flight route, and other information
the Convention on International Civil necessary for the flight.
Aviation and the Annex to the said (3) The pilot-in-command shall take care not to cause any
Convention. damage to human life or property during a flight.
(2) The flight rules shall be classified as (4) The pilot-in-command shall fly such that collision with
follows: another aircraft or other object is avoided and take
1. Rules relating to flight procedures, measures to prevent collision as an avoidance maneuver
etc. for protecting persons and in case of a warning instruction issued from the airborne
property and to other general collision avoidance system. <Amended as of Jun. 29,
matters; 2007>
2. Rules relating to visual flight; [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
3. Rules relating to instrument flight;
4. Rules relating to the preparation,
submission, receipt, notification,
etc. of flight plans; and
5. Other rules relating to the matters
necessary for the safety of flight.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005]
Article 55 (Prohibited Acts, etc. during Article 171 (Minimum Flight Altitude)
Flight) For subparagraph 1, Article 55 of the Act, the term
Any person who desires to operate an "minimum flight altitude as prescribed by the Ministerial
aircraft shall be prohibited from doing Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to any of the
any flight or act falling under any of the following:
following subparagraphs so as to protect 1. For an aircraft that flies based on visual flight rules
persons and property: Provided, That this (VFR)
shall not apply in case where the (a) In the air over a densely populated area with people
Minister of Construction and or buildings, an altitude of 300 m (1,000 ft) from the
Transportation permits it under the top of the highest obstacle located within a horizontal
conditions as prescribed by the distance of 600 m from the aircraft
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation (b) In areas other than item (a), an altitude of 150 m
Act: (500 ft) from the ground level, water level, or top of
1. Flight below the minimum flight an object
altitude as prescribed by the 2. For an aircraft that flies based on instrument flight rules
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation (IFR)
Act; (a) In mountainous areas, an altitude of 600 m from the
2. Dropping or scattering a thing; highest obstacle located within an 8-km radius from
3. Parachute descent; the aircraft
4. Aerobatics, such as rolls and loops, in (b) In areas other than those specified in item (a), an
the zone as prescribed by the altitude of 300 m from the highest obstacle located
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation within an 8-km radius from the aircraft
Act; [Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
5. Flight with the aircraft equipped with Article 172 (Permit to Fly Below the Minimum Flight Altitude
the device to fly without pilots and <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
other aircrew; Any person intending to fly below the minimum flight
6. Unmanned free-balloon flight; and altitude pursuant to the proviso of parts other than any of
7. Other flights or acts as prescribed by the subparagraphs of Article 55 of the Act shall submit to
the Ministerial Regulations of the the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration an
Aviation Act which inflict or are Application for Flight Permit specifying the following
apprehended to inflict any danger or information: <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
injury to a person or property. 1. Name and address
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act 2. Type and registration mark of the aircraft

No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] 3. Outline of the flight plan (purpose of the flight, date,
route, and altitude to be recorded)
4. Reason for flying below the minimum flight altitude
6. Name of the fellow passenger and purpose of
accompaniment
7. Other references
Article 173 (Measures for Unlawful Interference)
(1) An aircraft facing a safety threat (to the aircraft and
passengers) during a flight due to unlawful acts such as
hijacking or terrorism (hereinafter referred to as “unlawful
interference”) shall notify the relevant air traffic service
unit of the matters listed below as best as it could to
enable the authority in charge of air traffic service as per
Article 205-3 (hereinafter referred to as air traffic service
unit) to take the necessary measures such as preventing
collision with another aircraft or yielding the
right-of-way.
1. The fact that the aircraft has been subject to unlawful
interference
2. Important status information related to the unlawful
interference
3. Any deviation from the flight plan due to the special
circumstances
(2) An aircraft subject to unlawful interference but is unable
to notify the relevant air traffic service unit accordingly
as per paragraph (1) shall take the following measures:
1. The pilot-in-command shall operate the aircraft to the
extent allowed by the situation inside the aircraft

while maintaining the assigned air route and cruising
level until the relevant air traffic service unit can be
notified of the matter described in paragraph (1) or
until the aircraft enters the range of radar coverage.
2. When forced to deviate from the assigned air route
and cruising level in a situation wherein radio
communication with the relevant air traffic service unit
is impossible, the pilot-in-command shall take the
following measures as best as he/she could:
(a) Attempt to broadcast warnings to the extent
allowed by the situation inside the aircraft using
VHF emergency frequency of 121.5 Mhz and UHF
emergency frequency of 243.0 Mhz.
(b) Notify the relevant air traffic service unit that the
aircraft has been subject to unlawful interference
using the transponder (Mode3/A or Mode C SSR
transponder) for secondary surveillance air traffic
control radar or data link mounting equipment.
(c) Continue the flight at a level that differs from the
cruise level usually used for IFR flights by 300 m
in a region where vertical separation of 600 m
applies or by 150 m in a region where vertical
separation of 300 m applies.
Article 174 (Aircraft's Ground Movement)
Any aircraft moving in the movement area of the airport
shall observe the following standards to prevent collision:

1. Between two aircraft approaching face to face or behaving

in a similar manner, both aircraft stop or turn to the right
if possible such that sufficient space is secured.
2. Between two aircraft crossing paths or behaving in a
similar manner, the aircraft seeing another aircraft on the
right shall yield the right of way.
3. An aircraft passing another aircraft shall maintain the
minimum separation to avoid hindering the passage of
another aircraft.
4. Unless there is an instruction from the Control Tower, an
aircraft moving on the ground in the maneuvering area
shall stop and wait at the runway holding position.
5. An aircraft moving on the ground in the maneuvering
area shall stop and wait when the stop bar lights, etc., are
turned on and move on when the lights, etc., are turned
off.
Article 175 (Flight in or Near the Airport)
(1) The pilot of an aircraft flying in or near an airport shall
observe the following standards:
1. An aircraft attempting to take off shall not turn at an
altitude below the safe altitude or at a speed below
the safe speed.
2. An aircraft shall not take off under meteorological
condition below the meteorological minima for take-off
at the airport.
3. An aircraft shall not attempt VFR landing under
meteorological condition below the meteorological
minima for VFR flight at the airport.

4. When taking off, an aircraft equipped with turbine
engines shall climb as fast as possible up to an
altitude of 450 m (1,500 ft) from the ground level or
water level: Provided, That this shall not apply in
case the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
prescribes a different flight method to reduce noise.
5. An aircraft shall maintain radio communication with
the air traffic control unit of the airport.
6. An aircraft shall follow the established flight paths,
traffic patterns, and other flight methods or procedures
for the airport.
7. An aircraft attempting to take off after another aircraft
shall not start running for take-off until the other
aircraft takes off and passes the end of the runway.
8. An aircraft attempting to land after another aircraft
shall not pass the threshold of the runway to land
until the other aircraft lands and exits the runway.
9. An aircraft attempting to land after another aircraft
that is taking off shall not pass the threshold of the
runway to land until the other aircraft takes off and
passes the end of the runway.
10. An aircraft attempting to take off after another
aircraft that is landing shall not start running for
take-off until the other aircraft lands and exits the
runway.
11. The pilot shall check for any aircraft flying in the
maneuvering area and vicinity of the airport.

12. The pilot shall avoid the traffic pattern used by other
aircraft or operate in accordance with the instruction.
13. When approaching the airport to land, or in case of
a need to turn during take-off, an aircraft shall turn
to the left unless instructed otherwise.
14. An aircraft shall take off or land in the direction of
the wind except when a different approach is
necessary considering the flight safety, layout of
runways, air traffic condition, etc.
(2) Notwithstanding subparagraphs 6~14, paragraph (1), an
aircraft shall follow any instruction issued by the air
traffic control service unit.
Article 176 (Cruising Level)
(1) The cruising level of an aircraft shall be as follows:
1. When an aircraft flies in a control area or a control
zone: altitude specified by the air traffic control unit
as per Article 70 (1) of the Act
2. In cases other than those described in subparagraph 1:
altitude prescribed in subparagraph 1 of Appendix
19-5
3. Notwithstanding subparagraph 2, in the case of
airspace determined and published as RVSM (Reduced
Vertical Separation Minimum) airspace by the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority: altitude prescribed
in subparagraph 2 of Appendix 19
(2) The cruising level of an aircraft shall be expressed by
the following classification:
1. In case the cruising altitude exceeds the transition

altitude: Flight level
2. In case the cruising altitude is below the transition
altitude: Altitude
Article 177 (Correction of Barometric Altitude)
The barometric altimeter of an aircraft shall be corrected
according to the following standards: <Amended as of Jul.
14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002, Mar. 11, 2005, and Aug. 18,
2006>
1. When flying at an altitude below the transition altitude,
set the altimeter based on the QNH received from the air
traffic control unit located within 185 Km (100 NM)
along the flight path [in case there is no air traffic
control unit within 185 Km (100 NM), the QNH received
from the relevant Flight Information Service, etc., as per
subparagraph 1 of Article 205-3].
2. When flying at an altitude above the transition altitude,
set the altimeter based on the standard atmospheric
pressure (1,013.2 hPa).
Article 178 (Priority of Passage)
(1) Two aircraft crossing paths or approaching each other at
an altitude shall yield the right of way in accordance
with the following stipulations:
1. A motor aircraft shall yield the right of way to an
airship, a glider, or an air balloon.
2. A motor aircraft shall yield the right of way to
another aircraft towing an aircraft or an object.

3. An airship shall yield the right of way to a glider or

an air balloon.
4. A glider shall yield the right of way to an air
balloon.
5. Except subparagraphs 1~4, any aircraft seeing another
aircraft on the right side shall yield the right of way.
(2) Any aircraft flying or operating on the ground or water
shall yield the right of way to an aircraft that is landing
or making a final approach to land.
(3) In between two aircraft approaching the airport to land,
the one at a high altitude shall yield the right of way to
the one at a low altitude. In this case, the aircraft at a
low altitude shall neither intrude in front of the aircraft
that is in the stage of final approach nor pass the
aircraft.
(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), a motor aircraft shall
yield the right of way to a glider.
(5) Any aircraft seeing another aircraft making an emergency
landing shall yield the right of way to such aircraft.
(6) Any aircraft operating in the maneuvering area of an
airport shall yield the right of way to an aircraft that is
taking off or attempting a take-off.
Article 179 (Flight Course, Speed, etc.)
(1) An aircraft with priority of passage shall maintain its
flight course and speed. <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007>
(2) Any aircraft yielding the right of way to another aircraft
shall not pass above, below, or in front of such aircraft:
Provided, That this shall not apply in cases wherein the

influence of distance or wake turbulence is sufficiently
taken into account.
(3) When two aircraft are approaching face to face such that
collision is possible or are behaving in a similar manner,
both aircraft shall turn their noses to the right.
(4) An aircraft attempting to pass (including pass by
climbing or descending) another aircraft at less than 70°
of the rear left or right shall pass on the right side of
the aircraft being overtaken. In this case, the overtaking
aircraft shall maintain a safe distance from the aircraft
being overtaken and shall refrain from interfering with
the flight course of the aircraft being overtaken.
Article 180 (Collision Prevention on Water)
Unless stipulated otherwise in the Sea Traffic Safety Act, any
person attempting to operate an aircraft on the water shall
operate or move the aircraft in accordance with the following
standards:
1. In case an aircraft and another aircraft or a ship approach
each other, operate the aircraft considering the nearby
conditions and movement of such aircraft or ship.
2. In case an aircraft and another aircraft or a ship cross
paths or approach each other, the aircraft seeing another
aircraft or a ship on the right side shall yield the right of
way and maintain sufficient space in between.
3. In case an aircraft and another aircraft or a ship approach
face to face or behave in a similar manner, both sides

shall turn the nose of the aircraft or the stem of the ship
to the right as applicable and maintain sufficient space in
between.
4. An aircraft attempting to pass another aircraft shall change
course to avoid a collision.
5. An aircraft that takes off from or lands on the water shall
maintain sufficient space from all aircraft or ships on the
water to avoid interfering with the ship's navigation.
6. An aircraft operating on water at night shall turn on the
anti-collision light and navigation lights except when a
different measure needs to be taken for safety.
Article 181 (Maintenance of Flight Speed, etc.)
(1) At an altitude of more than 750 m (2,500 ft) from the
ground level and less than 3,050 m (10,000 ft) from the
mean sea level, an aircraft shall operate at IAS
(Indicated Air Speed) of 250 knots or less: Provided,
That this shall not apply in case of approval by the
relevant air traffic control unit.
(2) At an altitude of 750 m (2,500 ft) from the ground level
within a 7.4-km (4 NM) radius from an airport located
in Class C or D airspace as prescribed in Appendix 16,
an aircraft shall operate at IAS of 200 knots or less:
Provided, that this shall not apply to cases approved by
the relevant air traffic control unit.
(3) In a visual flight path passing through an area of the
range and altitude published by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority for Class B airspace as
prescribed in Appendix 16 by airport or Class B

airspace, an aircraft shall operate at IAS of 200 knots or
less.
(4) An airplane whose minimum safe speed is higher than
the maximum speed as per paragraphs (1)~(3) shall
operate at the minimum safe speed of such aircraft.
Article 182 (Formation Flight)
(1) A pilot intending to fly in formation with his/her aircraft
shall consult with other pilots-in-command regarding the
following:
1. Execution plan of formation flight
2. Type of formation
3. Guidelines of turns and other behavior
4. Signals and their meanings
5. Other necessary matters
(2) A pilot-in-command intending to fly in formation in a
controlled airspace under subparagraph 1, Article 38 (2)
of the Act as per paragraph (1) shall observe the
following matters:
1. The pilot-in-command in charge of the formation shall
regard the aircraft of the formation as a single aircraft
and report the flight location to the relevant air traffic
control unit.
2. When assembling or dispersing the aircraft of the
formation, the pilot-in-command in charge of the
formation shall separate them appropriately.
3. The separation shall be within 1 km lengthwise and

widthwise and 30 m vertically from the aircraft in

charge of the formation.
Article 183 (Towing of Glider, etc.)
(1) When towing a glider, an aircraft shall observe the
following standards:
1. Designate a contact person aboard the aircraft (limited
to the aircraft where two persons or more can board
including the pilot; case wherein radio communication
is possible between the aircraft and the glider is
excluded).
2. The passengers of a glider and an aircraft shall agree
on the following matters before towing:
(a) Methods of starting and towing
(b) Time, place, and method of release of the towing
line
(c) Communication signals and their meanings
(d) Other matters required for safety
3. The length of the towing line shall be 40 ~ 80 m.
4. Assign a contact person on the ground.
5. Release the towing line at an altitude higher than that
corresponding to 80% of the length of the towing
line.
6. Do not tow in the cloud or at night (except in case
of approval by the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration).
(2) When towing objects other than a glider, an aircraft shall
1. Red and white marks shall be placed alternately on

the towing line at 20-m intervals.
2. Assign a contact person on the ground.
Article 184 (Prohibition on Visual Flight)
(1) In case the ceiling of the airport is below 450 m (1,500
ft), or if ground visibility is less than 5 km, an aircraft
flying based on visual flight rules (VFR) shall not take
off from or land on an airport within the control zone or
enter the control zone: Provided, That this shall not
apply in case of approval by the relevant air traffic
control unit.
(2) An aircraft on VFR flight at night shall observe the
stipulations prescribed by the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration or operator of the
airport in question.
(3) Under any of the following conditions, an aircraft shall
fly in accordance with the instrument flight rules (IFR)
regardless of the meteorological condition: Provided, That
this shall not apply in case of approval by the relevant
air traffic control unit.
1. When an aircraft flies at an altitude of more than
6,100 m (20,000 ft) from the mean sea level
2. When an aircraft flies at transonic or supersonic speed
(4) In RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum),
airspace between 8,850 m (29,000 ft) and 12,500 m
(41,000 ft) where minimum vertical separation of 300 m
(1,000 ft) is applicable, any VFR flight shall not be

allowed.
(5) An aircraft on VFR flight shall not fly at an altitude
below the minimum flight level as per the items in
subparagraph 1, Article 171: Provided, That this shall not
apply under any of the following conditions:
1. During the take-off or landing of an aircraft
2. When approval is issued by the air traffic service unit
3. During an emergency when an aircraft is at an
altitude that enables landing without risk to the
persons or properties on the ground
Article 184-2 (Flight Based on Visual Flight Rules)
(1) When flying more than 900 m (3,000 ft) from the
ground level or water level, an aircraft on VFR flight
shall operate at the cruising level prescribed in Appendix
19-5: Provided, That this shall not apply in case of
approval by the relevant air traffic control unit.
(2) Under any of the following conditions, an aircraft on
VFR flight shall operate in accordance with the
instructions given by the air traffic control unit:
1. When operating in Class B, C, or D airspace as
prescribed in Appendix 16
2. When operating in the vicinity of a controlled airport
or at a maneuvering area
3. When flying based on special visual flight rules
(3) An aircraft on VFR flight in the control zone shall
maintain and listen to the air-to-ground communication
with the air traffic service unit and report the location of
the aircraft as necessary.

(4) When an aircraft on VFR flight attempts to change to
IFR flight, the relevant air traffic control unit shall be
notified of the changes in the flight plan.
Article 184-3 (Special Visual Flight)
(1) Notwithstanding Article 13 and subparagraph 3, Article
175 (1), the pilot of an aircraft receiving special visual
flight permission from the relevant air traffic control unit
for unavoidable reasons such as the sudden unexpected
deterioration of weather, etc., shall fly in accordance with
the following standards:
1. An aircraft shall fly within the permitted control zone.
2. An aircraft shall avoid clouds.
3. An aircraft shall maintain flight visibility of 1,500 m
or more.
4. An aircraft shall fly in a state wherein one can
continuously see the ground level or water level.
5. When the pilot lacks the qualification for IFR flight
or flies using an aircraft that is not equipped with the
aircraft instruments specified in Article 134 (1), the
aircraft shall fly only during the day. In the case of a
rotorcraft, however, night flight is also possible.
(2) When making a special visual flight (excluding special
visual flight by a rotorcraft), an aircraft can take off or
land only under the following conditions based on the
standards stipulated in paragraph (1):
1. Ground visibility shall be 1,500 m or more.

2. In case ground visibility is not reported, flight

visibility shall be 1,500 m or more.
Article 184-4 (Flight Visibility and Clearance from Clouds)
Any aircraft on VFR flight shall not fly under meteorological
condition below the flight visibility and clearance from clouds
as prescribed in Appendix 3-2: Provided, That this shall not
apply to cases wherein an aircraft is flying based on special
visual flight rules.
Article 185 (Standards for Simulated Instrument Flight)
Any person attempting to make a simulated IFR flight shall
1. A fully operating dual control shall be installed.
2. A safety pilot shall be sitting on the pilot's seat.
3. Either the safety pilot has secured a proper view of the
front and both sides of the aircraft, or there is an
observer inside the aircraft who can supplement what the
safety pilot sees.
Article 186 (Instrument Approach and Departure Procedure, etc.)
(1) The procedure for instrument flight can be classified as
follows:
1. Non-precision approach procedure: An instrument
approach procedure that uses the azimuth angle
information of the runway instead of the electronic
glide slope information
2. Precision approach procedure: An instrument approach
procedure that uses the precision azimuth angle of the

runway and glide slope information
3. Standard instrument arrival procedure: An instrument
arrival procedure followed by any aircraft on IFR
flight in conjunction with the non-precision approach
procedure as per subparagraph 1 or precision approach
procedure as per subparagraph 2
4. Standard instrument departure procedure: An instrument
departure procedure followed by any aircraft on IFR
flight following take-off from an airport to join the
airways
(2) The precision approach procedure as per subparagraph 2,
paragraph (1) can be classified as follows depending on
the decision height (DH: the highest level among the
approved decision heights by the pilot-in-command and
aircraft in the approach procedure; the same shall apply
hereinafter) and visibility or runway visual range (RVR):

Visibility or Runway Visual

Category Decision Height/DH
Range/RVR
Visibility of 800 m (1/2 mile)
Category 1 60 m (200 ft) or
RVR of 550 m (1, 800 ft) or
(Category I) higher
higher
30 m (100 ft) or RVR of 350 m (1,200 ft) or
Category 2
higher higher
(Category II)
less than 60 m (200 ft) less than 550 m (1,800 ft)
Category 3A less than 30 m (100 ft) RVR of 200 m (700 ft) or higher
(Category III-A) or No DH less than 350 m (1,200 ft)
Category 3B less than 15 m (50 ft) RVR of 50 m (150 ft) or higher
(Category III-B) or No DH less than 200 m (700 ft)
Category 3C
No DH No RVR
(Category III-C)
(3) The classification by category in the Table as per
paragraph (2) shall follow that prescribed in Annex 14 of
the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Article 186-2 (Instrument Flight Rules, etc.)
(1) An aircraft flying based on instrument flight rules (IFR)
shall not fly below the altitude prescribed in the items in
subparagraph 2, Article 171: Provided, that this shall not
apply for cases wherein an aircraft is taking off or
landing, or in case of approval by the relevant air traffic
service unit.
(2) Any aircraft on IFR flight attempting to change to VFR
flight shall notify the relevant air traffic service unit of
the cancellation of an instrument flight and change of
flight plan.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), an aircraft on IFR flight

shall not cancel the IFR flight in case the meteorological
condition for visual flight is expected to be temporary.
Article 186-3 (Instrument Flight Rules Within the Controlled
Airspace)
(1) When flying within the controlled airspace, an aircraft on
IFR flight shall comply with Articles 187-4, 189-2,
189-3, 190, and 190-2.
(2) An aircraft attempting to fly on IFR flight plan within
the controlled airspace shall fly at the cruising level
prescribed in Appendix 19-5: Provided, That this shall
not apply in case of a separate instruction from the
relevant air traffic service unit.
Article 186-4 (Instrument Flight Rules in Uncontrolled Airspace)
(1) Any aircraft intending to fly on IFR flight plan in an
uncontrolled airspace shall fly at the cruising level
prescribed in Appendix 19-5: Provided, That this shall
not apply when the aircraft is instructed by the relevant
air traffic service unit to fly at an altitude of 900 m
(3,000 ft) or less.
(2) Any aircraft on IFR flight in an uncontrolled airspace
shall maintain bidirectional air-to-ground radio
communication with the air traffic service unit providing
flight information and report the location of the aircraft
in accordance with Article 189-3.

Article 186-5 (Flight Approach, Landing, and Take-off Based on

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), etc.)
(1) The pilot of an aircraft on IFR flight approaching land
shall fly in accordance with the following standards:
1. The pilot shall observe the instrument approach
procedure established at the airport.
2. When the meteorological condition is below the
meteorological minima for landing of the instrument
approach procedure, do not attempt approach for
landing at an altitude lower than the decision height
(DH) or minimum descent altitude (MDA: the highest
level of the approved descent altitudes by the pilot or
aircraft in the non-precision approach procedure; the
same shall apply hereinafter): Provided, That this shall
not apply under any of the following conditions:
(a) The aircraft shall be in a location to descend for
landing on the runway in accordance with the
normal sink rate and in a normal manner.
(b) Flight visibility shall be better than that prescribed
in the instrument approach procedure.
(c) The pilot shall be able to see and identify clearly
more than one of the following visual references
related to the runway in question (excluding the
case wherein the precision approach procedure
corresponds to category 2 or category 3 as per
Article 186 (2)):
(i) Approach lights system (ALS): In case the
pilot cannot clearly identify red side row bars
or red terminating bars among the components

of the approach lights, the aircraft shall not
descend to an altitude below 30 m (100 ft)
from the surface of the touchdown zone of
the runway.
(ii) Threshold
(iii) Threshold markings
(iv) Threshold lights
(v) Threshold identification lights
(vi) Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) or
Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
(vii) Touchdown zone or Touchdown zone
markings
(viii) Touchdown zone lights
(ix) Runway or runway markings
(x) Runway lights
3. If any of the following conditions occurs, but none of
the requirements of item (c), paragraph (2) are
satisfied, or in case the airport cannot be identified
with the naked eye during the circling at an altitude
above the minimum descent altitude (MDA), the pilot
shall execute a missed approach (i.e., a flight
approach established for the aircraft attempting an
instrument approach but failing to land; the same shall
apply hereinafter) immediately:
(a) When the aircraft is flying at an altitude lower
than MDA
(b) When the aircraft reached the location for a

missed approach (including the determined decision

height ; the same shall apply hereinafter)
(c) When making a touchdown on the runway at the
location of a missed approach
(2) When flight visibility is below that stipulated in the
instrument approach procedure of the target airport for
landing, the pilot shall not land: Provided, That this shall
not apply to the aircraft used by the military as per
Article 2-3 (1) and aircraft to be used by the United
States of America as per paragraph Article 2-3 (3).
(3) The pilot shall take off only when the meteorological
condition is above the meteorological minima for take-off
as prescribed by the civilian airport concerned: Provided,
That this shall not apply in case of permission from the
(4) In the case of a radar vector for the final approach
course or fix, a timed approach from a holding fix, or
an approach for which the procedures specify "no
procedure turn" as per subparagraph 2, paragraph (5), no
pilot may make a procedure turn unless cleared to do so
by the relevant air traffic control unit.
(5) The procedures for airway navigation and radar use other
than the instrument approach procedure as per
subparagraph 1, paragraph (1) are as follows:
1. Radars for air traffic control can be used for
surveillance approach or precision approach or used
together with the instrument approach procedure that
uses another radio system for navigation safety.
2. Radio vectors can be used for the course guide to

enable the aircraft to approach the final approach
course or fix.
3. When flying an airway that is not established, or if
an approach by radar vectors is permitted, the pilot
shall observe the altitude prescribed in Article 171
until the aircraft reaches the announced airway or the
flight sector for instrument approach procedure. In
case no altitude is finally announced by the air traffic
control unit, priority shall be given to such
notification.
4. In case an altitude was finally received from the
relevant air traffic control unit as per paragraph (3),
the pilot shall descend at an altitude approved for the
airway once the aircraft approaches the announced
airway or the flight path for the instrument approach
procedure.
5. When arriving at the final approach course or fix, the
pilot can implement instrument approach according to
the procedure approved for the system or continue the
surveillance radar approach or precision radar approach
until the landing.
(6) The Instrument Landing System (ILS) shall be made up
of the following:
1. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) shall consist of
a localizer (LLZ), a glide scope (GP), an outer
marker, a middle marker, and an inner marker.
2. For CAT-1 precision approach system, an inner

marker may not be installed.

3. The outer marker and middle marker may be replaced
by distance measuring equipment (DME).
4. When the inner marker shall not be installed in
CAT-II or CAT-III precision approach system, the
reason shall be specified in the Application for
Permission to Install Navigation Safety Facilities.
(7) During take-off or landing or flying the airspace
controlled by the military unit, the pilot shall observe the
instrument flight procedure or air traffic control
instructions prepared by the military airfield or the
military unit concerned: Provided, That this shall not
apply in case of a stipulation to the contrary by the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in
consultation with the head of the military airfield or
military unit concerned.
(8) When flying in accordance with the precision instrument
approach procedure of CAT-II or CAT-III instrument
landing system (ILS), any of the following requirements
shall apply (for the aircraft of an air traffic businessman
as per Articles 112, 132, and 147 of the Act, however,
the stipulations of subparagraphs 2 and 3 do not apply):
1. Any pilot flying in accordance with the precision
instrument procedure with decision height (DH) of
CAT-II or CAT-III instrument landing system (ILS)
shall not attempt to land at an altitude lower than the
approved decision height (DH): Provided, That this
shall not apply if the approach was approved by the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or under

any of the following subparagraphs:
(a) When the pilot is in a location to descend on a
touchdown zone of the runway in accordance with
the normal sink rate and in a normal manner
(b) When the pilot can identify any of the following
visual references on the runway with the naked
eye:
(i) Approach lights system; when the pilot can
identify approach lights only but not red side
row bars or red terminating bars among the
components of the approach lights system,
however, the aircraft shall not descend to an
altitude below 30 m (100 ft) from the surface
of the runway
(ii) Threshold
(iii) Threshold markings
(iv) Threshold lights
(v) Touchdown zone or touchdown markings
(vi) Touchdown zone lights
2. Any pilot wishing to fly in accordance with the
precision instrument approach procedure of CAT-III
instrument landing system (ILS) without decision
height (DH) shall obtain approval from the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in advance.
3. The following are the general standards for operation
of the precision instrument approach procedure of
CAT-II and CAT-III instrument landing system (ILS):

(a) A pilot using the precision instrument approach

procedure of CAT-II or CAT-III instrument landing
system (ILS) shall comply with the following
standards:
(i) The pilot-in-command and co-pilot using the
precision instrument approach procedure of
CAT-II instrument landing system (ILS) shall
obtain approval from the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration for the
operation of the precision instrument approach
procedure of CAT-II instrument landing system
(ILS).
(ii) The pilot-in-command and co-pilot using the
precision instrument approach procedure of
CAT-III instrument landing system (ILS) shall
obtain approval from the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration for the
operation of the precision instrument approach
procedure of CAT-III instrument landing system
(ILS).
(iii) The pilot shall be familiar with the precision
instrument approach procedure of the instrument
landing system (ILS) and aircraft that he/she is
using.
(b) The aircraft control panel in front of the pilot
shall have the equipment required to implement the
precision instrument approach procedure of the
instrument landing system (ILS).
(c) The airport and aircraft shall have the ground

equipment for the precision instrument approach of
the instrument landing system (ILS) and equipment
required for the aircraft as prescribed in Appendix
19-4.
4. When the aircraft of the air transportation businessman
as per Articles 112, 132, and 147 of the Act flies in
accordance with the precision instrument approach
procedure of CAT-II or CAT-III instrument landing
system (ILS), the standards prescribed in Appendix
19-4 shall be observed.
(9) When the standards for items (a) and (b) of
subparagraph 1, paragraph (8) are not observed, the pilot
shall execute a missed approach before making a
touchdown on the runway: Provided, That this shall not
apply in case of approval by the Head of the Civil
Article 187 (Submission of Flight Plan, etc.)
(1) Any person wishing to fly in the flight information zone
shall establish a flight plan for submission to the relevant
air traffic service unit prior to the flight: Provided, That
if any flight plan that cannot be submitted before starting
the flight due to emergency mobilization, etc., it may be
submitted during the flight.
(2) The flight plan as per paragraph (1) can be submitted
orally or telephonically, in writing, or via telegram, fax,
or telecommunications network. When submitting the

flight plan in writing or via telegram, fax, or

telecommunications network, Flight Plan (Form 44) shall
be used.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), Repetitive Flight Plan
Listing (Form 44-2) can be submitted to the director of
the Air Traffic Center when submitting the flight plan
for an aircraft used for the regular air transportation
business.
(4) In case the person who should submit a flight plan as
per paragraph (1) flies more than two countries or
provides commercial transport of passengers or freight,
General Declaration (Form 43-2) shall be submitted prior
to the aircraft's departure.
Article 187-2 (Matters to be Included in the Flight Plan)
A flight plan shall include the following matters (note,
however, that matters specified in subparagraphs 9~14 shall
be limited to the cases wherein they are required by the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration or the
director of the Air Traffic Center or deemed necessary by
the person submitting the flight plan):
1. Identification mark of the aircraft
2. Flight rules and categories
3. Number, type, and maximum take-off mass class of the
aircraft
4. Equipment mounted
5. Aerodrome for departure and estimated time of departure
(ETD)
6. Cruising speed, cruising level, and estimated airway

7. Aerodrome for the intended landing and estimated total
required flight time
8. Alternate aerodrome (excluding cases wherein a flight
based on visual flight rules (VFR) is attempted and cases
falling under the proviso of parts other than each of the
subparagraphs of Article 188 (3) or its subparagraphs)
9. Fuel capacity displayed by time
10. In cases wherein a change of flight plan is expected due
to fuel capacity prior to departure, matters related to the
destination aerodrome to be changed to and the flight
path
11. Total number of passengers (in case of unavoidable
reasons in relation to the boarding procedures, however,
this can be submitted immediately after the take-off of
the aircraft)
12. Emergency radio frequency and rescue equipment
13. Name of the pilot-in-command (in the case of a
formation flight, name of the pilot-in-command of the
formation flight)
14. Matters related to parachute descent as applicable
15. Other matters that can serve as references to air traffic
control and search and rescue
Article 187-3 (Observance of Flight Plan)
(1) An aircraft shall observe the flight plan submitted upon
flight: Provided, That this shall not apply when a change
in the flight plan was given an air traffic control

clearance or if an emergency situation requiring an

emergency measure occurs. In this case, the relevant air
traffic control unit shall be notified immediately of the
emergency measure taken when the flight plan cannot be
observed due to the occurrence of an emergency
situation.
(2) An aircraft shall fly along the center line of the airway
or the straight line between the navigation safety facilities
and specified points of the airway in case the airway is
not established: Provided, That this shall not apply to
cases wherein the aircraft follows the decision especially
made by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
or a separate instruction is received from the relevant air
traffic control unit.
(3) In case the stipulation of paragraph (2) cannot be
observed, the aircraft shall notify the relevant air traffic
control unit accordingly.
(4) An aircraft flying the airway established by the VHF
omnidirectional range (VOR) shall change the frequency
from the navigation safety facilities of the aircraft's rear
to that of the aircraft's front at the position of change or
the closest approximation in case a position for frequency
change is established.
(5) In case an aircraft making a controlled flight deviates
from the flight plan due to negligence, any of the
following measures shall be taken:
1. When the aircraft deviates from the airway, the nose
of the aircraft shall be adjusted to enable immediate
return to the airway.

2. In case of a difference between the true airspeed of
the aircraft and mean true airspeed among the report
positions at the cruising level, or if the true airspeed
is expected to fall short of or exceed the true airspeed
in the flight plan by 5%, the relevant air traffic
service unit shall be notified accordingly.
3. In case of an error of 3 minutes or more in the
estimated time of arrival at the nearest area among
the next fix, flight information zone boundary position,
or destination aerodrome, the relevant air traffic
service unit shall be notified of the new estimated
time of arrival.
(6) In case the meteorological condition deteriorates to a
state below the visual meteorological condition, an
aircraft on VFR flight shall take one of the following
measures if operation by VFR is no longer deemed
possible:
1. Request for either a revised air traffic control
clearance to fly to the destination aerodrome or an
alternate aerodrome while maintaining visual
meteorological condition or a revised air traffic control
clearance to deviate from the controlled airspace and
fly.
2. In case the air traffic control clearance as per
paragraph (1) is not received, notify the relevant air
traffic control unit that the aircraft will take measures
to deviate from the controlled airspace or to land at a

nearby aerodrome while maintaining the visual

meteorological condition.
3. Request the relevant air traffic control unit for an
operation permit based on special visual flight rules
(SVFR) (limited to the case wherein the aircraft is
flying inside the control zone).
4. Request the relevant air traffic control unit for an
operation permit based on instrument flight rules
(IFR).
Article 187-4 (Change of Altitude, Airway, etc.)
An aircraft wishing to change matters related to the altitude,
airway, or destination aerodrome as included in the flight
plan shall notify the relevant air traffic control unit of the
following:
1. Change in the cruising level: Identification mark of the
aircraft, desired cruising level and speed, next flight
information zone boundary, and estimated time of arrival
2. Change of airway: Identification mark of the aircraft,
flight rules, desired airway, new estimated time of arrival,
and other information necessary for the change of the
airway
3. Change of destination aerodrome: Call sign of the aircraft,
flight rules, new airway to the destination aerodrome, new
estimated time of arrival, alternate aerodrome, and other
information necessary for the change of the airway
Article 188 (Alternate Aerodrome, etc.)

(1) Any person wishing to operate an aircraft used for the
air transportation business shall designate an alternate
aerodrome based on the following classification as per
subparagraph 8, Article 187-2:
1. When the meteorological condition of the origin
aerodrome is below the aerodrome operating minima,
or when an aircraft cannot return to the origin
aerodrome for other reasons: Alternate take-off
aerodrome
2. When a person wishes to operate a route containing a
position that takes more than one hour to fly and land
on the nearest airport at the cruising speed when one
engine of a twin-engine aircraft (described in
paragraph (1) of Article 204-2) becomes inoperative:
Alternate en-route aerodrome to be located in an area
that is within the maximum return time as approved
as per paragraph (3), Article 204-2
3. When a person wishes to fly based on instrument
flight rules (IFR): One or more alternate destination
aerodromes: Provided, That this shall not apply under
any of the following conditions:
(a) The meteorological condition of the aerodrome for
the intended landing is expected (and guaranteed)
to change for the better during the flight or by the
estimated time of arrival, and approach and landing
are expected (and guaranteed) to be possible for a
certain period before or after the estimated arrival

time under the visual meteorological condition.

(b) The aerodrome for the intended landing is located
in a remote area, and there is no appropriate
alternate destination aerodrome.
(2) An alternate take-off aerodrome as per subparagraph 1,
paragraph (1) shall satisfy the following requirements:
1. In the case of a twin-engine aircraft, the alternate
take-off aerodrome shall be located within a 1-hour
flight distance from the origin aerodrome at the
cruising level speed when one of the twin engines is
not operating.
2. In the case of a three-engine (or more) aircraft, the
alternate take-off aerodrome shall be located within a
2-hour flight distance from the origin aerodrome at the
cruising level speed when one of the engines is not
operating.
(3) When a person wishes to operate an aircraft other than
those used in the air transportation business based on
instrument flight rules (IFR), more than one alternate
destination aerodrome shall be designated: Provided, That
this shall not apply to any of the following cases:
1. The meteorological condition of the aerodrome for the
intended landing is expected (and guaranteed) to
change for the better during the flight or by the
2. The aerodrome for the intended landing is located in

a remote area, and there is no appropriate alternate
destination aerodrome.
(4) In case the alternate destination aerodrome is not required
as per the proviso of parts other than the subparagraphs
of paragraph (3) and its subparagraphs, the flight shall
not start when the following standards are not observed:
1. Standard instrument approach procedures shall be
established at the aerodrome for the intended landing.
2. The meteorological condition two hours prior to and
two hours after the estimated time of arrival shall be
forecasted as follows:
(a) The ceiling shall be 300 m (1,000 ft) or more
than the minimum of the instrument approach
procedures.
(b) Visibility shall be 5,500 m or more or 4,000 m or
more than the minimum of the standard instrument
approach procedures.
(5) When a person wishes to operate rotorcraft used in the
air transportation business based on instrument flight rules
(IFR), more than one appropriate alternate heliport shall
be designated: Provided, That this shall not apply to any
one of the following cases:
1. The meteorological condition of the heliport for the
intended landing is expected (and guaranteed) to
change for the better during the flight or by the


2. The heliport for the intended landing is located in a
remote area, and there is no appropriate alternate
heliport. In this case, the flight plan shall be marked
with the point of no return point.
(6) In case of an operation of rotorcraft other than those
used in the air transportation business based on the
instrument flight rules (IFR), more than one appropriate
alternate heliport shall be designated: Provided, That this
shall not apply to the following cases:
1. In case the meteorological condition of the heliport for
the intended landing is forecast as follows two hours
prior to and two hours after the estimated time of
arrival as well as from the actual time of departure to
two hours after the estimated time of arrival
(whichever is shorter):
(a) The ceiling shall be 120 m (400 ft) or more than
the minimum of the instrument approach
procedures.
(b) Visibility shall be 1,500 m or more than the
minimum of the instrument approach procedures.
2. Under any of the following cases:
(a) The heliport for the intended landing is located in
a remote area, and there is no appropriate alternate
heliport.
(b) The instrument approach procedures are established
at the heliport for the intended landing.
(c) The alternate heliport to return to cannot be

designated because the destination heliport is
located offshore.
(7) In case the alternate heliport as per paragraphs (5) and
(6) is an offshore alternate heliport, the following
requirements shall be satisfied (in case fuel capacity is
sufficient to fly to the onshore alternate heliport,
however, the offshore heliport may not be designated):
1. An offshore alternate heliport shall be designated at a
point beyond the point of no return; up to the point
of no return, an onshore alternate heliport shall be
designated.
2. When determining an appropriate alternate heliport, the
major control systems and parts shall be reliable.
3. Even when one of the engines becomes inoperative
before a rotorcraft arrives at the alternate heliport,
securing sufficient performance should be possible to
fly to the alternate heliport.
4. The use of a deck shall be guaranteed.
5. The weather information shall be accurate and reliable.
(8) In case the designation of an alternative heliport is not
required as per the proviso of parts other than the
subparagraphs of paragraph (5) and its subparagraphs, the
flight shall not start when the standards in subparagraph
1, paragraph (6) are not observed.
Article 188-2 (Meteorological condition of the Aerodrome for
the Intended Landing, etc.)

(1) The meteorological condition of the alternate take-off

aerodrome as per subparagraph 1, Article 188 (1) shall
be above the aerodrome operating minima at the
estimated time of arrival of the aircraft.
(2) In case the weather information of the aerodrome for the
intended landing as per subparagraph 3, Article 188 (1)
can be used, or the designation of an alternate
destination aerodrome is required, the flight shall start
when the meteorological condition of at least one
alternate destination aerodrome is above the aerodrome
operating minima at the estimated time of arrival.
(3) In case the designation of an alternate destination
aerodrome as per Article 188 (3) is required, the flight
shall start when the meteorological condition of the
aerodrome for the intended landing and that of at least
one alternate destination aerodrome are above the
aerodrome operating minima at the estimated time of
arrival.
(4) In case the weather information for the heliport for the
intended landing as per Article 188 (5) can be used, or
the designation of an alternate heliport is required, the
flight shall start when the meteorological condition of at
least one alternate heliport is above the heliport operating
minima at the estimated time of arrival.
(5) In case the designation of an alternate heliport is
required as per Article 188 (6), the flight shall start
when the meteorological condition of the heliport for the
intended landing and that of at least one alternate
heliport are above the heliport operating minima at the

estimated time of arrival.
Article 188-3 (Termination of the Flight Plan)
(1) As soon as it lands on the arrival aerodrome, an aircraft
shall send an arrival report containing the information
listed below to the relevant air traffic service unit (or to
the nearest air traffic service unit in the absence of a
relevant air traffic service unit): Provided, That this shall
not apply in case of a stipulation to the contrary by the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration or
the director of the Air Traffic Center.
2. Origin aerodrome
3. Arrival aerodrome
4. Destination aerodrome (limited to the case wherein
there is a separate destination aerodrome)
5. Time of landing
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in case the appropriate
communication facilities are not provided for arrival
reporting after landing on the arrival aerodrome, the
arrival report shall be sent to the relevant air traffic
service unit immediately before landing.
Article 189 (Application for Approval of Precision Approach
Operation Plan)
(1) Any person wishing to land on the runway equipped
with CAT-II and CAT-III precision approach facilities

using the precision approach procedures in the categories

specified in Article 186 (2) shall submit to the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration an
Application for Approval of Precision Approach
Operation Plan containing the following information:
1. Name and address
2. Type and registration mark of the aircraft
3. Category of precision approach
4. Equipment list and maintenance procedures of the
aircraft
5. Description of the precision approach facilities installed
in the aerodrome in use
6. Name and qualification of the precision approach pilot
7. Content of education and training for the aircraft pilot
8. Content of the operation test implemented
9. Other references
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any foreigner operating a
foreign aircraft, obtaining an approved CAT-II or CAT-III
precision approach operation plan from that foreign
country, and wishing to land on a Korean runway
equipped with the precision approach procedures of the
same category shall submit to the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration an Application for
Approval of Precision Approach Operation Plan
containing the following information together with a copy
of the Approved Precision Approach Operation Plan
obtained from said foreign country and a document
containing the precision approach operation procedures
written in Korean or English:

1. Name and address
3. Other references
(3) The procedures for approval of the CAT-II and CAT-III
precision approach operation plan pursuant to paragraph
(1) shall be determined by the Head of the Civil
Article 189-2 (Communication)
(1) An aircraft making a controlled flight shall maintain
air-to-ground two-way radio communication with the
relevant air traffic control unit and shall monitor voice
communication with the unit.
(2) Any aircraft that cannot maintain radio communication
pursuant to paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as
aircraft that lost communication) shall follow the
communication procedure announced by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Any aircraft operating on
the maneuvering area of the controlled aerodrome or its
vicinity shall continuously monitor the instructions based
on the visual signals from the control tower.
(3) In the case of visual meteorological condition, any
aircraft that lost communication shall continue the VFR
flight and land on the nearest aerodrome and immediately
notify the relevant air traffic control unit accordingly.
(4) In the case of instrument meteorological condition, or if
flight is impossible pursuant to paragraph (3), an aircraft

that lost communication shall operate in accordance with

1. Any aircraft that cannot report its location at the
specified fix of airspace where radar for air traffic
service is not operated shall fly at the minimum flight
altitude of the route or altitude last assigned by the
relevant air traffic control unit (whichever is higher)
and maintain the speed last assigned by the relevant
air traffic control unit for 20 minutes before changing
to the altitude and speed specified in the flight plan.
2. Any aircraft that cannot report its location at the
specified fix of airspace where radar for air traffic
service is operated shall maintain the minimum flight
altitude of the route or altitude last assigned by the
relevant air traffic control unit (whichever is higher)
from the latest time based on the following items and
maintain the speed last assigned by the relevant air
traffic control unit for 7 minutes before changing to
the altitude and speed specified in the flight plan:
(a) Time when the aircraft reached the last assigned
altitude or minimum flight altitude
(b) Time when the transponder code was adjusted to
7600
(c) Time when reporting the location failed at the
specified fix
3. Any aircraft being guided by radar or whose clearance
limit is not assigned and deviating from the airway
using Area Navigation (RNAV) shall return to the
route specified in the flight plan before reaching the

next FIX considering the minimum flight altitude.
4. Fly to the navigation safety facilities of the destination
aerodrome along the route assigned in the last
clearance received from the relevant air traffic control
unit or route to be expected in further clearance as
advised by the relevant air traffic control unit (route
filed in the flight plan in the absence of an assigned
route or route to be expected in further clearance as
advised by the relevant air traffic control unit) prior
to radio communication failure and hold over it.
5. Commence descent from the navigation safety facilities
of the destination aerodrome at the expected approach
time (or estimated arrival time specified in the flight
plan in case the expected approach time is not
received) last assigned by the relevant air traffic
control unit prior to radio communication failure or
start making an approach in accordance with the
instrument approach procedures of the aerodrome for
landing.
6. As much as possible, land within 30 minutes of the
expected approach time or estimated arrival time,
whichever is later, pursuant to paragraph (5).
Article 189-3 (Location Report)
(1) An aircraft making a controlled flight shall report the
following information (hereinafter referred to as location
report) to the relevant air traffic control unit as promptly

as possible at the fix as prescribed by the Head of the

Civil Aviation Safety Authority: Provided, That this shall
not apply in case the aircraft is controlled by a radar,
and in the absence of a request for a separate location
report from the relevant air traffic control unit.
2. Time crossing fix and altitude
3. Other matters that can affect the safe navigation of
the aircraft
(2) When requested by the relevant air traffic control unit to
send a location report during a flight, an aircraft making
a controlled flight shall comply with such request
immediately.
(3) When the fix pursuant to paragraph (1) is not
established, the location of the aircraft shall be reported
at intervals specified by the relevant air traffic control
unit.
(4) In case an aircraft making a controlled flight reports its
location using datalink communication, the reporting of
locations shall be carried out using voice communication
as requested from the relevant air traffic control unit.
Article 190 (Air Traffic Control Clearances)
(1) Any person wishing to make a controlled flight shall
start operation after obtaining air traffic control clearance
(hereinafter referred to as ATC clearance) from the
relevant air traffic control unit.
(2) Any person wishing to obtain priority in ATC clearance
shall notify the relevant air traffic control unit of the

reasons.
(3) An airplane operating in a controlled aerodrome shall
observe the ATC instructions and shall refrain from
moving in the maneuvering area without ATC clearance.
(4) In case of conflict between the ATC instructions of the
air traffic control unit and instructions of the airborne
collision avoidance system (ACAS) mounted on the
aircraft, the ACAS instructions shall have precedence.
<Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007>
Article 190-2 (Termination of Control)
Upon the resolution of a situation requiring air traffic control
service, an aircraft making a controlled flight shall
immediately notify the relevant air traffic control unit
accordingly: Provided, That this shall not apply in case an
aircraft is landing on a controlled aerodrome.
Article 190-3 (Signals)
(1) Upon recognizing or receiving the signals prescribed in
Appendix 19-6, an aircraft shall take the measures
required by such signals.
(2) No one shall use signals that can be misunderstood as
signals pursuant to paragraph (1).
(3) A signalman shall display guidance signals clearly as
prescribed in subparagraph 6 of Appendix 19-6.

Article 190-4 (Time)

(1) Any person intending to propagate or report the time
related to the operation of an aircraft shall use the
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The time shall be
expressed using midnight as the base; the 24 hours in a
day shall be expressed in hours and minutes and up to
seconds as a unit when necessary.
(2) Any person wishing to make a controlled flight shall
check the time before starting the controlled flight and
during the controlled flight when necessary.
(3) Any person wishing to use the time in accordance with
the datalink communication shall maintain no more than
one second of accuracy using UTC as the base.
Article 190-5 (Interception)
(1) The pilot-in-command of an aircraft intercepting a civilian
aircraft shall follow the visual signal interception
procedures and interception rules prescribed in
subparagraph 3 of Appendix 19-6.
(2) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft being intercepted
shall understand and respond to the visual signals
prescribed in subparagraph 3 of Appendix 19-6 and
respond to the interception in compliance with the
interception procedures and rules. When flying in an area
controlled by a foreign government instead of the Republic
of Korea, however, the aircraft shall respond to the
interception in compliance with the procedures and rules
prescribed by such state. <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007>

Article 191 (Application for Permission to Drop or Scatter
Objects <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
Any person wishing to drop or scatter objects from a flying
aircraft as per the provisions of Article 55 of the Act shall
submit to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration an Application for Permission to Drop or
Scatter Objects containing the following information:
1. Name and address
2. Type and registration mark
3. Purpose, time and date, route, and altitude of the flight
4. Purpose of dropping objects
5. Description of objects to be dropped and dropping place
7. Other references
Article 192 (Application for Parachute Descent Permit)
Any person wishing to descend by parachute as per the
provisions of Article 55 of the Act shall submit to the
Application for Parachute Descent Permit containing the
following information except in case of an emergency
situation:
1. Name, address, and contact place (communication means
available in real time)
3. Outline of flight plan (purpose, date and time, route, and
altitude of the flight to be recorded)

4. Purpose, time and date, and place of parachute descent

6. Type of parachute and other necessary matters regarding
the parachute
7. Description of person or objects to descend by parachute
8. Other references
Article 193 (Aerobatic Flight)
Aerobatic flight as per subparagraph 4, Article 55 of the Act
includes the following: <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug.
18, 2006>
1. Inverted flight
2. Flying sideways or spinning
3. Diving or climbing rapidly
4. Spiral diving or stalling
5. Flight of aircraft involving abnormal changes in flight
attitude, altitude, or speed aside from those described in
subparagraphs 1~4
Article 194 (Areas where Aerobatic Flight is Prohibited
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
The following are the areas where aerobatic flight is
prohibited as per subparagraph 4, Article 55 of the Act:
1. Skies of an area that is densely populated with people or
buildings
2. Control area and control zone
3. Area between the ground surface and altitude of less than
450 m (1,500 ft)
4. Area between the top of the highest obstacle located in

an area of 500-meter radius surrounding the aircraft and
altitude of 500 m or less (excluding cases involving
gliders)
5. In the case of a glider, area between the top of the
highest obstacle located in an area of 300-meter radius
surrounding the glider and altitude of 300 m or less
Article 195 (Flight Visibility Required for Aerobatic Flight, etc.)
The following flight visibility is required for aerobatic flight
as per the provisions of Article 193: <Amended as of Aug.
18, 2006>
1. Zone below 3,050 m (10,000 ft) of flight altitude: not
less than 5,000 m
2. Zone of 3,050 m (10,000 ft) or more of flight altitude:
not less than 8,000 m
Article 196 (Application for Aerobatic Flight Permit)
Any person wishing to make an aerobatic flight as per the
provisions of Article 55 of the Act shall submit to the
Application for Aerobatic Flight Permit containing the
following information: <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Name and address
3. Outline of the flight plan (purpose, date and time, and
route of the flight to be recorded)
4. Description, reason, date and time, and place of aerobatic
flight

6. Information on fellow passengers and purpose of

accompaniment
7. Other references
Article 196-2 (Application for Flight Permit for Unmanned
Aircraft, etc.)
(1) Any person wishing to fly an aircraft equipped with
devices as well as the ability to fly without any flight
crew including a pilot (hereinafter referred to as
unmanned aircraft) as per the provisions of Article 55 of
the Act shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration an Application for Flight Permit
for Unmanned Aircraft containing the following
information 5 days prior to the scheduled flight:
1. Name, address, and contact place
2. Type and registration mark of the unmanned aircraft
3. Purpose, date and time, route, and altitude of the
flight
4. Name and contact place of the operator of the
unmanned aircraft
5. Other references related to the flight permit of the
unmanned aircraft
(2) The administrator of the relevant Regional Aviation
Administration shall review the received Application as
per paragraph (1) and issue approval when he/she
believes that the safety of air traffic is not hindered.
(3) Any person wishing to fly an unmanned aircraft shall
observe the following requirements:
1. Any flight feared to pose a risk to human life or
property shall not be made.

2. No flight shall be made in skies over an area that is
densely populated or a place where many people are
gathered.
3. No flight shall be made in a controlled airspace, a
prohibited or a restricted area, or other special
designated areas as per Article 38 (2) of the Act
without approval from the air traffic control unit.
4. No flight shall be made under a condition wherein
objects on the ground cannot be identified with the
naked eye due to fog, etc.
5. No flight shall be made in violation of the flight
visibility and cloud clearance requirements prescribed
in Appendix 3-2.
6. No flight shall be made during the night.
7. No flight shall be made using other abnormal
methods.
Article 197 (Application for Flight Permit for Unmanned Free
Balloon, etc.)
(1) Any person intending to fly an unmanned free balloon as
per the provisions of Article 55 of the Act shall submit
to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration an Application for Flight Permit for
Unmanned Free Balloon containing the following
information 5 days prior to the scheduled flight:
2. Class, quantity, use, and identification markings of the

air balloon
3. Flight and recovery places
4. Estimated flight time and time of recovery
(completion)
5. Flight direction, climbing speed, and maximum altitude
6. Estimated passage and arrival time at 18,000 m
(60,000 ft) altitude and locations
7. Other references related to the flight of an unmanned
free balloon
Administration shall review the received Application as
per paragraph (1) and issue approval when he/she
believes that the safety of air traffic is not hindered.
(3) Any person obtaining a flight permit for an unmanned
free balloon from the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration pursuant to paragraph (2) shall
fly the unmanned free balloon in accordance with the
unmanned free balloon operation procedures as
determined and published by the Head of the Civil
Article 56 (Designation , etc. of Emergency Article 198 (Designation of Emergency Aircraft)
Aircraft) (1) For the purpose of Article 56 (1) of the Act, the term
(1) Any owner, etc. of an aircraft who "urgent affairs as determined by the Ministerial
desires to operate the aircraft for the Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to any of the
purposes of performing the urgent following activities:
affairs prescribed by the Ministerial 1. Search and rescue related to calamity and disaster
Regulations of the Aviation Act, such 2. Rescue and first-aid activities such as evacuation of
as the carrying of emergency emergency patients

patients, shall obtain designation from 3. Putting out of a fire
the Minister of Construction and 4. Other emergency restoration during the occurrence of
Transportation with respect to the a natural calamity
aircraft. (2) The aircraft owner, etc., wishing to use the aircraft to
(2) In case of operating an aircraft implement urgent affairs as per paragraph (1) pursuant to
designated by the Minister of Article 56 (3) of the Act shall have the aircraft
Construction and Transportation designated as an emergency aircraft by the Administrator
pursuant to paragraph (1) (hereinafter of the Regional Aviation Administration.
referred to as the emergency aircraft) (3) Any person wishing to have his/her aircraft designated as
for the purpose of carrying out the per paragraph (2) shall submit to the Administrator of
urgent affairs under paragraph (1), the Regional Aviation Administration an Application for
the provisions of Article 53 and Designation as Emergency Aircraft containing the
subparagraph 1 of Article 55 shall following information:
not apply. 1. Name and address
(3) Necessary matters concerning 2. Type and registration mark of the aircraft
procedures, etc. for the designation 3. Type of urgent business
and operation of emergency aircraft 4. Business regulations on the implementation of urgent
shall be determined by the business and equipment mounted on the aircraft
Ministerial Regulations of the 5. Content of education and training for pilots and those
Aviation Act. implementing urgent business
(4) When the operator of an emergency 6. Other references
aircraft fails to comply with the [Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006]
operation procedures referred to in Article 199 (Operation Procedures for Emergency Aircraft)
paragraph (3), the Minister of (1) Any person obtaining a designation for his/her aircraft
Construction and Transportation may and intending to operate the aircraft as emergency aircraft
cancel the designation of the pursuant to Article 198 shall notify the Administrator of
emergency aircraft. the Regional Aviation Administration of the following

(5) No person who is subjected to the information orally or in writing before commencing
disposition of cancellation of operation:
designation under paragraph (4) may 1. Type, registration mark, and identification mark of the
be entitled to the designation of his aircraft
aircraft as an emergency aircraft 2. Type of urgent business
within two years after the disposition 3. Name, title, and address of the person requesting for
of cancellation is taken. the operation of an emergency aircraft
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act 4. Date and time of flight, origin aerodrome, flight
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] sector, and landing place
Articles 57 through 58 Deleted. <by Act 5. Fuel capacity displayed by time
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 6. Other matters required for the operation of an
emergency aircraft
(2) Any person operating an emergency aircraft pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall submit to the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration a Report of Operation
Result of Emergency Aircraft containing the following
information within 24 hours of operation completion:
1. Name and address
3. Summary of operation (date and time of take-off and
landing, place, purpose, and route of the flight, etc.)
5. Personal information on passengers other than the pilot
6. Documents verifying the evacuation of emergency
patients (limited to cases of evacuation of emergency
patients)
7. Other references
Article 59 (Transportation, etc. of Dangerous Article 200 (Approval for the Transport of Dangerous Goods,
Goods) etc.)
(1) Any person who desires to transport (1) For the purpose of Article 59 (1) of the Act, the term
high explosive or combustible "dangerous goods prescribed by the Ministerial
material or other dangerous goods Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to the following:
prescribed by the Ministerial 1. Explosive material
Regulations of the Aviation Act 2. Gases
(hereinafter referred to as the 3. Flammable liquid
dangerous goods) by aircraft shall 4. Combustible materials
obtain permission therefor from the 5. Oxidizing materials
Minister of Construction and 6. Toxic materials
Transportation under the conditions as 7. Radioactive materials
prescribed by the Ministerial 8. Corrosive materials
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 9. Other materials determined and published by the Head
(2) Any person who packs, loads, stores, of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
transports or processes the dangerous (2) Any person intending to transport dangerous goods via
goods (hereinafter referred to as the an aircraft as per paragraph (1) shall submit to the Head
handling of dangerous goods) to be of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority an Application for
transported by aircraft (hereinafter Permission to Transport Dangerous Goods containing the
referred to as the handler of following information and obtain permission thereof:
dangerous goods) shall comply with 1. Flight name of the aircraft
the procedures and methods for the 2. Type and class of dangerous goods
handling of dangerous goods which 3. Packaging method for the dangerous goods
are determined and published by the 4. Quantity of dangerous goods
Minister of Construction and 5. Origin airport and destination airport
Transportation to prevent any danger 6. Addresses of the sender and receiver
during aviation and ensure the safety (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), any regular air
of human lives. transportation businessman obtaining a Certificate for

[This Article Wholly Amended by Act Operations as per Article 115-2 of the Act, prescribing
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] the following matters in the Operations Manual as per
Article 116 of the Act, and transporting the dangerous
goods referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to
have obtained permission for the transport of dangerous
goods.
1. Description of measures to be taken in case an
abnormal condition occurs related to the dangerous
goods
2. Transmission method for the load information of the
dangerous goods
3. Education and training for the aircrew and handler of
dangerous goods
(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), any aircraft belonging to a
state organization, etc., as per subparagraph 1-2, Article 2
of the Act and transporting the dangerous goods specified
in paragraph (1) for the implementation of its business
shall be considered to have obtained permission for the
transport of dangerous goods.
(5) Specific types of dangerous goods and specific content of
each type as classified in paragraph (1) shall be
Article 60 (Packing of Dangerous Goods,
Inspection of Containers, etc.)
(1) Any person who desires to
manufacture or import and sell the
packages and containers used to

transport dangerous goods shall
undergo inspection conducted by the
Transportation with respect to the
safety of the packages and containers.
(2) Necessary matters concerning the
inspection methods, passing standards,
etc. for the packages and containers
referred to in paragraph (1) shall be
determined and published by the
Transportation.
(3) The Minister of Construction and Article 201 (Designation of Package and Container Inspection
Transportation may designate a Institution for Dangerous Goods, etc.)
specialized institution to conduct the (1) Any person wishing to be designated as a package and
business affairs concerning the container inspection institution for dangerous goods as
inspection of the packages and per Article 60-3 of the Act shall submit to the Head of
containers for dangerous goods the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Application for
(hereinafter referred to as a package Designation as Package and Container Inspection
and container inspection institution) Institution for Dangerous Goods (Form 44-3) together
and have the institution conduct the with the following documents:
inspection provided for in paragraph 1. Documents verifying that facilities for the inspection
(1). of packages and containers for dangerous goods
(including a list of facilities, machinery, and tools and
the arrangement plan) have been secured
2. Business plan
3. Regulations on inspection work including matters

required for the implementation of inspection such as

management of facilities and technology personnel and
execution procedures of inspection
(4) Necessary matters concerning the (2) The designation standards for inspection equipment and
standards for designation of package personnel of the package and container inspection
and container inspection institutions, institution for dangerous goods as per Article 60 (4) of
the operation thereof, etc. shall be the Act are prescribed in Appendix 19-7.
determined by the Ministerial (3) For the operation of package and container inspection
Regulations of the Aviation Act. institutions as per Article 60 (4) of the Act, the General
(5) When a package and container Standards for the Operation of the Korean Industrial
inspection institution fails to meet the Standard Inspection Institution (A 17020) as per Article
designation standards referred to in 10 of the Industrial Standardization Act shall apply.
paragraph (4), the Minister of (4) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
Construction and Transportation may receive the Application as per paragraph (1) and issue to
cancel the designation or suspend the the applicant Certificate of Designation as Inspection
whole or part of its business for a Institution for Dangerous Goods Handling or Containers
fixed period of not more than six (Form 44-4) and publish the corresponding notice when
months. its content is deemed to satisfy the standards for
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act designation and operation as stipulated in paragraphs (2)
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] and (3).
(5) In case of a change in any of the matters in paragraph
(1), the inspection institution designated as a package and
container inspection institution for dangerous goods as
per paragraph (4) shall report its contents to the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
(6) Every year, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority shall review whether the inspection institution
designated as a package and container inspection
institution for dangerous goods complies with the

standards specified in paragraphs (2) and (3).
Article 61 (Education, etc. for Handling of
Dangerous Goods)
(1) Any handler of dangerous goods
shall receive education on the
handling of dangerous goods as
implemented by the Minister of
Construction and Transportation. If
the handler of dangerous goods
completed education on the handling
of dangerous goods at an educational
institution approved by an
international organization such as the
International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) or International
Air Transport Association (IATA),
however, this stipulation shall not
apply.
(2) Necessary matters as to which
handlers of dangerous goods should
receive education as per the
provisions of paragraph 1 as well as
those related to the education content
shall be determined and published by
Transportation.

(3) To implement the education stipulated Article 202 (Designation of Specialized Educational Institution
in paragraph 1, the Minister of for the Handling of Dangerous Goods, etc.)
Construction and Transportation may (1) Any person wishing to obtain for his/her organization the
designate an educational institution designation as a specialized educational institution in
specializing in training on the accordance with Article 61 (3)of the Act shall submit to
handling of dangerous goods and the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
have it conduct training for handlers Application for Designation as Specialized Educational
of dangerous goods. Institution for Dangerous Goods (Form 44-5) together
with an Education Plan containing the following:
1. Curriculum and education method
2. Current status of the instructor’s qualification, career,
and prescribed number
3. Overview of educational facilities and equipment
4. Method for educational evaluation
5. Annual education plan
6. Regulations on education as referred to in
subparagraph 2, paragraph (4)
(4) Necessary matters related to the (2) The standards for designation as specialized educational
designation standards for a institution for dangerous goods as per the provisions of
specialized educational institution as Article 61 (4) of the Act are prescribed in Appendix
stipulated in paragraph (3) and 19-8.
operation shall be determined by the (3) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
provisions of the Ministerial review the received Application as per paragraph (1) and
Regulations of the Aviation Act. issue to the applicant Certificate of Designation as
(5) In case a specialized educational Specialized Educational Institution for Handling
institution as prescribed in paragraph Dangerous Goods (Form 44-6) and publish the
3 does not satisfy the designation corresponding notice if the standards of paragraph (2) are
standards prescribed in paragraph 4, deemed to have been satisfied.
the Minister of Construction and (4) The institution designated as a specialized educational
Transportation may cancel the institution for handling dangerous goods as per paragraph
designation or suspend all or part of (3) shall implement education and evaluation as follows:
the related service for not more than 1. The education shall be divided into basic education
6 months. and regular education for implementation.
[Wholly Amended as per Act No. 7691, 2. A specialized educational institution for handling
Nov. 8, 2005] dangerous goods shall establish and operate regulations
on education considering the educational contents
published as per Article 61 (2) of the Act and obtain
approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority in case it wishes to change the regulations
on education.
3. Educational evaluation shall be based on the following
methods:
(a) Test subjects, guidelines for implementing the test,
judgment criteria, setting of test questions,
managing the test methods, safekeeping of test
papers, testing room, test supervisor, grading, etc.,
shall be determined in-house by the head of the
specialized educational institution for dangerous
goods considering the situation of the educational
institution.
(b) The trainees shall complete at least 90% of the
total training hours and garner scores of at least
80 out of 100 points to be considered to have
completed the education.
4. In case the test method is computer-based (CBT), the
specialized educational institution for dangerous goods

shall obtain the corresponding approval from the Head

of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in advance.
5. The head of the specialized educational institution
shall establish an annual education plan for reporting
to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
(5) Upon completion of education, the specialized educational
institution for handling dangerous goods shall report a
list of successful graduates and the evaluation result to
the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority within
one month of completion of education.
(6) In case of a change in any of the subparagraphs in
paragraph (1) (excluding subparagraph 6), the specialized
educational institution shall report the details to the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority immediately.
review every year whether a specialized educational
institution for handling dangerous goods complies with
the standards in paragraph (2).
Article 61-2 (Restriction on the Use of Article 203 (Restrictions on the Use of Electromagnetic Devices)
Electronic Instrument) The following lists the aircraft where the use of
To prevent the influence or interference electromagnetic devices is prohibited during the flight and the
of electronic wave, etc.,on the operation prohibited electromagnetic devices as per Article 61-2 of the
of aircraft and communication equipment, Act:
the Minister of Construction and 1. Aircraft falling under any of the following categories:
Transportation may restrict the use of (a) Aircraft in flight for the air transportation business
electronic instruments carried by (b) Aircraft on an IFR flight
passengers as per the provisions of the 2. Electromagnetic devices other than the following:
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation (a) Portable voice recorder

Act. (b) Hearing aid
[Newly Inserted as per Act No. 57941, (c) Pacemaker
Feb. 5, 1999] (d) Electric shaver
Articles 62 through 64 Deleted. <by Act (e) Other portable electromagnetic devices deemed to
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> have no electromagnetic impact (waves)on the aircraft
Article 65 Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr. by the air transportation businessman or
15, 1999> pilot-in-command at the recommendation, etc., of the
Article 66 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. aircraft manufacturer
8, 2005> [Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
Article 67 Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr. Article 204 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
15, 1999>
Articles 68 and 69 Deleted. <by Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 69-2 (Approval for Operation of Article 204-2 (Approval for Operation of Twin-Engine Aircraft)
Twin-Engine Aircraft) (1) For the purpose of Article 69-2 (1) of the Act, the term
(1) In the event that any air "aircraft prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the
transportation businessman intends to Aviation Act" refers to a twin-turbo engine airplane used
operate any aircraft with two engines for the air transportation business whose maximum
(hereinafter referred to as the certified passenger seating capacity is 20 seats or more
two-engine aircraft), as prescribed by and whose maximum take-off mass is 45,360 kg or
the Ministerial Regulations of the more. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Aviation Act, for an air route (2) For the purpose of Article 69-2 (1) of the Act, the term
including a spot where the time "time prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the
required to land in the nearest airport Aviation Act" means one hour. <Newly Inserted as of
by making a flight at a cruising Aug. 18, 2006>
speed when either of the engines (3) Any air transportation businessman intending to operate a
fails to operate exceeds the time twin-engine airplane as per the stipulation of paragraph

stipulated by the Ministerial (1) for an air route including a spot where the time
Regulations of the Aviation Act, he required to land exceeds one hour as per paragraph (2)
shall obtain approval therefor from shall obtain approval from the Head of the Civil
the Minister of Construction and Aviation Safety Authority or the Administrator of the
Transportation under the conditions as Regional Aviation Administration according to the
prescribed by the Ministerial airplane type (registration mark), air route to operate, and
Regulations of the Aviation Act. maximum return time (i.e., time required to land on the
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, nearest airport by making a flight at cruising speed when
2005> one of the engines fails to operate; the same shall apply
(2) The Minister of Construction and hereinafter). <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Transportation shall, if he intends to (4) Any air transportation businessman intending to obtain
grant the approval referred to in approval as per the stipulation of paragraph (3) shall
paragraph (1), confirm whether the submit to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
two-engine aircraft is in conformity Authority or the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
with the operational technology Administration Application for Operation Approval for
criteria that are published in Twin-Engine Airplane (Form 45) together with documents
accordance with Article 74-2. verifying the airplane’s compliance with the operational
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. technology criteria published in accordance with the
7024, Dec. 30, 2003] provisions of Article 74-2 of the Act 30 days prior to
the estimated starting date of operation. <Amended as of
Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 69-3 (Flight of Aircraft in Reduced Article 204-3 (Operation of Aircraft in Reduced Vertical
Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace, Separation Airspace, etc. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
etc.) (1) Any person wishing to obtain approval from the Minister
(1) The owner, etc. who intends to fly of Construction and Transportation as per the provisions
his aircraft in the airspace in which of Article 69-3 (1) of the Act shall submit to the Head
the aircraft are required to fly at a of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or the
reduced vertical separation altitude Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration

(hereinafter referred to as the reduced Application for Approval to Operate in Reduced Vertical
vertical separation minimum airspace) Separation Airspace or Required Specific Navigation
or only after meeting required Performance Airspace (Form 45-2) together with
navigation performance (hereinafter documents verifying the aircraft’s compliance with the
referred to as the required navigation operational technology criteria published in accordance
performance airspace) in accordance with the provisions of Article 74-2 of the Act 25 days
with the Convention on International prior to the estimated starting date of operation.
Civil Aviation Organization in order <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
to efficiently operate the airspace (2) For the purpose of the proviso of Article 69-3 (1) of the
shall obtain approval therefor from Act, the term "case prescribed by the Ministerial
the Minister of Construction and Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to any of the
Transportation under the conditions as following:
prescribed by the Ministerial 1. An aircraft is operated urgently for the search and
Regulations of the Aviation Act: rescue of persons, etc., due to an aircraft accident, a
Provided, That the same shall not calamity, or other accidents.
apply to the case, including the case 2. An aircraft that is newly introduced to Korea is
of flying his aircraft in the reduced operated.
vertical separation minimum airspace 3. There is trouble in the aircraft that has obtained
for the purpose of search and rescue, approval to operate in reduced vertical separation
which is prescribed by the Ministerial airspace, and the aircraft is operated in a place for
Regulations of the Aviation Act. maintenance work, etc.
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 4. An aircraft used for military or customs or police
2005> work is operated.
(2) The Minister of Construction and [Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004]
Transportation shall, if he intends to
grant the approval referred to in
paragraph (1), confirm whether the

owners intention of flying his aircraft

is in conformity with the operational
technology criteria that are published
in accordance with the provisions of
Article 74-2.
7024, Dec. 30, 2003]
Article 70 (Air Traffic Services, etc.) Article 205 (Area where Air Traffic Services are Provided, etc.)
(1) Any person who intends to move, (1) Air traffic services shall be provided as per Article 70 of
take off, land or operate an aircraft the Act in the aerodrome and airspace specified by the
in an airfield, a control area or a Minister of Construction and Transportation.
control zone shall do so according to (2) The provision of air traffic services in open sea airspace
such order and time of moving, within a flight information zone shall be based on the
taking off and landing, and such regional multilateral agreement (hereinafter referred to as
method of flight, as instructed by the regional air navigation agreement) approved by the
Minister of Construction and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the
Transportation. efficient operation of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister of Construction and [Wholly Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006]
Transportation may provide pilots and Article 205-2 (Purpose of Air Traffic Services, etc.)
other related institutions, etc. with (1) The main objectives of air traffic services as per Article
advice and information useful for the 70 of the Act are described in the following
operation of aircraft, such as the subparagraphs:
operational conditions, etc. of airports 1. Prevention of collision among aircraft
and navigation safety facilities, for 2. Prevention of collision between an aircraft and the
the safe and efficient operation of obstacles within the maneuvering area
aircraft which fly within the flight 3. Maintenance and promotion of order in air traffic flow
information zone. 4. Provision of the necessary advice and information for
(3) The Minister of Construction and the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft
Transportation may provide pilots and 5. Provision of information to the authorities concerned
other related institutions, etc. with regarding the aircraft requiring search and rescue and
information on an aircraft in distress cooperation
within the flight information zone for (2) Air traffic services are classified as follows:
the purpose of searching for and 1. Air traffic control service: The following services
rescuing such an aircraft. provided to implement the objectives of subparagraphs
(4) Necessary matters concerning the 1~3, paragraph (1):
coverage, contents, procedures, etc. of (a) Approach control service: Air traffic control service
services performed by the Minister of provided to an aircraft making a controlled flight
Construction and Transportation for take-off or landing within the controlled
pursuant to paragraphs (1) through airspace
(3) (hereinafter referred to as the air (b) Aerodrome control service: Air traffic control
traffic services) shall be determined service other than the approach control service
by the Ministerial Regulations of the provided to aircraft operating in the movement area
Aviation Act. of an aerodrome in the vicinity of the aerodrome
(5) Any person who is engaged in the (including the apron control service providing
operation of vehicles, the maintenance ground guidance to the aircraft in the apron within
and repair of an airfield and other a movement area)
services in a movement area of the (c) Area control service: Air traffic control service
airfield shall comply with instructions other than approach control service and aerodrome
given by the Minister of Construction control service provided to the aircraft making a
and Transportation for the safety of controlled flight within a controlled airspace
air traffic. 2. Flight information service: Service provided to aircraft
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act operating within a flight information zone to
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] implement the objective of subparagraph 4, paragraph
(1)
3. Alerting service: Service provided to implement the
objective of subparagraph 5, paragraph (1)


Article 205-3 (Classification of Air Traffic Service Units)
Air traffic service units are classified as follows:
1. Flight information unit: Unit providing flight information
service and alerting service within a flight information
zone
2. Air traffic control unit: Unit providing air traffic control
service, flight information service, and alerting service
within a control area, a control zone, and a controlled
aerodrome
Article 205-4 (Rating of Air Traffic Control Service, etc.)
(1) Any person intending to carry out control service in an
air traffic control unit shall have the control service
where he may be engaged in rated under the conditions
prescribed by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority: Provided, That this shall not apply in case the
control service is carried out under direct supervision of
a person rated for the relevant control service.
(2) The rating of a person who is rated in control service as
per paragraph (1) but does not work for longer than six
months in a relevant air traffic control unit shall lose its
validity: Provided, That this shall not apply when the
person in question undergoes training in the relevant
control service under the conditions prescribed by the
(3) Matters related to the rating of the control service of an
air traffic controller as per paragraph (1) and those
necessary in relation to specific criteria and procedures

for the implementation of education and training and
aircraft boarding training shall be determined and
published by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority.
Article 206 (Consultation Between Air Traffic Service Units and
Owners, etc., of Aircraft)
(1) Air traffic service units shall provide air traffic services
considering the aircraft operator’s standards as prescribed
in Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil
Aviation.
(2) Matters related to information exchange between the
owners, etc., of the aircraft and air traffic service units
for the safe operation of the aircraft shall be decided in
consultation between the owners, etc., of aircraft and air
traffic service units.
Article 206-2 (Consultation Between Air Traffic Service Unit
and Military Unit)
(1) The air traffic service unit shall maintain close
cooperation with the military unit responsible for the
actions of the military aircraft that may have an impact
on the flight of the civilian aircraft.
(2) The air traffic service unit and military unit may
conclude an agreement on the exchange of flight
information of the aircraft for the safe and prompt

operation of the civilian aircraft.

(3) The air traffic service unit shall establish procedures that
can be used to take the necessary measures in case a
civilian aircraft approaches or enters an airspace where it
will be in danger of being intercepted to enable the
aircraft to be identified and guided and to avoid
interception in cooperation with the military unit.
Article 206-3 (Consultation on Potentially Risky Activities)
(1) Any person planning actions that pose a risk to the
operation of civilian aircraft (hereinafter referred to as
potentially risky activities) shall hold consultations with
the air traffic service unit on the plan for potentially
risky activities to avoid posing a risk to the civilian
aircraft and to minimize interference in their normal
operation.
(2) In case a consultation is held on the plan for potentially
risky activities as per paragraph (1), the consultation shall
be completed in advance to enable information on
potentially risky activities to be published in time as per
Annex 15 of the International Civilian Aviation
Agreement.
(3) In case the consultation on the plan for potentially risky
activities is completed as per paragraph (2), the relevant
air traffic service unit shall publish the plan in the
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) or Aeronautical Information
Publication.
(4) When establishing a plan on potentially risky activities,
the following standards shall be observed:

1. The zone, number of times, and period of potentially
risky activities shall be set such that closure or
change of the airway, blockade of economic altitude,
or flight delay of regularly operating aircraft, etc., is
avoided as much as possible.
2. The size of the airspace used for potentially risky
activities shall be as small as possible.
3. A direct telecommunications network with the relevant
air traffic service unit shall be established in
preparation for a situation that would necessitate
stopping the risky activities due to an emergency
situation facing a civilian aircraft or other
unpredictable situation.
(5) When potentially risky activities persist, and continuous
consultation between the authorities concerned is deemed
necessary, the air traffic service unit may set up a
consultative body to discuss the matter.
Article 206-4 (Cooperation Between the Air Traffic Service Unit
and Aviation Weather Unit)
(1) An air traffic service unit and a unit providing
information on aviation weather (hereinafter referred to as
aviation weather unit) shall consult on the following
matters to provide the aircraft with the most recent
weather information required to operate the aircraft:
1. Matters related to the notification of the weather as
observed by the person in charge of air traffic service

other than the use of a weather display system or

weather data reported by the pilot
2. In case the weather observed by the air traffic service
personnel or weather information reported by the pilot
is not included in the weather forecast of the
aerodrome, matters related to the notification of
weather information
3. Matters related to the notification of information on
volcanic activities prior to the eruption of a volcano,
volcanic eruption, and situation involving volcanic ash
and clouds
(2) In case of information on volcanic ash, the air traffic
service unit and aviation weather unit shall cooperate
closely to ensure that the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
and Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET)
match.
Article 207 (Support for Emergency Aircraft)
(1) In case of an aircraft facing an emergency situation
(including unlawful interference action), or if there is
suspicion of such, the air traffic service unit shall give
priority to such aircraft considering such situation.
(2) The air traffic service unit shall respond promptly to any
received request for support from an aircraft facing
unlawful interference, transmit information related to
flight safety continuously, and take the necessary
measures promptly at all flight stages including the
aircraft’s landing stage.
(3) Upon learning that an aircraft is subject to unlawful

interference, the air traffic service unit shall not ask
further questions regarding the unlawful interference via
radio communication: Provided, That this shall not apply
in case there is a prior notification from the pilot that
the reference will not aggravate the situation.
(4) When communicating with an aircraft faced with an
emergency situation or suspected of facing such situation,
the air traffic service unit shall consider the business
environment and psychological state of the pilot who has
to carry out business urgently due to the emergency
situation.
Article 207-2 (Measures for the Occurrence of Accident
Situation)
Upon learning of a drifting aircraft (refers to an aircraft that
deviated from its flight path or failed to report its location;
the same shall apply hereinafter) or an unidentified aircraft
(refers to an aircraft reporting that it is in the airway flight
but its identification is impossible; the same shall apply
hereinafter), the air traffic service unit shall take prompt
measures in accordance with the following classification:
1. For a drifting aircraft
(a) Attempt two-way communication with the drifting
aircraft.
(b) Determine the location of the drifting aircraft using
all possible methods.
(c) Notify the relevant air traffic service unit of the area

where the aircraft is estimated to be drifting.

(d) In case a military unit is involved, notify such
military unit of the flight plan of the drifting aircraft
and related information.
(e) Request for support from the units stated in items (c)
and (d) and other aircraft in flight through
communication with the drifting aircraft and matters
deemed necessary in deciding the location of the
drifting aircraft.
(f) Once the location of the drifting aircraft is confirmed,
notify the aircraft of its location, instruct it to return
to the airway, and notify the relevant air traffic
service unit and military unit concerned of the
information if necessary.
2. For an unidentified aircraft
(a) Attempt the necessary measures to identify the
unidentified aircraft.
(b) Attempt two-way communication with the unidentified
aircraft.
(c) Ask for information on the unidentified aircraft from
other air traffic service units and request for
cooperation to enable communication with such aircraft.
(d) Try to obtain information on the unidentified aircraft
from other aircraft in the area.
(e) In case the unidentified aircraft is identified,
immediately notify the military unit concerned
accordingly when necessary.
Article 207-3 (Measures for the Interception of Civilian Aircraft)

(1) Upon learning of the interception of an aircraft in the
airspace under its jurisdiction, the air traffic service unit
shall take the following measures:
1. Attempt two-way communication with the aircraft
being intercepted using emergency radio frequency
(121.5 ㎒) or other available frequencies.
2. Notify the pilot of the aircraft being intercepted
accordingly.
3. Provide information on the aircraft being intercepted to
the interception control unit maintaining communication
with the intercepting aircraft.
4. When necessary, mediate in the communication
between the aircraft being intercepted and intercepting
aircraft or interception control unit.
5. Cooperate closely with the interception control unit
and take the necessary measures to secure the safety
of the aircraft being intercepted.
6. When the aircraft being intercepted is deemed to have
drifted to a neighboring flight information zone, notify
the air traffic service unit having jurisdiction over
such neighboring flight information zone of the
situation.
(2) Upon detecting an aircraft being intercepted in an area
outside its jurisdiction, the air traffic service unit shall
take the following measures:
1. Notify the air traffic service unit having jurisdiction
over the airspace where interception is taking place

accordingly and provide the necessary information for

the recognition of the aircraft.
2. Mediate in the communication among the aircraft
being intercepted, relevant air traffic service unit, and
intercepting aircraft or interception control unit.
(3) To prevent the occurrence of interception of civilian
aircraft, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
shall specify and manage the control area, control zone,
and airway requiring a flight plan as well as two-way
radio communication and location report.
Article 208 (Language Competency, etc.)
(1) An air traffic controller shall be able to speak and
understand the language used in radio communication as
determined by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority.
(2) Among the air traffic control units, English shall be
used. In case of another agreement on the language to
be used among the units concerned, however, such
agreement shall have precedence.
Article 209 (Establishment and Implementation of Accidental
Plan)
determine the standards for establishing an accidental plan
for air traffic services in preparation for the unexpected
suspension of air traffic services and related support
services.
(2) The head of an air traffic service unit shall establish and
implement an accidental plan for air traffic service in the
airspace under his/her jurisdiction in compliance with the
establishment standards referred to in paragraph (1).
Article 210 (Target of Air Traffic Control Service, etc.)
The following are the target aircraft for the air traffic control
service:
1. All aircraft on IFR flight within the airspace classified as
airspace classes A, B, C, D, and E as shown in Appendix
16
2. All aircraft on VFR flight within the airspace classified as
classes B, C, and D as shown in Appendix 16
3. All aircraft on SVFR flight
4. All aircraft flying in the vicinity of a controlled
aerodrome and the movement area
Article 210-2 (Implementation of Air Traffic Control Service)
(1) The air traffic control unit performs the following air
traffic control services:
1. Receipt of estimated movement information, actual
movement, and change information concerning an
aircraft
2. Confirmation of each aircraft location based on the
received information
3. Provision of permission and information for the
prevention of collision among aircraft under control

and promotion and maintenance of order in the air

traffic flow
4. In case collision is expected between an aircraft under
control and another aircraft being controlled by
another air traffic control unit or before the control of
an aircraft is transferred to another air traffic control
unit, cooperation for the ATC clearance required by
the air traffic control unit
(2) Any person performing air traffic control service shall
record information on the instructions given to an aircraft
under his/her control or movement of the aircraft for
proper separation among aircraft and maintenance of
efficient air traffic flow.
(3) An air traffic control unit shall issue ATC clearances to
enable the separation among the following aircraft to be
maintained:
1. All aircraft flying within the airspace classified as
airspace classes A and B as shown in Appendix 16
2. Aircraft on IFR flight within the airspace classified as
airspace classes C, D, and E as shown in Appendix
16
3. Aircraft on IFR and VFR flight within the airspace
classified as airspace class C as shown in Appendix
16
4. Aircraft on SVFR and IFR flights within the control
zone
5. Aircraft on SVFR flight within the control zone
(4) When carrying out control for the separation of aircraft
as per paragraph (3), the air traffic control unit uses

vertical, longitudinal, and lateral as well as mixed
separation methods. In this case, when performing control
service using the mixed separation method, an air traffic
control unit may follow the relevant regional air
navigation agreement.
(5) Separation minima among aircraft as per paragraph (3)
shall be based on the Air Traffic Control Regulations
and Regional Supplement Procedures as determined and
Authority.
Article 210-3 (Control Responsibility for the Aircraft, etc.)
(1) An aircraft making a controlled flight shall always be
controlled by one air traffic control unit.
(2) Control responsibility for all aircraft flying in the
controlled airspace shall be assumed by the air traffic
control unit having jurisdiction over the controlled
airspace: Provided, That this shall not apply in case of
another agreement on the subject with other air traffic
control units concerned.
Article 210-4 (Establishment of Standard Procedures for
Departure and Arrival, etc.)
(1) The air traffic control unit shall establish procedures for
departure, arrival, and approach under any of the
following conditions:
1. The maintenance and promotion of safety and order in

air traffic flow are necessary.

2. Explanations on airways and procedures are necessary
when an ATC clearance is issued to the aircraft
making a controlled flight.
(2) Specific matters required for the establishment of standard
procedures for departure, arrival, and approach shall be
Article 210-5 (Establishment of Airways)
When establishing airways, the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority shall allow safety space on both sides of an
airway and set the minimum airway altitude considering the
highest obstacle below the airway.
Article 210-6 (Readback of Aviation Safety Related Information)
(1) The pilot of an aircraft shall read back an aviation
safety-related ATC clearance or instruction delivered by
voice from an air traffic control unit. In this case, the
following matters shall be read back:
1. Airway clearance
2. Permission or instruction for runway approach, landing,
take-off, holding, crossing, and running in reverse
direction
3. Runway in use, modified altimeter value, assigned
mark of transponder for secondary surveillance ATC
radar (Mode3/A and Mode C SSR transponder),
instruction on altitude, instruction on the nose of an
aircraft, instruction on speed, and transition altitude

(2) The pilot of an aircraft shall read back or respond in a
clear manner that he/she understands the permission or
instruction from the relevant air traffic control unit and
that he/she shall comply with such.
(3) For the permission or instruction as per paragraph (1),
the air traffic controller shall listen to the readback to
verify whether the pilot of an aircraft accurately
understood and take corrective action immediately in case
of any other element in the readback.
(4) In applying the stipulation of paragraph (1), voice
readback may not be necessary in case the ATC
permission or instruction is delivered via data
communication (CPDLC) between the air traffic controller
and the pilot unless stipulated otherwise by the relevant
air traffic control unit.
Article 210-7 (Management of Air Traffic Flow, etc.)
(1) The air traffic flow shall be managed in accordance with
the relevant regional aviation agreement or agreement
between the authorities concerned in the airspace where
the stipulated capacity of air traffic services for an
identical time zone is exceeded or expected to be
exceeded.
(2) Specific matters concerning the processing standards and
methods for the management of air traffic flow as
referred to in paragraph (1) shall be determined and

Authority.
Article 210-8 (Control of Persons and Vehicles Within the
Aerodrome, etc.)
(1) The control tower shall control persons or vehicles
moving in the maneuvering area of an aerodrome to
secure safety for the aircraft moving on, taking off from,
or landing on the ground.
(2) In case CAT-II or CAT-III precision instrument operation
is in progress in a low-visibility weather condition,
restriction shall be imposed on persons or vehicles
moving in the maneuvering area to protect the radio
waves of the Localizer and Glide Slope of the Instrument
Landing System (ILS).
(3) The control tower shall give priority to emergency
vehicles moving to rescue an aircraft in distress. In this
case, the separation minima between the vehicles and
aircraft moving on the ground shall be governed by the
conditions prescribed by the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration.
(4) Vehicles moving within the maneuvering area of an
aerodrome as per paragraph (2) shall observe the
following requirements (in case of another instruction
from the control tower, however, such instruction shall
have precedence):
1. Yield the right of way to an aircraft moving on,
taking off from, or landing on the ground.
2. A vehicle shall yield the right of way to another
vehicle towing an aircraft.

3. A vehicle shall yield the right of way to another
vehicle moving in compliance with an ATC
instruction.
Article 211 (Implementation of Flight Information Service, etc.)
(1) The flight information service shall be implemented for
all aircraft as targets of the air traffic service.
(2) In case the air traffic control service and flight
information service are implemented together by the same
air traffic service unit, the air traffic control service shall
have precedence.
Article 212 (Provision of Flight Information)
(1) The following flight information shall be provided by an
air traffic service unit to the aircraft (note, however, that
the information of subparagraph 8 shall be provided to
an aircraft on VFR flight only, and the information of
subparagraphs 9~11, to an aircraft on IFR flight only):
1. Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET) and
Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET)
2. Information on volcanic activities, eruption of volcano,
and volcanic ashes
3. Matters related to the dissemination of radioactive or
toxic chemical materials in the air
4. Information related to the operational change of
5. Information related to snow, icing, or inundation

within the movement area

6. Information related to the change of aerodrome
facilities
7. Information related to unmanned free balloons
8. Information related to traffic information for an airway
or weather condition
9. Weather condition or forecast of the departure,
destination, or alternate aerodrome
10. Collision risk for aircraft flying within the airspace
classified as airspace classes C, D, E, F, and G as
prescribed in Appendix 16
11. Information on call sign, location, moving direction,
speed, etc., of a ship navigating on the water level
(limited to cases wherein information is available)
12. Other matters affecting aviation safety
(2) Upon receiving special air reports, the air traffic service
unit shall disseminate them to other aircraft,
meteorological offices, and other air traffic service units
as soon as possible.
(3) Necessary matters concerning the flight information
provided by air traffic service units and provision
methods and procedures for flight information other than
those provided in this Ordinance shall be determined and
Authority.
Article 213 (Implementation of Alerting Service)
Alerting service as referred to in subparagraph 3, Article
205-2 (2) shall be implemented for the following aircraft:

1. Aircraft as targets for air traffic services as per
subparagraphs 1 and 2, Article 205-2 (2)
2. All aircraft that have submitted flight plans to air traffic
service units
3. Aircraft considered to be subjected to unlawful
interference such as interception, terrorist acts, etc.
Article 213-2 (Implementation Procedures for the Alerting
Service, etc.)
(1) Upon learning of an emergency situation faced by an
aircraft under the following classifications, the air traffic
service unit shall immediately notify the search and
rescue service unit accordingly:
1. Uncertainty phase
(a) In the absence of contact within 30 minutes of the
earlier time between the time contact should have
been made by an aircraft and the time when the
first communication attempt failed
(b) In case an aircraft failed to arrive within 30
minutes of the later time between the estimated
arrival time notified by an aircraft for the last time
and the arrival time estimated by the air traffic
service unit; however, the case wherein the safety
of an aircraft or passengers is not in doubt is
excluded
2. Alert phase
(a) In case verifying the location of an aircraft via a

communication attempt with the aircraft in the

uncertainty phase or inquiries made to various
units concerned is difficult
(b) In case radio communication with an aircraft that
failed to land within 5 minutes of the estimated
landing time after landing permission was given is
impossible
(c) In case an aircraft lost the capability to fly, but
information suggesting there is no possibility for
emergency landing was received; however, the case
wherein there is clear evidence that the safety of
the aircraft or the passengers is not feared is
excluded
(d) When an aircraft is recognized to be subjected to
unlawful interference such as interception or
terrorist acts
3. Distress phase
(a) In case a communication attempt with an aircraft
failed in the alert phase, and the aircraft is in
possible distress as a result of inquiries made to
the various units concerned
(b) In case fuel runs out, and the safety of the aircraft
is difficult to maintain
(c) In case information suggesting that an aircraft lost
its capacity to fly and that the aircraft possibly
made an emergency landing is obtained
(d) In case information that an aircraft is making or
has made an emergency landing is deemed
accurate; however, the case wherein there is clear

evidence that the aircraft and passengers are not in
serious and imminent danger and are not in need
of urgent help is excluded
(2) Any air traffic service unit implementing the alerting
service as per paragraph (1) shall notify the search and
rescue unit of the following matters as a rule:
1. Terms by emergency situation such as uncertainty
phase (INCERFA), alert phase (ALERFA), or distress
phase (DETRESFA)
2. Title of the notifying unit and name of notifier
3. Description of the emergency situation
4. Important elements of the flight plan
5. ATC unit with which communication was attempted
for the last time, time such attempt was made, and
frequency used
6. Position where the final location was reported
7. Color and special feature of the aircraft
8. Status of loading of dangerous goods
9. Measures taken by the notifying unit
10. Other references that can be of use for search and
rescue activities
(3) Even after an emergency situation is notified as per
paragraph (2), an air traffic service unit shall continue
the investigation related to the emergency situation and
immediately notify the unit in charge of search and
rescue of the related information in case the emergency
situation worsens or ends.

(4) An air traffic service unit shall try to obtain information

on the aircraft facing an emergency situation and
attempting radio communication with it when necessary
using all communication facilities.
Article 213-3 (Notification to the Aircraft Owner, etc.)
The air traffic service unit shall notify the owner, etc., in
case an aircraft is deemed to be facing an uncertainty or an
alert phase. In this case, the matters referred to in the
subparagraphs of Article 213-2 (2) shall be included in the
notification as a rule.
Article 213-4 (Notification to Aircraft Operating in the Vicinity
of an Emergency Aircraft)
When an aircraft is believed to be facing an emergency
situation, the air traffic service unit shall notify the other
aircraft operating in the vicinity of such aircraft as promptly
as possible.
Article 214 (Required Information for Air Traffic Service, etc.)
(1) The Air Traffic Service Unit shall be able to provide
information on up-to-date meteorological condition and
meteorological forecast.
(2) An air traffic service unit shall maintain a close
cooperation system with weather observation units and air
traffic businessmen concerned to provide the aircraft with
detailed information on the type, location, vertical range,
moving direction, and speed of the meteorological
phenomena that can impede the operation of aircraft such

as information on the vicinity of an airfield, area for
take-off/climbing and descent of aircraft, sudden gust
within the approach control area, etc.
(3) The founder of an airfield, manager of navigation safety
facilities, operator of an unmanned free balloon, or
manufacturer and users of chemical materials shall notify
the relevant air traffic service unit immediately of the
following matters to secure the safety of air traffic:
1. Matters concerning the establishment and operation of
facilities or obstacles that impede the take-off and
landing of aircraft in the maneuvering area of an
airfield
2. Matters concerning the operation of navigation safety
facilities such as aeronautical ground lighting as
necessary for movement on the ground, take-off,
approach, and landing of aircraft
3. Matters concerning the flight of unmanned free
balloons
4. Matters concerning volcanic activities before eruption,
volcanic eruption, and volcanic ash that can affect
flight paths within the area under its jurisdiction
5. Matters concerning the emission of radioactive
materials and toxic chemical materials into the
atmosphere and its effect on the airspace under its
jurisdiction
6. Other matters impeding the safety of air traffic

Article 70-2 (Formulation and Article 215 (Establishment and Execution of Air Traffic Service
Implementation of Safety Management Safety Management Plan, etc.)
Plan for Air Traffic Services) (1) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
The Minister of Construction and establish and execute a safety management plan for air
Transportation shall formulate and traffic service to provide air traffic services systematically
implement a safety management plan for in accordance with Article 70-2 of the Act.
air traffic services to perform such (2) The safety management plan for the air traffic service
services in a systematic way under the referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the following:
conditions as stipulated by the Ministerial 1. Safety goal
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 2. Identification of potential risk and improvement plan
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act 3. Matters concerning the maintenance and surveillance of
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] safety
Article71 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 4. Matters concerning safety evaluation
8, 2005> 5. Other matters required for air traffic safety
management
publish the established safety management plan for air
traffic service as per paragraph (1).
(4) The head of the air traffic service unit that controls the
airfield and airspace shall establish and execute a detailed
plan for the implementation of a safety management plan
for air traffic service established as per paragraph (1).
Article72(Formulation and Implementation of Article 15-7 (Details of Supporting
Supporting Plan for Search or Rescue) Plans for Search and Rescue of
The Minister of Construction and Aircraft etc.)
Transportation shall formulate and (1) Supporting plans for search and
implement a plan for supporting the rescue of aircraft under Article
search for or rescue of aircraft, which 72 of the Act shall contain the
determine the roles of related matters falling under each of the
administrative agencies, etc. under the following subparagraphs:
conditions as prescribed by the 1. Composition and operation of
Presidential Decree for the purpose of a the systems of search and
search for aircraft or a rescue of human rescue of aircraft;
lives, in case where the aircraft is in 2. Roles of the Minister of
distress. National Defense, the Minister
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. of Construction and
6944, Jul. 25, 2003] Transportation, and the
Commanding General of
United States military forces
in Korea in their competent
airspace; and
3. Other matters necessary for
search of aircraft and lifesaving.
(2) Detailed matters necessary for
establishing and implementing the
supporting plans for search and
rescue of aircraft under paragraph
(1) shall be determined by the
Transportation in consultation
with the heads of related
administrative agencies.
Presidential Decree No. 18117, Nov.
4, 2003]

Article 73 (Aid of Aeronautical Information, Article 216 (Aeronautical Information)

etc.) (1) The following are the contents of aeronautical information
(1) The Minister of Construction and as per the provisions of Article 73 (1) of the Act:
Transportation shall provide the <Amended as of Jan. 19, 1999, Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3,
operators, etc. of aircraft which fly 2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>
within the flight information zone 1. Matters concerning the commencement, suspension,
with the information necessary to resumption, and discontinuation of the joint use of any
secure the safety, regularity and airfield and navigation safety facilities
efficiency in the operation of aircraft 2. Matters concerning the major change and operation of
(hereinafter referred to as the any airfield and navigation safety facilities
aeronautical information). 3. Matters impeding the operation of aircraft during the
use of any airfield
4. Matters concerning the establishment and change of
flight method, decision height, minimum descent
altitude, meteorological minima for take-off and
landing, etc.
5. Matters concerning the air traffic service
6. Matters concerning the firing of rockets, fireworks,
lasers and other articles, mooring and floating of
unmanned balloons (excluding any balloon used for
weather observation and toy balloon), and parachute
jump in the following airspaces:
(a) Airspace whose height exceeds the approach
surface, horizontal surface, conical surface, or
transitional surface
(b) Airspace whose height exceeds 150 m in the
airway
(c) Other airspace whose height exceeds 250 m
7. Other matters deemed useful to the operation of

aircraft
(2) The measurement unit used in aeronautical information is
based on any of the following methods: <Amended as of
Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Altitude: Meter (m) or feet (ft)
2. Visibility: Kilometer (km) or mile (SM); in this case,
visibility below 5 km is expressed in m unit
3. Frequency: Hertz (HZ)
4. Speed (velocity, speed): Meter per second (ｍ/s)
5. Temperature: Centigrade (℃)
(3) The aeronautical information referred to in paragraph (1)
shall be provided based on any of the following methods:
<Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
2. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
3. Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)
4. Data recording pre-flight and post-flight information
5. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
(2) The Minister of Construction and (4) The following items are provided in an Aeronautical
Transportation shall publish a chart Chart as per the provisions of Article 73 (2) of the Act:
specifying information necessary for <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
the operation of aircraft including air 1. Aerodrome Obstacle Chart
routes, navigation safety facilities, 2. Precision Approach Terrain
airfields, control areas, etc. 3. Enroute Chart
(hereinafter referred to as the 4. Area Chart
aeronautical chart). 5. Standard Departure Chart -- Instrument
(3) Necessary matters concerning the 6. Standard Arrival Chart -- Instrument

details of aeronautical information 7. Instrument Approach Chart

and aeronautical charts, the methods 8. Visual Approach Chart
of providing such information, the 9. Aerodrome/Heliport Chart
measurement units used in such 10. Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart
aeronautical charts, etc. shall be 11. Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart
prescribed by the Ministerial 12. World Aeronautical Chart
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 13. Aeronautical Chart
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act 14. Aeronautical Navigation Chart
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005] 15. Radar Minimum Altitude Chart
16. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
(5) Detailed matters related to the provision of aeronautical
information and publishing, etc., of aeronautical charts as
referred to in paragraphs (1)~(4) shall be prescribed and
published by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
<Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 217 (Notification)
(1) Deleted. <Jan. 19, 1999>
(2) Any person wishing to act as described in subparagraph
6, Article 216 (1) shall notify the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration of the following
information 10 days prior to the expected date of action:
Provided, That this shall not apply in case approval is
obtained from the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
2. Date, time, and place of expected action
3. Description of expected action
4. Other references
Article 218 (Boarding of Passengers, etc. <Amended as of Aug.

18, 2006>)
(1) Passengers boarding an aircraft as per the provisions of
Article 74 (1) of the Act shall be classified as follows:
<Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005, Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Flight crew as prescribed in the table based on
aircraft type
Aircraft Flight crew onboard
Aircraft requiring two or more pilots
for operation according to the Flight Pilots (PIC and co-pilot)
Manual
Aircraft used for passenger
transportation
Twin-engine rotorcraft performing
special tasks such as rescuing human Pilots (PIC and co-pilot)
lives or putting out forest fire
Aircraft that cannot handle engines and
airframe completely by itself due to its Flight engineer
structure
One pilot with a certificate of
technology qualification for wireless
Aircraft with wireless equipment
equipment and who can operate
pursuant to Article 40 of the Act
wireless equipment pursuant to the
Radio Regulation Law
Aircraft that can fly a section of 550
km or more without landing (excluding
aircraft with Inertial Navigation
System or Precision Doppler Radar Airline
that are deemed capable of utilizing
ground marks or navigation safety
facilities at any time during the flight)
2. In case passengers are transported by an aircraft used

for passenger transportation, the number of cabin crew

in the cabin exceeding that prescribed in the following
table depending on the number of seats for passengers
as mounted in the aircraft:
Number of seats mounted Number of cabin crew
20 ~ 50 seats 1 person
51 ~ 100 seats 2 persons
3 persons for more than 100 seats
More than 100 seats
1 person added for every 50 seats
(2) In case the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
acknowledges that the duty of a flight crew member as
stipulated in subparagraph 1, paragraph (1) can be
performed by another flight crew member without any
problem, the flight crew member in charge may not be
required to board the aircraft. <Amended as of Aug. 18,
2006>
(3) An air transportation businessman or an aircraft-using
businessman shall establish an education and training plan
on the following matters for the flight crew who will be
boarding the aircraft as stipulated in subparagraph 1,
paragraph (1) and implement the plan at least once a
year: <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005, Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Theoretical education and flight training for the
relevant aircraft type
2. Matters concerning all cases of emergency response
procedures in case of emergencies caused by the
malfunction of the engine, airframe, or systems of the
relevant aircraft type, fire, and other abnormal

situations and matters concerning cooperation among
the flight crew members
3. Matters concerning knowledge and technology related
to human performance and transportation of dangerous
goods as prescribed in Annex 18 of the Convention
on International Civil Aviation
4. Training on procedures that can help the trainees
familiarize themselves with the relationship between
the duty of each flight crew member and those of
other flight crew members in case of an emergency
situation such as an abnormal situation, e.g., failure of
an aircraft of the relevant type and fire
(4) As per the provisions of subparagraph 2, paragraph (1),
cabin crew members shall have the knowledge and ability
to take the necessary measures using emergency
equipment or first-aid kit in case of emergency in the
aircraft or if emergency exit is required.
(5) An air traffic businessman shall establish an education
and training plan on the following matters for the cabin
crew who will be boarding the aircraft as stipulated in
subparagraph 2, paragraph (1) and implement the plan at
least once a year: <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005, Aug.
18, 2006>
1. Measures to take in case of an emergency in the
aircraft or if emergency exit is required
2. Matters concerning the use of the life jacket, life raft,
escape slide, emergency exit, fire extinguisher, oxygen

equipment, first-aid kit, etc.

3. In case the cabin crew work in an aircraft operating
at an altitude of 3,000 m or higher from the mean
sea level, matters concerning the physiological
phenomena caused by the effect of oxygen deficiency
within the aircraft and loss of air pressure in the
cabin of an aircraft equipped with a pressurization
device
4. Matters concerning the type of dangerous goods that
can be loaded in the cabin and those that cannot be
loaded as prescribed in Annex 18 of the Convention
on International Civil Aviation and training program
on dangerous goods
5. Matters concerning the duty of each cabin crew
member and those of other cabin crew members in
case of an emergency situation in the aircraft
6. Matters concerning human performance for the safety
of the cabin including matters of cooperation between
the flight crew and cabin crew
Article 74 (Boarding, etc. of Aircrew, etc.)
(1) Any person who intends to use an
aircraft for navigation shall take on
board aircrew therein who are
required for the safety of aviation,
under the conditions as prescribed by
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7024,

Dec. 30, 2003; Act No. 7691, Nov.
8, 2005>
(2) When any flight crew or air traffic Article 218-2 (Carrying of Certificate of Qualification and
controller is engaged in the air Certificate of Aviation Physical Examination, etc. <Amended
service, he shall carry his as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
qualification certificate and aviation The following are the targets for carrying a certificate of
physical examination certificate under qualification and a certificate of aviation physical examination
the conditions as prescribed by the as per the provisions of Article 74 (2) of the Act and
Ministerial Regulations of the matters to be observed: <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Aviation Act, and when any airman 1. A flight crew member shall carry the certificate of
other than such flight crew and air qualification and certificate of aviation physical
traffic controller is engaged in the air examination or keep them in an easily accessible place
service, he shall carry his inside the aircraft.
qualification certificate under the 2. An air traffic controller shall carry the certificate of
conditions as prescribed by the qualification and certificate of aviation physical
Ministerial Regulations of the examination or keep them in an easily accessible place
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. inside the office of aviation work.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 3. An airman other than a flight crew member and an air
(3) Air transportation businessmen and traffic controller such as an aircraft mechanic, an aircraft
aircraft-using businessmen shall shop mechanic, or a flight dispatcher shall carry the
provide aircrew working on board certificate of qualification and certificate of aviation
aircraft with education and training physical examination or keep them in an easily accessible
necessary to perform their services place inside the workplace where aviation work is
under the conditions as prescribed by performed.
the Ministerial Regulations of the [New Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004][ Article 218-2 moved to
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. Article 218-3 <Jul. 3, 2004>]
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>

Article 74-2 (Flight Safety Regulations for Article 218-3 (Operational Technology Criteria for Safe
safe aircraft operation) Operation, etc.)
To ensure safe aircraft operations, the For the purpose of subparagraph 5, Article 74-2 of the Act,
Minister of Construction and the term "Other matters required for safe operation under the
Transportation has an authority to conditions prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the
promulgate Flight Safety Regulations Aviation Act" refers to the following: <Amended as of Jul.
which covers the following items within 3, 2004>
the scope of this Act, ICAO Convention 1. Certification and operation of an aviation training institute
and its Annexes: 2. Aircraft registration and registration mark
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 3. Certificate of airworthiness
1. Aircraft instruments and equipment; 4. Certification as a maintenance organization
2. Aircraft operations; 5. Matters concerning the air transportation of dangerous
3. Air carrier certificates; goods
4. Personnel licenses; [Newly Inserted as of Sept. 24, 2001][Moved from Article
5. Aircraft maintenance; 218-2. <Jul. 3, 2004>]
6. Others required to secure safe aircraft
operations and specified by the
provisions of the Ministerial
6513, Sep. 12, 2001]
Article 74-3 (Compliance with Flight Safety
Regulations)
Owners, etc and airmen shall comply
with the provisions of Article 74-2 of
this Act.
6513, Sep. 12, 2001]
CHAPTER V. AIRPORT AND AIR CHAPTER V. AIRPORT AND AIR NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION FACILITIES FACILITIES
SECTION 1 Airfield and Navigation SECTION 1 Airfield and Navigation Safety Facilities
Safety Facilities <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>
Article 75 (Installation of Airfield and
Navigation Safety Facilities)
Transportation shall install airfield
facilities or navigation safety facilities
(referring to airfield facilities or
navigation safety facilities other than
those installed under the provisons of
Articles 89 through 111; hereinafter
the same shall apply). <Amended by
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
(2) Any person other than the Minister Article 16 (Standards for Installation of Article 219 (Application for Permission to Install Airfield))
of Construction and Transportation, Airfield) (1) Any person intending to install an airfield as per the
who intends to install airfield (1) Any airfield which is installed provisions of Article 75 (2) of the Act shall submit to
facilities or navigation safety with the permission of the the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
facilities, shall obtain permission from Minister of Construction and Application for Permission to Install Airfield (Form 46)
the Minister of Construction and Transportation under Article 75 (including application in electronic document) together
Transportation as prescribed by the (2) of the Act shall be as with the following documents (including electronic
Ministerial Regulations of the described in each subparagraph documents; in this case, the public official in charge
Aviation Act. In this case, the of Article 9-3. <Amended by shall verify a Copy of Corporate Register (limited to
Minister of Construction and Presidential Decree No. 19607, cases wherein the applicant is a juridical person) using
Transportation may, in granting the Jul. 4, 2006> the joint use of administrative information pursuant to
permission, attach conditions to the (2) The standards for installation of Article 21 (1) of the Act on the Promotion of the
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations V-1

installation of such facilities. an airfield as referred to in Digitalization of Administrative Affairs, etc., for the
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. paragraph (1) shall be as follows: Creation of Electronic Government and have the relevant
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, <Amended by Presidential Decree documents attached in case the applicant raises an
1999> No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994> objection to the verification): <Amended as of Nov. 29,
1. There shall be no obstacle 2004, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>
impeding the take-off and 1. Implementation plan
landing of the aircraft in the 2. Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>
periphery of the airfield: 3. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Provided, That this shall not 4. Documents verifying the existence of ownership or
apply in a case where it is right to use the airfield site
deemed possible to remove 5. Design documents (including design drawings,
the obstacle without failure by specifications, design budget, and calculation sheet for
the scheduled date of the the quantity)
work of the airfield; 6. Surveyed map (including ground plan, longitudinal
2. The staying turning area in section of the landing zone, cross section of the
the air of the airfield landing zone, and vicinity plan)
(referring to a prescribed 7. Land and object record (name and address of the
airspace in the sky over the owners to be recorded)
airfield which is deemed (2) The implementation plan referred to in subparagraph 1,
necessary for the staying paragraph (1) shall include the following: <Amended as
turning of an aircraft intending of Aug. 18, 2006>
to land on the airfield; 1. Overview of the facilities and objective of installation
hereinafter the same shall 2. Name, location, elevation, and reference point of an
apply) shall not overlap that airfield
of an adjacent airfield; and 3. Detailed promotion plan of the project
3. The length and width of the 4. Program for the procurement of financial resources
runway, landing zone and 5. Kind and type of aircraft to be used
taxiway of the airfield and the 6. Landing based on instrument flight rules (IFR) or
gradient of the surface, airfield reason in case of an airfield used for night landing
beacon, etc. shall conform to 7. Category of airfield and classification of the landing
the standards as prescribed by zone
the Ministerial Regulations of 8. Strength of runway (limited to land airfield and land
the Aviation Act. heliport)
(3) The standards for constructing 9. Depth of landing zone (limited to water airfield and
any land airfield referred to in water heliport)
subparagraph 1 of Article 9-3 10. Wind direction and wind speed (the wind speed of
shall be governed by the the estimated water level of the estimated airfield site
standards that are set by the or its vicinity shall be prepared based on data for
Ministerial Regulations of the the past one year or more)
Aviation Act according to the 11. Type of air traffic service
combination of the classification 12. Visual or instrument flight take-off and landing
numbers that are set taking into procedure of the airfield
account the minimum take-off 13. Required airspace drawings and current status of
distance of aircraft that use the neighboring airspaces
runway of the relevant land 14. Drawings explaining the correlations with the flight
airfield as shown in Appendix 3 procedures of neighboring airports
and the classification letters that (3) Any person intending to install a rooftop heliport shall
are set taking into account the attach the following documents in addition to the
width of main wings and the documents referred to in paragraph (1):
outside width of main landing 1. Structural drawings and calculation sheet of the
gears of the aircraft that use the structure for the building or structure
runway of the relevant land 2. Note of technology confirmation verifying safety
airfield. <Newly Inserted by regarding the structure during the operation of the
Presidential Decree No. 18468, aircraft to be used and calculation of the structure
Jun. 29, 2004; Presidential 3. Arrangement drawing or projection drawing displaying
Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> the height of a building or a structure inside a zone

that matches the projection plane of the approach

surface, transitional surface, horizontal surface, and
conical surface (limited to those higher than the
landing zone)
4. Design documents for facilities and equipment as
referred to in subparagraph 7, Article 222
Article 220 (Surveyed Map)
A surveyed map as referred to in subparagraph 6, Article
219 (1) shall be prepared as follows:
1. The ground plan shall contain the following items:
(a) Map scale (1:5,000 or larger) and directions
(b) Airfield site and boundaries
(c) Topography and names of places within a zone of
100 m or more surrounding the airfield
(d) Estimated locations of airfield facilities
(e) Main roads, city streets, and roads leading to other
transportation facilities
2. The longitudinal section of the landing zone shall contain
the following information:
(a) Map scale (widthwise 1: 5,000 or larger; lengthwise
1: 500 or larger)
(b) Measuring point numbers, distance between measuring
points (suggested: 100 m), and additional distance
(c) Land surface of the center line, formation level,
height of banking, and depth of cutting at each
measuring point
3. The cross section of the landing zone (i.e., both ends of a
runway and three central locations) shall contain the
following information:
(a) Map scale (widthwise 1: 1,000 or larger; lengthwise
1: 50 or larger)
(b) Measuring point numbers and distance between
measuring points
(c) Land surface, formation level, height of banking, and
depth of cutting at each measuring point
4. The vicinity plan shall contain the following information:
(a) Map scale of 1: 10,000 (if unavailable, scale of 1:
25,000 or 1: 50,000)
(b) In case of a building or a structure in a zone that
matches the projection planes of the approach surface,
transitional surface, horizontal surface, and conical
surface as referred to in subparagraph 3, Article 219
(3), the location, type, degree of obstacle, etc., of the
building or structure in the drawing at a scale of 1:
5,000 or larger
Article 221 (Class of Landing Zone)
The classes of landing zones as per the provisions of
subparagraph 3, Article 16 (2) of the Decree shall be
classified depending on the length of the runway in the case
of a land airfield and depending on the length of the landing
zone in the case of a water airfield as prescribed in
Appendix 20.
Article 222 (Standards for Airfield Installation)
The following are the standards for the installation of the
runway, landing zone, taxiway, etc., as per the provisions of
subparagraph 3, Article 16 (2) and Article 16 (3) of the

Decree: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999, Sept.

30, 2002, Nov. 22, 2003, Jul. 3, 2004, Mar. 11, 2005, Jul.
1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>
1. A land airfield shall be equipped with runway, landing
zone, and taxiway complying with the installation
standards of Appendices 1, 21-2, and 21-3: Provided, That
this shall not apply in case the airfield is deemed not to
impede the safe operation of the aircraft considering the
topographical conditions, etc., by the Minister of
2. A land heliport shall be equipped with runway, landing
zone, and taxiway (limited to cases wherein a taxiway is
provided) complying with the specifications of Appendix
1-2: Provided, That this shall not apply in case the
airfield is deemed not to impede the safe operation of the
aircraft considering the topographical conditions, etc., by
the Minister of Construction and Transportation.
3. The runway, taxiway, and apron (referring to the open
space of the hangar; the same shall apply hereinafter)
installed in the land airfield and land heliport shall have
sufficient strength to withstand the operation of the
aircraft.
4. The runway and taxiway of the land airfield or land
heliport shall be able to maintain their distance from each
other as well as the angle and shape at the contact point
as prescribed and published by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority for the safety of navigation of
the aircraft.
5. In the land airfield and land heliport, shoulders shall be

installed on both sides of the runway and taxiway and on
the rim of the apron whose width, strength, and surface
are prescribed and published by the Head of the Civil
6. In the land heliport and water heliport, there shall be a
place where a helicopter flying in the departure path,
approach path, or traffic pattern with a failed powerplant
can land without posing a risk to persons and objects on
the land or on the water.
7. The rooftop heliport installed on top of a building or a
structure shall be provided with the following facilities or
equipment in addition to the standards referred to in
subparagraphs 2~6 however, the facilities and equipment
other than the landing zone can be substituted by the
facilities and equipment of the building or structure
concerned as long as they do not impede the operation of
the heliport.
(a) Landing zone complying with the following
specifications:
(i) The length and width of the runway shall be at
least 1.2 times the length and width of the
aircraft's airframe, provided the length is at least
15 meters.
(ii) The width of the shoulder shall be 3 meters or
more on both sides of the runway along its length.
(iii) The structure and materials of the landing zone
shall be able to withstand the impact and wind at

the time of the helicopter's take-off or landing and

weight of the snowfall and shall not be flammable.
(iv) The surface of the landing zone shall be able to
absorb impact and adapt to the change of weather
easily.
(v) In case a separate structure is installed on the
rooftop of a building or a structure to be used as
the landing zone, safety stairs and safety net for
fall prevention shall be installed (the net attached
to the underside of the landing zone shall have a
width of 1.5 meters or more and a height of not
more than that of the landing zone surface).
(b) Facilities for the prevention of the aircraft's fall:
Provided, That this shall not apply in case there is a
safety net for fall prevention as referred to in item
(a)-(v).
(c) Facilities for the prevention of fuel leakage
(d) Security facilities for controlling the access of the
general public
(e) Firefighting and safety facilities and other facilities or
equipment prescribed by the Minister of Construction
and Transportation
8. A water airfield shall be equipped with a turning zone
and a taxiing waterway in the landing zone in compliance
with the specifications as prescribed in Appendix 1-3 by
landing zone class.
9. A water heliport shall be equipped with a landing zone
and a taxiing waterway (limited to cases wherein a taxiing
waterway is installed) in compliance with the

specifications as prescribed in Appendix 1-4 by landing
zone class.
10. The turning zone and taxiing waterway in the landing
zone of a water airfield or a water heliport shall have
sufficient depth during ebb tide; the state of this water
level shall be appropriate for the safe navigation of the
aircraft.
10-2. A barge-mounted plant (BMP) heliport shall be
provided together with a no-obstacle area of the landing
zone as prescribed and published by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
11. The airfield identification facilities prescribed by the
installed.
12. The main base of a helicopter used for the air
transportation business for passengers (i.e., airport of
aircraft registration; the same shall apply hereinafter) shall
be equipped with facilities and equipment that comply
with the installation standards as prescribed in Appendix
25 except when decided otherwise by the Minister of
13. An airfield providing air traffic services shall be
equipped with the following facilities:
(a) Navigation safety radio facilities: Facilities that fit the
conditions of the airfield to secure aviation safety and
to lower the cancellation rate
(b) aeronautical ground lighting aids: Facilities that

comply with the separately prescribed and published

standards by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority
(c) The following communication facilities for air traffic
control and flight information:
(i) Very High Frequency(VHF) aeronautical mobile
telecommunications facilities as required for
communication with aircraft and vehicles within the
airfield; when necessary, however, such facilities
shall include Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)
aeronautical mobile telecommunications facilities
(ii) VHF 121.5 and UHF 243.0 aeronautical
mobile telecommunications facilities as necessary in
communicating with the aircraft and vehicles within
the airfield during an emergency such as distress
(iii) Aeronautical fixed telecommunications facilities
such as aeronautical fixed telecommunications
network (AFTN) or aeronautical direct call network
that can transmit and receive aeronautical
information to and from related air traffic units
and aviation weather-related units
(iv) Airport information broadcasting facilities (ATIS)
or digital airport information broadcasting facilities
(D-ATIS) (limited to airfields that are separately
prescribed by the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority)
(v) Communication facilities for airfield air traffic
control including aeronautical mobile
telecommunications facilities that enable direct

two-way communication with no atmospherics
between the control tower and aircraft within 45
km from the airfield as well as a separate
communication channel for the control of aircraft
operating within the maneuvering area
(vi) Communication facilities for the approach control
service including aeronautical mobile
telecommunications facilities that enable direct and
continuous two-way communication promptly with
no atmospherics with the aircraft under its control
and exclusive communication channel in case the
control unit is an independent one
(vii) Communication facilities for area control service
including aeronautical mobile telecommunications
facilities that enable direct and continuous two-way
communication promptly with no atmospherics with
aircraft flying within the flight information zone
and air/ground voice communication channel that
enables direct communication between a pilot and
an air traffic controller
(viii) Communication facilities for flight information
service including aeronautical mobile
telecommunications facilities that enable direct and
continuous two-way communication promptly with
no atmospherics with aircraft flying in the flight
information zone
(ix) All channels to be provided with recording

facilities in case the aeronautical mobile

telecommunications facilities (wireless telephone and
datalink) referred to in sub-items (i)~(viii) are used
for air traffic control service
(d) The following aviation weather facilities:
(i) Measurement and reporting facilities for wind (wind
direction and wind speed), atmospheric pressure,
humidity, temperature, rainfall, snowfall, visibility,
cloud cover, ceiling, other weather and climate
conditions, etc.
(ii) Aviation weather forecast facilities as required for
the operation of aircraft using the airfield
concerned
(e) Control facilities for the ground movement of aircraft,
etc. [Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE),
Surface Movement Guidance and Control System
(SMGCS), and Bright Radar Indicator Tower
Equipment (BRITE), etc., limited to the separately
prescribed airfields by the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority]
(f) Tower facilities (limited to cases wherein a control
zone is specified)
(g) Approach control office facilities (limited to
separately prescribed airfields or places by the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
(h) Aircraft Situation Display System (ASDS) (limited to
separately prescribed airfields or places by the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
(i) Other facilities required for the implementation of

air traffic services as separately prescribed by the
14. The installation shall comply with the earthquake-resistant
design standards for airport facilities as prescribed and
published by the Minister of Construction and
Transportation pursuant to the provisions of Article 24 of
the Countermeasures Against Natural Disasters Act.
15. Other facilities deemed necessary for the installation of
an airfield and published by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority shall be provided.
Article 223 (Application for Permission to Install aeronautical
ground lighting Aids)
Any person wishing to install aeronautical ground lighting
aids as per the provisions of Article 75 (2) of the Act shall
Administration Application for Permission to Install
Aeronautical Aids (Form 46) (including application in
electronic document) together with the following documents
(including electronic documents; in this case, the public
official in charge shall verify a Copy of Corporate Register
(in case the applicant is a juridical person) through the joint
use of administrative information pursuant to Article 21 (1)
of the Act on the Promotion of the Digitalization of
Administrative Affairs, etc., for the Creation of Electronic
Government and have the document in question attached in
case the applicant raises an objection to the verification.
<Amended as of Nov. 29, 2004, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 7,

2006>
1. Design documents (including design drawings,
specifications, design budget, and calculation sheet for the
quantity)
2. Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>
3. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2006>
4. Documents verifying the existence of ownership or right
to use the aeronautical ground lighting aids site
5. Copy of the Written Permission to Install Airfield (limited
to cases wherein the aeronautical ground lighting aids are
to be installed within the airfield)
Article 224 (Application for Permission to Install Navigation
Safety Radio Facilities <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul.
3, 2004>)
Any person wishing to install navigation safety radio facilities
or aeronautical information and communication facilities as
per the provisions of Article 75 (2) of the Act shall submit
to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Application for Permission to Install Navigation Safety Radio
Facilities or Aeronautical Information and Communication
Facilities (Form 46) (including application in electronic
document) together with the following documents (including
electronic documents; in this case, the public official in
charge shall verify a Copy of Corporate Register (in case the
applicant is a juridical person) through the joint use of
administrative information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the
Act on the Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative
Affairs, etc., for the Creation of Electronic Government and
have the document in question attached in case the applicant

raises an objection to the verification. <Amended as of Dec.
17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004, Nov. 29, 2004, Jul. 1, 2005, and
Aug. 7, 2006>
1. Design documents (including design drawings,
specifications, design budget, and calculation sheet for the
quantity)
2. Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>
3. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2006>
4. Documents verifying the existence of ownership or right
to use the site for navigation safety radio facilities or
aeronautical information and communication facilities
5. Copy of the Written Permission to Install Airfield (limited
to cases wherein the aeronautical ground lighting aids are
to be installed within the airfield)
(3) Necessary matters concerning Article 17 (Standards for Installation of Article 225 (Installation of Navigation Safety Facilities and
standards for installing airfield Navigation Safety Facilities) Technical Standards)
facilities and navigation safety (1) Deleted. <by Presidential Decree (1) The technical standards for the brightness and color of
facilities under the provisions of No. 17406, Nov. 7, 2001> aeronautical ground lighting aids as per the provisions of
paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be (2) The navigation safety facilities subparagraph 1 (c), Article 17 (2) of the Decree are
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. shall, under Article 75 (3) of the prescribed in Appendix 25-2.
<Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, Act, be installed according to the (2) The installation and technical standards for navigation
1999> following categories: <Amended safety radio facilities as per the provisions of
by Presidential Decree No. subparagraph 2 (g), Article 17 (2) of the Decree are
14447, Dec. 23, 1994; prescribed in Appendix 28. <Amended as of Jul. 3,
Presidential Decree No. 16511, 2004>
Aug. 6, 1999; Presidential Decree (3) The installation and technical standards for aeronautical
No. 17406, Nov. 7, 2001; information and communication facilities as per the

Presidential Decree No. 18468, provisions of subparagraph 4 (d), Article 17 (2) of the
Jun. 29, 2004> Decree are prescribed in Appendix 28-2. <Amended as of
1. The aeronautical ground Jul. 3, 2004>
lighting aids (referring to the (4) Detailed matters other than those set forth in this
equipment to aid the Ordinance concerning the installation and technical
navigation of aircraft by standards for navigation safety facilities shall be
lighting; hereinafter the same prescribed and published by the Head of the Civil
shall apply) shall be installed Aviation Safety Authority.
in conformity with the [Wholly Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002]
following standards: Article 226 (Publication of Airfield, etc.)
(a) The aeronautical ground For the purpose of Article 76 (1) of the Act, the term
lighting aids shall be "Other matters prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of
installed so as not to blind the Aviation Act" refers to the following: <Amended as of
the pilots and air traffic Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
controllers, and shall be 1. Purpose of installation
installed as a light 2. Name and address of the person planning the installation
structure so as not to 3. Overview of the airfield or navigation safety facilities
inflict any damage on the 4. Elevation and reference point of the airfield
aircraft, but so as to make 5. Location of the estimated airfield site or estimated water
the light equipment break, level and name and address of the owner
when the aircraft comes in 6. Kind of airfield and class of landing zone
contact with the exposed 7. Strength of the runway (limited to land airfield and land
light equipment (runway heliport) or depth of the landing zone (limited to water
edge lights, stopway lights, airfield and water heliport)
taxiway edge lights, etc.), 8. Visual flight or instrument flight take-off/landing
and buried light equipment procedures
shall be manufactured and
installed so as not to
inflict any damage on the

aircraft and light equipment
due to any contact with
the wheels of the aircraft;
(b) The luminous intensity
ratio of the aeronautical
ground lighting aids
against the runway edge
lights shall meet the
criteria under Appendix 1;
and
(c) Other luminous intensity
and color tone, etc. of the
aeronautical ground lighting
aids shall meet the criteria
as prescribed by the
Ministerial Regulations of
the Aviation Act;
2. The navigation safety radio
facilities (referring to the
equipment to aid the
navigation of aircraft by radio
waves; hereinafter the same
shall apply) shall be installed
in conformity with the
following standards:
(a) In cases of new
installation, it shall give no

effect on other navigation

safety facilities already
installed as far as it could;
(b) It shall be installed at a
location to emit radio
wave effectively;
(c) The monitoring device and
standby power system, etc.
shall be provided;
(d) In cases where principal
and reserve equipments are
installed, the principal
equipment shall be
replaced automatically by
the reserve one, if the
former is abnormal, and
the conditions of such
equipment shall be
displayed;
(e) The personnel, test and
measuring devices, spare
parts, etc. required for
maintenance and repair,
etc. shall be provided;
(f) The navigation safety
facilities shall be installed
in conformity with the
installation procedures and
installation methods that

are prescribed and
published by the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority; and
(g) Other frequency band,
radio wave coverage, etc.
of navigation safety radio
facilities shall meet the
criteria as prescribed by
the Ministerial Regulations
of the Aviation Act;
3. Deleted; and <by Presidential
Decree No. 17406, Nov. 7,
2001>
4. The aeronautical information
and communications facilities
shall be installed according to
(a) They are required to be
installed in a location that
makes it possible to
communicate smoothly;
(b) They are required to have
control devices and
standby power system, etc.;
(c) They are required to have
personnel, test and

measuring devices and

spare parts, etc. necessary
to maintain and repair the
facilities; and
(d) The frequency bands, etc.
of the aeronautical
information and
communications facilities
are required to be in
conformity with the
standards that are set by
the Ministerial Regulations
of the Aviation Act.
Article 18 (Examination of Installation
of Airfield, etc.)
When an application for permission
on installation of an airfield or
navigation safety facilities is made
under Article 75 (2) of the Act, the
Transportation shall examine whether
or not the application conforms to
the following subparagraphs:
No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994;
6, 1999>
1. The installation plan of the
location, structure, etc. of the

airfield or navigation safety
facilities shall conform to the
standards for installation as
prescribed in Article 16 or 17;
2. The management plan of the
facilities shall conform to the
facilities management standards as
prescribed in Article 80 (1) of the
Act;
3. The installer of the airfield or
navigation safety facilities shall be
capable of managing it;
4. The installation of the airfield or
navigation safety facilities shall
not infringe remarkably on any
interest of other persons; and
5. In regards to the airfield, the
applicant shall have the ownership
or other rights to use the site, or
he shall be deemed to acquire
such right without failure by the
time when the work is scheduled.
Article 76 (Publication, etc.)
Transportation, when he intends to
install airfield facilities or navigation

safety facilities or grant permission

for installing such facilities under the
provisions of Article 75, shall publish
the names of airfield and navigation
safety facilities, the location of such
facilities, landing strip, obstacle
limitation surface, the expected date
on which such facilities commence to
be used and other matters prescribed
by the Ministerial Regulations of the
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5794,
Feb. 5, 1999, Act No. 7691, Nov. 8.
2005>
Transportation shall publish matters
publically announced under the
provisons of paragraph (1) in places
easily visible to the public inside
areas where the installation of airfield
and navigation safety facilities.
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999>
Article 77 (Inspection of Installation Article 227 (Application for the Completion Inspection of
Completion of Airfield and Navigation Airfield Construction)
Safety Facilities) (1) Any person intending to undergo the inspection of
(1) Any person who has obtained completion of airfield construction as per the provisions
permission for installing airfield of Article 77 (1) of the Act shall submit to the
facilities (hereinafter referred to as Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
the “airfield facilities installer”) or Application for the Completion Inspection of Airfield
permission for installing navigation Facilities (Form 47) together with the completion
safety facilities (hereinafter referred inspection record of the installer, completion design
to as the “navigation safety facilities documents (limited to cases wherein alterations are made
installer”) under Article 75 (2) shall in the submitted design documents when applying for
promptly undergo the inspection of permission to install airfield facilities), and completion
completion of the construction work photos. <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994>
from the Minister of Construction (2) Any person passing the completion inspection as per the
and Transportation when such provisions of paragraph (1) shall submit to the
construction work is completed. Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. Report of Commencement of Use of Airfield (Form 48).
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, Article 228 (Publication of Commencement of Airfield Use)
1999> (1) The administrator of the relevant Regional Aviation
(2) The Minister of Construction and Administration shall publish the following matters on the
Transportation, when he carries out airfield that passed the completion inspection as per the
the inspection of the completion of provisions of Article 77 (2) of the Act: <Amended as of
the construction work of the airfield Dec. 17, 1999>
facilities or the navigation safety 1. Name, location, and kind of airfield
facilities under paragraph (1), shall 2. Name and address of installer of the airfield
designate and publish the names, the 3. Date of permission for the installation of the airfield
kinds, the location of such facilities 4. Estimated date of commencement of airfield use
and the date on which such facilities 5. Visual flight or instrument flight take-off/landing
commence to be used. <Amended by procedures
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act 6. Matters of special consideration related to the use of
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> the airfield

Administration shall publish any and all modifications

made in the matters published as per the provisions of
paragraph (1).
Article 229 (Application for Completion Inspection of
aeronautical ground lighting Aids Construction Work)
(1) Any person intending to undergo the inspection of
completion of aeronautical ground lighting aids
construction work as per the provisions of Article 77 (1)
of the Act shall submit to the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration Application for
Completion Inspection of aeronautical ground lighting
Aids Construction Work (Form 47) together with the
completion inspection record of the installer, completion
design documents (limited to cases wherein alterations are
made in the submitted design documents when applying
for permission to install aeronautical ground lighting
aids), and completion photos. <Amended as of Nov. 30,
1994>
(2) Any person passing the completion inspection as per the
provisions of paragraph (1) shall submit to the
Report of Commencement of Use of aeronautical ground
lighting Aids (Form 48)
Article 230 (Publication of Commencement of the Use of
aeronautical ground lighting Aids, etc.)
(1) The Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall publish the following matters on
aeronautical ground lighting that passed the completion
inspection as per the provisions of Article 77 (2) of the

Act:
1. Name, kind, location, and estimated starting date of
use of the aeronautical ground lighting
2. Name and address of the aeronautical ground lighting
installer
3. Important matters regarding the performance of the
aeronautical ground lighting, e.g., specifications of
lights, brightness, layout, etc.
4. Operation hours
5. Matters for special consideration in relation to the use
of aeronautical ground lighting
(2) Any and all modifications of matters published as per the
provisions of paragraph (1) shall be published by the
Article 231 (Application for Completion Inspection of
Construction Work for Navigation Safety Radio Facilities)
(1) Any person intending to undergo the completion
inspection of construction work for navigation safety
radio facilities as per the provisions of Article 77 (1) of
Aviation Administration Application for Completion
Inspection of Navigation Safety Radio Facilities or
Construction Work for Aeronautical Information and
Communications Facilities (Form 47) together with the
record of completion inspection of the installer,
completion design documents (limited to cases wherein
revisions are made in the submitted design documents

when applying for permission to install navigation safety

radio facilities or aeronautical information and
communications facilities), and completion photos.
<Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Dec. 17, 1999, and Jul.
3, 2004>
(2) Any person passing the completion inspection as per the
provisions of paragraph (1) shall submit to the
Report of Commencement of Use of Navigation Safety
Radio Facilities or Aeronautical Information and
Communications Facilities (Form 48). <Amended as of
Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>
Article 232 (Publication of Commencement of the Use of
Navigation Safety Radio Facilities, etc. <Amended as of Dec.
17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>)
Administration shall publish the following matters related
to the navigation safety radio facilities or aeronautical
information and communications facilities passing the
completion inspection as per the provisions of Article 77
(2) of the Act: <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3,
2004>
1. Name, kind, location, and estimated starting date of
use of the navigation safety radio facilities or
aeronautical information and communications facilities
2. Name and address of the installer of the navigation
safety radio facilities or aeronautical information and
3. Transmission frequency
4. Antenna power
5. Direction of course
6. Identification mark
7. Rated range
8. Operation hours
9. Matters for special consideration in relation to the use
of navigation safety radio facilities or aeronautical
information and communications facilities
(2) Any and all modifications of matters published as per the
provisions of paragraph (1) shall be published by the
Article 78 (Alteration of Airfield or Article 233 (Alteration of Airfield Facilities)
Navigation Safety Facilities) The alteration of airfield facilities whose notification is
(1) The airfield facilities installer or the necessary as per the provisions of Article 78 (1) of the Act
navigation safety facilities installer, shall be subject to the following classification: <Amended as
when he intends to alter any matters of Dec. 17, 1999>
prescribed by the Ministerial 1. Land airfield or land heliport (including rooftop heliport)
Regulations of the Aviation Act with (a) Location change of reference points
respect to the airfield facilities or the (b) New installation of runway, landing zone, taxiway, or
navigation safety facilities, shall apron
notify the Minister of Construction (c) Change of length, width, strength, maximum
and Transportation as prescribed by longitudinal gradient, or maximum cross gradient of
the Ministerial Regulations of the runway or landing zone
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. (d) Change of width, strength, maximum longitudinal
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5794, gradient, or maximum cross gradient of taxiway
Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 5963, Apr. (e) Expansion of apron or change of strength
15, 1999> 2. Water airfield or water heliport

(2) The Minister of Construction and (a) Location change of reference points
Transportation shall, when he is (b) New installation of landing zone, water taxiway, or
notified of the alteration of the turning zone
airfield facilities or the navigation (c) Change of length, width, or depth of landing zone
safety facilities under the provisions (d) Change of width and depth of water taxiway or
of paragraph (1), publish such diameter or depth of water turning zone
alteration: Provided, That the Article 234 (Notification of Alteration and Publication of
publication with respect to the Airfield Facilities <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>)
alteration of the airfield facilities (1) Any person intending to alter airfield facilities as per the
shall be limited to the case where provisions of Article 78 (1) of the Act shall submit to
obstacle limitation surface is altered. the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
<Amended by Act No. 5963, Apr. Notice of Alteration of Airfield Facilities (Form 49)
15, 1999, Act No. 7691, Nov. 8. together with the following documents (the same shall
2005> > apply when trying to change the following): <Amended
(3) The provisions of Article 76 shall as of Dec. 17, 1999>
apply mutatis mutandis to the case of 1. Documents describing the details of facilities alteration
paragraph (2). <Newly Inserted by 2. Drawings related to the facilities to be altered
Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999> 3. Drawings showing the approach surface, horizontal
surface, conical surface, or transitional surface of the
airfield zone following the alteration
(2) Upon receiving the notice of alteration as per the
provisions of paragraph (1), the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration shall publish the
following matters and post the corresponding signage in
an easily noticeable location within the vicinity of the
area to be altered: <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>
1. Name and address of the applicant
2. Name and location of the airfield
3. Matters to be altered
4. Approach surface, horizontal surface, conical surface,
or transitional surface of the airfield zone following
the alteration
(3) Any and all modifications of matters published or posted
as per the provisions of paragraph (2) shall be published
or posted by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration.
(4) Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
Article 235 (Alteration of aeronautical ground lighting Aids)
Matters whose alteration should be notified among
aeronautical ground lighting aids as per the provisions of
Article 78 (1) of the Act are as follows: <Amended as of
Dec. 17, 1999>
1. Revision of the specification or brightness of lighting
2. In the case of airfield lighting, alteration of layout or
combination of lighting
3. Change of operation hours
Article 236 (Notice of Alteration of aeronautical ground lighting
Aids <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>)
(1) Any person intending to alter aeronautical ground lighting
aids as per the provisions of Article 78 (1) of the Act
shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration Notice of Alteration of
aeronautical ground lighting Aids (Form 49) together with
the following documents: <Amended as of Nov. 30,
1994, Dec. 17, 1999>
1. Documents describing the details of facilities alteration

2. Drawings related to the facilities to be altered

(2) The provisions of Article 229 (1) shall apply mutatis
mutandis to the case of completion inspection applied by
the installer of aeronautical ground lighting aids as an
applicant for alteration permission in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph (1).
Article 237 (Alteration of Navigation Safety Radio Facilities, etc.
<Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>)
Matters whose alteration should be notified among navigation
communications facilities as per the provisions of Article 78
(1) of the Act are as follows: <Amended as of Dec. 17,
1999, Jul. 3, 2004>
1. Change of rated range
2. Alteration of course
3. Change of operation hours
4. Change of antenna method
5. Alteration of structure of transceiver and circuits (limited
to the alteration of frequency, antenna power, and
identification marks and other cases wherein the electric
characteristics of the navigation safety radio facilities or
aeronautical information and communications facilities are
affected)
6. Alteration of transceiver and power supply equipment
Article 238 (Notice of Alteration of Navigation Safety Radio
Facilities, etc. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>)
(1) Any person intending to alter navigation safety radio
facilities or aeronautical information and communications
facilities as per the provisions of Article 78 (1) of the

Act shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration Application for Permission to
Alter Navigation Safety Radio Facilities or Aeronautical
Information and Communications Facilities (Form 49)
together with the following documents: <Amended as of
Nov. 30, 1994, Dec. 17, 1999, and Jul. 3, 2004>
1. Documents describing the details of facilities alteration
2. Drawings related to the facilities to be altered
(2) Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
Article 79 (Suspension or Closure of Use of Article 239 (Notification of Suspension or Discontinuation of
Airfield and Navigation Safety Facilities) Use of Airfield and Navigation Safety Facilities, etc.)
(1) The airfield facilities installer or the Any person intending to suspend, discontinue the use of
navigation safety facilities installer airfield or navigation safety facilities, or resume the use of
shall, when he intends to suspend or the suspended or discontinued airfield or navigation safety
discontinue the use of any airfield facilities as per the provisions of Article 79 (1) of the Act
facilities or any navigation safety shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
facilities, or resume the use of them, Administration Notice of Suspension, Discontinuation, or
notify the Minister of Construction Resumption of the Use of Airfield or Navigation Safety
and Transportation of his intention. Facilities (Form 50).
(2) The Minister of Construction and [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
Transportation shall, when he is Article 240 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
notified of the suspension, Article 241 (Publication of Suspension of Airfield, etc.)
discontinuation, or resumption of the In case the airfield installer suspends, discontinues, or
use of the airfield facilities or the resumes the use of airfield as per the provisions of Article
navigation safety facilities under the 239, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
provisions of paragraph (1), publish Administration shall publish the following matters: <Amended
such notification. [This Article as of Dec. 17, 1999>

Wholly Amended by Act No. 5794, 1. Name and address of the installer
Feb. 5, 1999] 2. Name and location of the airfield
3. In the case of suspension, the starting date of suspension
and its duration
4. In the case of discontinuation or resumption, the estimated
date of discontinuation or resumption
Article 242 (Publication of Suspension, etc., of Navigation
Safety Facilities <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>)
In case the installer of navigation safety facilities suspends,
discontinues, or resumes their use as per the provisions of
Article 239, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall publish the following matters: <Amended
as of Dec. 17, 1999>
1. Name and address of the installer
2. Kind and name of navigation safety facilities
3. Location of navigation safety facilities
4. In the case of suspension, the starting date of suspension
and its duration
5. In the case of discontinuation or resumption, the estimated
date of discontinuation or resumption
Article 80 (Management of Airfield and Article 19 (Inspection of Management of Article 243 (Management Standards for Airfield Facilities, etc.)
Navigation Safety Facilities) Airfield and Navigation Safety (1) The following are the management standards for airfield
(1) The Minister of Construction and Facilities) facilities as per the provisions of Article 80 (1):
Transportation or the airfield facilities (1) The Minister of Construction and <Amended as of Jan. 19, 1999, Dec. 17, 1999, Sept. 18,
manager or navigation safety facilities Transportation shall conduct once 2000, Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004, and Jul. 1, 2005>
manager shall manage such facilities a year the inspection on the 1. The airfield shall be maintained in compliance with
according to facilities management airfield or navigation safety the installation standards of Article 222.
standards (hereinafter referred to as facilities under Article 80 (2) of 2. Inspections and cleaning shall be performed to
the “facilities management standards”) the Act, but if it is deemed maintain the functions of the airfield facilities.
prescribed by the Ministerial necessary, he may conduct it at 3. In case repair or other construction works are
Regulations of the Aviation Act. any time: Provided, That if the performed, appropriate measures shall be taken such as
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. facilities are not used, no installing the necessary markings to avoid impeding
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, inspection may be made. the operation of the aircraft.
1999; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> <Amended by Presidential Decree 4. Prohibited acts as per the provisions of Articles 61 (1)
(2) The Minister of Construction and No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; and (3) and Article 85 of the Act and PR notification
Transportation shall conduct Presidential Decree No. 16511, of search as per the provisions of Article 61 (5) of
inspections necessary to confirm Aug. 6, 1999> the Act shall be posted in a location that is easily
whether any airfield facilities or any (2) Where the Minister of noticeable to the general public.
navigation safety facilities have been Construction and Transportation 5. Markings shall be installed to show clearly the
managed according to the facilities conducts an inspection under boundaries of the prohibited area as per the provisions
management standards under the paragraph (1) on the airports that of Article 85 (3) of the Act and ensure that people
conditions as prescribed by the have obtained the airport and vehicles do not enter the area arbitrarily.
Presidential Decree. <Amended by Act administration certificate under 6. In preparation for fire in the aircraft or other
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. Article 111-2 (1) of the Act, he accidents, firefighting and search and rescue equipment
5794, Feb. 5, 1999> may refrain from conducting an shall be installed in the airfield, and necessary
(3) Installers or managers of navigation inspection on the airfield or on measures, taken immediately in case of an accident. In
safety facilities shall undergo the the facilities of aeronautical airfields used for scheduled air carrier operation,
inspection conducted by the Minister ground lighting aids from among however, an emergency plan for the airfield shall be
of Construction and Transportation on the navigation safety facilities. established as prescribed by Annex 14 of the
the performance of navigation safety <Newly Inserted by Presidential Convention on International Civil Aviation to prepare
facilities (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 18117, Nov. 4, for emergency situations as shown in the following
"flight inspection") using an aircraft 2003> items, and the necessary organization, personnel,
equipped with devices that are capable (3) Necessary Matters concerning the facilities, and equipment shall be provided to enable
of analyzing the performance of the procedures for and methods of the necessary measures to be taken immediately in
navigation safety facilities (hereinafter inspection and the items subject case of an accident:
referred to as flight to the inspection referred to in (a) Aircraft accident in the airfield and within its

inspection).<Newly Inserted as per Act paragraph (1) shall be prescribed vicinity

No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> and published by the Head of (b) Accidents involving aircraft in flight and on the
(4) Necessary matters related to the kind, the Civil Aviation Safety ground
target facilities, procedures, and Authority. <Newly Inserted by (c) Bomb and hijacking threats
methods of flight inspection shall be Presidential Decree No. 18468, (d) Natural disaster in the airfield
determined and published by the Jun. 29, 2004> (e) Accident requiring emergency treatment
Minister of Construction and 7. In case the takeoff or landing of the aircraft is
Transportation. <Newly Inserted as per deemed impeded due to natural calamity or other
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> causes, the necessary measures to prevent dangers
shall be taken such as suspending the use of the
airfield immediately.
8. Facilities shall be installed to enable contact with the
authorities concerned and other organizations with
whom an agreement was signed to lend support when
necessary.
9. A business log of the airfield containing the following
information shall be furnished and kept for one year:
(a) State of airfield facilities
(b) Description of construction work performed (limited
to cases wherein construction work was performed)
(c) In case of an accident, the timing, reasons,
circumstances, and measures taken
(d) Information on contacts with the authorities
concerned
(e) Data related to the use of the airfield by aircraft
(f) Other matters necessary for the management of the
airfield
10. In case aircraft are operated in an airfield used for
scheduled air carrier operation or within the vicinity

of the airfield, a plan for preventing collision with
birds (including avoiding constructing facilities or
environment that attracts birds, e.g., waste processing
plant) as prescribed in Annex 14 of the Convention
on International Civil Aviation, shall be established,
and the necessary organization, personnel, facilities,
and equipment shall be provided for such purpose. In
this case, separate standards related to the prevention
of collision with birds as prescribed and published by
the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
be observed.
11. Any airfield or facilities providing air traffic services
shall be furnished with copies of the following
procedures:
(a) Management and operation procedure for facilities
as per the provisions of subparagraph 13, Article
222
(b) Flight procedure of aircraft within the airfield's
airspace
(c) Takeoff and landing procedure based on instrument
flight rules (IFR) of aircraft complying with the
(d) Procedures for air traffic control, ground movement
control, airspace control, control of noise reduction
during flight, and economical operation for aircraft,
vehicles, and people within the airfield's airspace
(e) Procedure for collecting and processing related

aviation safety information of the airfield's airspace

for provision to related aircraft, vehicles, facilities,
and other aeronautical information and
(f) Procedure for securing the appropriate number of
air traffic service personnel considering the volume
of air traffic service, education and training, and
limitations
(g) Management procedure for facilities as prescribed
and published separately by the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority as deemed necessary for
the operation of other air traffic businesses
(2) The airfield installer shall establish management
regulations that include the following matters as per the
provisions of Article 80 (1) of the Act for management
purposes: <Amended as of Sept. 18, 1998, Dec. 17,
1999, and Sept. 30, 2002>
1. Operation hours of the airfield
2. Regulated usage of runway or taxiway by the aircraft
if applicable
3. When wishing to specify the locations for aircraft
platform, loading place of cargoes, supply depot of
fuel and materials, place of aircraft maintenance or
inspection, and aircraft stop and place and method if
applicable
4. Matters concerning the receipt and refund of service
charges as approved in accordance with the provisions
of Article 86 (3) of the Act
5. When wishing to restrict access to the airfield, the

methods of restriction
6. When wishing to restrict actions within the airfield,
the actions to be restricted
7. Matters concerning compliance with the takeoff and
landing procedures for visual flight or instrument flight
and those prescribed and published by the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the safe
takeoff and landing of aircraft, e.g., installation of
communication equipment and provision of
meteorological information
8. Other important matters concerning airfield
management
Article 244 (Management Standards for aeronautical ground
lighting Aids)
The following are the management standards as per the
provisions of Article 80 (1) of the Act: <Amended as of Jul.
14, 1995, Sept. 18, 1998, Sept. 30, 2002, and Aug. 18,
2006>
1. aeronautical ground lighting aids shall be maintained in
compliance with the installation and technical standards as
per the provisions of Article 225.
2. Repairs and cleaning shall be performed to maintain the
functions of aeronautical ground lighting aids.
3. In case the functions of the aeronautical ground lighting
are deemed impeded by buildings, plants, or other objects,
the necessary measures shall be taken immediately
including the removal, etc., of such objects.

4. Deleted. <Jan. 19, 1999>

5. In case the operation of aeronautical ground lighting is
impeded due to a natural calamity or other accident, take
the necessary measures immediately for the safe operation
of the aircraft, e.g., making an effort toward its restoration
and continuous operation.
6. The manager of the aeronautical ground lighting aids shall
furnish a business log on aeronautical ground lighting aids
containing the following information and keep it for one
year or longer:
(a) Date and time of inspection and result
(b) In case of suspension of operation or other accident
related to the lighting, the date and time, reason, and
measures taken for the accident
(c) Matters related to notifying the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration and date and time of
such
(d) Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998>
7. The aeronautical beacon and airfield beacon shall maintain
the lighting during the set hours of operation.
8. During nighttime (refers to the time when the sun is at a
lower position than 6°below the horizon), and when the
aircraft takes off or lands under instrument meteorological
conditions or when deemed necessary to facilitate the
operation of an aircraft passing the upper air, the airfield
lighting (excluding the airfield beacon) shall be lighted
according to the following methods:
(a) When an aircraft is landing, prepare to light one hour
before the estimated time of arrival and light at least

10 minutes before the estimated landing time.
(b) When an aircraft is taking off, maintain the lighting
for at least 5 minutes after takeoff.
9. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 245 (Management Standards for Navigation Safety Radio
Facilities, etc. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 3, 2004>)
The following are the management standards for navigation
communications facilities as per the provisions of Article 80
(1) of the Act: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17,
1999, Jul. 3, 2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Maintain the navigation safety radio facilities or
aeronautical information and communications facilities in
compliance with the installation and technical standards as
per the provisions of Article 225.
2. During the set hours of operation, maintain the functions
of the facilities accurately.
3. Repairs and cleaning shall be performed to maintain the
functions of navigation safety radio facilities or
aeronautical information and communications facilities.
4. In case the functions of the navigation safety radio
facilities or aeronautical information and communications
facilities are deemed impeded by buildings, plants, or
other objects, the necessary measures shall be taken
immediately including the removal, etc., of such objects.
5. In case the operation of navigation safety radio facilities
or aeronautical information and communications facilities

was suspended, the rated range and course were altered,

the transmission of identification marks deteriorated, or the
functions of navigation safety radio facilities or
aeronautical information and communications facilities were
impeded for unavoidable reasons, or if the operation of
navigation safety radio facilities or aeronautical information
and communications facilities was resumed or their
functions were restored, the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration or Director of the Air Traffic
Center shall be notified accordingly.
6. In case the operation of navigation safety radio facilities
was impeded due to a natural calamity or other accident,
take the necessary measures immediately for the safe
operation of the aircraft, e.g., making an effort toward its
restoration and continuous operation.
7. In case repair or other construction work is performed on
the navigation safety radio facilities or aeronautical
information and communications facilities, take the
necessary measures to avoid impeding the operation of the
aircraft.
8. The manager of navigation safety radio facilities or
aeronautical information and communications facilities shall
furnish a business log on navigation safety radio facilities
containing the following information and keep it for one
year or longer:
(a). Date and time of surveillance using surveillance
equipment, etc., and its result (the frequency of

recordings shall be more than once a day)
(b) In case the operation of the facilities was suspended
or other accident occurred, the date and time, reason,
and measures taken for the accident
(c) Matters related to notifying the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration and date and time of
such
(d) Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998>
9. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 80-2 (Performance Compatability Article 245-2 (Application for Performance Compatibility
Certificate of Navigation Safety Facilities) Certificate of Navigation Safety Facilities)
Any person who manufactures wireless Any manufacturer of navigation safety radio facilities or
navigation safety facilities or aeronautical aeronautical information and communications facilities
information and communications facilities intending to obtain a performance compatibility certificate as
may have his facilities certified that they per the provisions of Article 80-2 of the Act shall submit to
are manufactured in conformity with the the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Application
technical standards for the navigation for Performance Compatibility Certificate of Navigation Safety
safety facilities, which are set and Radio Facilities or Aeronautical Information and
published by the Minister of Construction Communications Facilities (Form 51) together with the
and Transportation, under the conditions following documents:
as prescribed by the Ministerial 1. Design document
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 2. Design drawings list and drawings
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 3. Parts list
7024, Dec. 30, 2003] 4. Documents describing the methods and procedures for
securing the performance of the manufactured facilities
5. Ground/Flight performance testing method and performance
test result

6. Copy of reference documents

Article 245-3 (Inspection for Performance Compatibility
Certificate)
(1) When conducting an inspection for the performance
compatibility certificate as per the provisions of Article
80 (2) of the Act, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority shall check whether the manufactured
navigation safety radio facilities or aeronautical
information and communications facilities meet the
technical standards for aviation safety facilities as he/she
prescribed and published.
(2) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority may
designate the Authorized Inspection Agency among
non-profit corporations engaging in aviation-related
business and commission it to provide the inspection
service as per the provisions of paragraph (1).
(3) Detailed matters concerning the procedure for designating
the inspection institution, business scope, technology
personnel, and facilities and equipment of the inspection
institution and guidance and supervision of the inspection
institution as per the provisions of paragraph (2) shall be
prescribed and published by the Head of the Civil
Article 245-4 (Issuance of Performance Compatibility Certificate,
etc.)
When the facilities are deemed to have been manufactured in
compliance with the technical standards for navigation safety

facilities as per the provisions of Article 80 (2) of the Act
as a result of the inspection for performance compatibility
certification, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
shall issue Certificate of Performance Compatibility (Form
51-2).
Article 245-5 (Kinds of Aeronautical Telecommunications
Service, etc.)
(1) The following are the kinds of aeronautical
telecommunications service and content implemented by
the Minister of Construction and Transportation as per
Article 80 (2) of the Act:
1. Aeronautical fixed telecommunications service: Service
of providing or exchanging aeronautical information
between specified points using the Aeronautical Fixed
Telecommunications Network (AFTN) or Aeronautical
Message Handling System (AMHS)
2. Aeronautical mobile telecommunications service:
Service of providing or exchanging aeronautical
information between the Aeronautical Station and
Aeronautical Earth Station (AES) using shortwave
mobile telecommunications facilities (HF radio)
3. Aeronautical radio navigation service: Service of
providing information on air navigation using
navigation safety radio facilities
4. Aeronautical broadcasting service: Service of providing
information on air navigation using short distance

mobile telecommunications facilities (VHF/UHF radio),

etc.
(2) Necessary matters in the detailed content and operation
procedures of the aeronautical telecommunications service
as per the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be prescribed
and published by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority.
Article 80-3 (Aeronautical
Telecommunications Service, etc.)
Transportation shall implement
services on aeronautical
telecommunications (hereinafter
referred to as aeronautical
telecommunications service) such that
air traffic services can be
implemented efficiently and
information and data required for
aviation safety can be provided,
exchanged, and managed via the
aeronautical telecommunications
network promptly and conveniently as
per the provisions of the Convention
on International Civil Aviation and
attached Annex.
(2) Necessary matters related to the kind,
content, and operation procedures of
the aeronautical telecommunications

service shall be determined as per
the provisions of the Ministerial
[Newly Inserted as per Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005]
Article 81 (Revocation of Permission)
In any case falling under each of the
following subparagraphs, the Minister of
revoke the permission for installing
airfield facilities or navigation safety
facilities: Provided, That in any case
falling under subparagraphs 2 through 4,
he may order the airfield facilities
installer or the navigation safety facilities
installer to take measures which conform
to installation plans entered in the
application for the permission for
installing facilities concerned for a fixed
period, or revoke the permission only
when if the airfield facilities installer or
the navigation safety facilities installer
fails to follow an order to mange the
facilities concerned according to the
facilities management standards within a
fixed period after he has been given such
order: <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec.

13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999;

Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999>
1. Where the airfield facilities installer or
fails to start the construction work
within one year from date of the start
of the construction work which is
entered in his permission application
or he fails to complete the
construction work by the date of the
planned completion of such
construction work without any
justifiable reasons;
2. Where the facilities concerned are
found not to be in conformity with
the installation plans entered in the
permission application as a result of
the inspection of the completion of
the construction work under Article 77
(1);
3. Deleted; <by Act No. 5963, Apr. 15,
1999>
4. Where airfield facilities or navigation
safety facilities are found not to be
managed according to the facilities
management standards;
5. Where the location, structure, etc. of
airfield facilities or navigation safety
facilities are found not to be identical

to what is entered in the permission
application; and
6. Where the airfield facilities installer or
violates conditions attached to the
permission.
Article 82 (Restriction, etc. on Obstacles) Article 246 (Special Examples of Object Limitation)
(1) No person shall, after the installation (1) The following obstacles may be installed or retained as
of an airport is publicly announced per the stipulations of Article 82 (1) of the Act and with
under Article 76 (including the case approval from the airfield installer: <Amended as of Jul.
where it is applicable mutatis 3, 2004, Mar. 11, 2005, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 18,
mutandis in Article 78 (2)), install, 2006>
cultivate or leave alone any building, 1. Temporary buildings and lightning protection facilities
structure (excluding those under as per the provisions of the Building Act
construction at the time when the 1-2. Antenna less than 7 meters high installed on the
announcement is made publicly), rooftop of a building (including similar structures)
plants or other obstacles over the 2. Airport facilities required for the operation of an
height of the obstacle limitation airfield as per the provisions of subparagraph 6,
surface (with respect to the part in Article 2 of the Act
which projected planes are 3. Mountain or hill that is difficult to remove artificially
coincidental with one another, it shall due to the topographical characteristics
be the lowest surface): Provided, That 4. One of the following objects (detailed application
this shall not apply in case where any standards are prescribed in Appendix 28-3):
temporary installation or other (a) In case a building or a structure is installed in
obstacles as prescribed by the front of or beside the airport, a structure or a
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation building that is lower than the boundary plane
Act, which are installed or left with extended to the height of the horizontal surface or

the airport installer's permission or are conical surface of the inclined plane whose
to be removed before the look-down gradient is one-tenth toward the center
predetermined day on which the use line of the nearest runway from the top of a
of the airport begins. <Amended by natural obstacle or an existing building or structure
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997, Act (i.e., a building under construction or whose
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> construction has already been completed when the
(2) The airport installer may demand the installation of the airfield was announced)
person holding the ownership or other (b) In case a building or a structure is installed facing
right to any obstacle installed, the opposite direction of the airport (hereinafter
cultivated or left in contravention of referred to as rear), a structure or a building
the provisions of paragraph (1) whose height is lower than the top of a natural
(including the case where the plant obstacle or an existing building or structure (i.e., a
grows up and projects over the building under construction or whose construction
obstacle limitation surface) to remove has already been completed when the installation
the obstacle. <Amended by Act No. of the airfield was announced) facing the rear of
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> the center line of the nearest runway
(3) The airport installer may demand a 5. Laser beam that does not impede the safe operation of
person holding the ownership or other the aircraft
right to any obstacle over the height 6. Object deemed not to impede the flight safety of the
of the obstacle limitation surface at aircraft because of the topography or its relation with
the time of the public announcement existing objects as a result of the aeronautical
as referred to in paragraph (1) to examination of the safety of visual flight and
remove the part projected above such instrument flight procedures (the detailed application
surface. In this case, the airport standards are prescribed in Appendix 28-9)
installer shall compensate for any loss (2) When intending to approve the installation or retention of
inflicted on the person having the an obstacle as per paragraph (1), the airfield installer
ownership or other right to the shall verify whether such obstacle does not impede the
obstacle under the conditions as flight safety of the aircraft in accordance with the
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. standards below. In this case, approval shall not be given
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. for the retention of all objects deemed capable of
8, 2005> affecting the flight safety of any aircraft operating within
(4) Any owner of the obstacle as Article 20 (Request for Purchase of the movement area and that flying in the upper air of
referred to in paragraph (3) or the Obstacle, etc.) the horizontal surface and conical surface based on the
land on which the obstacle is Any person who desires to demand result of an aeronautical examination. <Amended as of
installed, may, if it is difficult to use any purchase of any obstacle or land Aug. 18, 2006>
or make any profit from such on which the obstacle is installed, 1. In the case of an airfield whose runway is used for
obstacle or land due to removal of it, under Article 82 (4) of the Act, shall non-instrument approach
demand the airport installer to request the installer of the airfield (a) Take care not to install a new object that
purchase the obstacle or land under for a purchase of such obstacle or encroaches on the approach surface or transitional
the conditions as prescribed by the land together with the following surface or allow an existing object to expand.
Presidential Decree. documents: (b) Take care not to install a new object that
(5) In the case where it is impossible to 1. Name and address of the owner encroaches on the horizontal surface or conical
remove the obstacles under paragraph and other interested persons; surface or allow an existing object to expand. In
(3) because parties fail to reach an 2. Documents certifying that he has case the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
agreement, and where it is deemed ownership of the obstacle or land; Administration acknowledges that the encroaching
necessary for reasonable management 3. The seat, kind, area and quantity obstacle is shielded by a fixed object that is
and operation of the aircraft, the of the obstacle or land; difficult to remove, or the obstacle is not expected
Minister of Construction and 4. Drawings indicating the obstacle to compromise the safe operation of the aircraft
Transportation may order the airport or land; and based on the result of an aeronautical examination,
installer to remove the obstacles. 5. Particulars of compensation for however, this provision does not apply.
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. loss. (c) Any existing object encroaching on the conical
13, 1997> surface, horizontal surface, approach surface, and
transitional surface shall be removed. In case the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration acknowledges that the encroaching
obstacle is shielded by a fixed object that is

difficult to remove, or the obstacle is not expected

to compromise the safe operation of the aircraft
based on the result of an aeronautical examination,
however, this provision does not apply.
2. In the case of an airfield whose runway is used for
non-precision approach
(a) Take care not to install a new object that
encroaches on the approach surface or transitional
surface within 3,000 meters of the inner base of
the approach surface or allow an existing object to
expand.
(b) Take care not to install a new object that
encroaches on the approach surface, conical
surface, or horizontal surface beyond 3,000 meters
from the inner base of the approach surface or
allow an existing object to expand. In case the
Administration acknowledges that the obstacle
encroaching on the conical surface or horizontal
surface is shielded by an existing fixed object that
cannot be removed, or the obstacle is not expected
to compromise the safe operation of the aircraft
based on the result of an aeronautical examination,
(6) In the case as referred to in Article 21 (Compensation, etc. for Loss (c) An existing object that encroaches on the conical
paragraph (5), the Minister of of Obstacle) surface, horizontal surface, approach surface, and
Construction and Transportation or If an airfield installer and a person transitional surface shall be removed. In case the
the airport installer shall compensate holding the ownership or other rights Administrator of the Regional Aviation
for any loss caused by the removal to the obstacle apply to the Minister Administration acknowledges that the encroaching
of obstacles to the person holding of Construction and Transportation obstacle is shielded by a fixed object that is
the ownership or other right to them. for a decision on compensation for difficult to remove, or the obstacle is not expected
In this case, the amount of any loss caused by a removal of the to compromise the safe operation of the aircraft
compensation for loss shall be obstacle under the latter part of based on the result of an aeronautical examination,
subject to an agreement between Article 82 (6) of the Act, they shall however, this provision does not apply.
parties, and if they fail to reach any submit the application specifying the 3. In the case of an airfield whose runway is used for
agreement, or it is impossible to following matters together with precision approach
make an agreement, the Minister of documents certifying that he has the (a) Make sure no fixed object (i.e., a structure that
Construction and Transportation shall ownership or other rights to the should be placed in the landing zone for functional
decide it. <Amended by Act No. obstacle, and an explanatory reasons excluding a fragile structure) encroaches on
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> statement on consultation, the inner approach surface, inner transitional
(7) Airport installers shall manage implementation plan of airfield surface, and balked landing surface.
obstacles such that they do not installer and drawing indicating the (b) When using a runway for an aircraft that is about
constitute an impediment to the safe obstacle, etc.: <Amended by to land, take care not to allow a movable object
operation of the aircraft as per the Presidential Decree No. 14447, Dec. to encroach on the inner approach surface, inner
provisions of the Ministerial 23, 1994> transitional surface, and balked landing surface.
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 1. The name and address of the (c) Take care not to install a new object that
<Newly Inserted as per Act No. owner and other interested encroaches on the approach surface or transitional
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> persons; surface or allow an existing object to expand.
2. The seat, kind, area and quantity (d) Take care not to install a new object that
of the obstacle and other matters encroaches on the horizontal surface or conical
relating to it; surface or allow an existing object to expand. In
3. The method and time of case the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
alteration, movement and removal Administration acknowledges that the encroaching
of the obstacle; and obstacle is shielded by a fixed object that cannot
4. Particulars of compensation for be removed, or the obstacle is not expected to
loss. compromise the safe operation of the aircraft based

on the result of an aeronautical examination,

(e) An existing object that encroaches on the conical
surface, horizontal surface, approach surface, and
transitional surface shall be removed. In case the
Administration acknowledges that the encroaching
obstacle is shielded by a fixed object that cannot
be removed, or the obstacle is not expected to
compromise the safe operation of the aircraft based
on the result of an aeronautical examination,
(3) Detailed matters related to the location of a laser beam
firing device and firing direction as per the provisions of
subparagraph 5, paragraph (1) shall be prescribed and
Authority. <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
(4) The airfield installer shall manage obstacles in
compliance with the following standards pursuant to
Article 82 (7) of the Act: <Newly Inserted as of Aug.
18, 2006>
1. The airfield installer shall manage obstacles within the
zone where the obstacle limitation surface of the
airport under his/her jurisdiction is vertically projected
into the land surface or water surface (hereinafter
referred to as obstacle limitation zone) and report the
status of the managed obstacles to the Administrator
of the Regional Aviation Administration once a year.
2. For obstacles affecting flight safety within the obstacle

limitation zone, precision measurement shall be
performed every five years. In this case, the result
shall be reported to the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration.
Article 83 (Installation, etc. of Aviation Article 247 (Structures Subject to Installation of Aviation
Obstacle Light) Obstacle Light and Markings, etc.)
(1) Any airport installer shall install an (1) Structures requiring the installation of aviation obstacle
aviation obstacle light and daytime light and obstacle markings for day-use as per the
obstacle beacons on the structure provisions of Articles 83 (1) and (4) of the Act are
located in an area coincidental with prescribed in Appendix 28-4.
the projected plane of the obstacle (2) The following structures do not require the installation of
limitation surface (excluding aviation obstacle light as per the proviso of Article 83
structures on which aviation obstacle (4) of the Act: <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
lights are installed under paragraph 1. A structure located within a radius of 600 meters
(4)), which is prescribed by the from a structure equipped with an aviation obstacle
Ministerial Regulations of the light whose height is lower than the inclined plane
Aviation Act, under the conditions as whose look-down gradient is one tenth for the
prescribed by the Ministerial horizontal plane from the top of the structure where
Regulations of the Aviation Act. the aviation obstacle light is installed (hereinafter
<Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. referred to as obstacle shield surface)
27, 1993; Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 2. A structure located within a radius of 45 meters from
1997, Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> the structure equipped with an aviation obstacle light
(2) The Minister of Construction and Article 22 (Installation of Aviation whose height is either equal to or less than that of
Transportation shall install aviation Obstacle Lights and Daytime the structure where the aviation obstacle light is
obstacle lights and daytime obstacle Obstacle Markings) installed
beacons on a structure other than Structures on which aviation obstacle 3. A structure installed in an area other than the obstacle
those as referred to in paragraphs (1) lights and daytime obstacle markings limitation zone and whose height is less than 150

and (4), which might remarkably are to be installed under Article 83 meters, except the following structures, provided they
impede the safety of aviation of the (2) of the Act, shall be those in do not fall under subparagraphs 1 and 2:
aircraft, under the conditions as close vicinity to the area (a) Chimney, steel tower, pillar, and other structures
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. corresponding to the ground projected whose width is smaller than their height
<Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. plane of the obstacle limitation (b) Structures consisting only of frames
27, 1993; Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, surface, which might be prejudicial to (c) Towers supporting overhead lines
1997> the safety in the aviation of the (d) Mooring structures (limited to cases wherein
(3) No owner or possessor of a structure aircraft. <Amended by Presidential visibility is less than 5,000 meters during daytime
as referred to in paragraphs (1) and Decree No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994; and for mooring during nighttime)
(2) may refuse the installation of Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. (3) The following structures may not require obstacle
aviation obstacle lights and daytime 4, 2006> markings for day-use as per the proviso of Article 83 (4)
beacon executed by an airport of the Act: <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
installer or the Minister of 1. A structure installed within a radius of 600 meters
Construction and Transportation. In from the structure equipped with obstacle markings for
this case, the airport installer or the day-use whose height is less than the obstacle shield
Minister of Construction and surface
Transportation shall, if the owner or 2. A structure installed within a radius of 45 meters
possessor of the structure sustains from the structure equipped with obstacle markings for
any loss, compensate it under the day-use whose height is equal to or less than that of
conditions as prescribed by the the structure where obstacle markings are installed
Ministerial Regulations of the 3. A structure installed in areas other than the obstacle
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. limitation zone and whose height is less than 150
4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5454, meters, except the following structures, provided they
Dec. 13, 1997> do not fall under subparagraphs 1 and 2:
(4) Any person who installs a structure (a) Chimney, steel tower, pillar, and other structures of
with a height of sixty meters or similar forms and attached lines
more above the land or water (b) Structures consisting only of frames
surface, shall install aviation obstacle (c) Overhead lines and supporting towers
lights and daytime obstacle beacons (d) Mooring structures and attached lines
under the conditions as prescribed by 4. Structures operated during daytime and with
the Ministerial Regulations of the high-intensity aviation obstacle lights
Aviation Act: Provided, That this [Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
shall not apply in the case of such Article 248 (Kinds and Performance of Aviation Obstacle Lights,
structures as prescribed by the etc.)
Ministerial Regulations of the The kinds and performance of aviation obstacle lights as per
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. the provisions of Article 83 of the Act are prescribed in
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> Appendix 28-5. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 249 (Installation Standards and Installation Location of
Aviation Obstacle Lights)
(1) The installation location of aviation obstacle lights as per
the provisions of Article 83 of the Act is prescribed in
Appendix 28-6.
(2) The installation standards for aviation obstacle lights as
per the provisions of Article 83 of the Act are prescribed
in Appendix 28-7.
Article 250 (Installation Standards for Obstacle Markings for
Day-use)
The installation standards for obstacle markings for day-use
as per the provisions of Article 83 of the Act are prescribed
in Appendix 28-8.
Article 250-2 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004>
Article 251 (Installation Report of Aviation Obstacle Light and
Obstacle Markings)

Any person installing aviation obstacle lights and obstacle

markings for day-use as per the provisions of Article 83 (1)
of the Act shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration or Mayor or Governor the Report of
Aviation Obstacle Light or Obstacle Markings for day-use
(Form 51-3) together with documents containing the
following:
1. Drawings specifying the kind and quantity of aviation
obstacle lights and installation location
2. Installation drawings of obstacle markings for day-use
3. Installation photos of aviation obstacle lights and obstacle
markings for day-use (showing the overall location)
(5) Any person who installed aviation Article 252 (Management of Aviation Obstacle Light)
obstacle lights and daytime obstacle Any person installing aviation obstacle lights shall manage
beacons under paragraphs (1), (2) them as follows pursuant to the provisions of Article 83 (5)
and (4), shall take care of them of the Act:
under the conditions as prescribed by 1. The repair and cleaning of aviation obstacle lights shall
the Ministerial Regulations of the be performed to keep them in perfect condition at all
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. times.
4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5454, 2. In case the functions of aviation obstacle lights are
Dec. 13, 1997> impaired due to a building, a plant, or an object, the
necessary measures shall be taken immediately, e.g.,
removing the object in question.
3. In case the operation of aviation obstacle lights is
suspended, their functions are impaired for unavoidable
reasons, or the operation of aviation obstacle lights is
resumed or their functions are restored, the Administrator
of the Regional Aviation Administration or Mayor or

Governor shall immediately be notified accordingly.
4. In case the aviation obstacle lights fail due to a natural
calamity or for other reasons, the aviation obstacle lights
shall be restored immediately.
5. Extra bulbs and fuses shall be furnished as spares for
aviation obstacle lights.
6. When visibility is less than 5,000 meters during daytime
and during nighttime, the aviation obstacle lights shall be
lighted at all times. Note, however, that the intensity
aviation obstacle lights shall be lighted only during
daytime.
7. A video monitor or an audio monitor shall be installed to
monitor the operation of the aviation obstacle lights.
[Wholly amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
Article 253 (Management of Obstacle Markings)
Any person installing obstacle markings for day-use shall
manage them as follows pursuant to the provisions of Article
83 (5) of the Act:
1. Obstacle markings for day-use shall be maintained
according to the standards pursuant to the provisions of
Article 250.
2. In case the functions of obstacle markings for day-use
(excluding daytime obstacle markers) are impaired (limited
to cases wherein the recovery of such functions takes
more than seven days), or the functions are restored, the
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration or
Mayor or Governor shall immediately be notified

accordingly.
Article 84 (Restriction on Similar Lights)
(1) No person shall install any light
which might interfere with the
identification of the aeronautical
ground lighting aids or be taken for
aeronautical ground lighting aids
(hereinafter referred to as “similar
lights”).
(2) In the event that any similar lights
are already installed at the time when
aeronautical ground lighting aids are
installed, the Minister of Construction
and Transportation may order the
owner or superintendent of such
similar lights to take necessary
measures so as not to interfere with
the identification of aeronautical
ground lighting aids or to be taken
for aeronautical ground lighting aids
in a manner shading such similar
lights. In this case, expenses needed
for such measures shall be borne by
the installer of the aeronautical
ground lighting aids. <Amended by

Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 85 (Forbidden Act) Article 257 (Prohibited Acts, etc.)
(1) No person shall perform any act (1) Important facilities of an airfield as per the provisions of
which is feared to damage or impair Article 85 (1) of the Act include the landing zone,
the functions of a runway, taxiway apron, hangar, airfield identification facilities, and fueling
or other important airfield facilities facilities.
or navigation safety facilities (2) In areas where the maintenance of functions and
prescribed by the Ministerial operation of the navigation safety facilities as published,
Regulations of the Aviation Act. installed, and operated in accordance with the provisions
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. of Article 76 (1) of the Act are deemed to be hindered,
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, no structure or obstacle shall be installed. In case the
1999> matter was previously discussed with the Administrator of
(2) No person shall throw any articles the Regional Aviation Administration, however, this
toward aircraft in airport or perform stipulation does not apply. <Amended as of Dec. 17,
an act which is feared to cause 1999>
dangers to aviation. (3) Acts feared to compromise aviation safety as per the
(3) No person shall, without any special provisions of Article 85 (2) of the Act are as follows:
reasons, enter the landing zone, <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Jul. 3, 2004, and Aug.
taxiway, apron, hangar or any area 18, 2006>
where navigation safety facilities are 1. Acts generating residues such as metal pieces, textile,
installed. <Amended by Act No. and other objects on the landing zone, taxiway, or
5794, Feb. 5, 1999> apron
2. Smoking in the landing zone, taxiway, apron, hangar,
and places where smoking is prohibited by the
marking posted by the Minister of Construction and
Transportation or airfield installer as per Form 52
3. Operation of aircraft or vehicles deemed to serve as

obstacles to an aircraft in operation

4. Emission of laser beams
(4) To protect the safety of aircraft from the emission of
laser beams as per subparagraph 4, paragraph (3), the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
establish the following airspaces in the vicinity of the
airfield: <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Laser-beam Free Flight Zone (LFFZ)
2. Laser-beam Critical Flight Zone (LCFZ)
3. Laser-beam Sensitive Flight Zone (LSFZ)
(5) The standards for establishing the protected airspace as
per paragraph (4) and permissible output limit of laser
beams are prescribed in Appendix 28-10. <Newly
(6) Any person intending to emit laser beams to the
protected airspace as per paragraph (4) shall obtain
approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority. <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Article 86 (Rent)
Transportation may collect the rent
from those who use or utilize airfield
and navigation safety facilities as
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999>
(2) Any installers or managers of airfield Article 258 (Rent)

and navigation safety facilities used (1) Any person intending to set or change the rental fee for
for public purposes may collect rent airfields or navigation safety facilities used for public
from those who use or utilize such purposes as per the provisions of Article 86 (2) of the
facilities which they have installed or Act shall submit to the Minister of Construction and
managed. <Amended by Act No. Transportation Report of Airfield/Navigation Safety
5794, Feb. 5, 1999> Facilities Rent or Report of Change (Form 53).
(3) Any person who intends to collect <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Sept. 30, 2002>
the rent under paragraph (2) shall (2) The following documents shall be attached to the
determine the amount of rent and file Application as per paragraph (1):
a report on such amount to the 1. Statement of Estimated Business Revenue and
Minister of Construction and Expenditure
Transportation. The same shall apply 2. Reason for change and Statement of Business Revenue
to the case where he intends to alter and Expenditure before the change (limited to cases
the amount of rent. <Amended by wherein the rental fee is adjusted)
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
Article 87 (Succession of Status of Airfield Article 259 (Notification of Succession of Status of Airfield
Facilities, etc.) Installer, etc. <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>)
Any person who intends to succeed the (1) Any person intending to succeed the status of an airfield
status of an installer of the airfield installer or an installer of navigation safety facilities as
facilities or the navigation safety facilities per the provisions of Article 87 of the Act shall submit
shall notify the Minister of Construction to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
and Transportation of his intention. Administration Notification of Succession of Status of
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act Installer of Airfield/Navigation Safety Facilities (Form 54)
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999] (including notification in electronic document). <Amended
as of Dec. 17, 1999, Nov. 29, 2004>
(2) The following documents (including electronic documents)

shall be attached to the notification as per paragraph (1)

(in this case, the public official in charge shall verify the
Copies of Family Register (limited to cases wherein the
notifier is an individual) and Copies of Corporate
Register (limited to cases wherein the notifier is a
juridical person) through the joint use of administrative
information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act on the
Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs,
etc., for the Creation of Electronic Government and have
the documents attached in case the notifier does not
agree with the verification): <Amended as of Dec. 17,
1999, Sept. 18, 2000, Nov. 29, 2004, Jul. 1, 2005, and
Aug. 7, 2006>
1. Documents verifying the succession
2. List of assets (for individuals)
3. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2006>
4. If the notifier is an organization with no corporate
status, e.g., in-house association, etc., a copy of the
Agreement of Association, a list of association
members, and a list of assets
5. If the notifier is a corporation or a corporate
organization, a document verifying the decision making
on the succession of status
6. Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998>
Article 88 (Delegation to Order)
(1) Except as provided in Articles 75
through 87, necessary matters
concerning the installation of airfield

and navigation safety facilities and
the inspection of the completion of
the construction work with respect to
such facilities shall be prescribed by
the Presidential Decree. <Amended
by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
(2) Necessary matters concerning the Article 260-2 (Management of Navigation Safety Facilities, etc.)
management, operation, use, etc. of Navigation safety facilities shall be managed, operated, and
airfield facilities or navigation safety used as follows pursuant to the provisions of Article 88 (2)
facilities shall be prescribed by the of the Act: <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Ministerial Regulations of the 1. Any person managing navigation safety facilities shall
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. devise a plan for utilizing the personnel, spares, and
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5794, measurement equipment required for maintenance and
Feb. 5, 1999> maintain the facilities to minimize the occurrence of
troubles in accordance with the detailed standards
prescribed and published by the Head of the Civil
2. Any person managing navigation safety facilities shall
conduct education and training for those managing and
operating navigation safety facilities under the conditions
Authority.
3. In case a Mode S Transponder is installed for the
operation of Secondary Surveillance Radar, 24-bit address
shall be used. In this case, matters concerning the
allocation of Mode S 24-bit address, etc., shall comply
with the detailed standards prescribed by the Head of the

Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

4. The operation of frequencies used for navigation safety
facilities and aeronautical information and communications
facilities shall comply with the aeronautical frequency
operation plan as prescribed and published by the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
5. For names of places as employed in the operation of
navigation safety facilities, 4-character signs shall be used
under the conditions prescribed and published by the Head
of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
6. When selective calls are employed in the aeronautical
mobile telecommunications service, selective call signs
shall be used. In this case, matters concerning selective
call signs shall comply with the detailed standards as
Authority.
Article 260-3 (Establishment and Implementation of Safety
Management Plan for Navigation Safety Facilities)
(1) To promote aviation safety, the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority shall establish and publish a
safety management plan for navigation safety facilities
(excluding aeronautical ground lighting; the same shall
apply hereinafter) pursuant to Article 88 (2) of the Act
and notify the installer or manager of navigation safety
facilities accordingly.
(2) Upon receiving a notice as per paragraph (1), the
installer or manager of navigation safety facilities shall
devise and implement a safety management plan for the

navigation safety facilities.
SECTION 2 Airport SECTION 2 Airport
Article 89 (Establishment of Mid and Article 261 (Content of Basic Plan)
Long-Term Master Plan for Airport For the purpose of subparagraph 6, Article 89 (2) of the Act,
Development, etc.) the term "Other matters required for airport development"
(1) The Minister of Construction and refers to the following: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Jul.
Transportation shall establish a mid- 3, 2004>
and long-term master plan for airport 1. Transportation plan related to airport use
development every 5 years, which 2. Overall facilities plan for running waterworks, drainage,
contains the matters falling under gas, power, and communication within the airport
each of the following subparagraphs, 3. Other matters required for airport construction
in order to undertake airport Article 262 Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006>
development projects systematically Article 263 Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006>
and efficiently: <Amended by Act Article 264 Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006>
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003>
1. Prospects for aviation demand;
2. Mid-and long-term basic plan for
airport development by airspace;
3. The amount of required investment
and ways to secure financial
resources; and
4. Other matters concerning the
mid-and long-term airport
development.
Transportation shall, when he intends

to undertake any airport development

project, draw up and implement a
basic plan for airport development
(hereinafter referred to as the “basic
plan”) according to the master plan
established under paragraph (1),
which contains the matters falling
under each of the following
subparagraphs: <Newly Inserted by
Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003>
1. Area scheduled to be developed;
2. The size and position of the
airport;
3. The operational program;
4. Ways to secure financial resources;
5. The environment control program;
and
6. Other matters necessary for the
airport development.
(3) In a case where the Minister of Article 23 (Public Perusal of Draft Mid
Construction and Transportation and Long-Term Master Plan for
desires to make the master plan or Airport Development, etc.)
the basic plan, he shall consult with The Special Metropolitan City Mayor,
the head of the central administrative the Metropolitan City Mayor or Do
agency concerned after hearing the governor (hereinafter referred to as
opinion of the competent local the Mayor/Do governor) who receives
government. <Amended by Act No. a proposal of the draft mid and
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7024, long-term master plan for airport
Dec. 30, 2003> development or the draft basic plan

(4) The Minister of Construction and for airport development from the
Transportation may request the head Minister of Construction and
of the related administrative agency Transportation under Article 89 (3)
for materials necessary for making or of the Act, shall offer it for public
modifying the master plan or the perusal for not less than one month.
basic plan, and the head of the <Amended by Presidential Decree
related administrative agency shall, No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994;
upon receiving such request, comply Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug.
with it unless there is any special 6, 1999; Presidential Decree No.
reason. <Amended by Act No. 5454, 18468, Jun. 29, 2004>
Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Dec.
30, 2003>
Article 90 (Alteration, etc. in Master Plan,
etc.)
(1) If it is required to alter the master
plan or the basic plan after making
and announcing it publicly, the
Transportation may alter it.
13, 1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30,
2003>
(2) The provisions of Article 89 (3) shall Article 24 (Insignificant Modification of
apply mutatis mutandis to any Basic Plan)
alteration in the master plan or the For the purpose of the proviso to
basic plan as referred to in paragraph Article 90 (2) of the Act, the term
(1): Provided, That this shall not insignificant matters as prescribed by

apply in a case where he alters the Presidential Decree means the

insignificant matters as prescribed byfollowing matters: <Amended by
the Presidential Decree. <Amended Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun.
by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> 29, 2004>
1. Modification of the basic plan for
airport development (hereinafter
referred to as the basic plan)
made in the limit not exceeding
10/100 of the scale and area of
the airport development projects;
and
2. Shortening or extension of the
period of projects made in the
limit of 2 years.
Article 91 (Public Announcement of Master Article 25 (Development and Publication
Plan, etc.) of Master Plan, etc.)
When the Minister of Construction and (1) The Minister of Construction and
Transportation has made or modified the Transportation shall, when the
master plan or the basic plan under master plan or the basic plan is
Article 89 or 90, he shall announce it developed pursuant to Article 91
publicly under the conditions as of the Act, publish the matters
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. falling under each of Article 89
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, (1) of the Act in the case of the
1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> master plan and the matters
Article 92 Deleted. <Dec. 30, 2003> falling under each of Article 89
Article 93 Deleted. <Dec. 7, 2005> (2) of the Act in the case of the
basic plan in the Official
Gazette, respectively. In the event
that the master plan or the basic

plan is altered, the altered
matters shall also be published.
(2) The basic plan that is published
in accordance with paragraph (1)
shall, when a program for
implementing the airport
development (hereinafter referred
to as the implementation
program) is not drawn up and
published, lose its effect.
Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun.
29, 2004]
Article 26 Deleted. <by Presidential
Decree No. 19503, Jun. 7, 2006>
Article 94 (Operator of Airport Development
Projects)
(1) The airport development projects
shall be carried out by the Minister
of Construction and Transportation:
Provided, That this shall not apply to
cases provided otherwise by this Act
or other Acts and subordinate
statutes. <Amended by Act No. 5454,
Dec. 13, 1997>
(2) Any person other than the Minister Article 27 (Permission on Execution of Article 265 (Application for Operation Permission for Airport
of Construction and Transportation, Airport Development Projects) Development Projects)

who intends to operate airport (1) Any person who desires to The Application for Operation Permission for Airport
development projects, shall obtain execute the airport development Development Projects as per the provisions of Article 94 (2)
permission therefor from the Minister projects under Article 94 (2) of of the Act and Article 27 (1) of the Decree is prescribed in
of Construction and Transportation as the Act, shall submit to the Form 58.
prescribed by the Presidential Decree: Minister of Construction and Article 265-2 (Minor Airport Development Projects)
Provided, That the same shall not Transportation an application for As per the proviso of Article 94 (2) of the Act, the term
apply to the case where he intends permission specifying the "minor projects as prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations
to implement a minor project following matters: <Amended by of the Aviation Act" refers to the following: <Amended as of
prescribed by the Ministerial Presidential Decree No. 14447, Jul. 3, 2004, Jul. 1, 2005, Aug. 18, 2006, and Jun. 29,
Regulations of the Aviation Act from Dec. 23, 1994> 2007>
among projects for renovation of 1. Name and address of the 1. Projects subject to building report as per the provisions of
airport facilities. <Amended by Act project operator (in the case of Article 9 of the Building Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. a juristic person, the title and 2. Replacement and maintenance projects covering cooling
5794, Feb. 5, 1999> address of the juristic person and heating, transportation, elevator, firefighting equipment,
(3) In granting the permission as referred and the name and address of etc.
to in paragraph (2), the Minister of the representative); 3. Replacement and repair projects covering navigation safety
Construction and Transportation may 2. Name of the airport and facilities, communications facilities, and power facilities
grant it under the condition that the category of projects; from among the items in subparagraph 1, Article 10 of
land and airport facilities related to 3. Object and details of projects; the Decree
the airport development projects 4. Period and method of 4. Maintenance projects involving civil engineering facilities;
revert to the State, or the operator of execution of projects; and in cases wherein pavement improvement works of runway,
the airport development projects bears 5. Other matters necessary for taxiway, and apron are included, however, this provision
the incidental expenses needed for executing projects. does not apply
the basic facilities, such as roads, (2) The application as referred to in [Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]
waterworks, drainage needed for the paragraph (1) shall be
airport development projects. accompanied with the following
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. documents and drawings:
13, 1997> 1. An implementation plan and
design drawing concerning the

execution of projects;
2. The total expenses needed for
the projects and details of
such calculation;
3. A procurement program of
funds to be used for the
projects; and
4. A topographical map and
cadastral plan or similar plan
drawn on a scale of 1 to
5,000 including adjacent land.
Article 95 (Formulation, Approval, etc. of Article 28 (Application for Article 266 (Application for the Approval of Airport
Implementation Plans) Implementation Plan) Development Project Implementation Plan, etc.)
(1) The operator of an airport Any airport development projects (1) The Application for Approval of Implementation Plan for
development project (hereinafter operator other than the Minister of Airport Development Project as per the provisions of
referred to as the “project operator”) Construction and Transportation shall, Article 95 (3) of the Act and Article 28 of the Decree
under the provisions of Article 94 under Article 95 (3) of the Act, is prescribed in Form 59, and the Application for
shall draw up an implementation plan establish an implementation plan Implementation Plan Revision, in Form 60. <Amended as
prior to his commencing such project according to the basic plan of Dec. 17, 1999>
as prescribed by the Presidential announced publicly under Article 91 (2) As per Article 95 (2) of the Act, the term "matters as
Decree. of the Act, and apply for the prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation
(2) The implementation plan referred to approval of the Minister of Act"refers to the following: <Amended as of Nov. 30,
in paragraph (1) shall expressly Construction and Transportation, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, and Sept. 30, 2002>
indicate or attach the design within one year after he obtains the 1. Location map and ground plan showing the authorized
drawings, financing plan, project permission on the execution of zone
implementation period and other projects: Provided, That in a case 2. Construction description
matters prescribed by the Ministerial where it is deemed inevitable by the 3. Project ground plan and design drawings

Regulations of the Aviation Act. Minister of Construction and 4. Construction schedule

(3) The project operator referred to in Transportation, the period of 5. Financing plan (including capital investment plan and
Article 94 (2) shall, when he works application may be extended in the financial resource procurement plan by year)
out an implementation plan, obtain limit of three months. <Amended by 6. Environmental impact assessment (limited to target
approval for such plan from the Presidential Decree No. 14447, Dec. projects for environmental impact assessment as per
Minister of Construction and 23, 1994; Presidential Decree No. the provisions of Article 7 of the Enforcement Decree,
Transportation. The same shall apply 16511, Aug. 6, 1999; Presidential Basic Environmental Policy Act (BEPA), and
to the case where he intends to alter Decree No. 18468, Jun. 29, 2004> Appendix 2
approved matters. Article 29 (Publication of 7. Other documents describing matters related to the
(4) The project operator referred to in Implementation Plan) construction work
Article 94 (2) may, notwithstanding (1) The implementation plan for an (3) For the Application for Approval of Implementation Plan
the provisions of the former part of airport development project under Revision as described in paragraph (1), documents
paragraph (3), file a report on the the provisions of Article 95 (1) describing the reasons for the revision and content of
alteration of minor matters when he of the Act shall be worked out revision as well as drawings shall be attached.
files an application for verifying the and published within 3 years (4) For the purpose of Article 95 (4) of the Act, the term
completion of the construction work from the date the basic plan "alteration of minor matters as prescribed by the
under the provisions of Article 104 provided for in Article 91 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to any
as a package as prescribed by the Act is published (where the basic of the following: <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999,
Ministerial Regulations of the plan concerned is worked out for Jul. 1, 2005>
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act a phased implementation, the 1. Buildings: Alteration corresponding to the provisions
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005 date on which the phased of Article 12 (3) of the Presidential Decree of the
(5) The Minister of Construction and implementation concerned Building Act
Transportation shall, when he draws commences). <Amended by 2. Other facilities: Alteration amounting to less than ten
up an implementation plan pursuant Presidential Decree No. 18468, hundredth of the total project cost, excluding
to the provisions of paragraph (1) or Jun. 29, 2004> alterations accompanying facilities layout plan and
approves an implementation plan (2) Matters which the Minister of structural change in the case of civil engineering
pursuant to paragraph (3), publish Construction and Transportation facilities
such formulation and approval as has to publish under the
prescribed by the Presidential Decree provisions of Article 95 (5) of

and furnish copies of relevant the Act shall be as follows:
documents to the head of competent 1. Matters referred to in Article
Si/Gun/Gu (referring to the head of 27 (1) 1 through 4; and
autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same 2. Details of land intended for
shall apply). use and obstacles and other
(6) Where the head of Si/Gun/ Gu, upon details of their ownership or
receiving the copies of relevant rights established thereon.
documents under the provisions of [This Article Wholly Amended
paragraph (5), finds the matters of by Presidential Decree No.
decision with respect to the urban 16511, Aug. 6, 1999]
management planning included in the
relevant documents, he shall take
necessary measures including an
application for the approval of
topographic sketch pursuant to the
provisions of Article 32 of the
National Land Planning and
Utilization Act. In this case, the
project operator shall furnish
documents necessary for the
publication of topographic sketch to
the head of Si/Gun /Gu.” <Amended
by Act No. 6655, Feb. 4, 2002>
Transportation shall, when he
establishes and approves an
implementation plan which requires

the expropriation of land, etc., under

the provisions of Article 98 (1),
publish details of the name of project
operator, the type of business and
land to be expropriated, etc., and
notify the owner of land and other
persons who hold any right on such
land of the fact: Provided, That the
same shall not apply to the case
where the project operator consults in
advance with the owner of land and
other persons who hold any right on
such land by the time when he files
an application for establishing and
approving his implementation plan.
2005
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 96 (Relations with Other Acts)
(1) When the Minister of Construction
and Transportation works out or
approves an implementation plan
(1) and (3), the approval, permission,
authorization, decision, designation,
license, consultation, agreement or
deliberation falling under each of the

deemed to have gone through:
1992; Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997;
Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999; Act
Nos. 5893, 5911 & 5914, Feb. 8,
1999; Act No. 6095, Dec. 31, 1999;
Act No. 6655, Feb. 4, 2002; Act No.
6841, Dec. 30, 2002; Act No. 7024,
Dec. 30, 2003>
1. Determination of an urban
management planning under the
Utilization Act (limited to the
infrastructure under subparagraph 6
of Article 2 of the same Act),
permission for the development
acts under the provisions of
Article 56 of the same Act,
designation of the implementor of
urban planning facility project
of the same Act, and authorization
of the implementation plan under
the provisions of Article 88 of the
same Act;
2. Deleted; <by Act No. 6655, Feb.

4, 2002>
3. Permission with respect to the
occupation and use of public
water surface under the provisions
of Article 5 of the Public Waters
Management Act, and authorization
or report on an implementation
plan under the provisions of
Article 8 of the same Act;
4. License for reclamation of public
water surfaces under the
Public Waters Reclamation Act,
authorization of an implementation
Article 15 of the same Act and
consultation or approval under the
same Act;
5. Consultation with an administrative
agency or approval under the
River Act (limited to permission
for the implementation of river
work under the provisions of
Article 30 of the same Act and
permission for river occupation,
etc. under the provisions of
Article 33 of the same Act);

6. Consultation with authorities
responsible for roads or approval
of the Road Act (limited to
permission on execution of road
work in favor of the person other
than the competent authority under
same Act, and that on the
possession of the road under the
same Act);
7. License for urban railway services
(1) of the Urban Railroad Act,
and approval on urban railway
construction and operation business
Article 4-3 (1) of the same Act;
8. Consultation with the park
management agency under the
provisions of Article 50 (1) of the
Natural Parks Act (limited to
permission on possession and use
of parks under the provisions of
Article 23 of the same Act, and
that on an act in the park

conservation zone under the

same Act);
9. Permission on, or consultation
about, diversion of farmland under
Farmland Act;
10. Deleted; <by Act No. 5454, Dec.
13, 1997>
11. Permission on logging in an
erosion control area under the
Work against Land Erosion or
Collapse Act;
12. Permission on the forest
diversion and report on the forest
diversion under Articles 14 and
15 of the Mountainous District
Management Act, and permission
on the cutting of living trees in
reserved forest areas under the
provisions of Article 62 (1) of
the Forestry Act, and that on the
cutting of living trees under the
the same Act;
13. Authorization on laying private
water pipes under the provisions
of Article 26 of the Water

Supply and Waterworks
Installation Act;
14. Consultation or approval on
drainage services under the
Sewerage Act, and permission on
public drainage service under the
same Act;
15. Permission on the execution of
harbor work under the provisions
of Article 12 of the Harbor Act;
16. Consultation with the Minister of
National Defense or competent
commanding officer of a military
unit on excavation, etc. of the
coast in a navy base zone under
Naval Bases Act;
17. Consultation with the Minister of
National Defense or competent
commanding officer of a military
unit on gathering, etc. of mineral,
earth, stone, sand, etc. in a
reserved zone under the provisions
of Article 7 of the Protection of
Military Installations Act;

18. Consultation on traffic impact

assessment under Article 17 of
the Act on Assessment of Impacts
of Works on Environment,
Traffic, Disasters, etc.; and
19. Permission or consultation on the
conversion of use of any
grassland under Article 23 of the
Grassland Act.
(2) When the Minister of Construction
and Transportation has announced the
establishment or approval of the
implementation plan under the
provisions of Article 95 (5), the
following public announcement or
notice shall be considered to have
been made: <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5794,
Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 6655, Feb. 4,
2002>
1. Public announcement of the
implementation plan under the
Utilization Act;
2. Public notice of permission for
possession or use under the
Public Waters Management Act;

3. Public announcement of license for
reclamation under the provisions of
Article 7 of the Public Waters
Reclamation Act; and
4. Public announcement of permission
for possession under the provisions
of Article 25 (4) of the Rivers
Act.
(3) If the Minister of Construction and Article 30 (Entrustment with Land
Transportation desires to make or Purchase Affairs, etc.)
approve the implementation plan The head of the competent
under the provisions of Article 95 administrative agency who received a
(1) and (3), he shall consult in request for consultation under Article
advance with the head of the 96 (3) of the Act, shall present his
competent administrative agency opinion within thirty days after he
about whether or not it conforms to receives it, and if he fails to present
the related Acts and subordinate his opinion in this period, he shall
statutes as referred to in the be considered to have agreed with
subparagraphs of paragraph (1). In the implementation plan.
this case, the head of the competent
administrative agency shall present
his opinion in the period as
determined by the Presidential Decree
after he receives the request for
consultation. <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5794,
Feb. 5, 1999>

Article 97 (Access to and Use of Land)

(1) If it is necessary for executing
projects, the project operator may
make access to another's land, or
temporarily use the land as the
materials yard, passage or temporary
road, and if it is especially required,
he may alter or remove bamboos,
trees, earth, stones or other obstacles.
(2) The provisions of Articles 130 (2)
through (9) and 131 of the National
Land Planning and Utilization Act
shall apply mutatis mutandis to the
case as referred to in paragraph (1).
In this case, the term “implementer
of urban planning facility projects”
shall be read as the term “project
operator” under this Act. <Amended
by Act No. 6655, Feb. 4, 2002>
Article 98 (Expropriation of Land, etc.)
(1) If it is necessary for the execution of
an airport development project, the
project operator may expropriate or
use the land, things or rights
(hereinafter referred to as “land,
etc.”) as prescribed in Article 3 of
the Act on the Acquisition of Land,
etc. for Public Works and the
Compensation Therefor. <Amended

by Act No. 6656, Feb. 4, 2002>
(2) When an implementation plan is
made, or the implementation plan is
approved and announced publicly, it
shall be considered that the projects
are approved, and such approval on
projects is announced publicly, under
the provisions of Articles 20 (1) and
22 of the Act on the Acquisition of
Land, etc. for Public Works and the
Compensation Therefor, and the
application for a ruling may be made
within the execution period of
projects as determined by the
implementation plan, regardless of the
provisions of Articles 23 (1) and 28
(1) of the same Act. <Amended by
Act No. 6656, Feb. 4, 2002>
(3) The land expropriation committee
competent to a ruling on expropriation
or use of land, etc. as referred to in
paragraph (1), shall be the Central
Land Expropriation Committee.
(4) Except as otherwise provided by this
Act, the Act on the Acquisition of
Land, etc. for Public Works and the
Compensation Therefor shall apply

mutatis mutandis to any expropriation

or use of land, etc. as referred to in
paragraph (1). <Amended by Act No.
6656, Feb. 4, 2002>
Article 99 (Restriction, etc. on Disposal of
State-owned Land)
(1) The State-owned land located in an
area which is to be developed as an
airport, and required for an airport
development project, may not be sold
or transferred for any purpose other
than the airport development projects.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the
State Properties Act, the State-owned
property located in an area to be
developed as an airport may be sold
or transferred by a private contract to
any project operator. In this case,
with respect to the abolition of use
(limited to the administrative
property), selling and transfer of such
property, the Minister of Construction
and Transportation shall consult in
advance with the head of the
administrative agency concerned.
13, 1997>
Article 100 (Entrustment with Affairs Article 31 (Entrustment with Land

concerning Land Purchase, etc.) Purchase Affairs, etc.)
(1) Any project operator who is not a If an airport development projects
local government, may entrust the operator desires to entrust the head
head of the local government with of the competent local government
affairs concerning the purchase of with the land purchase affairs, etc.
land, compensation for loss, projects under Article 100 (1) of the Act, he
for removal, etc. for airport shall request it in writing specifying
development projects in accordance the details of affairs to be entrusted
with the Presidential Decree. and the conditions of entrustment,
(2) In case where affairs concerning the and the head of the competent local
purchase of land and compensation government shall, upon receiving the
for loss, and projects for removal, request, comply with it unless there
etc. are entrusted under the is any special reason.
provisions of paragraph (1), the
entrustment fee, etc. shall be subject
to the conditions as prescribed by the
Act on Acquisition of Land, etc. for
Public Works and the Compensation
Therefor. <Amended by Act No.
6656, Feb. 4, 2002>
(3) In case where any loss is compensated
under the provisions of paragraph (2),
the State shall, if it is attributable to
any disposition or restriction taken by
Transportation, or the project operator
shall, if it is attributable execution of

projects by a person other than the

Transportation, compensate such loss
or install facilities to prevent such
loss. <Amended by Act No. 5454,
Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 101 (Execution of Incidental Work)
(1) In executing an airport development
project, the project operator may
execute incidental work directly
related to the airport development
project together with the main work
as if the incidental work were the
airport development project.
(2) The scope of the incidental work as Article 32 (Scope of Appurtenant Work)
referred to in paragraph (1) shall be For the purpose of Article 101 (2) of
determined by the Presidential the Act, the term appurtenant work
Decree. means the construction work of
facilities necessary for the execution
and control of the airport
development project work and other
work incidental to the airport
development projects.
Article 102 (Vicarious Execution of Airport Article 33 (Vicarious Execution of
Development Projects) Airport Development Projects)
If it is necessary for effectively carrying (1) The airport development projects
out the airport development project, the to be executed vicariously by the
Minister of Construction and Minister of Construction and
Transportation may vicariously execute Transportation under Article 102

the permitted airport development project of the Act, shall be limited to
at the cost of the project operator as the case where the land and
prescribed in Article 94 (2) after airport facilities related to the
consulting with him. <Amended by Act airport development projects are
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> reverted to the State under
No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
(2) If the Minister of Construction
and Transportation desires to
execute vicariously the airport
development projects under
paragraph (1), he shall agree
with the project operator on the
following matters: <Amended by
Dec. 23, 1994>
1. Categories, scale and amount
of projects;
2. Period of projects; and
3. Matters concerning the
payment method and
liquidation of investment
expenses.
(3) In a case where the Minister of
undertakes or completes the work

as referred to in paragraph (2),

he shall notify it to the project
operator. <Amended by
Dec. 23, 1994>
Article 103 (Charge to Offender Causing Article 267 (Imposing Charges on Offenders Causing Damage
Damage and Destruction) and Destruction)
(1) If there is a person who does (1) When trying to impose charges on an offender causing
construction work or an act which damage and destruction as per the provisions of Article
causes damage to or destruction for 103 (1) of the Act, the Administrator of the Regional
the airport facilities under the control Aviation Administration shall notify the offender
of the Minister of Construction and accordingly in writing and send documents such as
Transportation, the Minister may have design document and calculation sheet of cost as
the person doing such construction attachments.
work or act bear the whole or part (2) The standards for the calculation of the charge amount as
of the expenses needed for repair or per the provisions of Article 103 (2) of the Act shall
maintenance of the airport facilities apply mutatis mutandis to the provisions of subparagraphs
which is caused by him, or those for 1~3 and 5, Article 38 (1) of the Decree.
preventing such damage or
destruction. <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
(2) Matters necessary for imposition and
collection of the charges as referred
to in paragraph (1) shall be
determined by the Ministerial
13, 1997>
Article 104 (Verification of Completion of Article 268 (Application for Inspection of Completion, etc.)
Construction Work) (1) Any person intending to undergo an inspection of
(1) A project operator under the completion as per the provisions of Article 104 (1) of
provisions of Article 94 (2) shall, the Act and Article 35 (3) of the Decree shall submit to
when he completes his construction the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
work, promptly file a report on the Application for Inspection of Completion (Form 61)
completion of such construction work together with the following documents:
to the Minister of Construction and 1. Record of inspection of completion (including design
Transportation and undergo a drawings and documents and photos of completion)
verification of such construction 2. Assessment evaluation sheet for land and objects
work: Provided, That any structures, 3. Other documents describing the necessary matters for
the use of which has been permitted completion verification
by the Special Metropolitan City (2) Any person intending to use airport facilities prior to
Mayor, the Metropolitan City Mayor their completion as per the provisions of Article 104 (5)
or the head of the Si/Gun/ Gu under of the Act shall submit to the Administrator of the
the provisions of Article 18 of the Regional Aviation Administration Application for
Building Act shall be deemed to Permission to Use Prior to Completion (Form 62)
have undergone such verification. together with the design drawings and photos of the
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. airport facilities in question. <Amended as of Dec. 17,
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
1999, Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(2) The project operator under the
provisions of Article 94 (2) shall,
upon obtaining approval for using his
structures under the provisions of the
proviso of paragraph (1), report the
fact to the Minister of Construction
and Transportation. <Newly Inserted

by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>

Transportation shall, upon receiving
an application for the verification of
the completion of the construction
work, conduct such verification and
where such construction work is
deemed to have been carried out
according to the content of
permission, shall issue a certificate of
the completion of such verification to
an applicant. <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997, Act No. 7691,
Nov. 8, 2005>
(4) When the certificate of completion
inspection is delivered under the
provisions of paragraph (3), the
inspection, authorization, etc. of
completion on the work according to
approval, permission, license, etc.
under the subparagraphs of Article 96
(1) shall be deemed to have been
obtained. <Amended by Act No.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999, Act No. 7691,
Nov. 8, 2005>
(5) The land and airport facilities which
are created or installed by the airport
development projects, shall not be
used before a certificate of

completion verification referred to in
paragraph (3) is delivered: Provided,
That this shall not apply in a case
where a permission on use prior to
completion verification is granted by
Transportation. <Amended by Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999, Act No. 7691,
Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 105 (Reversion of Airport Facilities Article 34 (Permission on Investment in Article 269 (Permission to Invest in Airport Development
and Exemption from Rent) Airport Development Projects) Project)
(1) Any person who desires to invest in (1) Any person who desires to invest Any person wishing to invest in the airport development
an airport development project in the airport development project implemented by the Minister of Construction and
executed by the Minister of projects executed directly by the Transportation as per the provisions of Article 105 (1) of the
Construction and Transportation under Minister of Construction and Act shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional
the provisions of Article 94 (1), shall Transportation under Article 105 Aviation Administration Application for Permission to Invest
obtain the permission of the Minister (1) of the Act, shall submit to (Form 63) together with the following documents: <Amended
of Construction and Transportation. In the Minister of Construction and as of Jul. 14, 1995>
this case, the Minister of Transportation an application for 1. Business plan
Construction and Transportation may permission specifying the 2. Design drawings and documents (including design
permit it on the condition that the following matters together with drawings, specifications for construction, calculation sheet
land and airport facilities associated the project implementation plan of construction cost, and calculation sheet of structure)
with the airport development project and design drawings: <Amended 3. Construction schedule
revert to the State. <Amended by by Presidential Decree No. 4. Other references
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> 14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
1. The title of the project;

2. An address, name and trade

name of the investor; and
3. A plan of investment.
(2) If the Minister of Construction
and Transportation desires to
grant a permission as prescribed
in Article 105 (1) of the Act, he
shall consult in advance with the
head of the administrative agency
concerned. <Amended by
Dec. 23, 1994>
Article 35 (Execution of Investment
Projects)
(1) Any person who has obtained the
permission on the investment
under Article 105 (1) of the Act
(hereinafter referred to as an
investor), or a constructor
executing the work of the
investment projects shall make a
report on the commencement of
the construction work to the
Transportation together with a
predetermined progress schedule
seven days before the work
starts. <Amended by Presidential

1994>
(2) The investor and the constructor
as provided in paragraph (1)
shall be subject to the control of
Transportation in executing the
work of the investment projects.
No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
(3) When an investor has completed
the work of the investment
projects under paragraph (1), he
shall undergo the inspection of
completion by the Minister of
No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
(2) The land and airport facilities which Article 36 (Airport Facilities not
are created or installed by the Reverted to State)
permission to which any condition is The airport facilities not reverted to
attached under the provisions of the the State under the proviso to Article
latter part of paragraph (1) and 105 (2) of the Act shall be ones
Article 94 (3), shall revert to the falling under any one of the
State at the same time when the following subparagraphs and limited
work is completed: Provided, That only to those recognized by the
this shall not apply in the case such Minister of Construction and
airport facilities as prescribed by the Transportation: <Amended by

Presidential Decree. Presidential Decree No. 14447, Dec.

19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
1. Airport facilities which are
described in subparagraph 2 or 5
of Article 10, located in the
airport zone as prescribed in
subparagraph 7 of Article 2 of
the Act; and
2. A city air terminal and other
airport facilities outside the airport
zone.
(3) The Minister of Construction and Article 37 (Permission, etc. on
Transportation may have an investor Gratuitous Use)
in, and a project operator of, (1) Any investor and project operator
facilities reverted to the State under (hereinafter referred to as an
the provisions of paragraph (2) use investor, etc.) who desires to
and receive benefits gratuitously from obtain a permission on a
the airport facilities and other airport gratuitous use of the airport
facilities under the control of the facilities under Article 105 (3) of
Minister of Construction and the Act, shall submit to the
Transportation to the limit of the Minister of Construction and
total cost of the projects which they Transportation an application
invested, under the conditions as specifying the airport facilities
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. which they desire to use, the
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. object and period of use.
13, 1997> <Amended by Presidential Decree
No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
(2) The scope of airport facilities

which the Minister of
may have other persons use
gratuitously, shall be limited only
to those as deemed not to
impede the management and
operation of the airport facilities
due to any gratuitous use by the
investor, etc. <Amended by
Dec. 23, 1994>
(4) The calculation method of the total Article 38 (Calculation of Total Cost of
cost of projects as referred to in Project and Free Use Period)
paragraph (3) and the period in (1) The total cost of projects as
which they may use and receive prescribed in Article 105 (4) of
benefits gratuitously shall be the Act shall be the sum of the
determined by the Presidential expenses calculated in conformity
Decree. with the following standards, and
connected to the airport
development projects, on the
basis of the completion
inspection day of the airport
development projects concerned:
Provided, That in the case of
airport facilities reverted to the
State under Article 94 (3) of the
Act, the amount appraised by an

appraisal corporation under the

Public Notice of Values and
Appraisal of Real Estate Act on
the basis of the day on which
the inspection of completion is
made, shall be considered as the
total cost of projects: <Amended
by Presidential Decree No.
14447, Dec. 23, 1994;
Aug. 6, 1999; Presidential Decree
No. 19281, Jan. 20, 2006;
Jul. 4, 2006>
1. Survey expenses mean the
survey expenses and other
research expenses for
executing the airport
development projects, which
are not included in the net
construction cost;
2. Design expenses mean the
expenses needed for the
design to execute the airport
development projects;
3. Net construction costs mean
the sum of material costs,
labor costs and other expenses
which are all required to

undertake an airport
development project. Such cost
and expenses shall be based
on standards for determining
estimated prices, standard
labor cost and unit prices
(referring to
government-published prices if
such prices exist) under the
Enforcement Decree of the
Act on Contracts to Which
the State is a Party;
4. Compensation means the
expenses for purchasing land
(including those for purchasing
buildings, standing trees, etc.),
those for taking any
countermeasure to moving,
and compensation for rights,
such as business right, fishing
right, mining right, etc., which
are disbursed for executing the
airport development projects;
5. Incidental expenses mean
general management expenses
calculated by the rate of such

general management expenses

based on standards for
determining estimated prices
under the provisions of Article
9 of Enforcement Decree of
the Act on Contracts to
Which the State is a Party,
expenses required for
assessment of environmental
impact, expenses required for
the inspection of construction
work, expenses needed for the
fulfillment of requirements
imposed when an airport
development project is
permitted, and charges for
farmland conservation under
the provisions of Article 40 of
the Farmland Act, etc.; and
6. Construction interest means
any construction interest to the
project cost as referred to in
subparagraphs 1 through 5
(the interest rate shall be the
interest rate on a loan which
is applied by financial
institutions as prescribed by
the Banking Act, and which is

Construction and
Transportation).
(2) The period in which the airport
facilities are to be used
gratuitously under Article 105 (4)
of the Act, shall be the time
until the total of the rent in the
case of onerous use of the
airport facilities reaches the total
cost of projects calculated under
paragraph (1).
Article 39 (Change of Gratuitous Use)
If it is inevitable for operating the
airport, the Minister of Construction
and Transportation may revoke the
permission on gratuitous use of the
airport facilities used gratuitously by
the investor, etc. In this case, if the
total rent of the airport facilities in
the case of the commercial use of
the airport facilities reverted to the
State by the investor, etc. is short of
the total cost of projects, the
Transportation may have the investor,
etc. gratuitously use the airport
facilities until the total rent reaches

the total cost of projects. <Amended

by Presidential Decree No. 14447,
Dec. 23, 1994>
Article 105-2 (Right to Manage Airport
Facilities)
Transportation may establish right to
maintain and manage airport facilities
(hereinafter referred to as the “right
to manage airport facilities”), and
collect rental fees from any person
who uses or utilizes such airport
facilities.
(2) Any person who has been granted
permission for the establishment of
the right to manage airport facilities
under the provisions of paragraph (1)
shall file a registration with the
Transportation as prescribed by the
Presidential Decree. The same shall
apply to the case in which he
intends to alter registered matters.
6263, Feb. 3, 2000]
Article 105-3 (Character of Right to Manage
Airport Facilities)
The right to manage airport facilities
shall be deemed the real right and the

provisions concerning the real estate in
the Civil Act shall apply mutatis
mutandis to such right except as
otherwise provided in this Act.
6263, Feb. 3, 2000]
Article 105-4 (Special Case for
Establishment of Mortgage)
(1) Any right to manage airport facilities
on which a mortgage has been
placed shall not be disposed of
without a consent of the mortgagee.
(2) Any mortgage shall not be placed on
the right to manage such airport
facilities as prescribed by the
Presidential Decree from among
airport facilities for which the right
to manage them has been established
under the provisions of Article 105-2.
6263, Feb. 3, 2000]
Article 105-5 (Change in Right)
(1) The right to manage airport facilities
or the placement, alteration and
extinguishment of a mortgage and
restrictions on the disposal of such
mortgage shall take effect only after

they are registered with an airport

facilities right register kept by the
Ministry of Construction and
Transportation.
(2) Necessary matters concerning the
registration of the right to manage
airport facilities referred to in
paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by
the Presidential Decree.
6263, Feb. 3, 2000]
Article 106 (Airport Facilities Management Article 270 (Airport Facilities Management Ledger)
Ledger) (1) As per the provisions of Article 106 of the Act, an
(1) Any person who manages airport airport facilities management ledger including the
facilities shall prepare and keep a drawings of airport facilities shall be prepared by airport.
management ledger of the airport (2) The airport facilities management ledger shall contain the
facilities under his management. following information:
(2) Matters necessary for preparation, 1. Airports covered by laws and ordinances and changes
keeping and matters to be entered in in airport facilities
the airport facilities management 2. Changes in airport facilities such as new constructions,
ledger shall be determined by the additions, and improvements
Ministerial Regulations of the 3. Other matters required for the management and
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. operation of an airport
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> (3) Among the drawings specified in paragraph (1), a ground
plan showing the topography of the vicinity, directions,
and altitudes and containing the following information
shall be prepared in 1:5,000 scale:
1. Airport zone and its boundary
2. Names of administrative zones and their boundaries

3. Location of airport facilities and layout status
4. Adjacent transportation facilities such as roads,
railroads, and harbors
5. Status of obstacle distribution in the vicinity
6. Other references required for the management of
airport facilities
Article 106-2 (Prohibited Acts in Airport Article 39-2 (Notification of Violators of Article 270-2 (Notification of Violations in Airport Facilities)
Facilities) Restraint Order, etc.) When notifying the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
(1) Unless approval is obtained from the In case a person does not follow a Administration of the details of violations pursuant to Article
manager of the airport facilities, the restraint or an evacuation order in 39-2 of the Decree, the manager of airport facilities shall
following acts are prohibited in accordance with Article 106-2 (2) of submit a Notification of Perpetrators of Prohibited Acts in
airport facilities. the Act, the manager of the airport Airport Facilities (Form 62-2) together with the following:
1. Business activity facilities may report to the Minister 1. Evidence of violations falling under any of those
2. Unlawful occupation of airport of Construction and Transportation prescribed in Article 106-2 (1) of the Act
facilities (in case the authority is delegated 2. Statement or opinion of those sustaining damage as a
3. Forcing the public to purchase pursuant to Article 63 (3), 32 of the result of the violations described in paragraph (1) (limited
commodities and services or Act, the Administrator of the to cases wherein such facts exist)
calling customers for business Regional Aviation Administration) the [Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007]
purposes details of the violation in question as
(2) The manager of airport facilities may per the provisions of the Ministerial
issue an order of restraint or Regulations of the Aviation Act.
evacuation to violators of the <Newly Inserted as per Presidential
provisions of paragraph (1). Decree No. 20110, Jun. 26, 2007>
[Newly Inserted as per Act No. 8128,
Dec. 28, 2006]
Article 107 (Establishment, etc. of Measures Article 40 (Establishment, etc. of Article 271 (Designation of Area Affected by Airport Noise,
to Prevent Noise from Causing Damage) Measures for Noise Control) etc.)

(1) If it is required to prevent or reduce (1) Measures for preventing noise As per the provisions of Article 107 (2) of the Act and
any damage of noise caused by the damages resulting from the Article 41 (1) of the Decree, the Administrator of the
aircraft, the Minister of Construction aircraft under Article 107 (1) of Regional Aviation Administration shall designate and
and Transportation may take the Act (hereinafter referred to as announce the area affected by airport noise or area likely to
measures to prevent noise from measures for noise control) shall be affected by airport noise by zone as prescribed in the
causing damage or get any project be established and executed with following table based on the degree of noise produced by the
operator and any manager of airport respect to the airports excluding airport in service:
facilities to take measures to prevent the airports (except the cases for Degree of Noise
noise from causing damage under the the airports located in Division Zone
(unit: WECPNL)
conditions as prescribed by the Gangseo-gu, Busan Metropolitan Area Affected by Class A Zone 95 or above
Presidential Decree. <Amended by City) which are subject to items Noise Class B Zone 90 ~ 95
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act (a) and (b) in Appendix to the Area Likely to be District A 85 ~ 90
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> Enforcement Decree of the Affected by Class C Zone District B 80 ~ 85
(2) The Minister of Construction and Military Air Bases Act. Noise District C 75 ~ 80
Transportation shall designate and <Amended by Presidential Decree [Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
announce publicly in advance the No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994; Article 272 (Scope of Implementation Project on the Measures
area damaged or anticipated to be Presidential Decree No. 17173, for the Prevention of Damage due to Noise)
damaged by airport noise, where Mar. 27, 2001; Presidential (1) The establishment and implementation standards for
measures for prevention of noise Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> measures for the prevention of damage due to aircraft
damage are to be established under (2) The Minister of Construction and noise (hereinafter referred to as noise measures) as per
the provisions of paragraph (1). Transportation shall have an the provisions of Article 107 of the Act are as follows:
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. airport development project <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Oct. 28, 1995, and Sept.
13, 1997> operator of an airport and a 18, 1998>
(3) The Mayor/Do governor may restrict manager of the airport facilities 1. Noise measures shall be established and implemented
the installation of facilities in the as referred to in paragraph (1), by airport based on the degree of noise impact from
area that is designated and published establish measures for noise the zone or district where the degree of noise impact
in accordance with paragraph (2) control including the following is serious for compliance by the zone or district
under the conditions as prescribed by matters with respect to the area where the degree of noise impact is less serious after
the Presidential Decree. <Amended damaged or anticipated to be the completion of measures in the relevant zone or
by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003, damaged by the airport noise, district. When deemed necessary, however, the
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> which is designated and Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
announced publicly by the may establish and implement the noise measures
Minister of Construction and concurrently in Class A and Class B zones or
Transportation, and may have districts. For the schools, the noise measures may be
them execute any project for implemented concurrently in Class A, Class B, and
countermeasure in the limit of Class C zones or districts.
the revenue source depending on 2. In case of persons wishing to migrate in a Class A
the degree of noise influence: zone, a migration policy shall be established and
<Amended by Presidential Decree implemented for them.
No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; 3. In case of persons who do not wish to migrate to a
Presidential Decree No. 17173, Class A zone, soundproof facilities shall be installed
Mar. 27, 2001, Presidential in each of the Class A, Class B, and Class C zones.
Decree No. 20110, Jun. 26, 4. For areas where soundproof measures are established
2007> and implemented, measures for television reception
1. An implementation plan to trouble and support measures for joint use facilities
reduce the noise produced by for the promotion of benefits of residents affected by
the aircraft; noise may be established and implemented. For
2. A land utilization plan; schools that have completed the installation of
3. A fund raising and investment soundproof facilities, the installation of cooling
plan; facilities may be supported.
4. Effect caused by execution of 5. Any person accepting the facilities as provided for in
the project; and subparagraphs 3 and 4 shall take the necessary
4-2. Installation and operation of measures to manage and maintain such facilities.
a noise monitoring and (2) When installing soundproof facilities as stipulated in
measuring system in case a subparagraph 3, paragraph (1), the installation standards
violation of the procedures for prescribed by the Minister of Construction and

measuring the degree of Transportation shall be observed. In this case, the

aircraft noise and low noise Minister of Construction and Transportation may consult
operation is discovered using the heads of the competent authorities concerned
a monitoring network in regarding the installation standards. <Amended as of Jul.
accordance with Article 3 of 14, 1995>
the Noise and Vibration Article 273 (Calculation Method for the Degree of Noise
Control Act, however, this Impact)
stipulation shall not apply. (1) The degree of noise impact as per the provisions of
5. Other matters as determined Article 271 shall be calculated based on the following
by the Minister of formula:
Construction and Degree of noise impact (WECPNL) = dB(A) + 10logN-27
Transportation. (2) In the calculation formula specified in paragraph (1), the
(3) The provisions of Articles 30 values for dB(A) and N are as follows: <Amended as of
and 31 shall apply mutatis Jul. 4, 1994>
mutandis to the establishment and 1. dB(A) refers to the maximum mean degree of noise
execution of measures for noise calculated by day for every aircraft that took off or
control under paragraph (2). landed. It is the value obtained from the following
Article 41 (Designation and Publication calculation formula (n denotes the number of noise
of Area, etc. Damaged by Airport measurements taken per day, and Li, the maximum
Noise) noise speed of the aircraft that passed on Ith):
(1) The Minister of Construction and n
Transportation shall designate dB(A) = 10log[1/n( ∑10Li/10)]dB(A)
areas which suffer from airport i=1
noise and other areas which are 2. N is the value obtained from the following calculation
anticipated to suffer from such formula where N1 is the number of take-off and
airport noise according to the landing of the aircraft per day from 7 am to 7 pm,
extent of noise impact after N2, the number per day from 7 pm to 10 pm, and
consulting with the heads of N3, the number per day from 10 pm to 7 am the
central administrative agencies next day:

concerned under the provisions of N=N₁+3N₂+10N₃
Article 107 (2) of the Act and (3) Serving as the bases for determining the value described
then publish matters falling under in paragraph (2), the type, number of flights, flight path,
each of the following etc., of aircraft taking off from and landing on the
subparagraphs in the Official airport shall be determined based on the standard
Gazette. The same shall apply to conditions per year. Detailed matters concerning the
the case where he alters such measurement point, measurement location, and other
designation: <Amended by measurements of the degree of noise shall be based on
Presidential Decree No. 14447, the noise and vibration process test method as prescribed
Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential in Article 7 of the Noise and Vibration Control Act.
Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005>
1999,Presidential Decree No.
20110, Jun. 26, 2007 >
1. A location and area of the
area damaged or anticipated to
be damaged by the airport
noise;
2. A topographic map indicating
the area damaged or
anticipated to be damaged by
the airport noise; and
3. Other matters prescribed by
the Minister of Construction
and Transportation.
(2) With respect to the area damaged
or anticipated to be damaged by
the airport noise designated and

publicly announced under

paragraph (1), the Minister of
shall examine every five years,
whether or not the designation is
proper. <Amended by Presidential
1994>
(3) The Minister of Construction and Article 274 (Restriction on the Installation of Facilities Based on
Transportation shall, upon making the Degree of Noise Impact, etc.)
the designation and public The restriction on the installation of facilities within areas
announcement as referred to in affected by airport noise or likely to be affected by airport
paragraph (1), send to the noise as per the provisions of Article 107 (3) of the Act and
competent Mayor/Do governor Article 42 of the Decree shall be based on Form 29, and the
the drawings, etc. related to it, restriction on use, based on Form 30.
and have him offer them for
public perusal for one or more
months. <Amended by
Dec. 23, 1994>
(4) When the competent Mayor/Do
governor establishes a basic
urban planning as prescribed in
Article 18 of the National Land
Planning and Utilization Act, he
shall utilize the matters
designated and announced
publicly under paragraph (1).

No. 16891, Jul. 1, 2000;
Dec. 26, 2002; Presidential
Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
Article 42 (Restriction, etc. on
Installation of Facilities)
(1) The Mayor/Do governor may,
under Article 107 (3) of the Act,
restrict any installation or
purpose of facilities, or relax any
restriction under a specified
condition, in the area designated
and announced publicly according
to the provisions of Article 41,
depending on the degree of noise
influence under the conditions as
No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994;
Jun. 29, 2004>
(2) The Mayor/Do governor may
order a person who fails to
fulfill the condition as referred to
in paragraph (1), to do the
following matters within a

specified period fixed: <Amended

by Presidential Decree No.
14447, Dec. 23, 1994;
Jun. 29, 2004>
1. Changes in the purpose of
facilities; and
2. Supplement of noise damage
prevention facilities.
(3) When the installation of facilities
is permitted pursuant to the
Building Act in an area affected
by airport noise or an area
where there is a likelihood of
such as designated and publicly
announced in accordance with
Article 41, the Mayor of a
Special City, Mayor of
Metropolitan City, City Mayor,
County Magistrate, or District
Chief (referring to the chief of a
local self-governing district) shall
notify the undertaker of the
airport development project or
manager of the airport facilities
of the details of the permission
(when this covers the installation
of prevention facilities for noise
damage, including its content).

<Newly Inserted as per
Jun. 26. 2007>
Article 108 (Establishment of Noise Level)
Transportation shall establish the
levels of noise according to the
degree of noise produced by the
aircraft in service. <Amended by Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
2) The levels of noise as referred to in Article 43 (Establishment of Noise Article 275 (Publication of Noise Class by Type of Aircraft)
paragraph (1) shall be determined by Level) (1) The noise class by type of aircraft as per the provisions
the Presidential Decree. (1) The noise level as prescribed in of Article 43 (2) of the Decree shall be divided as
Article 108-2 (Procedures for Quite Article 108 (2) of the Act shall follows based on the classification of chapters in the
Operation) be classified into Classes A to E Convention on International Civil Aviation (Annex 16-1):
(1) To reduce aircraft noise, any aircraft by the type of aircraft. <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005>
taking off from or landing at an (2) The noise classes by type of 1. Class A: Aircraft failing to comply with the noise
airport located in an area affected by aircraft as referred to in standards as prescribed in Chapter II and Chapter III
airport noise or an area where there paragraph (1) shall be determined or aircraft that did not submit data on certification of
is a likelihood of such as provided by the Ministerial Regulations of compliance with the noise standards
for in Article 107 (2) shall comply the Aviation Act. <Amended by 2. Class B: Aircraft complying with the noise standards
with the operation procedures Presidential Decree No. 14447, stipulated in Articles 2.4.1 and 2.5.1, Chapter II
(hereinafter referred to as low noise Dec. 23, 1994> 3. Class C: Aircraft complying with the noise standards
operation procedures) as determined stipulated in Article 2.4.1 or Articles 2.4.2 and 2.5.1,
and published by the Minister of Chapter II
Construction and Transportation. 4. Class D: Aircraft complying with the noise standards
<Amended as per Act No. 7691, stipulated in Article 2.4.2, Chapter II or Articles 3.4.1

Nov. 8, 2005> and 3.5.1, Chapter III

(2) In case an aircraft is feared to 5. Class E: Aircraft complying with the noise standards
generate more noise than that stipulated in Article 3.4.1, Chapter III
specified in the standards prescribed (2) The classification of aircraft belonging to the noise
by the International Civil Aviation classes provided for in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed
Organization (ICAO), and noise and published by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
damage occurs as a result, the Authority. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Jul. 3, 2004>
Minister of Construction and (3) When the degree of noise is reduced for an aircraft
Transportation may restrict the given a noise classification as per the provisions of
operation of the aircraft.<Newly paragraph (2) due to an improvement of the aircraft or
Inserted as per Act No. 7691, Nov. its engine, and data verifying such fact are submitted, the
8, 2005> Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. reclassify the noise class for the aircraft based on the
7024, Dec. 30, 2003] registration symbol. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Jul.
3, 2004>
Article 276 (Submission of Data for the Classification of Noise
Class)
The owner, etc., of the aircraft that is planning to take off
from or land on the airport where noise measures are
established and implemented shall submit to the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority data on certification of
compliance with the noise standards for classification as per
the provisions of Article 275 for the aircraft. <Amended as
of Jul. 14, 1995, Jul. 3, 2004>
Article 109 (Imposition and Collection of Article 44 (Imposition and Collection of Article 277 (Imposition and Collection Method of Noise
Noise Charges) Noise Charges) Charges)
(1) The Minister of Construction and (1) The noise charges as prescribed (1) The due dates of the noise charges imposed as per the
Transportation may impose and in Article 109 (1) of the Act provisions of Article 109 (1) of the Act and Article 44
collect noise charges from the owner, shall be imposed according to of the Decree are as follows: <Amended as of Nov. 30,
etc. using the aircraft producing the noise class of the aircraft 1994>
noise, in different grades, according each time it lands in the airport 1. The due date of the noise charge incurred during the
to the level of the noise provided for where the measure for noise operation of the aircraft used in a scheduled or a
in Article 108 and depending on control, as prescribed in Article non-scheduled air carrier business shall be the end of
whether the procedures for quite 40 is to be established and the month following that when the aircraft landed.
flight provided for in Article executed. 2. The due date of the noise charge incurred during the
108-2-(1) are violated. <Amended by (2) The Minister of Construction and operation of the aircraft other than that stipulated in
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act Transportation shall impose and paragraph (1) is the date of landing of aircraft in the
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003, Act No. collect as the noise charges the airport.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> following amount: <Amended by (2) For the KRW-USD exchange rate, the market average
(2) Matters necessary for the criteria for Presidential Decree No. 14447, rate (i.e., the exchange rate obtained when the inter-bank
imposition, amount, collection Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential rate for the US dollar is weight-averaged by the trade
procedure, etc. of noise charges as Decree No. 18468, Jun. 29, volume) shall be applied when paying the noise charge.
referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 2004> Note, however, that the basic date of application of the
determined by the Presidential 1. Class A: Amount equivalent exchange rate shall be the date of landing of the aircraft.
Decree. to 30/100 of the landing fees
(3) In case a taxpayer fails to pay the (excluding the value-added
noise charges by the due date as tax; hereafter in this Article
stipulated in paragraph (1), the the same shall apply) of the
Minister of Construction and aircraft concerned;
Transportation may collect the 2. Class B: Amount equivalent to
charges according to the examples of 25/100 of the landing fees of
disposition on national taxes in the aircraft concerned;
arrears. <Amended as per Act No. 3. Class C: Amount equivalent to
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 20/100 of the landing fees of
the aircraft concerned;
4. Class D: Amount equivalent

to 15/100 of the landing fees

of the aircraft concerned; and
5. Class E: Amount equivalent to
10/100 of the landing fees of
the aircraft concerned.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of
paragraph (2), an amount
obtained by adding up an amount
twice as much as the amount
that is each set in each
subparagraph of paragraph (2)
shall be imposed and collected as
a noise charge on and from the
owner, etc. of the aircraft that
has flied in violation of the quite
operation procedures provided for
in Article 108-2 of the Act.
<Newly Inserted by Presidential
Decree No. 18468, Jun. 29,
2004>
Article 109-2 (Committee on Aircraft Noise Article 42-2 (Composition and Operation
Impact Countermeasures) of Committee on Aircraft Noise
The Minister of Construction and Impact Countermeasures)
Transportation, project operators or the (1) The Committee on Aircraft Noise
managers of airport facilities may set up Impact Countermeasures
and operate the Committee on Aircraft (hereinafter referred to as the
Noise Impact Countermeasures in order Committee) provided for in
to get counsels on the matters falling Article 109-2 of the Act shall be
under each of the following set up in every airport that takes

subparagraphs under the conditions as measures to prevent aircraft noise
prescribed by the Presidential Decree: from causing damage.
1. Matters concerning the promotive plan (2) The Committee shall consist of
of the program for taking measures to not more than 15 members,
prevent aircraft noise from causing including one chairman and one
damage; vice chairman.
2. Matters concerning ways to implement (3) The chairman shall be the
the program for taking measures to Administrator of the Regional
prevent aircraft noise from causing Aviation Administration , the
damage and their priority order; and airport development projects
3. Other matters concerning measures to operator or the manager of
prevent aircraft noise from causing airport facilities and the vice
damage. chairman shall be nominated by
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. the chairman from among
7024, Dec. 30, 2003] members.
(4) The members shall be appointed
or commissioned by the chairman
from among the persons falling
under each of the following
subparagraphs:
1. Public officials belonging to
the regional aviation office;
2. Employees who are employed
by the airport development
projects operator or the
manager of airport facilities;
3. Public officials and local

residents recommended by the

relevant local government; and
4. Other persons of profound
learning and experience in
aircraft noise.
(5) Detailed matters concerning the
composition and operation of the
Committee may be prescribed
and implemented by the
chairman.
(6) Members who are present at the
Committees meetings may be
paid allowances and travel
expenses within limits of budget:
Provided, That the same shall
not apply to a case where
members who are public officials
are present at the Committees
meetings in connection with their
official business.
Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun.
29, 2004]
Article 110 (Supervision)
(1) In executing airport development
projects or managing airport facilities,
Transportation may revoke the
permission, approval or designation

on the execution and management of
such projects, take any measure
necessary for the suspension of the
effects of such permission, approval
or designation, discontinuance of
work, modifying, altering,
transferring, removing, restituting, etc.
of works or things, in any of the
following cases: <Amended by Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
1. Where the permission is granted
by a deceitful or unlawful manner;
2. Where it is in contravention of
this Act or any order or
disposition issued or taken under
this Act; and
3. Where it is deemed impossible to
keep on executing the airport
development project due to
changes in circumstances.
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999>
Article 111 (Applicable Provisions)
(1) The provisions of Articles 75 (3), 76,
77 (2), 80, 82 ~ 86, and 88 shall
apply mutatis mutandis to airports
installed and administered by the


Transportation (including airports
managed by a person who has been
granted permission and right to
manage airport facilities as per the
provisions of Article 105 (2)). As
such, in applying the provisions of
Article 82, "airport installers" shall
be regarded as "the Minister of
Construction and Transportation or
person who has been granted
permission or right to manage airport
facilities." <Amended as per Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(2) The provisions of Articles 75 (3), 76,
77 (2), and 78 through 88 shall
apply mutatis mutandis to any airport
installed and administered by any
person other than the Minister of
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
SECTION 3 Airport Operation Certificate
SECTION 3 Airport Operation Certificate
<Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003>
Article 111-2 (Airport Operation Certificate, Article 44-2 (Airports, etc. Which are to Article 277-2 (Application Procedure for Airport Operation
etc.) Obtain Airport Administration Certificate, etc.)
(1) Any airport operator who intends to Certificate) (1) Any airport operator wishing to obtain a Certificate of
operate an airport prescribed by the (1) The term airports prescribed by Airport Operation as per the provisions of Article 111-2
Presidential Decree, such as the the Presidential Decree in Article (1) of the Act shall submit to the Head of the Civil
airport etc. having international air 111-2 (1) of the Act means the Aviation Safety Authority Application for Certificate of
routes, shall obtain a certificate to airports falling under each of the Airport Operation after obtaining approval for the
the effect that he is equipped with following subparagraphs: Regulations for Airport Operation (Form 63-2) as per the
the systems capable of operating an <Amended by Presidential Decree provisions of Article 277-3 (2) of the Act.
airport safely (hereinafter referred to No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> (2) Upon receiving an Application for Certificate of Airport
as the “certificate of airport 1. Airports managed and Operation as per the provisions of paragraph (1), the
operation”) from the Minister of administered by the Incheon Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
Construction and Transportation, International Airport examine whether the operation system of the airport
under the conditions as stipulated by Corporation established under complies with the Criteria for the Safe Operation of
the Ministerial Regulations of the the Incheon International Airport (hereinafter referred to as Criteria for the Safe
Aviation Act. Airport Corporation Act; Operation of Airport) as per the provisions of Article
(2) The Minister of Construction and 2. Gimpo, Gimhae, Daegu, 111-2 (2) of the Act and Regulations for Airport
Transportation shall determine and Gwangju, Jeju, Cheongju and Operation as approved in accordance with the provisions
publish the technological criteria for Yangyang airports managed of Article 277-3 (2) and issue a Certificate of Airport
manpower, facilities and equipments and administered by the Korea Operation (Form 63-3) to the airport operator if the
required for a safe operation system Airports Corporation Application is deemed compliant.
of airport and operational procedures established under the Korea (3) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority may
etc. (hereinafter referred to as the Airports Corporation Act have a public official under his/her control or a person
“criteria for safe operation of (hereinafter referred to as the commissioned from among those qualified as per the
airport”). Korea Airports Corporation); provisions of the subparagraphs of Article 325 perform
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. and such examination as per the provisions of paragraph (2)
6944, Jul. 25, 2003] 3. Other airports designated and or respond to inquiries.
publicized by the Minister of [Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003]
Construction and
Transportation as he deems
that they are necessary for the
safe administration of airports.

(2) Where the Korea Airports

Corporation intends to obtain the
airport adminstration certificate
under Article 111-2 (1) of the
Act (hereinafter referred to as the
airport adminstration certificate)
for the airports which use the
airfields under the provisions of
the Military Air Bases Act from
among the airports under
paragraph (1) 2, it shall not
cause any impacts to the military
operations, and it shall furnish
the manpower, equipment and
expenses, etc., necessary for the
airport administration certificate
and the maintenance of airport
safe administration systems under
Article 111-4 (1) of the Act.
No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
4, 2003]
Article 111-3 (Airport Operation Rules) Article 277-3 (Application for Approval of Regulations for
(1) Any airport operator who intends to Airport Operation, etc.)
obtain a certificate of airport (1) Any airport operator wishing to obtain a Certificate of
operation under Article 111-2 (1) Airport Operation as per the provisions of Article 111-3
shall establish the rules for operation (1) of the Act shall submit to the Head of the Civil
of relevant airport (hereinafter Aviation Safety Authority Application for Approval of
referred to as the “airport operation Regulations for Airport Operation (Form 63-4) together
rules”) pursuant to the criteria for with the following documents (in this case, the public
safe operation of airport, and obtain official in charge shall verify the Copy of Corporate
an authorization therefor from the Register through the joint use of administrative
Minister of Construction and information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act on the
Transportation, and the same shall Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs,
also apply to the case where etc., for the Creation of Electronic Government and have
intending to alter the said rules: the documents attached in case the applicant does not
Provided, That minor matters agree with the verification): <Amended as of Aug. 7,
stipulated by the Ministerial 2006>
Regulations of the Aviation Act, such 1. 2 copies of the Regulations for Airport Operation
as an airport operator's own detailed (including Detailed Regulations for Operation as per
operational rules etc., shall be the provisions of Article 111-3 (1) of the Act)
reported to the said Minister. 2. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2006>
(2) Where the criteria for safe operation 3. Compliance Statement as prescribed in the Criteria for
of airport are altered, or the Minister the Safe Operation of Airport
of Construction and Transportation 4. Documents on the ownership or lease status of airport
orders to alter them for the purpose facilities
of airport safety or of prevention of 5. Documents on management and operation status
dangers, an airport operator who has (including status of commission operation) of the
obtained a certificate of airport facilities for the take-off and landing of the aircraft,
operation shall alter the airport e.g., runway, taxiway, and apron
operation rules under the conditions 6. Required airport information form as prescribed in the
as stipulated by the Ministerial Criteria for the Safe Operation of Airport
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 7. Documents describing alternate facilities or alternate
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. operation procedures that can supplement any matter

6944, Jul. 25, 2003] failing to meet the Criteria for the Safe Operation of
Airport
(2) Upon receiving an Application for Approval of
Regulations for Airport Operation as per the provisions
of paragraph (1), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority shall examine whether the Regulations for
Airport Operation comply with the Criteria for the Safe
Operation of Airport and approve the Application if it is
deemed compliant.
(3) For the airport operator who submitted the documents
specified in subparagraph 7, paragraph (1), the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall approve the
of paragraph (2) when securing the safety of airport
operation is deemed possible through such alternate
facilities or alternate operation procedures based on
scientific examinations.
(4) When deemed necessary to implement the Regulations for
Airport Operation as approved in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph (2), the airport operator may
request for cooperation in viewing or submitting related
documents from those involved in airport operation such
as air transportation businessmen and aircraft handling
businessmen.
(5) The provisions of Article 277-2 (3) shall apply mutatis
mutandis to the approval of the Regulations for Airport
Operation.
Article 277-4 (Application Procedure for the Approval of

Amendments to the Regulations for Airport Operation, etc.)
(1) When intending to amend the Regulations for Airport
Operation as approved in accordance with the provisions
of Article 277-3, the airport operator shall submit to the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Application
for Approval to Amend the Regulations for Airport
Operation (Form 63-5) together with documents
containing the following information:
1. Content of the amendment
2. Comparison table between the old and new contents
3. Alternate facilities or alternate operation procedures
that can supplement any matter failing to meet the
Criteria for the Safe Operation of Airport
(2) Upon receiving an Application for Approval of
of paragraph (1), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority shall examine whether the Regulations for
Airport Operation comply with the Criteria for the Safe
Operation of Airport and approve the application if such
Regulations are deemed compliant.
(3) The provisions of Articles 277-2 (3) and 277-3 (4) shall
apply mutatis mutandis to the approval of amendments to
the Regulations for Airport Operation.
(4) In case the Regulations for Airport Operation need to be
amended as per the provisions of Article 111-3 (2), the
airport operator shall apply for the approval of
amendments to the Regulations for Airport Operation as

prescribed in paragraph (1) within 30 days of the date of

amendment of the Criteria for the Safe Operation of
Airport or issuance of order to amend the Regulations
for Airport Operation by the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority.
Article 277-5 (Amendment Report Procedure for the Regulations
for Airport Operation, etc.)
(1) As per the proviso of Article 111-3 (1) of the Act, the
term "minor matters as prescribed by the Ministerial
Regulations of the Aviation Act"refers to the following:
1. Detailed Regulations for Operation
2. General matters, e.g., purpose and scope of the
Regulations for Airport Operation
3. Airport site information, e.g., drawings of airport
boundary and drawings of major airport facilities
4. Information on airport facilities
5. In-house safety inspection program
6. Education and training program
7. Matters concerning airport administration, e.g.,
organizational chart
(2) When intending to report amendments to the Regulations
for Airport Operation as per the provisions of Article
111-3 (1) of the Act, the airport operator shall submit to
the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Report
of Amendments to the Regulations for Airport Operation
(Form 63-6) together with the following documents:
1. Content of the amendment
2. Comparison table between the old and new contents

(3) The provisions of Articles 277-3 (4) and 277-4 (4) shall
apply mutatis mutandis to the report of amendments to
the Regulations for Airport Operation.
Article 111-4 (Inspection, etc. of Airport Article 277-6 (Inspection of Airport Operation, etc.)
Operation) (1) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall
(1) An airport operator who has obtained perform regular inspection once a year as per the
a certificate of airport operation shall provisions of Article 111-4 (1) but may carry out
continuously maintain a safe airport additional inspections as necessary.
operation system pursuant to the (2) When ordering the airport operator to take corrective
criteria for safe operation of airport measures as per the provisions of Article 111-4 (2), the
and the airport operation rules, and Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall allow
the Minister of Construction and an appropriate period of time as necessary for the
Transportation shall inspect regularly correction, e.g., period of installation of facilities, etc.
or occasionally whether or not (3) In case the order to take corrective measures as per the
complying with them. provisions of paragraph (2) is carried out, the airport
(2) Where an airport operator has, as a operator receiving the order shall immediately notify the
result of inspections under paragraph Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority accordingly.
(1), operated the airport in [Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003]
contravention of the criteria for safe
operation of airport and the airport
operation rules, the Minister of
order a corrective measure under the
conditions as stipulated by the
Ministerial Regulations of the
Aviation Act.


6944, Jul. 25, 2003]
Article 111-5 (Revocation of Certificate of Article 277-7 (Revocation of Certificate of Airport Operation,
Airport Operation etc.) etc.)
(1) When an airport operator who has (1) The criteria for the revocation of certificate of airport
obtained a certificate of airport operation or suspension of airport operation as per the
operation falls under any of the provisions of Article 111-5 are prescribed in Appendix
following subparagraphs, the Minister 30-2.
of Construction and Transportation (2) The Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority may
may either revoke the certificate of lighten or increase the penalty within the range of 1/2 of
airport operation or order a the suspension period of airport operation as prescribed
suspension of airport operation with in Appendix 30-2 considering the degree and number of
fixing a period of within six months: violations. Even if the penalty is increased, however, the
Provided, That when he falls under period shall not exceed 6 months.
subparagraph (1), the said Minister [Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003]
shall revoke the certificate of airport
operation:
1. When he has obtained a certificate
of airport operation by falsity or
other illegal means;
2. When he has failed to take a
corrective measure under Article
111-4 (2);
3. When he has caused any dangers
to the airport safety in
contravention of the criteria for
safe operation of airport without
any justifiable causes, such as
natural disaster etc.; and

4. When any aircraft accidents have
occurred due to intention or gross
negligence, or by neglecting the
duty of considerable cares to the
management and supervision of
airport employees.
(2) Matters necessary for the standards
and procedures, etc. for dispositions
under paragraph (1) shall be
stipulated by the Ministerial
6944, Jul. 25, 2003]
Article 111-6 (Imposition of Penalty Article 44-3 (Offenses on Which Penalty
Surcharge) is to be Imposed, and Amount of
(1) Where an airport operator who has Penalty)
obtained a certificate of airport (1) Types of offenses on which the
operation falls under Article 111-5 penalty is to be imposed under
(1) 2 through 4, and thus a Article 111-6 of the Act and the
suspension of airport operation is to amount of penalty shall be as
be ordered, and where there exist shown in Appendix 1-2.
any concerns over causing serious (2) The Minister of Construction and
inconveniences to the airport users Transportation may aggravate or
etc. or damaging the public interests mitigate within the limit of one
by the said suspension of airport half of the amount of penalty
operation, the Minister of under the provisions of paragraph
Construction and Transportation may (1), by taking account of

impose a penalty surcharge not peculiarity of airport, and level

exceeding one billion won, in lieu of and frequency of offenses, etc. In
a disposition of suspending airport such case, even if the penalty is
operation. aggravated, its total sum shall
(2) Amount of penalty surcharge in not exceed one billion won.
accordance with the type and level [This Article Newly Inserted by
of offenses on which the penalty Presidential Decree No. 18117, Nov.
surcharge is imposed under paragraph 4, 2003]
(1), and other necessary matters, shall Article 44-4 (Imposition and Payment of
be prescribed by the Presidential Penalty)
Decree. (1) When the Minister of
(3) When any person subjected to a Construction and Transportation
disposition of imposing a penalty intends to impose the penalty
surcharge under paragraph (1) has under Article 111-6 of the Act,
failed to pay the said surcharge he shall notify a payment of the
within the time limit, the Minister of said penalty, by clarifying in
Construction and Transportation shall writing the types of such
collect it by referring to the practices offenses and the amount of
of dispositions on default of national relevant penalty.
taxes, under the conditions as (2) Any person in receipt of the
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. notice under paragraph (1) shall
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. pay the penalty to the receiving
6944, Jul. 25, 2003] agency designated by the
Transportation within 20 days
from the date of receiving the
notice: Provided, That when he
is unable to pay the penalty
within the said time limit due to

the natural disaster and other
inevitable causes, he shall pay it
within seven days from the date
on which the said causes have
disappeared.
(3) The receiving agency which has
received a payment of penalty
under paragraph (2) shall deliver
a receipt to the said payer.
(4) When the receiving agency of
penalty has received any penalty
under paragraph (2), it shall
promptly notify the Minister of
of such facts.
(5) The penalty shall not be paid in
installments.
4, 2003]
Article 44-5 (Urge and Collection of
Penalty)
(1) Where any person in receipt of a
payment notice of penalty under
the provisions of Article 44-4 (1)
has failed to pay it by the time
limit for payment, the Minister

of Construction and
Transportation shall issue a
notice of urging within seven
days from the expiration date of
time limit. In such case, the time
limit for payment shall be within
ten days from the date of issuing
a notice of urging.
(2) Where any receiver of the urging
under the provisions of paragraph
(1) has failed to pay the penalty
by the time limit for payment,
Transportation may have the
public officials under his
jurisdiction make a compulsory
collection of penalty by referring
to the practices of dispositions
on default of national taxes. In
such case, the public officials
under his jurisdiction shall carry
a certificate indicating their
authority and present it to the
interested parties.
4, 2003]
CHAPTER VI. AIR CHAPTER VI. AIR TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS,

TRANSPORTATION ETC.
Article 112 (Regular Air Transportation Article 278 (License for Scheduled Air Carrier Business)
Business) (1) Any person wishing to obtain a license for a scheduled
(1) Any person who desires to operate a air carrier business as per the provisions of Article 112
regular air transportation business, of the Act shall submit to the Head of the Civil
shall obtain by route the license of Aviation Safety Authority Application for License of
the Minister of Construction and Scheduled Air Carrier Business (Form 64) together with
Transportation. <Amended by Act the following documents (in this case, the public official
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> in charge shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register
(2) Any person who desires to obtain the (limited to cases wherein the applicant is a juridical
license as referred to in paragraph person) through the joint use of administrative
(1), shall submit to the Minister of information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Electronic
Construction and Transportation an Government Act and have the documents attached in case
application for license together with a the applicant does not agree with the verification):
business plan under the conditions as <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 18, 2000, Aug. 7,
prescribed by the Ministerial 2006, and Jun. 29, 2007>
Regulations of the Aviation Act. 1. A document describing the intent to manage the
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. scheduled air carrier business
13, 1997> 2. A document verifying or explaining the appropriateness
of the application in terms of satisfying the license
standards as per the provisions of Article 113 of the
Act
3. A document verifying that the applicant does not fall
under any of the reasons for disqualification as
prescribed in the subparagraphs of Article 114 of the Act
4. A business plan specifying the following:
(a) Departure point, ports of call, destination, and
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations VI-1

distance between points of the route

(b) Number of aircraft to be used and type of each
aircraft
(c) Number of flights, date and time of departure and
arrival
(d) Source of funds required to run the scheduled air
carrier business and financing method
(e) Summary of maintenance facilities and operation
and management facilities
(f) Number of airmen based on qualification
(g) Estimated quantity of passenger cargos to be
handled, grounds for such estimation, and expected
revenue and expenditure of the business
(h) Number of business places or offices (hereinafter
referred to as business office)
(i) Summary of another business engaged in by the
applicant, if any
5. A support plan for aircraft accident as per Article
49-2 (1) of the Act
(2) The Minister of Construction and Transportation shall
examine whether an application for license received as
per the provisions of paragraph (1) complies with the
license standards as per the provisions of Article 113 and
whether there is any reason for disqualification as per the
provisions of Article 114, record it in the License Ledger
of the attached Form 65 if the content of the application
is deemed compliant, and issue Form 66 or license.
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995>
(3) Any person obtaining a license for a scheduled air carrier

business as per the provisions of paragraph (2) and
wishing to introduce a new air route as per the
provisions of Article 112 shall submit to the Minister of
Construction and Transportation Application for
Introduction of a New Air Route (Form 67) together
with the following documents: <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995>
1. A document explaining the intent to introduce the air
route
2. A document verifying or explaining that the
application complies with the license standards as per
the provisions of Article 113 of the Act
3. A business plan specifying the following:
(a) Departure point, ports of call, destination, and
distance between points of the route
(b) Details of changes, if any, in the number of
aircraft and their type after the introduction of a
new air route from the number and type of aircraft
being used at the time of application
(c) Number of flights, date and time of departure and
arrival for the air route
(d) Source of funds required to introduce the air route
and financing method
(e) Details of changes, if any, in the maintenance
facilities or operation and management facilities
due to the introduction of the air route
(f) Details of changes, if any, in the number of

airmen based on qualification due to the

introduction of the air route
(g) Estimated quantity of passenger cargos to be
handled in the air route and grounds for such
estimation
(h) Expected revenue and expenditure of the business
including the new air route
4. Report of Business Record for the past 3 years
(4) The Minister of Construction and Transportation shall
examine whether the application for license received as
per the provisions of paragraph (3) complies with the
license standards as per the provisions of Article 113,
record it in the License Ledger of Form 65 if the
content of the application is deemed compliant, and issue
Form 67-2 or license. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995>
(5) Any person obtaining a license for a scheduled air carrier
business as per the provisions of paragraph (2) and
wishing to introduce a new air route using foreign
aircraft as per the provisions of Article 12-4 of the
Decree shall satisfy the following requirements: <Newly
Inserted Article as of Dec. 17, 1999>
1. The responsibility for the operation of the aircraft
including maintenance shall be indicated in the lease
contract.
2. The responsibility for compensation for any accident
occurring during the operation of the aircraft shall be
clearly stated in the contract.
3. The operation code and flight number of the lessee
shall be clearly stated.

4. The Certificate of Aircraft Registration, Certificate of
Airworthiness, Noise Certificate, and Aircrew
Certificate shall be obtained from the country of
aircraft registration in accordance with the ICAO
(International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.
5. Other requirements prescribed in an aviation agreement
concluded with the target country for the operation of
the aircraft shall be satisfied.
Article 112-2 (Provision of Information on Article 278-2 (Content of the Provided Information on the
the Reliability of the Air Transportation Safety of Air Transportation Businessmen)
Businessman) The content of the information provided in relation to the
To ensure the safety of the nation in safety of air transportation businessmen (including foreign air
relation to the use of aircraft, the transportation businessmen as per Article 144) by the Head
Minister of Construction and of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority as per the provisions
Transportation may provide information of Article 112-2 shall include the following:
on any air transportation businessman 1. Details of death-related accidents occurring for the past 5
who has been responsible for an aircraft years
accident or who failed to satisfy the 2. Safety-related data published in foreign countries
safety standards prescribed by the 3. Result of safety evaluation of the country where the air
International Civil Aviation Organization transportation businessman belongs (limited to data made
(ICAO) and whose aircraft is deemed to available by ICAO)
carry a high risk of aircraft accident 4. Other matters deemed necessary by the Head of the Civil
using the information and communication Aviation Safety Authority to promote the safety of aircraft
network according to the provisions of use by the country
the Ministerial Regulations of the [Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007]
Aviation Act. [Newly Inserted as per Act [Existing Article 278-2 moved to Article 278-3 <Jun. 29,
No. 8128, Dec. 28, 2006] 2007>]

Article 113 (License Standards) Article 278-3 (License Standards for the Scheduled Air Carrier
Standards for the license for a regular air Business)
transportation business shall be as The license standards to be satisfied by a scheduled air carrier
follows: businessman as per the provisions of Article 113-3 are
1. The commencement of such business prescribed in Appendix 30-3. <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003>
shall not be feared to impair the [Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999]
safety of air traffic; [Moved from Article 278-2 <Jun. 29, 2007>]
2. The flight schedule entered in the
business plan shall be fit for the
convenience of users; and
3. The number of aircraft to be used for
such business and the financial basis
of such business shall be in
conformity with the standards
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 114 (Disqualification, etc. for
License)
Transportation shall not grant a
license for a regular air transportation
business to a person who falls under
any of the following subparagraphs:
13, 1997>
1. Person who falls under any of the
subparagraphs of Article 6 (1);

2. Person who is incompetent,
quasi-incompetent or bankrupt and
is not yet reinstated;
3. Person who is sentenced to a
punishment heavier than
imprisonment without prison labor
in contravention of this Act, and
for whom two years have not
passed after the execution of
sentence is terminated, or
non-execution thereof becomes
definite, or who is in the course
of a suspended sentence;
4. Person who is subject to a
disposition of revocation of license
for or registration of a regular or
irregular air transportation business
or aircraft-using business, and for
whom two years have not passed
from the day of revocation; and
5. A juristic person any of whose
officers falls under the provisions
of subparagraphs 1 to 4.
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999>
Article 115 (Duty to Start Operation) Article 279 (Application for the Postponement of Operation
(1) The regular air transportation Start, etc.)

businessman shall start the operation (1) Any scheduled air carrier businessman wishing to
at the date as specified in the postpone the estimated operation start date as per the
application for license: Provided, That provisions of Article 115 (1) of the Act shall submit to
this shall not apply in a case the the Minister of Construction and Transportation
time is postponed with the approval Application for Approval to Postpone the Estimated
of the Minister of Construction and Operation Start Date (Form 68), which indicates the new
Transportation due to natural disaster, estimated operation start date and reasons for the
terrestrial upheaval, or other revision. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995>
inevitable cause. <Amended by Act (2) Any scheduled air carrier businessman intending to start
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> operation before the estimated operation date as recorded
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, in the Application for License of Scheduled Air Carrier
2001> Business shall submit to the Minister of Construction and
Transportation Report of Operation Start Before the
Estimated Start Date (Form 69), which indicates the new
estimated operation start date and reasons for the
revision. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995>
Article 115-2 (Certificate for Operations of Article 280 (Application for Air Operator Certificate, etc.)
Air Transportation Business) (1) Any person wishing to obtain an Air Operator Certificate
(1) The regular air transportation as per the provisions of Article 115-2 (1) of the Act
businessman shall start the operation shall submit to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
by obtaining a certificate for Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
operation after undergoing the Administration Application for Air Operator Certificate
examination of the Minister of (Form 70) at least 90 days before the estimated operation
Construction and Transportation on start date together with the document in Appendix 30-4.
the systems of safe operation, such <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Nov. 22, 2003, and Jul.
as the manpower, equipment, 3, 2004>
facilities and supports for operational (2) Upon receiving an Application for Air Operator
control and maintenance control, etc, Certificate as per the provisions of paragraph (1), the
under the criteria as prescribed by Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or
the Ministerial Regulations of the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. shall establish a plan for the examination for operation
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> certification within 10 days and notify the applicant of
(2) The Minister of Construction and the result. <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
Transportation shall, where he issues [Wholly Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001]
a certificate for operation under Article 280-2 (Examination Standards for the Air Operator
paragraph (1), set forth the Certificate)
operational criteria clarifying the The examination for the operation certification of a scheduled
conditions for operation and restricted air carrier as per the provisions of Article 115-2 (1) shall be
matters as prescribed by the divided into document examination and on-site examination
Ministerial Regulations of the for execution. The examination standards are prescribed in
Aviation Act concerning the air route Appendix 30-5. <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003>
for operation, airports and methods [Newly Inserted as of Sept. 24, 2001]
for aircraft maintenance, etc., and Article 280-3 (Issuance of Air Operator Certificate, etc.)
deliver it concurrently. (1) In case the result of the operation certification
examination is deemed compliant with the examination
standards as per the provisions of Article 280-2, the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or
shall issue an Air Operator Certificate (Form 70-2) and
Operations Specifications (Form 70-3). <Amended as of
Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
(2) For the purpose of Article 115-2 (2), the term "operating
conditions and restricted matters as prescribed by the
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to the
following:
1. Name and address of the contact person regarding the

location and operations specifications of the main

business office for the scheduled air carrier
2. Regular airports, type of aircraft, and registration
symbol to be used for the scheduled air carrier
business
3. Kinds of approved operation
4. Airways to be operated, approval and restricted
matters of the area
5. Restricted matters of the airport
6. Restricted time or standards for restricted time
concerning the examination, inspection, and
comprehensive overhaul examination of the airframe,
engines, propellers, rotors, instruments, and emergency
equipment
7. Requirements for the exchange of aircraft parts among
the scheduled air carriers
8. Methods of aircraft weight distribution
9. Matters concerning the lease of aircraft, etc.
(3) The Minister of Construction and Article 280-4 (Revision of Operations Specifications, etc.)
Transportation may, where deemed (1) When intending to revise the operations specifications as
necessary for securing the safe per the provisions of Article 115-2 (3) of the Act to
operation of aircraft, alter the secure the safe operation of the aircraft, the Head of the
operational criteria under paragraph Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the
(2) ex officio or upon an application Regional Aviation Administration shall issue the revised
of the regular air transportation operations specifications including its content and reasons
businessman. for revision to the holder of the Air Operator Certificate.
(4) The regular air transportation <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
businessman and airmen shall comply (2) Unless it is a matter of urgency, or if the holder of the
with the operational criteria under Air Operator Certificate does not raise an objection, the
paragraph (2). revised operations specifications as per the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall apply 30 days after the issuance date.
(3) Any holder of an Air Operator Certificate wishing to
apply for a revision of operations specifications as per
the provisions of Article 115-2 (3) shall submit to the
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Application
for Revision of Operations Specifications (Form 70-3)
specifying the content to be revised and reasons for
revision at least 20 days before the date of application of
the revision to the operations specifications. <Amended as
of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006>
(4) Upon receiving an Application for Revision of Operations
Specifications as per the provisions of paragraph (3), the
shall examine whether there would be any problem in
securing the safe operation of the aircraft and issue the
revised operations specifications to the applicant when no
problems are expected. <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002,
Jul. 3, 2004>
(5) The regular air transportation Article 281 (Examination of Modifications of the Safe Operation
businessman in receipt of a certificate System, etc.)
for operation under paragraph (1) (1) When modifications are made to the safe operation
shall continually maintain the systems system due to the introduction of a new air route, etc.,
for safe operation at the time of as per the provisions of Article 115-2 (5), a person

receiving a certificate for operation obtaining an Air Operator Certificate shall submit to the
for the first time, and where there Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or
exists any alteration in the systems Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
for safe operation due to an Application for Examination of Modification of the Safe
establishment of a new route, etc., he Operation System (Form 70-4) at least 25 days before
shall undergo the examination by the the estimated modification date. <Amended as of Sept.
Minister of Construction and 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
Transportation. (2) Upon receiving an application as per the provisions of
(6) The Minister of Construction and paragraph (1), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Transportation shall, in order to Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
secure the safe operation of aircraft, Administration shall inspect the following matters before
check periodically or occasionally starting the operation of a new air route, etc., according
whether the regular air transportation to the modified safe operation system: <Amended as of
businessman in receipt of a certificate Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
for operation under paragraph (1) 1. Aircraft to be used
maintains continually the systems for 2. Maintenance facilities for the aircraft and its parts
safe operation. 3. Fueling and fuel storage facilities for the aircraft
4. Spare parts and their storage facilities
5. Operation management facilities and management
method
6. Ground handling facilities and equipment
7. Status of securing the necessary airmen for operation
and their capability
8. Specifications and characteristics of the target airfields
to be serviced
9. Facilities related to passenger and cargo transportation
services
10. Status of fulfillment of administrative orders related
to license conditions or starting of business

11. Other matters deemed necessary by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of
the Regional Aviation Administration for safe
operation and air route operation
(3) When inspecting the modified safe operation system as
per the provisions of paragraph (2), the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration shall announce the
result. <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004>
(4) In case the result of the examination as per the
provisions of paragraph (2) reveals the compliance of the
system accompanied by the revision of the operations
specifications issued as per the provisions of Article
280-4 (2), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall issue the revised operations
specifications as well. <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002,
Jul. 3, 2004>
(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration may exempt from all or
part of the examinations a person obtaining an Air
Operator Certificate and wishing to operate an aircraft of
a different type due to a change in the business plan
following the modification of the safe operation system
under the conditions prescribed by the operational
technology criteria published pursuant to Article 74-2 of

the Act if no problem is expected in securing the safe

operation of the aircraft. <Amended as of Aug. 18,
2006>
(7) In the event that the Minister of Article 281-2 (Operation of Aircraft and Suspension of Airmen's
Construction and Transportation finds Services)
matters that may pose serious When intending to have the operation of aircraft and services
dangers to the safe operation of of airmen suspended as per the provisions of Article 115-2
aircraft unless emergency measures (7) of the Act, the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
are taken against them while Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
performing the periodical and Administration shall take the following measures:
occasional checks referred to in 1. Notify the person with an Air Operator Certificate and
paragraph (6), he may have the airmen (orally without delay, in writing later) of the
operation of aircraft suspended and reasons for the suspension of operation of the aircraft and
the services of airmen suspended services of airmen and measures that should be taken.
under the conditions as prescribed by 2. In case the person receiving such notification as per the
the Ministerial Regulations of the provisions of paragraph (1) takes the required measure,
Aviation Act. <Newly Inserted by the Head of the Civil AviationSafety Authority or
Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
(8) The Minister of Construction and shall immediately be notified of the details of such
Transportation shall, when the measure.
grounds of a disposition taken to 3. Upon receiving such notice as per the provisions of
order the suspensions referred to in paragraph (2), the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
paragraph (7) are terminated, revoke Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
or change without delay such Administration shall check its content and make the
disposition. <Newly Inserted by Act corresponding notification immediately if the measure is
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003> not deemed to impede the safe operation of the aircraft to
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. enable the continuation of operation of the aircraft and
6513, Sep. 12, 2001] services of airmen.

Article 115-3 Deleted. < by Act No. 7024, [Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
Dec. 30, 2003> Article 281-3 Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004>
Article 116 (Regulations for Operation and Article 282 (Report of Regulations for Operation and
for Maintenance) Maintenance <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001>)
(1) The regular air transportation Anyone intending to set forth or amend the Regulations for
businessman shall file a report with Operation and Regulations for Maintenance as per the
the Minister of Construction and provisions of Article 116 (1) shall submit to the Head of the
Transportation in case where he Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the
intends to set forth or modify the Regional Aviation Administration Report of Regulations for
regulations for operation of aircraft Operation and Maintenance (amendment) (Form 71) together
and for maintenance of aircraft with the Regulations for Operation and Regulations for
within the limit as prescribed by the Maintenance (in the case of amendment, the Regulations for
Ministerial Regulations of the Operation and Regulations for Maintenance as well as a
Aviation Act: Provided, That for the comparison table between the old and new contents).
matters as prescribed by the <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 24, 2001, Sept. 30,
Ministerial Regulations of the 2002, Jul. 3, 2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>
Aviation Act, such as the catalogue Article 283 (Matters to be Included in the Regulations for
of minimum equipment, training Operation and Regulations for Maintenance)
programs for air crew members and The following matters should be included in the regulations
cabin crew, etc., he shall obtain an for operation or regulations for maintenance as per the
approval of the Minister of provisions of Article 116 (1): <Amended as of Aug. 18,
Construction and Transportation. 2006>
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8. 1. Matters that should be included in the regulations for
2005> operation as prescribed in Appendix 31
(2) Any scheduled air carrier shall 2. Matters that should be included in the regulations for
distribute to airmen engaged in maintenance such as the following:
operation and maintenance services (a) Weight and balance measurement procedure

the Operation Manual and (b) Maintenance and inspection program to maintain the
Maintenance Manual as reported to airworthiness of the aircraft
or for which approval was obtained (c) Quality control method and procedure for the
from the Minister of Construction maintenance of aircraft and parts
and Transportation as per the (d) Reliability management procedure for aircraft, etc.,
provisions of paragraph (1). and parts, etc.
Scheduled air carrier and airmen (e) Training method for maintenance personnel
engaged in operation and maintenance (f) Scope of maintenance
services shall comply with the (g) Maintenance method and procedure for aircraft, etc.,
Operation Manual and Maintenance and parts, etc.
Manual. <Newly Inserted as per Act (h) Other matters prescribed and published by the Head
No. 7691, Nov. 8. 2005> of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act [Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004]
No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001] Article 283-2 (Approval of Regulations for Operation and
Maintenance)
(1) In case the regulations for operations and maintenance
are set forth or amended as per the provisions of Article
116 (1), matters requiring approval from the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration are as follows:
<Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Jul. 3, 2004, and Aug.
18, 2006>
1. In the case of the regulations for operation, matters
prescribed in items (a) (vii), (xxxviii), (b) (ix), (c)
(iii), (iv), and (d), subparagraph 1, Appendix 31 and
items (a) (vi), (b) (vii), (c) (iii), (iv), and (d),
subparagraph 2
2. In the case of regulations for maintenance, matters
specified in items (b)~(h), subparagraph 2, Article 283

(2) Any person wishing to obtain a copy of the approved
regulations for operation and maintenance in accordance
with the provisions of paragraph (1) shall submit to the
Application for Approval (amendment) of the Regulations
for Operation and Maintenance (Form 71-2) together with
the Regulations for Operation and Regulations for
Maintenance (in the case of amendment, the Regulations
for Operation and Regulations for Maintenance to be
amended as well as a comparison table between the old
and new contents). <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug.
18, 2006>
Article 283-3 (Distribution of Regulations for Operation and
Maintenance, etc.)
Any scheduled air carrier shall ensure that up-to-date
information are included in the Regulations for Operation and
Maintenance as reported or approved in accordance with the
provisions of Articles 282 and Article 283-2, and that the
most recent Regulations for Operation and Maintenance are
distributed to personnel involved in the operation and
maintenance of the aircraft.
Article 117 (Permission of Fares or Rates) Article 45 (Criteria for Authorization on Article 284 (Application for Permission for Fares and Rates,
(1) Any regular air transportation Fare and Charge) etc.)
businessman covering international air (1) When the Minister of Any person intending to set or adjust the fares and rates of

routes shall determine fares or rates Construction and Transportation international air routes as per the provisions of Article 117
for passengers or freights (excluding desires to authorize the fare and (1) shall submit to the Minister of Construction and
mails; hereinafter the same shall charge under Article 117 (1) of Transportation Application for Approval or
apply) of such international air routes the Act, he shall be subject to Adjustment/Approval of Fares and Rates (Form 72 or) or
as prescribed by aviational accords the following criteria: <Amended Report or Adjustment/Report of Fares and Rates (Form 73)
with respect to such international air by Presidential Decree No. together with the following documents: <Amended as of Jul.
routes and shall either obtain 14447, Dec. 23, 1994> 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999>
permission from the Minister of 1. It shall not exceed the range 1. Documents describing the kinds and amount of fares and
Construction and Transportation with including the proper expenses rates and documents serving as the basis for such
respect to the determined fares or and profit of the projects; calculation (limited to cases of application for approval)
rates, or file a report thereof to the 2. It shall take into consideration 2. Estimated statement of revenue and expenditure (excluding
Minister of Construction and the nature of the service cases of application for adjustment/approval and
Transportation. The same shall apply furnished by the projects; adjustment/report)
to the case where he intends to alter 3. It shall not be improper or 3. Reasons for the adjustment of fares and rates, estimated
such fares or rates. discriminative for a specified statement of revenue and expenditure prior to the
(2) Any regular air transportation passenger or freight consignor; adjustment, and estimated statement of revenue and
businessman covering domestic 4. It shall not make it expenditure after the adjustment (limited to cases of
airroutes, when he intends to considerably difficult for a application for adjustment/approval or adjustment/report)
determine or alter fares or rates for passenger or freight consignor Article 285 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
passengers or freights, shall publish to utilize the projects; and Article 286 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
such determination or alteration in 5. It shall not invoke any Article 287 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
advance for not less than 20 days. unreasonable competition
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act among other air transportation
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999] businessmen.
Article 118 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794, (2) Deleted. <by Presidential Decree
Feb. 5, 1999> No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999>
Article 46 Deleted. <by Presidential
Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999>
Article 119 (Keeping of Transport Clause, Article 288 (Keeping of Fare and Rate List, Transportation
etc.) Clause, etc.)
The regular air transportation businessman The scheduled air carrier shall keep the following items at
shall keep the fare and rate lists and the easily noticeable places in his/her business office as per the
transport clause at such places in his provisions of Article 119 of the Act: <Amended as of Dec.
business office which can be seen easily 17, 1999>
by users so that they may inspect them, 1. Lists of fares and rates for domestic and international
under the conditions as prescribed by the lines by air route
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation 2. Lists of fares for domestic and international lines by air
Act. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. route and information on fare discounts
13, 1997> 3. Transportation clause
Article 120 (Business Plan)
(1) The regular air transportation
businessman shall perform his
business under the conditions as
specified in the business plan, except
in a case where it is difficult to
operate due to worsening of weather,
or there is any inevitable reason.
(2) In a case where a person desires to Article 289 (Application for the Revision/Approval of the
decide the business plan as referred Business Plan)
to in paragraph (1), or to modify it, (1) Any person wishing to revise his/her business plan as
he shall obtain the authorization of per the provisions of Article 120 (2) shall submit to the
the Minister of Construction and Minister of Construction and Transportation Application
Transportation: Provided, That if he for Revision/Approval of Business Plan (Form 76)
desires to modify insignificant matters together with the following documents: <Amended as of
as determined by the Ministerial Jul. 14, 1995>
Regulations of the Aviation Act, he 1. Details of matters to be revised

shall report it to the Minister of 2. Estimated statement of revenue and expenditure

Construction and Transportation. following the revision
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. (2) Any person intending to increase temporarily the number
13, 1997> of flights for an air route shall submit to the
(3) The provisions of Article 113 shall Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
apply mutatis mutandis to the Application for Approval of Temporary Increase in the
authorization as referred to in Number of Flights of an Air Route (Form 76-2) together
paragraph (2). with the details of the temporary increase in the number
of flights. In case the temporary increase is for
non-business purposes falling under any of the following
categories and for which a flight plan was already
submitted to the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration as per the provisions of Article 187,
Approval for the Revision of Business Plan is deemed to
have already been obtained: <Amended as of Aug. 18,
2006>
1. Ferry flight for the maintenance of aircraft
2. Test flight for checking the aircraft's performance
following maintenance
3. Flight of an aircraft returning to an alternate airport to
the destination airport
4. Flight to transport persons and cargoes such as rescue
workers or emergency relief materials for free
Article 290 (Report of Revision of Business Plan)
(1) Any person intending to revise any of the following
matters as per the provisions of Article 120 (2) shall
submit to the Minister of Construction and Transportation
Report of Revision of the Business Plan (Form 77)
together with documents that can verify the revision:

<Amended as of Jul. 27, 1993, Jul. 14, 1995>
1. Change of capital
2. Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998>
3. Change of representative's title, restriction on the right
of representation, and change in the restriction
4. Change of company name (to be limited to the
business office in Korea in the case of a foreign air
transportation businessman)
5. Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>
(2) Any person intending to revise any of the following
matters as per the provisions of Article 120 (2) shall
Administration Report of Revision of the Business Plan
(Form 77) together with documents that can verify the
revision: <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Sept. 18,
2000, and Jul. 1, 2005>
1. Type of aircraft (for international lines, the type shall
be limited to the relevant scope of transportation
capacity in case such scope of transportation capacity
is set considering the number of seats and size of
cargo tonnage that can be loaded as prescribed in the
aviation agreement)
2. Reduction in the number of operations (flights) or
suspension of operation for the air route (limited to
cases lasting for two months or less)
3. Airfields used for landing for the purpose of fueling
and maintenance of the aircraft

4. Flight time of the aircraft (if the destination airport is

a military one, limited to the case wherein the base
commander agrees to the flight time)
5. Flight number of the aircraft
6. In case operation is possible without restriction in
terms of airports of call and transportation capacity
pursuant to the aviation agreement concluded with
foreign countries, the airports of call and number of
operations (flights)
7. Temporary change of the international air route
(limited to the case of seven days or less)
(3) Any person intending to alter the type of aircraft
temporarily for unavoidable reasons as per the provisions
of Article 120 (2) of the Act shall notify the
accordingly in document form or via telegram at least 10
minutes prior to departure. <Amended as of Dec. 17,
1999>
(4) When alterations are made as per subparagraphs 1~4,
paragraph (1), the Minister of Construction and
Transportation shall be notified accordingly within 30
days of completing such alterations. In this case, the
public official in charge shall verify the Copy of
Corporate Register through the joint use of administrative
information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act on the
Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs,
etc., for the Creation of Electronic Government and have
the documents attached in case the reporter does not
agree with the verification. <Amended as of Aug. 7,

2006>
Article 121 (Agreement, etc. pertaining to Article 47 (Agreement on Article 291 (Transportation Agreement, etc. <Amended as of
Transportation) Transportation) Aug. 18, 2006>)
(1) Where a regular air transportation The agreement which a regular air (1) Any air transportation businessman concluding or
businessman intends to conclude an transportation businessman may amending a transportation agreement or an agreement on
agreement on air transportation conclude with other air transportation business cooperation (hereinafter referred to as agreement,
(hereinafter referred to as the businessmen with the authorization of etc.) with another air transportation businessman as per
“transportation agreement”), including the Minister of Construction and the provisions of Article 121 of the Act shall submit
any joint operation agreement, with Transportation under Article 121 of Application for Conclusion/Amendment/Approval of
any other air transportation the Act, shall be matters delegated Transportation Agreement or Agreement on Business
businessman (including any foreign by the aviation agreement to comply Cooperation (Form 78) together with the following
air transportation businessman) or to with any agreement between documents: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17,
conclude an agreement on business designated air transportation 1999, and Aug. 18, 2006>
cooperation or other alliance in businessmen, and the following 1. Documents presenting a summary of the business
regard of flight schedules, fares, matters: <Amended by Presidential being managed by the party to the agreement
public information or sales Decree No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; 2. Documents describing the content of the agreement,
(hereinafter referred to as the Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. etc., to be concluded or amended (in case the
“alliance agreement”), he shall obtain 4, 2006> agreement, etc., is prepared in a foreign language, the
approval of the Minister of 1. Deleted; <by Presidential Decree original and its translated version)
Construction and Transportation as No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> 3. Documents explaining why the conclusion or
prescribed by the Ministerial 2. Matters concerning the operational amendment of the agreement, etc., is necessary
Regulations of the Aviation Act. The method, such as joint operation, (2) For the purpose of the proviso of Article 121 (1) of the
same shall also apply in the case of etc.; Act, the term "minor matters as prescribed by the
altering the approved matters: 3. Matters concerning distribution of Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act"refers to the
Provided, That where the the supply of transport capacity, following: <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jul. 1,
businessman intends to alter minor income and expenses; and 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>
matters prescribed by the Ministerial 4. Matters concerning business 1. Matters concerning the change in the valid period of

Regulations of the Aviation Act, he cooperation between air the transportation agreement approved as per the
shall in advance file a report thereof transportation businessmen in the provisions of Article 121 of the Act
with the Minister of Construction and nations which have not concluded 2. Matters concerning the change of the accounting rate
Transportation as prescribed by the the aviation agreement. as stipulated in the agreement, etc., approved as per
Ministerial Regulations of the Article 48 Deleted. <by Presidential the provisions of Article 121 of the Act
Aviation Act. Decree No. 15598, Dec. 31, 1997> 3. Matters concerning the change of flight number of the
(2) Neither transportation agreement nor aircraft as stipulated in the agreement, etc., approved
alliance agreement shall include any as per the provisions of Article 121 of the Act
of the following matters in its 4. Matters concerning the change in the number of
contents: operations (flights) or change of airports of call
1. Matters relating to the practical (limited to the change in the number of operations
restriction of competition among (flights) or change of airports of call within the scope
the air transportation businessmen; of the business plan based on the license for the air
2. Matters relating to unjust route) as stipulated in the agreement, etc., approved in
infringement on customers’ benefit accordance with the provisions of Article 121 of the
or discrimination against a Act
particular customer; and (3) Any air transportation businessman intending to amend
3. Matters relating to the unjust any matter prescribed in the subparagraphs of paragraph
restriction of gaining new (2) as per the provisions of Article 121 (1) shall submit
membership in such agreement or to the Minister of Construction and Transportation Report
of withdrawal from such of Amendment of the Agreement on Business
membership. Cooperation Pertaining to Transportation (Form 78-2)
(3) In approving any alliance agreement together with documents that can verify the amendment.
referred to in paragraph (1) or any <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug. 18, 2006>
change in such alliance agreement,
Transportation shall do so after a
prior consultation with the Fair Trade
Commission.
(4) Any conclusion or alteration of the
transportation agreement or alliance
agreement shall take effect upon
approval of the Minister of
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005]
Article 122 (Order on Business
Improvement)
If it is deemed necessary for the safety
of air transportation, sound development
of air transportation business and
improvement of other public welfares, the
Transportation may order a regular air
transportation businessman to do the
following matters: <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 5963, Apr.
15, 1999; Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001>
1. Alteration of the business plan;
2. Alteration of fares and rates;
3. Improvement of aircraft and other
facilities;
4. Conclusion of insurance contract for
the compensation for loss to be paid
due to aviation accidents;
5. Matters necessary for the

implementation of international
conventions for aviation; and
6. Other matters necessary for eliminating
the factors hampering the safe
operation of aircraft.
Article 123 (Prohibition of Lending of
License)
No regular air transportation businessman
shall have another person operate the
regular air transportation business using
his name or trade name, or lend his
license to another person.
Article 124 (Handing or Taking over Article 292 (Application for Authorization to Hand over or Take
Business) over a Business)
(1) Where a regular air transportation (1) Any transferor or transferee wishing to hand/take over a
businessman desires to hand or take scheduled air carrier business as per the provisions of
over the regular air transportation Article 124 (1) shall submit to the Minister of
business, he shall obtain the Construction and Transportation Application for Approval
authorization of the Minister of of Handover or Takeover (Form 79) signed jointly within
Construction and Transportation. 30 days of the contract date together with the following
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. documents (in this case, the public official in charge
13, 1997> shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register of the
(2) The Minister of Construction and transferee (limited to the case wherein the transferee is a
Transportation shall, upon receiving juridical person) through the joint use of administrative
an application for the authorization information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act on the
for handing or taking over under the Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs,
provisions of paragraph (1), not etc., for the Creation of Electronic Government and have
authorize it, where the transferor or the documents attached in case the applicant does not
transferee falls under any of the agree with the verification: <Amended as of Jul. 14,
following subparagraphs: <Amended 1995, Aug. 7, 2006>
by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> 1. Business plan for the air route after the handover or
1. Where the transferee falls under takeover
any of the subparagraphs of 2. Documents verifying that the transferee complies with
Article 114 (1); the standards as prescribed in subparagraphs 3 and 4,
2. Where the transferor is subject to Article 113 of the Act and documents verifying that
a disposition of business the transferee does not fall under any of the reasons
suspension under the provisions of for disqualification as prescribed in Article 114 of the
Article 129, and is in the course Act
of the period of such disposition; 3. Copy of Handover or Takeover Contract
and 4. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2006>
3. Where the transferor is subject to 5. Documents verifying the decision making related to
a revocation disposition of license the handover or takeover (limited to the case wherein
under the provisions of Article the transferor or transferee is a juridical person)
129, but such disposition of (2) Upon receiving an application as per paragraph (1), the
revocation is in suspension of Minister of Construction and Transportation shall
execution under the Administrative announce the following matters as per the provisions of
Appeals Act or the Administrative Article 124 (3) of the Act: <Amended as of Jul. 14,
Litigation Act. 1995>
(3) The Minister of Construction and 1. Names of the transferor and transferee (in the case of
Transportation shall, upon receiving a corporation, the names of the corporation and the
the application for authorization under representative) and address
the provisions of paragraph (1), 2. Air route and scope of business subject to the
notify it publicly under the conditions handover or takeover
as prescribed by the Ministerial 3. Reasons for the handover and takeover
Regulations of the Aviation Act. In 4. Application date of approval for the handover and
this case, expenses needed for public takeover and estimated date of handover or takeover

notice shall be borne by the

transferor. <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 125 (Merger of Businesses) Article 293 (Application for the Approval of Business Merger)
(1) Where a regular air transportation Any scheduled air carrier wishing to merge with another air
businessman desires to merge with transportation business as per the provisions of Article 125
another regular air transportation (1) shall submit to the Minister of Construction and
businessman or a person operating a Transportation Application for Approval of Merger (Form 80)
business other than air transportation signed jointly within 30 days of the contract date together
business, he shall obtain the with the following documents (in this case, the public official
authorization of the Minister of in charge shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register of the
Construction and Transportation. target businessman for merger through the joint use of
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. administrative information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the
13, 1997> Act on the Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative
(2) The provisions of Article 113 shall Affairs, etc., for the Creation of Electronic Government and
apply mutatis mutandis to the have the documents attached in case the applicant does not
authorization as referred to in agree with the verification): <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
paragraph (1). Aug. 7, 2006>
1. Documents concerning the merger method and conditions
2. Documents presenting a summary of the businesses run by
the parties to the merger at the time of the merger
3. Documents verifying or explaining that the remaining
corporation after the merger or the newly established
company following a merger complies with the standards
prescribed in subparagraphs 3 and 4, paragraph (3),
Article 113 (3) of the Act and documents verifying that
such corporation does not fall under any of the reasons
for disqualification as prescribed in Article 114 of the Act
4. Copy of the merger contract

5. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2006>
6. Documents verifying the decision making related to the
merger
Article 126 (Inheritance)
(1) In a case where a regular air
transportation businessman is dead,
his heir shall succeed to the status of
the regular air transportation
businessman. In this case, where
there are two or more heirs, one of
them shall, by agreement, succeed to
the status.
(2) The successor as referred to in Article 294 (Report of Business Succession by Heir)
paragraph (1) shall report it to the An heir succeeding the status of a scheduled air carrier as
Minister of Construction and per the provisions of Article 126 (2) shall submit to the
Transportation within thirty days after Minister of Construction and Transportation Report of
the cause occurs. <Amended by Act Business Succession by Heir (Form 81) (including the report
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> in the form of an electronic document) together with the
(3) Where an heir who has succeeded following documents (including electronic documents; in this
the status of a regular air case, the public official in charge shall verify the Copy of
transportation businessman falls under Family Register through the joint use of administrative
any subparagraph of Article 114 (1), information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act on the
he may transfer the regular air Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs, etc.,
transportation business to another for the Creation of Electronic Government and have the
person within three months. documents attached in case the reporter does not agree with
the verification): <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995; Nov. 29,
2004, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>

1. Documents verifying that the reporter complies with the

standards as prescribed in subparagraph 3, Article 114 of
the Act and documents verifying that the reporter does
not fall under any of the reasons for disqualification as
prescribed in Article 114 of the Act
2. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
3. Agreement of other heirs to the business succession of a
scheduled air carrier business by the reporter (limited to
cases with two heirs or more)
Article 127 (Suspension of Business) Article 295 (Application for Permission of Business Suspension,
(1) Where a regular air transportation etc. <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>)
businessman desires to suspend his Any person intending to suspend his/her scheduled air carrier
business, he shall obtain the business as per the provisions of Article 127 (1) shall submit
permission of the Minister of to the Minister of Construction and Transportation From 82
Construction and Transportation. or Application for Approval of Business Suspension (in case
Note, however, that any regular air the person wishes to suspend a scheduled air carrier business
transportation businessman servicing operating a domestic air route, the Application for Business
domestic air routes and wishing to Suspension). <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Aug. 18, 2006>
suspend his/her domestic operation
shall report to the Minister of
13, 1997, Act No 7691, Nov. 8.
2005>
(2) The period of business suspension as
referred to in paragraph (1) shall not
exceed six months.
Article 128 (Discontinuation of Business) Article 296 (Discontinuation of Business)

Where a regular air transportation Any person intending to discontinue a scheduled air carrier
businessman desires to discontinue his business as per the provisions of Article 128 of the Act shall
business, he shall obtain the approval of submit to the Minister of Construction and Transportation
the Minister of Construction and Application for Approval of Business Discontinuation (Form
Transportation: Provided, That where a 82) (in case the person wishes to discontinue a scheduled air
regular air transportation businessman carrier business operating a domestic air route, the
covering domestic air routes desires to Application for Business Discontinuation). <Amended as of
discontinue his business, he shall file a Jul. 14, 1995, Aug. 18, 2006>
report thereon with the Minister of
1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 129 (Revocation, etc. of License)
(1) If a regular air transportation
businessman falls under any of the
following subparagraphs, the Minister
may revoke the license, or order to
suspend the whole or part of the
business with a period not exceeding
six months fixed: Provided, That if
he falls under subparagraphs 1 and
1-2, the Minister shall revoke the
license: <Amended by Act No. 4647,
Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5454, Dec.
13, 1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999; Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001;

Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003>

1. Where he obtained the license by
a deceitful or unlawful manner;
1-2. Where he falls under any
subparagraph of Article 114 (1):
Provided, That the same shall not
apply to the case where a
corporation falling under Article
114 (1) 5 dismisses the executive
concerned within 3 months;
2. Where he violates this Act or any
order or disposition issued or
taken under this Act, or he fails
to comply with the conditions
attached to the license, permission
or authorization;
3. Where he fails to carry out
matters as licensed, authorized or
permitted, or reported or approved
under the provisions of Article
112, 115-2, 116, 117, 120, 121,
124, 125 or 127 without any
justifiable reasons;
4. Where he is in contravention of
the provisions of Article 123 or
126 (2), or he fails to transfer
within the period as prescribed in
Article 126 (3);
5. Where an aircraft accident is

caused on purpose or by
negligence or because he neglected
to pay considerable attention to
the appointment and control of
airmen;
6. Where there exist causes to bring
any danger or injury against the
security of the State or public
peace and order; and
7. Where he makes an excessive
competition contrary to the
national interest by discounting
excessively the fare, charge, etc.,
supplying excessive seats, or by
other unlawful ways.
(2) Standards for dispositions under the Article 296-2 (Revocation of License, etc.)
provisions of paragraph (1), (1) The revocation of license, registration, and permission,
procedures and other necessary closure of business office, and disposition of business
matters shall be prescribed by the suspension as per the provisions of Article 129 (2) of
Ministerial Regulations of the the Act (including cases wherein the provisions are
Aviation Act. <Newly Inserted by applied mutatis mutandis to Articles 132, 134, 142, and
Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> 150 of the Act) shall be based on the standards
Article 130 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794, prescribed in Appendix 31-2.
Feb. 5, 1999> (2) When the application of disposition standards as per
Appendix 31-2 is deemed conspicuously unreasonable, the
disposition standards may be made stricter or more
lenient as prescribed in the following classification

considering the degree of encroachment on public

welfare, degree of damage due to an accident, degree of
mistake of the airmen, and details and number of
violations:
1. In case the business is suspended in part or in full,
the disposition standards shall be made stricter or
more lenient provided they do not exceed the range of
1/2 of the basic number of days. Even in cases where
the standards are made stricter, the period shall not
exceed 6 months.
2. In case of the revocation of registration or license of
a businessman with only one aircraft, the entire
business shall be suspended for 90 days or more.
(3) Any similar businessman involved in several violations
shall be managed in accordance with the following
classification:
1. In case the disposition standards for the most serious
violation entail a revocation of license, registration,
and permission or closure of business offices, the
revocation of license, registration, and permission or
closure of business office shall be implemented.
2. In case the disposition standards for each violation
entail the discontinuation of the business, the periods
of discontinuation shall be added.
Article 297 (Specific Types of Violations)
The specific types of violations as per the provisions of
subparagraph 1 and Remarks in Appendix 2 of the Decree
are prescribed in Appendix 32.

Article 131 (Imposition of Penalty) Article 49 (Offense on which Penalty is
(1) In the case where a regular air Imposed, and Amount, etc. of
transportation businessman falls under Penalty)
any of Article 129 (1) 2 through 7 (1) The categories of offenses on
and is to be ordered to suspend the which the penalty is imposed
business, but the suspension of the under Article 131 of the Act
business would give serious (including cases where it is
inconvenience to its users, etc. of applicable mutatis mutandis under
such business, or would be Articles 132 (4), 134 (3), 142
detrimental to the public interest, the (1) and (3), and 150 (2) of the
Minister of Construction and Act), and the amount of the
Transportation may impose on him a penalty shall be as shown in
penalty not exceeding five billion Appendix 2. <Amended by
won in lieu of the disposition of Presidential Decree No. 14322,
business suspension. <Amended by Jul. 11, 1994>
Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act (2) The Minister of Construction and
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. Transportation may increase or
5794, Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 6263, decrease the penalty referred to
Feb. 3, 2000> in paragraph (1) within the limit
(2) Categories of offenses against which of 1/2 of the amount of such
the penalty is imposed under the penalty, taking into account the
provisions of paragraph (1), the business volume of operator,
amount of penalty in conformity with peculiarity of business area,
the degree of such offenses, and degree and frequency of the act
other necessary matters shall be of violation and other special
determined by the Presidential reasons, etc. In this case, the

Decree. total amount of the penalty, even

(3) The penalty as referred to in if increased, shall not exceed
paragraph (1) may be collected by five billion won. <Amended by
the Minister of Construction and Presidential Decree No. 14447,
Transportation according to examples Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential
of the disposition of the national Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999;
taxes in arrears under the conditions Presidential Decree No. 16892,
as prescribed by the Presidential Jul. 1, 2000>
Decree. <Amended by Act No. 5454, (3) Provisions of Articles 44-4 and
Dec. 13, 1997> 44-5 shall apply mutatis mutandis
to the imposition, payment, urge
and collection of the penalty.
<Newly Inserted by Presidential
Decree No. 18117, Nov. 4,
2003>
Articles 50 and 51 Deleted. <by
4, 2003>
Article 132 (Irregular Air Transportation Article 51-2 (Concurrent Operation of Article 298 (Application for the Registration of Non-scheduled
Business) Regular and Irregular Air Air Carrier Business and Aircraft-Using Business, etc.)
(1) Any person who intends to operate Transportation Businesses) (1) Any person intending to operate a non-scheduled air
an irregular air transportation business If a person who applies for a license carrier business as per Article 132 of the Act and an
shall register his business with the of the regular air transportation aircraft-using business as per Article 134 of the Act shall
Minister of Construction and business under Article 112 (1) of the submit to the Minister of Construction and Transportation
Transportation as prescribed by the Act intends to register his irregular or Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Ministerial Regulations of the air transportation business under the Application for Registration of Non-scheduled Air Carrier
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. provisions of Article 132 (1) of the Business or Aircraft-Using Business (Form 83) together
5794, Feb. 5, 1999> Act, he may apply for the latter with the documents listed below (limited to cases
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, together with the former, by wherein the authority is delegated as per subparagraphs
1999> specifying such intention in the 28-4 and 28-5, paragraph 3, Article 63 of the Decree;
application for a license of the the same shall apply hereinafter in this Article and
regular air transportation business. Article 300). In this case, the public official in charge
<Amended by Presidential Decree shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register (limited to
No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> cases wherein the applicant is a juridical person) through
[This Article Newly Inserted by the joint use of administrative information pursuant to
Presidential Decree No. 14322, Jul. Article 21 (1) of the E-Government Act and have the
11, 1994] documents attached in case the applicant does not agree
Article 52 Deleted. <by Presidential with the verification. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> Dec. 17, 1999, Sept. 18, 2000, Jul. 1, 2005, Aug. 7,
Article 53 Deleted. <by Presidential 2006, and Jun. 29, 2007>
Decree No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994> 1. Documents explaining the aim of operating the
Article 54 (Concurrent Operation of business
Irregular Air Transportation Business 2. Documents verifying that the application complies with
and Aircraft-Using Business) the registration standards as prescribed in Articles 132
If a person who applies for a (3) and 134 (2) of the Act
registration of the irregular air 3. Business plan specifying the following:
transportation business under Article (a) Type of business (limited to the non-scheduled air
132 (1) of the Act, desires to operate carrier business)
concurrently the aircraft-using (b) Main area where business activities are carried out;
business as prescribed in Article 134 in the case of a non-scheduled air carrier business,
(1) of the Act, he may not be however, the following documents or matters shall
required to apply separately the be included in the business plan:
registration of the aircraft-using (i) In case the business is operated in foreign
business by specifying his intention countries, documents verifying the operation of
in the application. <Amended by the business, e.g., signing a contract, provided
Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. the Convention of International Civil Aviation

6, 1999> and laws and regulations of the countries

concerned are observed
(ii) In the case of a transportation business between
points of the route, departure point, ports of call,
destination, air route, and distance between points
of the route
(iii) In the case of a tourist flight business, matters
related to the departing airport and flight path
(c) Number of aircraft to be used and type of each
aircraft (in the case of a transportation business
between points of the route and a tourist flight
business, the number of aircraft to be used and
type of each aircraft by air route or tourist flight
zone)
(d) Source of funds required to operate the business
and financing method
(e) Quantity of passenger cargoes to be handled and
basis for such calculation, estimated revenue and
expenditure of the business
(f) Scope of contract work and basis for such
calculation, estimated revenue and expenditure of
the business
(g) Summary of other business in case the applicant is
operating another business
4. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2007>
5. Documents verifying the availability of the airport or
airfield facilities during the operation hours (limited to
the non-scheduled air carrier business using fixed-wing
aircraft excluding a chartered transportation business)

6. Support plan for aircraft accidents as per Article 49-2
(1) of the Act (limited to a non-scheduled air carrier
business)
(2) In case the content of the Application for Registration as
per paragraph (1) is not clear, or the attached documents
are insufficient, the Minister of Construction and
Transportation or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall request for supplementation within 7
days. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999, and
Jun. 29, 2007>
(3) The Minister of Construction and Transportation or
shall examine whether an Application for Registration
received as per paragraph (1) complies with the
registration standards for a non-scheduled air carrier
business as per the provisions of Article 132 (3) of the
Act or registration standards for an aircraft-using business
as per the provisions of Article 134 (2) of the Act and
register it in Registration Ledger (Form 84) and issue a
Certificate of Registration of Non-scheduled Air Carrier
Business or Aircraft-Using Business (Form 85) if the
content of the application is deemed compliant.
<Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Jun. 29, 2007>
(4) When examining the content of the application for
registration as per paragraph (3), the Minister of
Construction and Transportation or Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration may seek the opinions

of the authorities or organizations concerned, i.e., whether

the airmen who signed contracts with the applicant for
the registration of the non-scheduled air carrier business
or aircraft-using business, owner of the aircraft hangar,
owner of the airport or airfield facilities and equipment,
owner of the heliport or related facilities, and owner,
etc., of the aircraft can fulfill the conditions of the
contract. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 18, 2000,
and Jun. 29, 2007>
(3) Technical manpower, standards for Article 299 (Registration Standards for the Non-scheduled Air
facilities, etc., standards for Carrier Business)
registration and other necessary The registration standards for the non-scheduled air carrier
matters for the operator of an business as per the provisions of Article 132 (3) of the Act
irregular air transportation business are prescribed in Appendix 33.
under the provisions of paragraph (1)
shall be prescribed by the Ministerial
1999>
(4) The provisions of Articles 49-2, 114
through 116, 117 (2), 119 through
129 and 131 shall apply mutatis
mutandis to the case of the irregular
air transportation business. In this
case, in applying mutatis mutandis
the provisions of Articles 124 and
125, the “authorization” shall be
deemed the “report”. <Amended by
Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999, Act No.

8128 Dec. 28. 2006>
Article 133 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794,
Feb. 5, 1999>
Article 134 (Aircraft-Using Business) Article 299-2 (Registration Standards for Aircraft-Using Business)
(1) Any person who desires to operate The registration standards for an aircraft-using business as per
an aircraft-using business, shall the provisions of Article 134 (1) of the Act are prescribed in
register it with the Minister of Appendix 33-2.
Construction and Transportation. [Newly Inserted as of Nov. 30, 1994]
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. Article 300 (Revision of Registration Information)
13, 1997> Any non-scheduled air carrier or aircraft-using businessman
(2) The criteria for registration of the registered as per Article 298 but wishing to revise the
aircraft-using business as referred to following information shall submit to the Minister of
in paragraph (1) and other matters Construction and Transportation or Administrator of the
necessary for the registration shall be Regional Aviation Administration Report of Revision of
determined by the Ministerial Registration Information (Form 86) within 30 days of the
Regulations of the Aviation Act. date of occurrence of the reasons for revision together with
<Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. documents that can verify the revision: <Amended as of Jul.
27, 1993; Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 14, 1995, Jun. 29, 2007>
1997> 1. Change of capital
(3) The provisions of Articles 115, 2. Establishment or change of business office
115-2, 116, 120, 122 (excluding 3. Change of representative's name, restriction of the right of
those as referred to in subparagraph representation, and change in the restriction
2) through 124 (excluding those as 4. Change of company name (in the case of a foreign air
referred to in paragraph (2) 1) and transportation businessman, limited to the business office
125, 126, 128 through 131 shall in Korea)
apply mutatis mutandis to the 5. Revision or establishment of airport or aircraft registration
aircraft-using business. In this case, Article 301 Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>

for applying the provisions of Article 302 (Application of Provisions for the Scheduled Air
Articles 124 and 125, the term Carrier Business)
“authorization” shall be read as the (1) The provisions prescribed in Articles 279~283, Articles
term “report”, respectively. <Amended 283-2~283-3, Articles 288~296, and Article 296-2 may
by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993; apply mutatis mutandis to a non-scheduled air carrier
Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001> business, and those prescribed in Articles 279~283,
(4) If a person who has made a Articles 283-2~283-3, Articles 289~290, Articles 292~296,
registration of the aircraft-using and Article 296-2, to an aircraft-using business. In this
business (hereinafter referred to as case, a "temporary increase in the number of air routes"
“aircraft-using businessman”) suspends in accordance with the provisions of Article 289 (2) as
his business, he shall report it applied to a non-scheduled air carrier business shall be
without delay to the Minister of regarded as "international non-scheduled flights," and "the
Construction and Transportation. Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration,"
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. as "the Minister of Construction and Transportation."
13, 1997> <Amended as of Jul. 27, 1993, Nov. 30, 1994, Dec. 17,
Article 135 (Collateral Conditions to 1999, Sept. 18, 2000, Jul. 3, 2004, and Aug. 18, 2006>
License, etc.) (2) Any person registering for a non-scheduled air carrier
(1) It shall be allowed to attach any business or whose aircraft-using business is designated as
condition or term to a license, emergency aircraft as per the provisions of Article 173
registration, authorization or shall be considered to have obtained Approval for the
permission as prescribed in Articles Revision of Business Plan.
112, 116, 117, 120, 121, 124, 127 Article 303 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
and 132 or change them.
(2) Any condition or term as referred to
in paragraph (1) shall be the
minimum one necessary for
promoting the public interest or
executing the license, registration,
authorization or permission, and shall

not be one imposing any
unreasonable obligation on the air
transportation businessman or
aircraft-using businessman.
Article 136 (Delegation to Ministerial
Ordinance)
Matters necessary for forms, matters to
be entered, documents to be provided,
and procedure, which are required for
license, registration, authorization,
permission or report pertaining to the
regular and irregular air transportation
businesses and aircraft-using business
shall be determined by the Ministerial
1997>

CHAPTER VII. AIR SERVICE

CHAPTER VII. AIRCRAFT HANDLING BUSINESS, Etc.
OPERATIONS
Article 137 (Aircraft-Handling Business) Article 304 (Application for Registration of Aircraft Handling
(1) Any person who seeks to operate the Business <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>)
aircraft-handling business shall (1) Any person intending to operate an aircraft handling
register his business with the business as per Article 137 of the Act shall submit to
Minister of Construction and the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Transportation as prescribed by the Application for Registration of Aircraft Handling Business
Ministerial Regulations of the (Form 87) (including an application in electronic
Aviation Act. document) together with the following documents
(including electronic documents; in this case, the public
official in charge shall verify the Copy of Corporate
Register (limited to cases wherein the applicant is a
corporation) and Copy of Real Estate Register (excluding
cases wherein another person's real estate is used)
through the joint use of administrative information
pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the E-Government Act and
have the documents attached in case the applicant does
not agree with the verification): <Amended as of Nov.
30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17, 1999, Sept. 18, 2000,
Nov. 29, 2004, Jul. 1, 2005, Aug. 7, 2006, and Jun. 29,
2007>
1. Document verifying or explaining that the application
complies with the registration standards as per the
provisions of Article 137 (2) of the Act
2. Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
3. Business plan specifying the following:
(a) Capital
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations VII-1

(b) Name of company representative and name and

location of business office
(c) Documents verifying the contract with the air
transportation businessman or aircraft-using
businessman
(d) Estimated quantity of business to be handled,
grounds for such estimation, and statement of
expected revenue and expenditure of the business
(e) Necessary funds and financing method
(f) Facilities and equipment to be used and summary
of equipment
(g) Number of employees
(h) Estimated business start date
4. Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>
5. Deleted. <Aug. 7, 2006>
6. Documents verifying the availability of the real estate
(limited to cases wherein another person's real estate
is used)
7. Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004>
(2) In case the content of Application for Registration as per
paragraph (1) is not clear, or the attached documents are
insufficient, the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration shall request for supplementation within 7
days. <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jun. 29,
2007>
Administration shall examine whether an Application for
Registration received as per paragraph (1) complies with
the registration standards in accordance with the

provisions of Article 137 (2) of the Act and register it
in Registration Ledger (Form 84) and issue a Registration
Certificate of Aircraft Handling Business (Form 85) if the
content of the application is deemed compliant.
<Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jun. 29, 2007>
(4) When examining the content of the application for
registration as per paragraph (3), the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration may seek the opinions
of the authorities or organizations concerned, i.e., whether
the airmen who signed contracts with the applicant for
the registration of the aircraft handling business, air
transportation businessman, owner of the airport or
airfield facilities, etc., can fulfill the conditions of the
contract. <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Jun. 29,
2007>
Article 304-2 (Revision of Registration Information)
Any aircraft handling businessman registered as per Article
304 but wishing to revise the following information shall
Administration Report of Revision of Registration Information
(Form 86) within 30 days of the date of occurrence of the
reasons for revision together with documents that can verify
the revision: <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007>
1. Modification of capital
2. Establishment or change of business office
3. Change of the representative's name, restriction of the
right of representation, and change in the restriction

4. Change of scope of business

5. Change of company name
(2) Standards for facilities, standards for Article 305 (Registration Standards for the Aircraft Handling
registration and other matters Business)
necessary for registration for the The registration standards for the aircraft handling business as
aircraft-handling business under the per the provisions of Article 137 (2) are prescribed in
provisions of paragraph (1) shall be Appendix 34.
prescribed by the Ministerial [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
(3) Any person falling under any of the
prohibited from registering the
aircraft-handling business:
1. A person who falls under any of
Article 114 (1) 2 through 5
(excluding a corporation whose
executive officer falls under
Article 6 (1) 1); and
2. A person for whom two years
have not elapsed from the date on
which the registration of his
aircraft-handling business was
revoked.
Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 138 (Maintenance Organization
Certification, etc.)
(1) Any person who has had his aircraft

handing business registered in
accordance with Article 137 shall, if
he intends to maintain the aircraft,
etc. and its equipment and parts as
Regulations of the Aviation Act, have
the manpower, etc. in conformity
with the standards for the manpower,
facilities, test system, etc. (hereinafter
referred to as the “standards for the
maintenance organization
certification”) that are prescribed and
Construction and Transportation and
then obtain a certification thereof
from the Minister of Construction
and Transportation. <Amended by
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(2) Any owner, etc. shall, if he intends
to have his aircraft, etc., equipment
and parts maintained as prescribed by
Aviation Act, commission the
maintenance services to any person
who has obtained the certification
referred to in paragraph (1)

“maintenance organization
certification”) or obtain the
maintenance organization certification
from the Minister of Construction
and Transportation after securing the
manpower, etc. in conformity with
the standards for maintenance
organization certification: Provided,
That this shall not apply with respect
to any regular air transportation
businessman who has obtained the
certification of operation under the
provisions of Article 115-2 (including
the irregular air transportation
businessman and aircraft-using
businessman to whom the provisions
are applicable mutatis mutandis under
the provisions of Articles 132 (4)
and 134 (3)). <Amended by Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Transportation shall, when he grants
the maintenance organization
certification referred to in paragraphs
(1) and (2), deliver a certificate of
such maintenance organization along
with the detailed operational
standards that prescribe the scope of
maintenance, methods of making the

maintenance and procedures for the
control of quality, etc.
(4) In the event that aircraft, etc.,
equipment and parts are maintained,
their maintenance shall be made in
conformity with procedures for and
methods of maintenance, etc. that are
prescribed by any person who have
manufactured the aircraft, etc.,
equipment and parts or are
recognized by the Minister of
(5) Any person who has been granted
the maintenance organization
certification by any country that has
concluded a treaty with the Republic
of Korea with respect to the
maintenance organization certification
shall be deemed to have been
granted the maintenance organization
certification by the Minister of
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003]
Article 138-2 (Revocation, etc. of Article 305-2 (Application for the Certification of Maintenance
Maintenance Organization Certification) Organization)
(1) In the event that any person who has (1) Any person wishing to undergo the certification of

been granted the maintenance maintenance organization as per the provisions of Article
organization certification falls under 138 of the Act shall submit to the Head of the Civil
any of the following subparagraphs, Aviation Safety Authority Application for Certification of
the Minister of Construction and Maintenance Organization (Form 88) together with the
Transportation shall revoke his Maintenance Organization Procedure Manual.
maintenance organization certification (2) The Maintenance Organization Procedure Manual as per
or order him to suspend his business paragraph (1) shall contain the following information:
of rendering maintenance services 1. Scope of maintenance to be implemented
with fixing a period of not more 2. Maintenance method and procedure for aircraft,
than 6 months: Provided, That in the equipment, and parts
case where he falls under 3. Quality control method and procedure for aircraft,
subparagraph 1, his maintenance equipment, and parts
organization certification shall be 4. Other facilities and equipment as separately prescribed
revoked: and published by the Head of the Civil Aviation
1. Where he has obtained the Safety Authority
maintenance organization [Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004]
certification by false or other Article 305-3 (Issuance of Certificate of Maintenance
unlawful means; Organization)
2. Where he has violated the In case the result of an inspection is deemed compliant with
standards for the maintenance the certification standards for maintenance organization as per
organization certification provided the provisions of Article 138 (1) of the Act, the Head of the
for in Article 138 (1) without any Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall issue a Certificate of
justifiable grounds; and Maintenance Organization (Form 88-2) to the applicant
3. Where he has been responsible for together with the detailed standards for operation as per the
any aircraft accident on the provisions of Article 138 (3) of the Act.
grounds of his intentional [Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004]
negligence or his serious
negligence, or his negligence in
fulfilling his duty of controlling

and overseeing his airmen.
(2) The standards and procedures for Article 305-4 (Standards for the Revocation of Certificate of
taking any disposition to revoke the Maintenance Organization, etc.)
maintenance organization certification Standards for administrative disposition, e.g., revocation of
referred to in paragraph (1) and other maintenance organization, as per the provisions of Article
necessary matters shall be prescribed 138-2 (2) are prescribed in Appendix 35.
by the Ministerial Regulations of the [Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004]
Aviation Act. Article 305-5 (Scope of Maintenance, etc.)
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. For the purpose of Articles 138 (1) and (2) of the Act, the
7024, Dec. 30, 2003] term "maintenance, etc. as prescribed by the Ministerial
Regulations of the Aviation Act" refers to maintenance other
than the following:
1. Brief and simple inspections performed before and after a
flight
2. Replacement work involving standard equipment and parts
that do not affect the safety of the aircraft
3. Replenishment of lubricants
Article 138-3 (Imposition of Penalty Article 54-2 (Act of Violation Subject
Surcharge) to Imposition of Penalty Surcharge
(1) In the event that any person who has and Amount of Penalty Surcharge,
been granted the maintenance etc.)
organization certification is subject to (1) Categories of the act of violation
an order given to suspend his on which the penalty surcharge
business of rendering maintenance is levied in accordance with
services after he is found to fall Article 138-3 of the Act and the
under each subparagraph of Article amount of the penalty surcharge

138-2 (1) and the suspension of his are as shown in Appendix 4.

business is feared to cause serious (2) The Minister of Construction and
inconveniences to the customers, etc. Transportation may add up or
of his services or undermine the reduce the penalty surcharge
public interest, the Minister of referred to in paragraph (1)
Construction and Transportation may within the scope of 1/2 of such
levy a penalty surcharge of not more penalty surcharge taking into
than 500 million won in lieu of a account the size of the
disposition taken to suspend his maintenance organization and the
business of rendering maintenance extent and frequency of the act
services. of violation. In this case, if the
(2) The act of violation by kind for penalty surcharge is added up,
which the penalty surcharge is the total amount of the penalty
imposed under paragraph (1), the surcharge shall not exceed 500
amount of the penalty surcharge that million won.
is set by the extent of the act of (3) The provisions of Articles 44-4
violation and other necessary matters and 44-5 shall apply mutatis
shall be prescribed by the mutandis to the imposition,
Presidential Decree. payment, payment pressing and
(3) When any person who is subject to collection of the penalty
a disposition taken to levy the surcharge.
penalty surcharge under paragraph (1) [This Article Newly Inserted by
fails to pay the penalty surcharge Presidential Decree No. 18468,
within the fixed period, the Minister Jun. 29, 2004]
shall collect the penalty surcharge in
question according to the example of
a disposition taken to collect the
national tax in arrears under the

conditions as prescribed by the
Presidential Decree.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act
No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003]
Article 139 (Commercial Documents Article 306 (Report of Commercial Documents Delivery
Delivery Business, etc.) Business)
(1) Any person who desires to carry out (1) Any person wishing to operate a commercial documents
a commercial document delivery delivery business pursuant to Article 139 (1) of the Act
business, air transportation general shall submit to the Administrator of the Regional
agent business and city air terminal Aviation Administration Report of Commercial Documents
business, shall report it to the Delivery Business (Form 89) together with the following
Minister of Construction and documents (in this case, the public official in charge
Transportation under the conditions as shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register (limited to
prescribed by the Ministerial cases wherein the reporter is a juridical person) through
Regulations of the Aviation Act. The the joint use of administrative information pursuant to
same shall also apply in a case Article 21 (1) of the E-Government Act and have the
where he desires to modify the documents attached in case the reporter does not agree
reported matters. <Amended by Act with the verification): <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995,
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> Sept. 18, 2000, Aug. 18, 2006, and Jun. 29, 2007>
(2) Any person who desires to make the 1. Business plan
report as referred to in paragraph (1) 2. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
shall submit the written report to the 3. Statement of estimated revenue and expenditure
Minister of Construction and 4. Documents verifying the signing of contracts with a
Transportation together with the foreign commercial documents delivery business with
business plan. <Amended by Act No. network of more than 50 agents or establishment of
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> overseas branches in more than 6 countries and 3
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act continents

No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993] (2) Any person wishing to change the location, company
Articles 140 and 141 Deleted. <by Act No. name, or representative or amend the contract concluded
4647, Dec. 27, 1993> with a foreign firm pursuant to Article 139 (1) of the
Aviation Administration Report of Revision of Items to
be Reported in Commercial Documents Delivery Business
(Form 89) together with documents that can verify the
revision. <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Jun. 29, 2007>
(3) Upon receiving the report as per paragraphs (1) and (2),
the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
shall record it in Report Ledger (Form 90) and issue
Certificate of Report (Form 91). <Amended as of Jul. 14,
1995, Jun. 29, 2007>
[Wholly Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994]
Article 309 (Report of Air Transportation General Agent
Business)
(1) Any person wishing to operate an air transportation
general agent business pursuant to Article 139 (1) of the
Aviation Administration Report of Air Transportation
General Agent Business (Form 89) together with the
following documents (in this case, the public official in
charge shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register
(limited to cases wherein the reporter is a juridical
person) through the joint use of administrative
information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the
E-Government Act and have the documents attached in

case the reporter does not agree with the verification):
<Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 18,
2000, Aug. 18, 2006, and Jun. 29, 2007>
1. Business plan
2. Copy of the contract concluded with the air
transportation businessman
3. Statement of estimated revenue and expenditure
4. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
shall record it in Report Ledger (Form 90) and issue a
1995, Jun. 29, 2007>
(3) Any person wishing to change the location or company
name and representative pursuant to Article 139 (1) of
be Reported in Air Transportation General Agent
Business(Form 89). In this case, the public official in
charge shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register
(limited to cases wherein the reporter is a juridical
person) through the joint use of administrative
information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the
E-Government Act and have the documents attached in
case the reporter does not agree with the verification.
<Amended as of Jul. 27, 1993, Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14,
1995, Aug. 18, 2006, and Jun. 29, 2007>

(4) The stipulation in paragraph (2) shall apply mutatis

mutandis to a Report of Revision as per the stipulation
of paragraph (3).
Article 310 (Report of City Air Terminal Business)
(1) Any person wishing to operate a city air terminal
business pursuant to the first section of Article 139 (1)
of the Act shall submit to the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration Report of City Air
Terminal Business (Form 89) together with the following
documents (in this case, the public official in charge
shall verify the Copy of Corporate Register (limited to
cases wherein the reporter is a juridical person) through
the joint use of administrative information pursuant to
Article 21 (1) of the E-Government Act and have the
documents attached in case the reporter does not agree
with the verification. <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994,
Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 18, 2000, Nov. 22, 2003, Aug. 18,
2006, and Jun. 29, 2007>
1. Business plan
2. Detailed statement of city air terminal facilities
3. Copy of contract concluded with the scheduled air
carrier
4. Statement of estimated revenue and expenditure
5. Documents on securing the transportation means
between the airport and city air terminal
6. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
shall record it in Report Ledger (Form 90) and issue a

1995, Jun. 29, 2007>
(3) Any person wishing to change the location or company
name and representative pursuant to Article 139 (1) of
be Reported in City Air Terminal Business (Form 89). In
this case, the public official in charge shall verify the
Copy of Corporate Register (limited to cases wherein the
reporter is a juridical person) through the joint use of
administrative information pursuant to Article 21 (1) of
the E-Government Act and have the documents attached
in case the reporter does not agree with the verification.
<Amended as of Jul. 27, 1993, Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14,
1995, Aug. 18, 2006, and Jun. 29, 2007>
(4) The stipulation in paragraph (2) shall apply mutatis
mutandis to a Report of Revision as per the stipulation
of paragraph (3).
Article 142 (Applicable Provisions) Article 314 (Application of Provisions of Scheduled Air Carrier
(1) The provisions of Articles 119, 122 Business)
through 129, 131, 135 and 136 shall (1) The provisions of Article 288, Articles 292~296, and
apply mutatis mutandis to the case of Article 296-2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the aircraft
the aircraft-handling business. In this handling business. In this case, both "approval" and
case, in applying mutatis mutandis "permission" shall be regarded as "report"in the

the provisions of Articles 124, 125, application of Articles 292 and 295. <Amended as of
127 and 128, the “authorization”, Nov. 30, 1994, Dec. 17, 1999, and Aug. 18, 2006>
“approval”, or “permission” shall be (2) The provisions of Articles 292~296 and Article 296-2
deemed the “report”, respectively. shall apply mutatis mutandis to the commercial
<Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, documents delivery business, air transportation general
1999> agent business, and city air terminal business. In this
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, case, "authorization," "permission," or "approval" shall be
1993> regarded as "report" in the application of Articles 292,
(3) The provisions of Articles 122, 123, 293, 295, and 296 <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Aug.
127 through 129, 131 and 136 shall 18, 2006>
apply mutatis mutandis to the case of
the commercial document delivery
business, the air transportation general
agent business and the city air
terminal business. In this case, in
applying mutatis mutandis the
provisions of Articles 127 through
129, the “permission” or “approval”
shall be deemed the “report” and the
“revocation of a license” shall be
deemed the “closure of a place of
business”, respectively. <Amended by
Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
Article 143 (Establishment of Korea Civil Article 55 (Establishment of Association)
Aviation Development Association) If it is intended to establish the
(1) In order to efficiently carry out the Korea Civil Aviation Development
development of an air transportation Association (hereinafter referred to
business, protection of rights and the Association) under the provisions
interests of an air transportation of Article 143 of the Act, not less

businessman, operational improvement than one-tenth of promoters who are
of an airport, study on the safety of eligible to be members of the
aviation and other affairs entrusted Association shall prepare the article
by the Government, the Korea Civil of association and obtain a resolution
Aviation Development Association on such articles of association at an
(hereinafter referred to as the inaugural general meeting with the
“Association”) may be established. attendance of a majority of those
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, eligible to be members of the
2005> Association. <Amended by
16511, Aug. 6, 1999>
(2) Members of the Association shall be Article 56 (Articles of Association)
regular air transportation businessmen, (1) The articles of association shall
the Inchon International Airport include the following matters:
Corporation established under the 1. The objective;
Inchon International Airport 2. The title;
Corporation Act, the Korea Airports 3. The seat of its office;
Corporation established under the 4. Matters concerning members
Korea Airports Corporation Act, and and the general meeting;
other businessmen and organizations 5. Matters concerning officers;
related to aviation. <Amended by Act 6. Matters concerning its function;
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No. 7. Matters concerning accounts;
7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 8. Matters concerning the
(3) The Association shall be a juristic dissolution;
person. 9. Matters concerning the
(4) The Association shall come into modification of the articles of

existence by making an establishment association; and

registration at the seat of its principal 10.Matters concerning the method
office. of public notice by the
(5) Matters necessary for the articles of Association.
association, activities and control of (2) The articles of association as
the Association shall be determined referred to in paragraph (1) shall
by the Presidential Decree. be approved by the Minister of
(6) The Minister of Construction and Construction and Transportation.
Transportation may, where deemed This provision shall also apply in
necessary, provide financial support a case where the articles of
to the Association within the scope association are modified.
of its budget to facilitate the <Amended by Presidential Decree
operation of business which falls No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
under any one of the following Article 57 (Function)
subparagraphs: <Amended by Act The Association shall carry out the
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> following affairs: <Amended by
1. Business to study the promotion Presidential Decree No. 14322, Jul.
and safety of aviation; 11, 1994; Presidential Decree No.
2. Business to collect and manage 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential
aviation-related information; Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
3. Business to promote international 1. Affairs for developing the air
cooperation with foreign aviation transportation business, etc.;
agencies; and 2. Research, study and public
4. Other business to develop the air information on the air
transportation business, which the transportation business, etc.;
Minister of Construction and 3. Matters concerning the
Transportation deems necessary. improvement of the operation of
(7) Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> airport facilities;
4. Fostering and supporting those

who are engaged in air
transportation business, etc.;
5. Publication of the aviation
statistics and materials;
5-2. Gathering and management of
aviation-related information;
6. Affairs concerning the operational
improvement and guidance of the
air transportation business, etc.;
7. Research and studies on foreign
aviation systems;
8. A research service project for
promoting aviation;
9. Research and study on aviation
safety;
10.Affairs concerning promotion of
the international cooperation with
foreign aviation institutions;
11.Affairs entrusted by the Minister
of Construction and
Transportation; and
12.Services incidental to the affairs
as referred to in subparagraphs 1
through 9.
Article 58 (Supervision)
Transportation shall supervise the

affairs of the Association, and may

issue any order necessary for a
sound development of the
Association. <Amended by
Presidential Decree No. 14447, Dec.
23, 1994>
Articles 59 through 59-4 Deleted. <by
4, 2006>
CHAPTER VIII. FOREIGN AIRCRAFT

CHAPTER VIII. FOREIGN AIRCRAFT
OPERATION
Article 144 (Aviation of Foreign Aircraft) Article 315 (Application for Permission for Aviation of Foreign
(1) If the user of an aircraft holding the Aircraft)
nationality of a foreign country Any person intending to make an aviation as per the
which is a member of the provisions of Articles 144 (1) or (2) shall submit to the
Convention on International Civil Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration or
Aviation [excluding the aircraft used Director of Air Traffic Control Center an Application for
for a business by a person who is Permission for Aviation containing the following information
permitted under the provisions of at least two (2) days before the expected aviation: <Amended
Article 147 (1) (hereinafter referred as of Nov. 30, 1994, Dec. 17, 1999>
to as “foreign international air 1. Name, address, and nationality
transportation businessman”), that 2. Registration mark, type, and identification mark of the
used for such transportation by a aircraft
person who is permitted under the 3. Path of aviation (airports of call shall be specified) and
provisions of Article 148, and that date and time
used by a foreign country or public 4. Purpose of aviation
organization or person corresponding 5. Name of the pilot in command and names and
to it], desires to make any of the qualifications of the aircrew
following aviations, he shall obtain 6. Names and nationalities of the passengers and purpose of
the permission of the Minister of travel
Construction and Transportation: 7. Details of loads
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. Article 316 (Application for Permission for Takeoff and Landing
13, 1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, in Unauthorized Airfields)
2005> Any person obtaining permission as stipulated in Article 315
1. Aviation taking off outside the and intending to take off from or land on an airfield other
Republic of Korea and landing than authorized ones shall submit to the Administrator of the
inside the Republic of Korea; Regional Aviation Administration an Application for
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations VIII-1

2. Aviation taking off inside the Permission containing the following information at least two
Republic of Korea and landing days prior to the expected date of takeoff or landing:
outside the Republic of Korea; <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994>
and 1. Name, address, and nationality
3. Aviation taking off outside the 2. Registration mark, type, and identification mark of the
Republic of Korea, and landing aircraft
outside the Republic of Korea 3. Name and location of the airfield for takeoff or landing
after transiting the Republic of and expected date and time
Korea without landing there. 4. Reasons for taking off from or landing on the airfield
(2) If a user of the aircraft holding a 5. Path of aviation
nationality of a foreign country 6. Name of the pilot in command and names and
which is a member of the qualifications of the aircrew
Convention on International Civil 7. Names and nationalities of the passengers and purpose of
Aviation, and used by a foreign travel
country or organization, or a person 8. Details of loads
corresponding to it, and that holding
a nationality of a foreign country
which is not a member of the
Convention on International Civil
Aviation (excluding the aircraft used
for business by a foreign
international air transportation
businessman and that used for any
transportation by a person who is
permitted under the provisions of
Article 148), desires to make an
aviation as referred to in the
subparagraphs of paragraph (1), he
shall obtain the permission of the

Transportation. <Amended by Act
No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; Act No.
7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(3) The aircraft used for the military,
customs house or police services in a
foreign country shall be considered
as the aircraft used by the State in
application of the provisions of
paragraphs (1) and (2).
(4) In a case where the aircraft as
referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2)
makes any aviation as referred to in
subparagraphs of paragraph (1), if the
Transportation demands to do so, it
shall land without delay on the
airport as designated by the Minister
of Construction and Transportation.
13, 1997>
Article 145 (Domestic Use of Foreign Article 317 (Application for Permission for the Domestic Use of
Aircraft) Foreign Aircraft)
The aircraft with a foreign nationality Any person intending to use a foreign aircraft for aviation as
(excluding the aircraft used for a business per the provisions of Article 145 shall submit to the
by a foreign international air Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration an
transportation businessman and that used Application for Permission for Domestic Use of Foreign

for a transportation by a person who is Aircraft containing the following information at least two
permitted under the provisions of Article days prior to the start of aviation: <Amended as of Nov. 30,
148) shall not be used for aviation 1994>
between areas in the Republic of Korea: 1. Name, address, and nationality of the user of the aircraft
Provided, That this shall not apply in 2. Nationality, registration mark, type, and identification mark
case where it is permitted by the of the aircraft
Minister of Construction and 3. Flight sector and name of airfield to be used
Transportation. <Amended by Act No. 4. Purpose of aviation
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> 5. Name of the pilot in command and names and
qualifications of the aircrew
Article 146 (Prohibition of Munitions Article 318 (Prohibition on Munitions Transport)
Transport) Munitions whose transport via foreign aircraft is prohibited as
No aircraft with a foreign nationality per Article 146 shall include weapons and ammunitions.
shall transport any munitions as Article 319 (Application for Permission for Munitions Transport)
prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations Any person intending to transport munitions as per the
of the Aviation Act by an aviation provisions of Article 146 shall submit to the Minister of
falling under the provisions of any of the Construction and Transportation an Application for Permission
subparagraphs of Article 144 (1): for Munitions Transport containing the following information
Provided, That this shall not apply in at least 10 days prior to the estimated transport date:
case where it is permitted by the <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995>
Minister of Construction and 1. Name, nationality, and address
Transportation. <Amended by Act No. 2. Nationality, registration mark, type, and identification mark
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> of the aircraft
3. Details of item name and quantity of munitions to be
transported
4. Reasons for the transport
5. Flight sector of munitions transport and date and time of
aviation
Article 147 (Foreign International Air Article 320 (Application for Permission for Foreign International
Transportation Business) Air Transportation Business)
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Any person intending to operate a foreign international air
Articles 112 (1) and 132 (1), a transportation business as per the provisions of Article 147
person who falls under any of the shall submit to the Minister of Construction and
subparagraphs of Article 6 (1), may Transportation Application for Permission for Foreign
carry on business to transport International Air Transportation Business (Form 94) at least
passengers or freight commercially in 60 days before the predetermined starting date of aviation
compliance with the demand of together with the following documents: <Amended as of Nov.
others with the permission of the 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 17, 1999, Jul. 1, 2005, and
Minister of Construction and Aug. 18, 2006>
Transportation, by an aviation falling 1. Documents describing the aim of operating the
under any of the subparagraphs of international air transportation business
Article 144 (1) (including any 2. Detailed statement of rate of capital and investment
aviation between areas in the amount of investors by nationality, state, public
Republic of Korea, which is made in organization, corporation, and individual
junction with such aviation). In this 3. Documents presenting a summary of the air transportation
case, the Minister of Construction business operated by the applicant at the time of
and Transportation may permit it by application (limited to cases wherein the applicant is
restricting the frequency of aviation operating an air transportation business)
and the type of aircraft to be used 4. Business plan specifying the following:
to the extent that it does not cause (a) Departure point, ports of call, destination, and
any impediment in the development distance between points of the route
of the international aviation of the (b) Number of aircraft to be used, registration mark,
domestic air transportation type, identification mark of each aircraft, and
businessman. <Amended by Act No. certificates of registration, airworthiness, noise, and
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> insurance of aircraft to be used
(2) Any person who desires to obtain the (c) Frequency of operation and date and time of arrival

permission as referred to in and departure

paragraph (1), shall submit an (d) Summary of maintenance and operation management
application to the Minister of facilities
Construction and Transportation 5. Copy of air transportation business license obtained by the
which consists of a specific business applicant for the air route in his/her country or its
plan, predetermined date at which the equivalent
aviation begins, and other matters as 6. Articles of Incorporation of a corporation and its
determined by the Ministerial translated version (limited to cases wherein the applicant
Regulations of the Aviation Act. is a juridical person)
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 7. Current statement of income and balance sheet
13, 1997> 8. Transportation clause and its translated version
9. Operations Manual and Maintenance Control Manual
authorized by the relevant government as per the
provisions of Annex 6 of the Convention on International
Civil Aviation (operation of aircraft)
10. Copies of the Air Operator Certificate and Operations
Specifications as authorized by the relevant government
in accordance with the provisions of Annex 6 of the
Convention on International Civil Aviation
Article 148 (Onerous Transport by Foreign Article 321 (Application for Permission for Commercial
Aircraft) Transportation Using Foreign Aircraft)
If a user of the aircraft holding a Any person intending to carry out commercial transport using
nationality of a foreign country a foreign aircraft as per the provisions of Article 148 shall
(excluding the aircraft used for a business submit to the Minister of Construction and Transportation
by a foreign international air transrtation Application for Permission for Commercial Transportation
businessman) carries on a commercial Using Foreign Aircraft (Form 94-2) together with documents
transport of passengers or freight arriving containing the following information: <Amended as of Nov.
at, or departing from, the Republic of 30, 1994, Jul. 14, 1995, and Sept. 17, 1999>
Korea in the course of aviation as 1. Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>

prescribed in Article 144 (1)1 or 2 2. Nationality, registration mark, type, and identification mark
(including any aviation between areas in of the aircraft
the Republic of Korea, which is made in 3. Aviation path including airports of call, date and time,
junction with such aviation), he shall and sections of commercial transport
obtain the permission of the Minister of 4. Aim of the commercial transport
Construction and Transportation. 5. Names and qualifications of the pilot in command and
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, aircrew
1997> 6. Names and nationalities of passengers, item names, and
Article 149 (Prohibition of Domestic quantity of cargoes
Transport by Foreign Aircraft) 7. Kinds and amount of fares and rates
If a user of the aircraft holding a 8. Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
nationality of a foreign country 9. Other matters prescribed by the Minister of Construction
(excluding the aircraft used for a business and Transportation
by a foreign international air
transportation businessman) carries on a
commercial transport of passengers or
freight arriving at, or departing from, the
Republic of Korea in the course of
aviation as prescribed in Article 144 (1)1
or 2 (including any aviation between
areas in the Republic of Korea, which is
made in junction with such aviation), he
shall obtain the permission of the
Transportation. <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>

Article 149 (Prohibition of Domestic

Transport by Foreign Aircraft)
No aircraft which obtained a permission
under the provisions of the proviso of
Article 145, Article 147 or 148, shall
transport onerously any passenger or
freight between areas in the Republic of
Korea.
Article 150 (Revocation, etc. of Permission)
(1) If a foreign international air
transportation businessman falls under
any of the following subparagraphs,
Transportation may revoke the
permission, or order him to suspend
the business with a period not
exceeding six months fixed: Provided,
That if he falls under subparagraph
1, the Minister of Construction and
Transportation shall revoke the
permission: <Amended by Act No.
5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
1. Where he obtained the permission
by a deceitful or unlawful manner;
2. Where he violated this Act or any
order or disposition issued or
taken under this Act, or he is in
contravention of any condition
attached to the permission or

authorization;
3. Where he fails to fulfill permitted
or authorized matters without any
justifiable reason;
4. Where the ownership of, or
substantial control over, a majority
of stocks or quotas belongs no
longer to the country in which the
foreign international air transportation
businessman holds the nationality, or
national of such country;
5. Where there is a convention
relating to the aviation between
the Republic of Korea and the
country the nationality of which
the foreign international air
transportation businessman holds,
but the convention has lost its
effect, or the country or the
foreign international air
transportation businessman violated
the convention; and
6. Where there is any remarkable
cause to bring any danger or
injury to the security of the
Republic of Korea or the public
peace of society.

(2) The provisions of Article 131 shall

apply mutatis mutandis to the case of
paragraph (1). <Amended by Act No.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
Article 151 (Recognition of Certificate, etc.) Article 322 (Recognition of Certificate, etc.)
Any certification, license and other act The following certification, license, and other acts
made or done by a foreign government implemented by a foreign government as a member of the
to which the nationality of the aircraft Convention on International Civil Aviation adopting the
falling under any of the following standard methods and procedures annexed to the Convention
subparagraphs belongs, on the on International Civil Aviation as per the provisions of
airworthiness of the aircraft and Article 151 shall be considered to have been issued or
qualification of its crew, shall be implemented by the Minister of Construction and
considered to have been made or done Transportation: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Dec. 17,
under this Act: 1999, Jul. 1, 2005, and Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Aircraft of foreign nationality which 1. Registration Certificate of Aircraft as per the provisions of
makes an operation falling under any Article 9 of the Act
of the subparagraphs of Article 144 2. Certificate of Airworthiness as per the provisions of
(1); Article 15 (1) of the Act
2. Aircraft of foreign nationality which is 3. Personnel licensing of airmen as per the provisions of
used for foreign international air Article 25 (1) of the Act
transportation business under the 3-2. Certification of Airmen Physical Examination as per the
provisions of Article 147; and provisions of Article 31 (1) of the Act
3. Aircraft of foreign nationality which 4. Certification of Instrument Flight as per the provisions of
carries on a commercial transport Article 34 (1) of the Act
under the provisions of Article 148. 5. Certification of Language Proficiency as per the provisions
of Article 34-2 (1) of the Act
6. Certificate for Operations and Operational Criteria as per
the provisions of Article 115 (2) of the Act
Article 152 (Application Mutatis Mutandis of Article 323 (Application for Approval of Fares and Rates of
Foreign International Air Transportation Foreign International Air Transportation Businessman, etc.)
Businessmen) Any person setting or adjusting fares and rates as per the
The provisions of Articles 49-2, 117 (1), provisions of Article 117 (1) of the Act, which applies
120 (1) and (2), 151, subparagraphs 1 mutatis mutandis to the provisions of Article 152 of the Act,
and 2 of 122, 127, 128 and 135 shall shall submit to the Minister of Construction and
apply mutatis mutandis to the case of Transportation Application for Approval or Adjustment of
any foreign international air transportation Fares and Rates (Form 95) or Report of Adjustment of Fares
businessman. In this case, in applying and Rates (Form 95-2). In the case of approval or approval
mutatis mutandis the provisions of of adjustment, documents describing the grounds for the
Articles 127 and 128, the “permission” calculation of fares and rates shall be attached.
and “approval” shall be deemed the [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
“report”, respectively.<Amended by Act Article 324 (Application for Approval of Business Plan Revision
No. 8128, Dec. 28. 2006> of Foreign International Air Transportation Businessman, etc.)
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act Any person wishing to revise his/her business plan as per the
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999] provisions of Article 120 (2) of the Act, which applies
mutatis mutandis to the provisions of Article 152 of the Act,
shall submit to the Minister of Construction and
Transportation or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration Application for Approval of Business Plan
Revision (Form 96) or Report of Business Plan Revision
(Form 96-2). <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>

CHAPTER VIII-2 INVESTIGATION OF AVIATION

CHAPTER VIII-2 DELETED.
ACCIDENT <Newly Inserted as of Nov. 30, 1994>
Articles 152-2 through 152-17 Deleted. <by Article 324-2 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> Article 324-3 Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
CHAPTER IX. SUPPLEMENTARY

CHAPTER IX. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
PROVISIONS
Article 153 (Request for Report, Authority
to Access, and Inspection)
Transportation has an authority to
request filing of reports or submitting of
documents, to any person pertinent to
one of the followings with regard to the
works. <Amended by Act No. 4647,
Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5454, Dec. 13,
1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
1. Person who makes, alters, repairs,
modifies or maintains aircraft,
equipments, or parts;
2. Person who install or maintain
airport facilities, aerodrome, or air
navigation facilities;
3. Airmen;
4. Scheduled air carriers (including
foreign air carrier; hereinafter
applicable through this Article),
non-scheduled air carriers, aerial
work operator, air service operator,
air transportation agent, commercial
documents delivery businessman, and
city air terminal businessman; and
5. Person other than those as referred
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations IX-1

to subparagraphs 1 through 4, who

continuously use the aircraft or
aviation facilities.
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999>
(3) If it is necessary for securing the Article 325 (Aviation Safety Specialist)
implementation of the Act, the Minister The following are the qualifications for any person who can
of Construction and Transportation may be commissioned as aviation safety specialist as per the
have a public official under his provisions of Article 153 (3):
organization, access the office, factory, 1. Any person with personnel license for airmen and at least
any business place, airport facilities, 10 years' practical experience in the field
aerodrome, air navigation facilities, 2. Any person who has handled the relevant education and
hanger, or aircraft of the person as training in an approved training organization for 5 years
referred to any item of paragraph (1) or longer
of this Article, to inspect aircraft, air 3. Any person who served as a 5th grade public official or
navigation facilities, books, documents above and with more than 5 years' experience in the
or other things, or to ask any question aviation field (in the case of a 6th grade official, 10
to a person concerned. the Minister of years' experience)
Construction and Transportation, when 4. Any person who has taught in a college or a junior
it is deemed necessary to carry out college in the field of aviation as a full-time instructor or
these inspections, etc, efficiently, may higher for 5 years or longer
commission aviation safety experts with [Wholly Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999]
qualifications prescribed by the
provisions of the Ministerial Regulations
of the Aviation Act for consultation.
1997; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
(4) The Minister of Construction and Article 326 (Regular Safety Inspection)
Transportation shall conduct a safety (1) As per the provisions of Article 153 (4), the Head of
inspection periodically on the airport the Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall perform regular
in which a scheduled air carrier safety inspections for airports where the scheduled air
places the aircraft in service, as carrier provides services in relation to the following
prescribed by the provisions of the matters: <Amended as of Jul. 14, 1995, Sept. 30, 2002>
Ministerial Regulations of the 1. Services, organization, and education and training
Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. related to aircraft operation, maintenance, and support
5454, Dec. 13, 1997> 2. Safekeeping of aircraft parts and spares and fueling
(5) The Minister of Construction and facilities
Transportation may, upon receipt of a 3. Emergency plan and matters related to aviation
request from the Minister of security
Information and Communication, when 4. Aircraft operation permit and emergency support
it is considered that a commercial procedures
documents delivery businessman might 5. Ground work and handling and disposal of dangerous
violate the Postal Service Act, have goods
any public official under the Ministry 6. Airport facilities
of Information and Communication, to 7. Other matters deemed necessary by the Head of the
conduct any inspection or ask any Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the safe operation
question to the commercial documents of aircraft
delivery businessman on the matters (2) The certificate of public official as per the provisions of
related to the Postal Service Act. Article 153 (6) shall be based on Civil Aviation Safety
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, Inspector Certificate (Form 41-2)<Amended as of Sept.
1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 24, 2001, Jul. 3, 2004>
(6) When any inspection or any question
pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) is
necessary, the Minister of Construction
and Transportation shall prepare a plan
including schedule, causes and contents
of inspection or question, and notify the

plan to the person who will be inspected

no later than 7 days prior to conducting
inspection or question, except when it is
urgently required or there is a possibility
of destruction of evidence, etc, by the
notification in advance, so that the
purpose of any inspection or question
shall not be achieved. <Newly Inserted
by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(7) In the case as referred to paragraphs
(3) through (5), the public official
concerned shall carry a credential
indicating his authority with him, and
show it to a person concerned.
(8) Details necessary for a credential as
referred to paragraph (7) shall be
specified by the Ministerial
1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(9) When any inspection or any question
was conducted pursuant to paragraphs
(3) through (5), the results shall be
notified in writing to the person who
had been inspected. <Newly Inserted
by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 153-2 (Financial Support) Article 59-5 (Financial Support)
Where the head of a local government The Government may provide
undertakes an airport development project subsidies or loans to the head of a

after obtaining permission from the local government which undertakes
Minister of Construction and Transportation an airport development project
under the provisions of Article 94 (2), the pursuant to the provisions of Article
Government may subsidize or loan part of 153-2 of the Act to cover expenses
costs required for undertaking such project (excluding any expenses for land
as prescribed by the Presidential Decree. compensation) which are required for
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. the installation of basic facilities
5794, Feb. 5, 1999] under the provisions of subparagraph
Article 154 (Delegation of authority) 1 of Article 10.
(1) Part of the authority of the Minister [This Article Newly Inserted by
of Construction and Transportation Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug.
under this Act may be delegated to 6, 1999]
the Head of Provincial Government or
the Head of affiliated organization
under supervision of the Minister of
Construction and Transportation as
prescribed by the Presidential Decree.
The Head of affiliated organization
under supervision of the Minister of
re-delegate a part of the authority
delegated by the Minister of
Construction and Transportation as
prescribed in the Presidential Decree.
1997; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003>

(2) The Minister of Construction and Article 60 (Authorized Inspection Agency)

Transportation may delegate his (1) The Authorized Inspection Agency as prescribed in paragraph (2)
authority of inspection which is of Article 154 of the Act shall be designated and notified to
prescribed in Articles 15 through 20 public by the Minister of Construction and Transportation from
to an Authorized Inspection Agency among non-profit corporations which carry out services related to
specified by the Presidential Decree. the aviation, and secure the technical personnel, facilities,
<Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, equipment, etc, as prescribed in Order of CIVIL AVIATION
2005> SAFETY AUTHORITY. <Amended by Presidential Decree No.
(3) The Minister of Construction and 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential Decree No. 17706, Aug. 12,
Transportation may delegate his 2002>
business prescribed in the proviso of (2) The Authorized Inspection Agency as prescribed in paragraph (1)
Article 120 (2) (including the case of this Article shall obtain an approval from the Head of the
where it is applicable mutatis Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the Rules and Procedures
mutandis in 132 (4) and 134 (3)) which are necessary for performing certification and inspections of
and 134 (4) to the Korea Aviation aircraft and equipment. This provision shall also apply for a
Promotion Association established change of the Rules and Procedures. <Amended by Presidential
pursuant to Article 143, etc. as Decree No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential Decree No. 17706,
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. Aug. 12, 2002; Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
<Newly Inserted by Act No. 7691, (3) The Rules and Procedures, as prescribed in paragraph 2 of this
Nov. 8, 2005> Article, shall include the following items: <Amended by
(4) TheMinister of Construction and Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
Transportation may entrust his 1. Organization and work force of the Authorized Inspection
business prescribed in the proviso of Agency;
Article 120 (2) (including the case 2. Duties and responsibility of personnel;
where it is applicable mutatis 3. System and procedures necessary for performing certification
mutandis in Articles 132 (4) and 134 and inspections;
(3)) and Article 134 (4) to the 4. Documents management;
Association under the conditions as 5. Training of personnel;
prescribed by the Presidential Decree. 6. Technical library and record keeping;

<Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 7. Testing facilities and equipments; and
1999; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 8. Reporting of the certification and inspection result.
(5) The Minister of Construction and Article 61 (Qualification of personnel performing certification and
Transportation may entrust his inspection)
business falling under each of the (1) The inspectors of the Authorized Inspection Agency, who
following subparagraphs to the Korea conducting the delegated activities pertinent to certification and
Transportation Safety Authority under inspections, shall be those who have been qualified by any items
the conditions as prescribed by the as prescribed in paragraph (2) of Article 13. <Amended by
Presidential Decree: <Newly Inserted Presidential Decree No. 16892, Jul. 1, 2000; Presidential Decree
by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> (2) Matters concerning the appointment, duties and supervision of the
1. The business concerning the inspectors of the Authorized Inspection Agency, who conducting
examination for qualifications, the the delegated activities pertinent to certification and inspections,
examination of qualification shall be determined by the Head of Civil Aviation Safety
ceiling, and the issuance of Authority . <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 14447, Dec. 23,
qualifications under the provisions 1994; Presidential Decree No. 17706, Aug. 12, 2002; Presidential
of Article 29; Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
2. The business concerning the Article 62 Deleted. <by Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
instrument flight certification, the Article 63 (Delegation of authority)
pilotage training certification and (1) The Minister of Construction and Transportation shall delegate his
the issuance of certificates under authority to install and manage aviation obstacle lights and
the provisions of Article 34; and daytime obstacle beacons (limited to the area within the radius of
2-2.The business concerning the 15 kilometers from the airfield gauge mark) provided for in
issuance of certificates of spoken Article 83 of the Act in accordance with Article 154 (1) of the
aviation English proficiency under Act to the Mayor/Do governor. <Amended by Presidential Decree
the provisions of Article 34-2 (3); No. 18468, Jun. 29, 2004>
and (2) he Minister of Construction and Transportation delegates authority

3. The business concerning the pertinent to the followings to the Head of Civil Aviation Safety
receipt, analysis and dissemination Authority: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 17706,
of quasi-accident report under the Aug. 12, 2002; Presidential Decree No. 18117, Nov. 4, 2003;
provisions of Article Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun. 29, 2004, Presidential Decree
50-2(Employee of Authorized No. 20110, Jun. 26. 2007>
Inspection Agency, Transportation 1. Registration of Aircraft by the provisions of Article 3 of the
Safety Corporation or Korea Act;
Aviation Promotion Association 1-2.Record keeping of aircraft registration by the provisions of
shall be deemed as public servant Article 8 of the Act;
in applying the Articles 129 2. Issuance of aircraft registration by the provisions of Article 9
through 132 of the Criminal Law, of the Act;
who is engaged in the service, 3. Change, transfer, cancellation of aircraft registration by the
delegated by the Minister of provisions of Article 10 through 12 of the Act;
Construction and Transportation by 4. Issuance of transcripts of aircraft registration by the provisions
the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 13 of the Act;
through 4 of this Article. 5. Airworthiness certification by the provisions of paragraph 1 of
(6) The Minister of Construction and Article 15 of the Act;
Transportation may entrust his 5-2 Permission of special flight permit by the provisions of
business falling under each of the paragraph 3 of Article 15 of the Act;
following subparagraphs to an agency 6. Establishment and promulgation of the Airworthiness Standards,
or organization specialized in Inspections for compliance with the Airworthiness Standards,
aeronautic medical science under the and determination of operating of operating limitations by the
conditions as prescribed by the provisions of paragraph 5 of Article 15 of the Act;
Presidential Decree: <Newly Inserted 6-2.Revoke or suspension of validity period of Airworthiness
by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> Certificate by the provisions of paragraph 6 of Article 15 of
1. The business concerning the the Act; 6-3Authority to issue Airworthiness Directives to order
certification of aviation physical the owner, etc, to perform maintenance, etc, by the provisions
examination under the provisions of paragraph 8 of Article 15 of the Act;
of Article 31; and 6-4.Noise Certification by the provisions of Article 16 of the Ac;
2. The business concerning the 7. Type Certification by the provisions of Article 17 of the Act;
education of specialized aviation 8. Type Certificate Validation for import aircraft by the provisions
doctors under the provisions of of Article 17-2 of the Act;
Article 31-2 (3). 9. Production Certification by the provisions of Article 17-3 of
(7) The Minister of Construction and the Act;
Transportation may entrust his 10.Validation for airworthiness of aircraft according to the revised
business concerning the conduct of airworthiness requirements by the provisions of Article 18 of
the examination for certification of the Act;
spoken aviation English proficiency 10-2.Approval of repair or modification by the provision of
under the provisions of Article 342 Article 19 of the Act;
(2) to an agency or organization 10-3.Promulgation of TSOs and TSO authorization by the
specialized in the appraisal of provision of Article 20 of the Act;
English proficiency under the 10-4.Parts Manufacturer Approval by the provisions of Article
conditions as prescribed by the 20-2 of the Act;
Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted 10-5.Receipt of any report on ultra light flying devices under the
by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> provisions of Article 23 (1) of the Act and approval for any
(8) In applying the provisions of Articles flight plan under the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same
129 through 132 of the Criminal Act, Article;
the executives and employees of the 11.Public notice of flight-restriction airspace for the ultra light
Authorized Inspection Agencies, the flying devices under the provisions of Article 23 (2) of the
Association, the Korea Transportation Act;
Safety Authority, or other specialized 11-2.Public notice of qualification standards for the pilots of ultra
agencies or organizations, etc., who light flying devices under the provisions of Article 23 (3) of
are engaged in the business entrusted the Act;
by the Minister of Construction and 11-3.Public notice of technical standards for the flight safety of
Transportation under the provisions of ultra light flying devices under the provisions of Article 23 (4)
paragraphs (2) and (4) through (7), of the Act;

shall be deemed public officials. 11-4.Designation of the specialized educational institutions for the
<Newly Inserted by Act No. 5794, pilots of ultra light flying devices under the provisions of
Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, Article 23 (6) of the Act;
2005> 12.Receipt of any report on unmanned flying devices under the
provisions of Article 23-2 (1) of the Act, approval for any
flight plan under the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same
Article, publication of the technical standards and the
recognition of the conformity with the technical standards in
order to ensure the safety of unmanned flying devices under
the provisions of paragraph (4) of the same Article;
13.Matters concerning the certification of qualification under the
provisions of Article 25 of the Act;
13-2.Permission for flying aircraft or performing test flight, etc.
under the provisions of Article 27 (4) of the Act;
14.Matters concerning the restriction on the certification of
qualification under the provisions of Article 28 of the Act;
15.Matters concerning the performance of the practical test under
the provisions of Article 29 (1) of the Act, the examination of
aircraft boarding and maintenance careers under the provisions
of paragraph (2) of the same Article, and the exemption of the
test and examination under the provisions of paragraph (4) of
the same Article;
16.Matters concerning the holding of practical test in use of flight
simulators for the certificate of qualifications under the
provisions of Article 29-2 (1) of the Act and the designation
of flight simulators under the provisions of paragraph (2) of
the same Article;
16-2.Designation or revocation of designation of any specialized
educational institution under the provisions of Article 29-3 of

the Act;
17.Devising plans for supply and demand of airmen under the
18.Execution of the aircrew's physical examination certificate under
the provisions of Article 31 (1) of the Act;
19.Order for the aircrew's physical examination under the
20.Revocation of any certification of qualifications, etc. or
suspension of the certification's effect under the provisions of
Article 33 (1) of the Act and the revocation of the certificate
of any aircrew's physical examination and the suspension of the
effect of such certificate under the provisions of paragraph (2)
of the same Article;
20-2.Permission for the flying practice of aircraft under the
20-3.Establishment and implementation of the plan for developing
the aviation safety technology provided for in Article 37-2 of
the Act;
21.Designation of airspace, etc. under the provisions of Article 38
of the Act;
22.Matters concerning the public notice of flight manners and
procedures under the provisions of Article 38-2 (1) of the Act;
22-2.Permission for flight in the controlled airspace under the
provisions of the proviso of Article 38-2 (2) of the Act;
22-3.Matters concerning cooperation with the heads of
administrative agencies concerned in order to ensure the safety
of air traffic under the provisions of Article 38-4 of the Act;

22-4.Inspection of aircraft emergency and first-aid equipment, etc.

23.Restriction on maximum hours aboard the aircraft for aircrew
and cabin crew under the provisions of Article 46 (1) of the
Act;
23-2.Measurement performed to determine whether alcoholic
beverages, etc. are drunk or used under Article 47 (3) of the
Act and their measurement by means of blood collection, etc.
under the provisions of paragraph (4) of the same Article;
24.Matters concerning an acceptance of reports of the
pilot-in-command and the aircraft owner, etc. under the
provisions of Article 50 (5) through (7) of the Act;
25.Authorization, examination and revocation of the operational
qualifications of pilots under Article 51 of the Act, and
designation of the designated air transportation businessman;
25-2.Examination and recognition of pilot's qualifications for
operating aircraft by means of flight simulators under the
provisions of Article 51-2 of the Act;
25-3.Permission for aircraft to take off or land in a place other
than airfield under the provisions of the proviso of Article 53
of the Act;
25-4.Permission for aircraft to fly in the airspace at an altitude
lower than the minimum safety altitude under the provisions of
the proviso of Article 55 of the Act;
25-5.Designation of the airspace with aerial traffic congestion
under the provisions of Article 57-2 of the Act;
26.Permission for transporting or carrying the explosives, etc.
under the provisions of the proviso of Article 61 (1) of the
Act;
27.Restriction on the use of electro-magnetic devices under the
27-2.Permission for pilotless aircraft to fly under the provisions of
Article 62 of the Act;
27-3.Permission for dropping articles under the provisions of
27-4.Permission for performing acrobatics under the provisions of
the proviso of Article 66 (1) of the Act;
27-5.Permission for the flight method under the provisions of the
proviso of Article 68 of the Act;
28.Publication of any special control zone and permission for
visual flight over any special control zone under the provisions
of Article 69 of the Act;
28-2.Permission for the operation of any two-engine aircraft under
the provisions of Article 69-2 of the Act;
28-3.Approval for any aircraft to operate in the reduced vertical
separation minimum airspace under the provisions of Article
69-3 of the Act;
28-4.Instructions for air traffic under the provisions of Article 70
(1) of the Act and the receipt of any notification concerning
the fact of flight under the provisions of paragraph (3) of the
same Article;
28-5.Establishment and implementation of the safety management
plans for aviation traffic control under the provisions of Article
70-2 of the Act;
28-6.Approval for any flight plan under the provisions of Article
71 (1) of the Act, receipt of any notice on the flight plan

under the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article,

instructions for air traffic, and receipt of any notice on aircraft
location, its flight state, and other necessary matters under the
provisions of paragraph (4) of the same Article;
28-7.Establishment and implementation of the supporting plans for
search and rescue of aircraft under the provisions of Article 72
of the Act;
29.Provision of aeronautical information under the provisions of
30.Promulgation of Flight Safety Regulations by the provisions of
Article 74-2 of the Act;
30-2.Authority of the following items with respect to airfield and
navigation safety facilities:
(a) Permission for installing them under the provisions of
(b) Publication and public notice under the provisions of
Articles 76, 77 (2), 78 (2) and 79 (2) of the Act;
(c) Inspection of installation completion under the provisions of
(d) Receipt of any alteration notification under the provisions of
(e) Receipt of any notification concerning the suspension,
discontinuation or resumption of use under the provisions of
(f) Management inspection under the provisions of Article 80
(2) of the Act;
(g) Publication of the technical standards for navigation safety
facilities and matters concerning any performance
compatability certificate under the provisions of Article 80-2

of the Act;
(h) Revocation of the installation permission under the
(i) Order given to remove flight obstacles and decision made
on the amount of compensation for loss under the
provisions of Article 82 (5) and (6) of the Act;
(j) Work involved in installing and managing of flight obstacle
lights and daytime obstacle beacons under the provisions of
Article 83 of the Act (limited to the area within the radius
of 15 kilometers from the airfield gauge mark);
(k) Order given to take measures against similar lights under
the provisions of Article 84 (2) of the Act;
(l) Collection of rents, report on the amount of rents and the
receipt of any report on changing the amount of rents
under the provisions OF Article 86 (1) and (3) of the Act;
and
(m) Receipt of any notification concerning the succession of
status under the provisions of Article 87 of the Act;
31.The authority of the following items with respect to airport
facilities:
(a) Establishment, implementation, alteration and publication of
the basic plan for airport development under the provisions
of Articles 89 (2) through (4), 90 and 91 of the Act;
(b) Permission for undertaking any airport development project
(c) Development of any implementation plan and the approval
therefor (including the case of any alteration) under the

provisions of Article 95 (1) and (2) of the Act;

(d) Publication of any implementation plan under the provisions
of Article 95 (5) of the Act and notification to the owner
and the right holder of the land, etc. under the provisions
of paragraph (7) of the same Article;
(e) Collection of repair and maintenance expenses under the
(f) Inspection of work completion and delivery of an inspection
work-completion certificate under the provisions of Article
104 (1) and (3) of the Act;
(g) Permission for use prior to the completion of any work
(h) Development and implementation of measures to prevent
noise from causing damage and an order given to take
measures to prevent noise from causing damage under the
provisions of Article 107 (1) of the Act;
(i) Designation and publication of any area that suffers damage
caused by airport noise and any area that is expected to
suffer damage caused by airport noise under the provisions
of Article 107 (2) of the Act;
(j) Matters concerning the setting of noise level under the
provisions of Article 108 (1) of the Act;
(k) Publication of procedures for quite operation under the
(l) Imposition and collection of noise charges under the
(m) Supervision and disposition under the provisions of Article
110 (1) of the Act; and
(n) Public notice, publication, suspension, discontinuation, the

receipt of any notification concerning the resumption of use,
the check of management and a decision made on the
amount of compensation for loss under the provisions of
Articles 76, 77 (2), 79, 80 (2) and 82 (6) of the Act that
are applied mutatis mutandis by Article 111 of the Act;
31-2.Airport administration certificate and public notice of the
standards for airport safe administration under the provisions of
31-3.Authorization, modified authorization, acceptance of reports,
and orders for alteration of the airport administration
regulations under the provisions of Article 111-3 of the Act;
31-4.Inspection of airport administration and orders for corrective
measures under the provisions of Article 111-4 of the Act;
31-5.Revocation of the airport administration certificate and
suspension of the airport administration under the provisions of
31-6.Imposition and collection of the penalty surcharge under the
31-7. Provision of information on the safety of air transportation
businessmen as per Article 112-2 of the Act;
32.Matters concerning any flight certificate of the air transportation
business under the provisions of Article 115-2 of the Act
(including a case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in
Articles 132 (4) and 134 (3) of the Act);
33.Deleted; <by Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun. 29, 2004>
34.Receipt of any report on the regulations for operation and
maintenance and authorization for the minimum equipment list,

etc. under the provisions of Article 116 of the Act (including a

case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in Articles 132 (4)
and 134 (3) of the Act);
35.Matters concerning the order on business improvement under
the provisions of Article 122 of the Act (limited to the matters
related to the duties delegated to the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority);
35-2AMO (Maintenance organization approval) by the provisions
of Article 138 of the Act;
35-3.Revoke and suspension of AMO by the provisions of Article
138-2 of the Act;
35-4.Imposition and collection of a fine by the provisions of
36.Matters concerning the notification of occurrence of accidents
under the provisions of Article 152-11 of the Act;
37.Request for report, authority to access & inspections by the
37-2.Execution of hearing under the provisions of Article 154-2 of
the Act (limited to the matters related to the duties delegated
to the head of the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority); and
37-3.Imposition and collection of civil penalty by the provisions
of Article 184 of the Act.
(3) The Minister of Construction and Transportation shall delegate the
following authority to the directors of the regional aviation offices
under Article 154 (1) of the Act: <Amended by Presidential
Decree No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994; Presidential Decree No. 14447,
Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999;
Presidential Decree No. 16892, Jul. 1, 2000; Presidential Decree

No. 17406, Nov. 7, 2001; Presidential Decree No. 17706, Aug.
12, 2002; Presidential Decree No. 18117, Nov. 4, 2003;
Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun. 29, 2004, Presidential Decree
No. 20110, Jun. 26, 2007>
1. Deleted; <by Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999>
2. through 27.Deleted; <by Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun.
29, 2004>
27-2.Deleted; <by Presidential Decree No. 17406, Nov. 7, 2001>
28.Authorization of extra flight of airlines under Article 120 of
the Act (including the case where it is applicable mutatis
mutandis in the provisions of Article 152 of the Act);
28-2.Receipt of a report concerning insignificant modification of
the business plan under the proviso of Article 120 (2) of the
Act (including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis
in the provisions of Articles 132 (4) and 134 of the Act):
Provided, That this shall not include where the person
concerned submits to the Minister of Construction and
Transportation any insignificantly changed matters of a business
plan subsequent to a change of the business plan subject to
authorization of the Minister of Construction and Transportation
at the time of applying for authorization of a change in the
business plan;
28-3.Matters concerning an order given to improve the business
under the provisions of Article 122 of the Act (limited to the
matters related to the duties delegated to the director of
regional aviation office);
28-4. The following matters related to the non-scheduled air

carrier business (excluding non-scheduled air carrier business

that transports passengers using fixed-wing aircraft) as per
Article 132 of the Act:
(a) Registration of non-scheduled air carrier business as per
Article 132 (1) of the Act
(b) Acceptance, supplementation of content, and alteration orders
for the Support Plan for Aircraft Accident as per the
provisions of Article 49 (2) to be applied mutatis mutandis
pursuant to the provisions of Article 132 (4) of the Act
(c) Approval of operation delay as per Article 115 of the Act
to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant tothe provisions of
(d) Operation certificate, alteration of operation standards,
inspection of safe operation system, emergency operation
suspension, and airmen business suspension order as per
Article 115-2 of the Act to be applied mutatis mutandis
(e) Report and approval of Operations Manual and Maintenance
Manual as per Article 116 of the Act to be applied mutatis
mutandis pursuant to the provisions of Article 132 (4) of
the Act
(f) Approval and report of business plan as per Article 120 of
the Act to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the
(g) Approval and report of transportation agreement and alliance
agreement as per Article 121 of the Act to be applied
mutatis mutandis pursuant to the provisions of Article 132
(4) of the Act
(h) Improvement order as per Article 122 of the Act to be

applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the provisions of
(i) Report of business assignment and acquisition as per Article
124 of the Act to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to
(j) Report of business merger as per Article 125 of the Act to
be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the provisions of
(k) Report of inheritance as per Article 126 (2) of the Act to
(l) Permission or report of business closing as per Article 127
of the Act to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the
(m) Approval or report of business cessation as per Article 128
(n) Cancellation of registration or business suspension as per
Article 129 of the Act to be applied mutatis mutandis
(o) Charging and collection of surcharges as per Article 131 of
28-5. The following matters related to an aircraft-using business
as per Article 134 of the Act:
(a) Registration of aircraft-using business as per Article 134 (1)
of the Act

(b) Approval of operation delay as per Article 115 of the Act

to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the provisions of
(c) Operation certificate, alteration of operation standards,
inspection of safe operation system, emergency operation
suspension, and airmen business suspension order as per
Article 115-2 of the Act to be applied mutatis mutandis
(d) Report and approval of Operations Manual and Maintenance
Manual as per Article 116 of the Act to be applied mutatis
mutandis pursuant to the provisions of Article 134 (3) of
the Act
(e) Approval and report of business plan as per Article 120 of
(f) Improvement order as per Article 122 (excluding
subparagraph 2 of the same Article) of the Act to be
(g) Report of business assignment and acquisition as per Article
124 (excluding subparagraph 2, paragraph 1 of the same
Article) of the Act to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant
to the provisions of Article 134 (3) of the Act
(h) Report of business merger as per Article 125 of the Act to
(i) Report of inheritance as per Article 126 (2) of the Act to

(j) Approval or report of business closing as per Article 128 of
(k) Cancellation of registration or business suspension as per
(l) Charging and collection of surcharges as per Article 131 (3)
(m) Report of business closing as per Article 134 (4) of the
Act
28-6. The following matters related to the aircraft handling
business as per Article 137 of the Act:
(a) Registration of aircraft handling business as per Article 137
(1) of the Act
(b) Improvement order as per Article 122 of the Act to be
(c) Report of business assignment and acquisition as per Article
124 of the Act, to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to
(d) Report of business merger as per Article 125 of the Act to
(e) Report of inheritance as per Article 126 of the Act to be

(f) Report of business closing as per Article 127 of the Act to

(g) Report of business cessation as per Article 128 of the Act
(h) Cancellation of registration or business suspension as per
(i) Charging and collection of surcharges as per Article 131 of
28-7. The following matters related to the commercial documents
delivery business, air transportation general agent business, and
city air terminal business as per Article 139 of the Act:
(a) Report of commercial documents delivery business, air
transportation general agent business, and city air terminal
business as per Article 139 (1) and (2) of the Act
(b) Improvement order as per Article 122 of the Act to be
(c) Report of business closing as per Article 127 of the Act to
(d) Report of business cessation as per Article 128 of the Act
(e) Cancellation of registration or business suspension as per

(f) Charging and collection of surcharges as per Article 131 of
29.Permission on take-off and landing of any foreign aircraft for
nonbusiness purpose as prescribed in Article 144 of the Act
(excluding the aircraft having the nationality of a foreign
country which has no friendly relation with Korea);
30.Permission on domestic use of foreign aircraft under Article
145 of the Act;
31.Authority as to order of report, inspection and question under
Article 153 of the Act: Provided, That it is limited to matters
under the jurisdiction of the directors of the regional aviation
offices;
31-2.Deleted; and <by Presidential Decree No. 17406, Nov. 7,
2001>
32.Charging and collection of surcharges as per Article 184 of the
Act (limited to cases corresponding to Article 182 (2-2) of the
Act) <Newly Inserted as per Presidential Decree No. 20110,
Jun. 26, 2007>
authority of the following subparagraphs to the head of the Korea
Air Traffic Control Center under Article 154 (1) of the Act:
<Amended by Presidential Decree No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994;
Presidential Decree No. 14447, Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential Decree
No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999; Presidential Decree No. 17706, Aug.
12, 2002>

1. through 8.Deleted; and <by Presidential Decree No. 18468, Jun.

29, 2004>
9. Permission for navigation of foreign aircraft under the
provisions of Article 144 (1) 3 of the Act from among aircraft
under the provisions of Article 144 (1) and (2) of the Act.
authority for investigation of accidents of the unmanned flying
devices under the provisions of Article 23-2 (3) of the Act to the
Aviation Accident Investigation Committee under the provisions of
Article 154 (1) of the Act. <Amended by Presidential Decree No.
18117, Nov. 4, 2003>
(6) The Minister of Construction and Transportation shall entrust his
duties of the following subparagraphs to the Korea Transportation
Safety Authority under the provisions of Article 154 (4) of the
Act: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999>
1. Duties concerning the test for qualifications, the limited
examination for qualifications and issuance of qualifications
under Article 29 of the Act;
2. Duties concerning the certification of instrument flight, the
certification of pilotage practice and the issuance of certificates
under Article 34 of the Act; and
3. Duties concerning receipt, analysis, and dissemination of
quasiaccident report under Article 50-2 of the Act.
(7) The Korea Transportation Safety Authority shall, when it performs
the duties entrusted under the provisions of paragraph (6),
promptly report the performance of such duties to the Minister of
Construction and Transportation. <Newly Inserted by Presidential
Decree No. 14322, Jul. 11, 1994; Presidential Decree No. 14447,
Dec. 23, 1994; Presidential Decree No. 14721, Jul. 6, 1995;

Presidential Decree No. 16511, Aug. 6, 1999; Presidential Decree
No. 18117, Nov. 4, 2003>
(8) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority re-delegates authority
pertinent to the followings to the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration by the provisions of paragraph (1) of
Article 154 of the Act: <Amended by Presidential Decree No.
18468, Jun. 29, 2004>
1. Airworthiness Certification by the provisions of paragraph 1 of
2. Permission regarding the followings by the provisions of
paragraph (3) of Article 15 of the Act:
(a) Special flight permit for the aircraft after the completion of
maintenance, repair, or modification
(b) special flight permit regarding ferry flight of a aircraft to a
base where the maintenance, repair, or modification will be
performed;
3. Inspections for compliance with the Airworthiness Standards,
and determination of operating limitations by the provisions of
paragraph (5) of Article 15 of the Act;
4. Revoke or suspension of validity period of Airworthiness
Certificate by the provisions of paragraph 6 of Article 15 of
the Act;
5. Random Inspections to determine whether the aircraft is
maintained in an airworthy condition and maintenance order to
owners, etc.
6. Noise Certification by the provisions of Article 16 of the Act;
7. Approval of repair or modification by the provision of Article

19 of the Act;
8. Receipt of any report on any ultra light flying devices
provided for in Article 23 (1) of the Act and approval for
their flight plan provided for in paragraph (2) of the same
Article;
9. Receipt of any report on any unmanned flying devices
provided for in Article 23-2 of the Act, approval for their
flight plan provided for in paragraph (2) of the same Article,
the conformation of matters to be observed while their flight
and the recognition of their conformity with the technical
standards provided for in paragraph (3) of the same Article;
10.Permission for flying any aircraft or performing test flight, etc.
of any aircraft provided for in Article 27 (4) of the Act;
11.Designation of flight simulators provided for in Article 29-2
(2) of the Act;
12.Order given to aircrew to undergo the physical examination
provided for in Article 32 of the Act;
13.Revocation of any certificate of qualifications or the suspension
of the effect of such certificate provided for in Article 33 (1)
of the Act and the revocation of the aircrew's physical
examination certificate or the suspension of the effect of such
certificate provided for in paragraph (2) of the same Article;
14.Permission for the flying practice of aircraft provided for in
15.Permission for any aircraft to fly in the controlled airspace
provided for in the proviso of Article 38-2 (2) of the Act;
16.Test of emergency and first-aid equipment, etc. used for
aircraft provided for in Article 41 (2) of the Act;
17.Permission for any aircraft to take off and land in a place

other than an airfield provided for in the proviso of Article 53
of the Act;
18.Permission for any aircraft to fly at an altitude lower than the
minimum safety altitude provided for in the proviso of Article
55 of the Act;
19.Permission for any pilotless aircraft to fly provided for in
20.Permission for dropping articles provided for in Article 64 (2)
of the Act;
21.Permission for acrobatics provided for in the proviso of Article
66 (1) of the Act;
22.Permission for the flight method provided for in the proviso of
23.Permission for the flight method in any special control zone
provided for in the proviso of Article 69 of the Act;
24.Instructions for air traffic provided for in Article 70 of the
Act;
25.Receipt of any flight plan and approval therefor provided for
in Article 71 of the Act;
26.Provision of the following aeronautical information provided for
in Article 73 of the Act (limited to any area and any airspace
under the jurisdiction of the director of regional aviation office,
which are prescribed and published by the Minister of
Construction and Transportation):
(a) Matters concerning the commencement, suspension,
resumption and discontinuation of the joint use of any
airfield and any navigation safety facilities;

(b) Matters concerning a major change and operation of any

airfield and any navigation safety facilities;
(c) Matters that impede the operation of aircraft in the use of
any airfield;
(d) Matters concerning the firing of rockets, fireworks, lasers
and other articles, the mooring and floating of unmanned
balloons (excluding any balloon used for weather
observation and toy) and a parachute jump in the following
airspaces:
(i) The airspace whose height exceeds the approach surface,
the horizontal surface, the conical surface or the
transitional surface;
(ii) The airspace whose height exceeds 150 meters in the
airway; and
(iii)Other airspace whose height exceeds 250 meters; and
(e) Other matters that are useful to the operation of aircraft;
27.The authority of the following items with respect to airfields or
navigation safety facilities (excluding air lane control facilities):
(a) Permission for installation provided for in Article 75 (2) of
the Act;
(b) Public notice and publication provided for in Articles 76,
77 (2), 78 (2) and 79 (2) of the Act;
(c) Inspection of completion provided for in Article 77 (1) of
the Act;
(d) Receipt of any change notification provided for in Article
78 of the Act;
discontinuation or resumption of use provided for in Article
79 (1) of the Act;

(f) Check of management provided for in Article 80 (2) of the
Act;
(g) Revocation of the installation permission provided for in
(h) Order given to remove aviation obstacles and a decision
made on the compensation for loss provided for in Article
82 (5) and (6) of the Act;
(i) Work of installing and managing aviation obstacle lights and
day-time obstacle beacons provided for in Article 83 of the
Act (limited to the area within the radius of 15 kilometers
from the airfield gauge mark);
(j) Order given to take measures against similar lights provided
for in Article 84 (2) of the Act;
(k) Collection of rentals and the receipt of any report on
rentals or any report on a change in rentals provided for in
Article 86 (1) and (3) of the Act; and
(l) Receipt of any notification concerning the succession of
status provided for in Article 87 of the Act;
28.The authority of the following items with respect to airport
facilities:
(a) Permission for undertaking any airport development project
provided for in Article 94 (2) of the Act: Provided, That in
the event that the total floor space of any building exceeds
10,000 square meters and the total construction cost thereof
exceeds not less than 5 billion won, prior approval therefor
shall be obtained from the Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority;

(b) Development of an implementation plan and approval

therefor (including any change in such implementation plan)
provided for in Article 95 (1) and (3) of the Act;
(c) Publication of the implementation plan provided for in
Article 95 (5) of the Act and the notice thereof to the
owner and the right holder of land, etc. provided for in
paragraph (7) of the same Act;
(d) Collection of the cost required to repair and restore
destructed airport facilities provided for in Article 103 of
the Act;
(e) Inspection of any work completion and the delivery of an
inspection certificate of work completion provided for in
Article 104 (1) and (3) of the Act;
(f) Permission for use prior to the work completion provided
for in Article 104 (5) of the Act;
(g) Development and implementation of measures to prevent
noise from causing damage and an order given to develop
and implement measures to prevent noise from causing
damage provided for in Article 107 (1) of the Act;
(h) Designation and publication of any area that suffers damage
caused by airport noise and any area that is expected to
suffer damage caused by airport noise provided for in
(i) Publication of procedures for quite operation provided for in
(j) Imposition and collection of noise charges provided for in
(k) Supervision and disposition provided for in Article 110 (1)
of the Act; and

(l) Public notice, publication, suspension, discontinuation and the
receipt of notice on the resumption of use, the check of
management and a decision made on the amount of
compensation for loss provided for in Articles 76, 77 (2),
79, 80 (2) and 82 (6) of the Act that are applied mutatis
mutandis by Article 111 of the Act;
29.Matters concerning the operation certificate of any air
transportation business provided for in Article 115-2 of the Act
(limited to any irregular air transportation business operator and
any aircraftusing business operator who are applied mutatis
mutandis by Articles 132 (4) and 134 (3));
30.Receipt of any report on the operation regulations and the
maintenance regulations and authorization for the minimum
equipment list, etc. provided for in Article 116 of the Act
(limited to any irregular air transportation business operator and
any aircraft-using business operator who are applied mutatis
mutandis by Articles 132 (4) and 134 (3));
31.Matters concerning an order given to improve the business
provided for in Article 122 of the Act (limited to the matters
related to the duties that are re-delegated to the director of
regional aviation office);
32.Request for report, authority to access & inspections by the
provisions of Article 153 of the Act (limited to the delegated
activities);
33.Execution of hearing provided for in Article 154 of the Act
(limited to the matters related to the duties that are
re-delegated to the director of regional aviation office); and

34.Imposition and collection of civil penalty by the provisions of

Article 184 of the Act (limited to the delegated activities).
(9) The Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority shall re-delegate his
authority of the following subparagraphs to the head of the Korea
Air Traffic Control Center from among his authority referred to in
paragraph (2) that is delegated by the Minister of Construction
and Transportation in accordance with the provisions of the latter
part of Article 154 (1) of the Act <Amended by Presidential
Decree No. 20110, Jun. 26, 2007>:
1. Orders given to air traffic controllers from among aircrew to
undergo the physical examination provided for in Article 32 of
the Act;
2. Revocation and suspension of the certificate of qualifications
for any air traffic controller from among aircrew provided for
in Article 33 (1) of the Act and the revocation and suspension
of the physical examination certificate of any air traffic
controller provided for in paragraph (2) of the same Article;
3. Permission for flight method provided for in the proviso of
4. Permission for visual flight in the special control zone provided
for in the proviso of Article 69 of the Act;
5. Instructions for air traffic provided for in Article 70 (1) of the
Act and the receipt of any notification concerning the fact of
flight provided for in paragraph (3) of the same Article;
6. Approval for any flight plan provided for in Article 71 of the
Act and the receipt of any notification concerning any flight
plan provided for in paragraph (2) of the same Article,
instructions for air traffic and the receipt of any notification
concerning the location of aircraft, its flight state and other

necessary matters provided for in paragraph (4) of the same
Article;
7. Provision of the aeronautical information of the following items
under Article 73 of the Act (limited to the area or airspace
under jurisdiction of the head of the Korea Air Traffic Control
Center, which is prescribed and published by the Minister of
Construction and Transportation):
(a) Matters concerning the commencement, suspension,
resumption and discontinuation of the joint use of airfields
and navigation safety facilities;
(b) Matters concerning a major change in any airfield and any
navigation safety facilities and their operation;
(c) Matters that impede the operation of aircraft in the use of
any airfield;
(d) Matters concerning the firing of rockets, fireworks, lasers
and other articles, the mooring and floating of unmanned
balloons (excluding any balloon used for weather
observation and toy) and a parachute jump in the following
airspaces:
(i) The airspace whose height exceeds the approach surface,
the horizontal surface, the conical surface or the
transitional surface;
(ii) The airspace whose height exceeds 150 meters in the
airway; and
(iii)Other airspace whose height exceeds 250 meters; and
(e) Other matters that are useful to the operation of aircraft;
7-2. Publication of Aeronautical Charts according to Article 73 (2)

of the Act
8. The authority of the following subitems with respect to
navigation safety facilities (limited to air lane control facilities):
(a) Installation permission provided for in Article 75 (2) of the
Act;
(b) Public notice and publication provided for in Articles 76,
77 (2), 78 (2) and 79 (2) of the Act;
(c) Inspection of installation completion provided for in Article
77 (1) of the Act;
(d) Receipt of any alteration notification provided for in Article
78 of the Act;
discontinuation or resumption of use provided for in Article
79 (1) of the Act;
(f) Management inspection provided for in Article 80 (2) of the
Act;
(g) Revocation of any installation permission provided for in
(h) Receipt of any notification concerning the succession of
status provided for in Article 87 of the Act; and
(i) Public notice, publication, receipt of any notification
concerning suspension, discontinuation, and resumption of
use and the management inspection provided for in Articles
76, 77 (2), 79 and 80-2 of the Act that are applied mutatis
(j) Public notice, publication, receipt of any notification
concerning suspension, discontinuation, and resumption of
use and the management inspection provided for in Articles
76, 77 (2), 79 and 80-2 of the Act that are applied mutatis
9. Matters concerning a request for any report, etc. provided for
in Article 153 of the Act (limited to the matters related to the
duties that are re-delegated to the head of the Korea Air
Traffic Center); and
10.Execution of hearing provided for in Article 154 of the Act
(limited to the matters related to the duties that are
re-delegated to the head of the Korea Air Traffic Center).
(10) The Minister of Construction and Transportation shall entrust his
business falling under each of the following subparagraphs to the
Korea Aerospace Medical Association incorporated with
permission from the Minister of Construction and Transportation
therefor pursuant to the provisions of Article 32 of the Civil
Act, under the provisions of Article 154 (6) of the Act: <Newly
Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006>
1. The following business from among those concerning the
certification of aviation physical examination under the
provisions of Article 31 of the Act:
(a) Business relating to the examination of whether the
certification of aviation physical examination is given in a
proper way; and
(b) Business relating to the re-delivery of the certificates of
aviation physical examination; and
2. The business concerning the education of specialized aviation
doctors under the provisions of Article 31-2 (3) of the Act.

(11) The Minister of Construction Article 327 (Designation as Language

and Transportation shall Proficiency Evaluation Institution)
entrust his business (1) Any person wishing to be
concerning the conduct of the designated as a specialized
examination for certification evaluation institution or organization
of spoken aviation English (hereinafter referred to as evaluation
proficiency to such a institution) for the evaluation for
specialized agency or language proficiency certification as
organization designated and per the provisions of Article 63
published by the Head of the (11) of the Decree shall submit to
Civil Aviation Safety the Head of the Civil Aviation
Authority from among those Safety Authority Application for
specialized in the appraisal of Designation as Specialized
English proficiency with the Institution for Language Proficiency
setup, manpower, etc. Evaluation (Form 97) together with
determined by the Ministerial the following documents:
Regulations of the Aviation 1. Table of organization for the
Act, under the provisions of evaluation institution
Article 154 (7) of the Act. 2. Documents describing the full
<Newly Inserted by strength, qualifications, and
Presidential Decree No. careers of specialized evaluation
19607, Jul. 4, 2006> personnel
3. Education and training program
for specialized evaluation
personnel
4. Implementation plan for the
language proficiency evaluation
5. Plan for securing the objectivity
and fairness of evaluation and

measures for the prevention of
irregularities
(2) Upon receiving an application as
per paragraph (1), the Head of the
shall examine it and issue a
Certificate of Designation as
Specialized Evaluation Institution of
Language Proficiency (Form 98)
and make the corresponding
announcement when the result is
deemed compliant with the
standards stipulated in Article 327
(2).
(3) In case revisions are made to the
information provided in the
subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the
evaluation institution designated as
per paragraph (2) shall report the
details of revision to the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
immediately.
[Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18,
2006]
Article 327-2 (Organization and Personnel
Standards for Evaluation Institution,
etc.)

(1) The organization, personnel

standards, etc., as required of those
wishing to be designated as
evaluation institutions as per Article
63 (11) of the Decree are
prescribed in Appendix 36.
(2) Every year, the Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority shall
examine whether the evaluation
institution complies with the
standards stipulated in paragraph (1).
[Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18,
2006]
Article 154-2 (Hearing)
The Minister of Construction and Transportation shall, when he
intends to take a disposition falling under any of the following
subparagraphs, hold a hearing: <Amended by Act No. 6944, Jul.
25, 2003; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8,
2005>
1. Revocation of certification of qualification, etc. or certification
of aviation physical examination under the provisions of Article
33 (1) and (2);
1-2. Revocation of accreditation under the provisions of Article
51 (3);
1-3. Revocation of the designation of a package and container
inspection institution under the provisions of Article 60 (5);
1-4.Revocation of the designation of a specialized educational
institution under the provisions of Article 61 (5);
1-5.Revocation of permission for installing airfield facilities or

navigation safety facilities under the provisions of Article 81;
2. Revocation of permission, approval, or designation with respect
to the execution or administration of an airport development
project under the provisions of Article 110;
2-2.Revocation of the certification of airport operation under
Article 111-5 (1);
3. Revocation of license of a regular air transportation business
under the provisions of Article 129;
4. Revocation of registration of an irregular air transportation
business under the provisions of Article 129 which is applied
mutatis mutandis in Article 132 (4);
5. Revocation of registration of an aircraft-using business under
the provisions of Article 129 which is applied mutatis
mutandis in Article 134 (3);
5-2.Revocation of certification of any maintenance organization
under Article 138-2 (1);
5-3.Revocation of the designation of any specialized educational
institution under Article 29-3 (3);
6. Revocation of registration of an aircraft-handling business under
the provisions of Article 129 which is applied mutatis
mutandis in Article 142 (1);
7. Closure of establishments of the commercial documents
delivery business, the air transportation general agency business
and the city air terminal business pursuant to the provisions of
Article 129 which is applied mutatis mutandis in Article 142
(3); and
8. Revocation of license of a foreign international air

transportation business under the provisions of Article 150.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 155 (Fees) Article 328 (Fees)
Any person who applies for a license, a certificate, an (1) The person who shall pay fees
authorization, verification, an inspection or registration, under this pursuant to Article 155 and the
Act, or who applies for re-issuance of a certificate, a license or amount are prescribed in Appendix
permit shall pay fee as prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations 37. Note, however, that the
of the Aviation Act. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997; following fees shall be determined
Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999> and published by the Head of the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority:
<Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006,
Jun. 29, 2007>
1. Issuance of copy or abstract of
the original register of aircraft
registration as per the provisions
of Article 13 of the Act
2. Airworthiness Certificate as per
the provisions of Article 15 (1)
of the Act
3. Noise Certificate as per the
the Act
4. Type Certificate and
Supplemental Type Certificate as
per the provisions of Articles 17
(1) and 17 (4) of the Act
5. Approval of Type Certificate and
Production Certificate as per the
provisions of Articles 17-2 (1)

and 17-3 (1) of the Act
6. Approval for repair and
modification as per the
the Act
7. Technical Standard Order
Authorization as per the
the Act
8. Parts Manufacturer Approval as
per the provisions of Article
20-2 (1) of the Act
9. Certification of flight
qualification for ultra light flying
vehicles as per the provisions of
10. Certification of safety for ultra
light flying vehicles as per the
the Act
11. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
12. Issuance and replacement of
personnel license for airmen as
per the provisions of Article 25
of the Act
13. Test and examination as per
the provisions of Articles 29

(1) and 29 (2) of the Act

14. Certification of instrument flight
and pilot training as per the
Act
14-2. Certification of language
proficiency as per the
the Act
15. Pilot practice permit as per the
the Act
15-2. Examination for the approval
of operational qualification as
(2) of the Act
15-3. Approval for the operation of
twin-engine aircraft as per the
provisions of Article 69-2 (1)
15-4. Approval for the operation of
aircraft in reduced vertical
separation minimum airspace as
per the provisions of Article
69-3 (1) of the Act
16. Installation permit for airfield
or navigation safety facilities as
(2) of the Act
17. Inspection of installation

completion for airfield or
navigation safety facilities as
of the Act
18. Inspection of management of
facilities as per the provisions
of Article 80 (2) of the Act
18-2. Inspection of flight as per the
the Act
18-3. Inspection for a certificate for
operations as per the provisions
of Article 115-2 (1) of the Act
18-4. Inspection for the
modification of the safe
operation system as per the
provisions of Article 11-2 (5)
of the Act
19. Certification of maintenance
organization as per the
Act
(2) The fees stipulated in paragraph (1)
are waived for the state and local
self-governing bodies. <Newly

[Wholly Amended as of Jul. 3,

2004]
CHAPTER X. PENALTIES
Article 156 (Criminal penalty - Destruction of airport or air navigation
facility)
Any person who damages or destroys an airfield, airport facilities or
navigation safety facilities or causes any danger in aviation in any other
way, shall be punished by imprisonment for a limited term of not less
than two years. <Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
Article 157 (Criminal penalty - Causing danger in flight)
(1) Any person who crashes, overthrows or destroys an aircraft in flight,
shall be punished by the death penalty, imprisonment for life or for
not less than five years.
(2) Any person who crashes, overthrows or destroys an aircraft in flight
in committing the offense as prescribed in Article 156, shall also be
punished by the punishment as referred to in paragraph (1).
Article 158 (Criminal penalty - Causing death or injury of human being in
flight)
Any person who caused the death of another person or injury by
committing the crime as prescribed in Article 157, shall be punished by
the death penalty, or imprisonment for life or imprisonment for not less
than seven years.
Article 159 (Criminal penalty - Criminal attempt)
Any person who attempted offenses as prescribed in Articles 156 and
157 (1), shall be punished.
Article 160 (Criminal penalty - Causing danger by negligence in flight)
(1) Any person who damages or destroys by negligence an aircraft, air
field, airport facilities or navigation safety facilities, or causes any
danger in aviation by other ways, or crashes or overthrows an
aircraft in flight, shall be punished by imprisonment with or without
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations X-1

prison labor for not more than one year, or by a fine not exceeding
twenty million won.
<Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999>
(2) If a person commits the offense as referred to in paragraph (1) by
any malpractice or severe negligence, he shall be punished by
imprisonment with or without prison labor for not more than three
years, or by a fine not exceeding fifty million won.
Article 161 (Criminal penalty - Use of aircraft without certificate, etc.)
Any person who falls under any of the following items, shall be subject
to imprisonment for a term of not more than three years, or a fine of
not more than fifty million won: <Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30,
2003>
1. Person who operates an aircraft without airworthiness certification or
noise certification, in contravention of the provisions of Article 15 or
16;
2. Person who operates an aircraft, or uses equipment or parts on an
aircraft, etc, without an approval of repair or modification, in
contravention of the provisions of Article 19;
3. Person who operates an aircraft without validation that the aircraft
complies with the Airworthiness Standards, in contravention of the
provisions of Article 22;
4. Person who uses an unauthorized TSO article on an aircraft, etc, in
contravention of the provisions of Article 20 (2);
5. Person who manufactures an equipment or parts without a PMA
approval, in contravention of the provisions of Article 20-2 (1); or
6. Person who uses an equipment or parts on an aircraft, etc, or
equipments without a PMA approval, in contravention of the
provisions of Article 20-2 (2).

Article 161-2 (Criminal penalty - Unauthorized Airport Operation Certificate)
Any person who has operated an airport without obtaining a certificate of
airport operation in contravention of Article 111-2 shall be punished by
imprisonment for not more than three years or a fine not exceeding 30
million won.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003]
Article 162 (Criminal penalty - Non-identification, etc.)
Any owner, etc. who uses an aircraft for aviation without any indication
as prescribed in Article 39 or with false indication, shall be punished by
imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine not exceeding twenty
million won.
Article 163 (Criminal penalty - Flight without crew or with non-qualified
crew)
(1) Any owner, etc. who has a person disqualified as an airman get on
an aircraft, or fails to have the aircrew who are liable to be on
board the aircraft under this Act get on it, shall be punished by
imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine not exceeding
twenty million won. <Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003;
Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
(2) Any person who violates the provisions of Articles 40, 41, 43, 44,
59 (1) or 146 shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty
million won. <Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 164 (Criminal penalty - Air service by non-qualified person)
Any person falling under any of the following subparagraphs shall be
punished by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or by a fine not
exceeding 10 million won: <Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
1. Person who has rendered air services without obtaining a qualification

certificate therefor in violation of Article 25;

2. Person who has rendered air services as an airman (including any
person who practices his flying) in violation of an order given to
suspend rendering his services provided for in Article 33 or in
violation of the scope of the services as shown in Appendix;
2-2.Person who has been engaged in a business falling under any
subparagraph of Article 34-2 (1) without obtaining the certification of
spoken aviation English proficiency in violation of Article 34-2;
3. Airman (including any person who practices his flying) or any cabin
crew who has drunk or used alcohol beverages, etc. in violation of
Article 47 (2); and
4. Person who has refused to take the measurement that is required by
the Minister of Construction and Transportation in violation of Article
47 (3).
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003]
Article 165 (Criminal penalty - Non-qualified instrument flight, etc.)
Any person who violates the provisions of Articles 34 (1) or (2), 45, 82
(1) (including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in Article
111) and 85 (including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis
in Article 111), shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty million
won. <Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 5963, Apr.
15, 1999; Act No. 6734, Aug. 26, 2002; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 165-2 (Criminal penalty - Violation of RVSM rule)
Any owner, etc. who has had his aircraft operated in the reduced vertical
separation airspace or the required navigation performance airspace
without obtaining approval therefor from the Minister of Construction and
Transportation in violation of Article 69-3 shall be punished by a fine
not exceeding 10 million won. <Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8,
2005>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003]
Article 166 (Criminal penalty - Interference with Pilot-in-Command in his
duty)
(1) Any pilot-in-command or pilot who makes any person board aircraft
render any un-obligatory service, or interferes with the exercise of
any right, abusing his official authority, shall be punished by
imprisonment for not less than one year but not more than ten years.
(2) Any pilot-in-command or pilot who commits by violence the offense
as referred to in paragraph (1), shall be punished by imprisonment
for a limited term of not less than three years.
Article 167 (Criminal penalty - Deserting aircraft by Pilot-in-Command)
Any pilot-in-command (including any person who acts for the
pilot-in-command) who deserts the aircraft in contravention of the
provisions of Article 50 (4), shall be punished by imprisonment for not
more than five years.
Article 168 (Criminal penalty - Violation in reporting by Pilot-
in-Command)
punished by a fine not exceeding five million won: <Amended by Act
No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
1. A person who fails to report, or files a false report, on an aircraft
accident or incident or other aircraft failure, etc. in violation of the
provisions of Article 50 (5) through (7);
2. A person who files a false report in violation of the provisions of
Article 50 (5) through (7); and
3. A person who allows any aircraft to take off or alters any flight
schedule without obtaining approval pursuant to the provisions of

Article 52 (2).
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 169 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to duties of aircrew)
(1) Any flight crew falling under any of the following subparagraphs
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five million won:
<Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999; Act No. 5963, Apr. 15,
1999; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
1. A person who violates the provisions of Article 38-2, 53 through
55, or 144 (1) and (2);
2. A person who fails to follow instructions under the provisions of
Article 70;
3. and 4. Deleted; and <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
5. A person who fails to follow a request for landing under the
(2) If any flight crew other than the pilot-in-command commits the
offense as referred to in paragraph (1), the pilot-in-command shall
also be punished by the penalty as referred to in paragraph (1) in
addition to the offender. <Amended by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8,
2005>
Article 170 (Criminal penalty - Unapproved use of airfield)
punished by a fine not exceeding twenty million won: <Amended by Act
No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
1. A person who installs an airfield without obtaining permission in
contravention of the provisions of Article 75 (2);
2. A person who uses an airfield without undergoing any inspection
under the provisions of Article 77 (1);
3. Deleted; and <by Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999>
4. A person who uses an airfield, the permission of which has been

revoked under the provisions of Article 81.
Article 171 (Criminal penalty - Unauthorized installation of air navigation
facilities, etc.)
(1) Any person who installs navigation safety facilities without obtaining
any permission in contravention of Article 75 (2) shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding ten million won. <Amended by Act No.
5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
(2) Deleted. <by Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999>
Article 172 (Criminal penalty - Unauthorized use of ultra-light vehicle)
Any person who has made, without obtaining a certificate to the effect
that he is compatible with the qualification criteria under Article 23 (3),
a flight for profit-making by having others ride on an ultra light flying
device which has failed to obtain a safety certificate to the effect that it
is compatible with the technological criteria for flight safety under Article
23 (4), shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year
or a fine not exceeding ten million won.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003]
Article 173 (Criminal penalty - Violation of disposition)
(1) Deleted. <by Act No. 7715, Dec. 7, 2005>
(2) Any person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs,
shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year, or a
fine not exceeding ten million won: <Amended by Act No. 5454,
Dec. 13, 1997>
1. A person who interferes with or refuses any act of the project
operator as prescribed in Article 97 (1) without any justifiable
reason; and
2. A person who violates any order or disposition of the Minister of

Construction and Transportation under the provisions of Article

110 (1).
Article 174 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to air service operation
business)
(1) Any person who operates an air transportation business or
aircraftusing business without any license, permission or registration
as prescribed in Article 112, 132 (1), 134 (1) or 147 (1), shall be
punished by imprisonment for not more than three years, or a fine
not exceeding one hundred million won.
(2) Any person who operates an air transportation general agent business,
aircraft-handling business, commercial documents delivery business
and city air terminal business without registering his business, or
filing a report under the provisions of Article 137 or 139, shall be
punished by imprisonment for not more than one year, or a fine not
exceeding thirty million won. <Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27,
1993; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
(3) Any air transportation agent businessman, aircraft-using business man,
or aircraft-handling businessman who violates the provisions of
Article 123 (including the case where it is applicable mutatis
mutandis in Article 132 (4), 134 (3) or 142), shall be punished by
imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine not exceeding
thirty million won. <Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993>
(4) Any foreign international air transportation businessman who violates
any restriction on the frequency of operation or the types of aircraft
as prescribed in the latter part of Article 147 (1), shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding thirty million won.
(5) Any person who conducts a commercial transport as prescribed in
Article 148 without obtaining any permission as prescribed in the
same Article, or person who conducts an onerous transport in

contravention of the provisions of Article 149, shall be punished by
a fine not exceeding thirty million won.
Article 175 (Criminal penalty - Violation of AOC)
Any person falling under one of the following subparagraphs shall be
punished by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or a fine not
exceeding thirty million won: <Amended by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30,
2003>
1. A regular air transportation businessman, irregular air transportation
businessman or aircraft-using businessman who has commenced an
operation without obtaining a certificate for operation under Article
115-2 (1) (including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis
in Article 132 (4) or 134 (3)); and
2. A person who has maintained aircraft, etc., equipment or parts
without obtaining the maintenance organization certification in
violation of Article 138.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001]
Article 176 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to foreigner air operator
business)
If a foreign international air transportation businessman falls under any of
the following subparagraphs, he shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding ten million won: <Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
1. Where he violates an order to suspend the business as prescribed in
Article 150;
2. Where he receives fare or rate without obtaining any authorization or
filing a report under the provisions of Article 117 (1) which is
applied mutatis mutandis in Article 152;
3. Where he modifies the business plan without obtaining any

authorization as prescribed in Article 120 (2) which is applied mutatis

mutandis in Article 152;
3-2.Where he executes an agreement with respect to transportation
without obtaining authorization or filing a report under the provisions
of Article 121 which is applied mutatis mutandis in Article 152; and
4. Where he violates an order issued under subparagraphs 1 and 2 of
Article 122 which is applied mutatis mutandis in Article 152.
Article 177 (Criminal penalty - Violation pertaining to air operator business)
(1) If a regular air transportation businessman, irregular air transportation
businessman or aircraft-using businessman falls under any of the
following subparagraphs, he shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding ten million won: <Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999; Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
1. Where he operates or maintains the aircraft without observing the
operational rules or maintenance rules as prescribed in Article 116
(including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in
Article 132 (4) or 134 (3));
2. Where he receives a fare or rate without obtaining the
authorization or making the report under the provisions of Article
117;
3. Deleted; <by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
4. Where he violates the provisions of Article 120 (1), or determines
or alters the business plan without obtaining any authorization as
prescribed in paragraph (2) of the same Article (including the case
where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in Article 132 (4) or 134
(3));
5. Where he executes a transportation agreement or alliance
agreement without obtaining the authorization or without filing a
report under the provisions of Article 121 (including the case

where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in Article 132 (4));
6. Where he violates an order to improve the business as prescribed
in Article 122 (including the case where it is applicable mutatis
mutandis in Article 132 (4) or 134 (3));
7. Where he suspends or discontinues the business in contravention
of the provisions of Article 127 (1) (including the case where it
is applicable mutatis mutandis in Article 132 (4)) or 128;
8. Where he violates an order to suspend the business as prescribed
mutandis in Article 132 (4) or 134 (3)); and
9. Where he operates any two-engine aircraft without obtaining
approval therefor in violation of Article 69-2.
(2) If an aircraft-handling businessman violates the provisions of Article
122 which is applicable mutatis mutandis in Article 142, he shall be
punished by a fine not exceeding ten million won. <Amended by
Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
(3) If an air transportation general agent businessman, a commercial
documents delivery businessman or a city air terminal businessman
violates the provisions of subparagraph 1 of Article 122 which is
applied mutatis mutandis in Article 142 (3), he shall be punished by
a fine not exceeding ten million won. <Amended by Act No. 4647,
Dec. 27, 1993>
Article 178 (Offense against Refusal, etc. of Inspection)
Any person who refuses, interferes with, or evades the inspection or
entry as prescribed in Article 80 (2) and (3), 111-4 (1), or 153 (3)
through (5), shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five million won.
<Amended by Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8,

2005>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993]
Article 178-2 Deleted. <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 179 (Joint Penal Provisions)
If a representative of a juristic person or an agent, employee or other
employed person of a juristic person or individual violates the provisions
of Articles 162, 163, 165, and 170 through 178 in connection with
activities of the juristic person or individual, the fine as prescribed in the
respective Articles shall also be imposed on the juristic person or
individual in addition to the punishment of the offender. <Amended by
Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
Article 180 Deleted. < by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999>
Article 181 (Special Cases in Application of Penal Provisions)
In application of the penal provisions of Articles 174 (excluding
paragraphs (1) and (3)) through 178, the public action may be instituted
only by an accusation of the Minister of Construction and Transportation
with respect to any act on which a penalty may be imposed under the
provisions of Article 131 (including cases where it is applicable mutatis
mutandis in Articles 132 (4), 134 (3), 142 (1) and (3), 150 (2)), and no
fine for negligence may be imposed on any act on which the penalty
has already been imposed. <Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993;
Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997>
Article 182 (Fine for Negligence)
Any person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs, shall be
punished by a fine for negligence not exceeding five million won:
<Amended by Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993; Act No. 5794, Feb. 5,
1999; Act No. 5963, Apr. 15, 1999; Act No. 6513, Sep. 12, 2001; Act
No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005, Act No. 8128
Dec. 28. 2006>

1. Any person who has made a flight without obtaining a certificate to
the effect that he is compatible with the qualification criteria, in
contravention of Article 23 (3);
1-2. Any person who has made a flight without obtaining a safety
certificate to the effect that he is compatible with the technological
criteria for flight safety of an ultra light flying device, in
1-3. Any person who has made a flight using an ultra light flying
device without taking out an insurance policy, in contravention of
Article 23 (5);
1-4.Any person without complying with the procedures and methods for
the handling of dangerous goods under the provisions of Article 59
(2);
1-5.Any person who has sold packages and containers which failed to
undergo inspection under the provisions of Article 60 (1);
1-6.Any person who has handled dangerous goods without completing
education required for the handling of dangerous goods in
2. Any person who has failed to file a report on rental fees of an
airfield or navigation safety facilities under the provisions of Article
86 (3), or who collects rental fees different from reported ones;
2-2.Any person who does not follow an order of the manager of the
airport facilities as provided for in Article 106-2 (2) of the Act
3. Any airport operator who has altered the airport operation rules
without obtaining an authorization, in contravention of the main
sentence of Article 111-3 (1);
3-2.Any airport operator who has failed to alter the airport operation

rules, in contravention of Article 111-3 (2);

3-3. Any airport operator who has failed to continuously maintain a safe
airport operation system pursuant to the criteria for safe operation of
airport and the airport operation rules, in contravention of Article
111-4 (1);
4. Any person who has failed to keep the fare table, etc. as prescribed
mutandis in Article 132 (4) or 142), or who keeps false matters;
5. Any person who discontinues the business without obtaining any
approval for the discontinuance of the business as prescribed in
Article 128 (including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis
in Article 132 (4), 134 (3) or 142), or who has failed to make the
report as prescribed in Article 127 (1) which is applicable mutatis
mutandis in Article 142, or who has made a false report;
5-2.through 5-6. Deleted; <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
6.A person who has failed to make a report, etc. as prescribed in Article
153 (1), or has made a false report, etc.; and
7. A person who has produced a false statement to a question as
prescribed in Article 153 (3) or (5).
Article 183 (Civil penalties)
punished by a fine for negligence not exceeding two million won:
<Amended by Act No. 6944, Jul. 25, 2003; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8,
2005>
1. A person who fails to file an application for the alteration of
registration or the deletion of registration in violation of the
provisions of Article 10 or 12 (1);
2. A person who uses an aircraft without attaching the registration
symbol mark in violation of the provisions of Article 14 (1);

3. A person who fails to obtain approval for airworthiness under the
provisions of Article 18;
4. Deleted; <by Act No. 7024, Dec. 30, 2003>
5. A person who fails to file a report on an ultra light flying device
under the provisions of Article 23 (1), or who makes flight without
obtaining approval under paragraph (2) of the same Article;
5-2.A person who operates an ultra light flying device without complying
with the matters to be observed in operating such device under the
provisions of Article 23 (8);
6. and 6-2. Deleted; <by Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005>
7. A person who fails to install or manage aviation obstacle lights and
daytime obstacle beacons under the provisions of Article 83 (1), (4)
and (5) (including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in
Article 111);
8. A person who violates orders given under the provisions of Article 84
(2) (including the case where it is applicable mutatis mutandis in
Article 111); and
9. An airport operator who alters the airport operation rules without
filing a report, in contravention of the proviso of Article 111-3 (1).
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 5794, Feb. 5, 1999]
Article 184 (Procedure for imposition and collection of civil penalty) Article 64 (Imposition and
(1) A civil penalty prescribed in Article 182 and Article 183 of this Act collection of civil penalty)
shall be imposed and collected by the Minister of Construction and (1) When imposing a civil
Transportation as prescribed by the Presidential Decree. <Amended penalty under paragraph (1)
by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> of Article of the Act, the
(2) Any person who does not accept the disposition of a civil penalty Minister of Construction
by the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article, may make an and Transportation shall

objection against the Minister of Construction and Transportation investigate and verify the
within 30 days after he is notified of specified disposition. violation, and make a
<Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, 1997> notification in writing,
(3) When a person, who is subject to a civil penalty by the provisions together with the facts of
of paragraph (1) of this Article, has made an objection by the violation and the method
provisions of paragraph (2) of this Article, the Minister of and period of an objection,
Construction and Transportation shall immediately notify it to the etc, to the person who
competent court. Upon receipt of the notification, the competent court would be subject to the
shall bring the case to trial according to the Non-Contentious Case civil penalty. <Amended by
Litigation Procedure Act. <Amended by Act No. 5454, Dec. 13, Presidential Decree No.
1997; Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
(4) In case, neither an objection is made nor the civil penalty is paid (2) When imposing a civil
within the designated period, the civil penalty shall be collected by penalty under paragraph (1)
the procedure of national taxes collection. of this Article, the Minister
of Construction and
Transportation shall provide
an opportunity of an
objection by verbal or in
writing for more than 10
days to the person who
would be subject to the
civil penalty. No response
within designated period is
considered that the person
has no objection to the
disposition. <Amended by
Presidential Decree No.
14447, Dec. 23, 1994>
(3) When assessing the amount

of a civil penalty, the
Minister of Construction
and Transportation shall
take into consideration of
the motive and consequence,
etc, of the violation.
<Amended by Presidential
1994>
(4) The procedure for collection
of a civil penalty shall be
specified by the Ministerial
Regulations of Aviation
Ac. <Amended by
Presidential Decree No.
14447, Dec. 23, 1994>

ADDENDA ADDENDA Addenda <No. 999, Feb. 13, 1993>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) (1) (Enforcement Date) This Decree Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on July 1, shall enter into force on the date of The Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act shall be
1992. its promulgation: Provided, That the effective as of the date of its promulgation. Note,
Article 2 (Transitional Measures) provisions of Article 44 shall enter however, that the provisions of Article 277 shall be
(1) Any person who was licensed for an into force on July 1, 1993. effective as of Jul. 1, 1993.
aircraft-using business pursuant to the (2) (Transitional Measures concerning Article 2 (Transitional Measures for Ratings)
previous provisions at the time when Disposition of Fine for Negligence) (1) Any person given a rating of airmen skill certification
this Act enters into force, shall be The provisions of Appendix 2 shall (including certification of instrument flight and
considered to have registered the apply to the portion which is certification of flight training) pursuant to the existing
aircraft-using business under the subject to the imposition of the provisions at the time this Ministerial Regulations
amended provisions of Article 134, penalty against any offense entered into force shall be considered to have been
and a person who was licensed for committed after this Decree enters given a rating of certification of qualification
an air transportation brokerage into force. (including certification of instrument flight and
business shall be considered to have (3) (Transitional Measures concerning certification of pilot training) as per the provisions of
registered the air transportation Standards for Registration of Articles 71 and 72.
brokerage business under the amended Aircraft-Using Business) Article 3 (Transitional Measures for the Test Prerequisites
provisions of Article 139 (1). Notwithstanding the provisions of for the Certification of Qualification Test)
(2) The skill certification which is given Appendix 3, any aircraft-using Any person passing all or part of the theoretical test
to an airman pursuant to the previous businessman who is licensed pursuant to the existing provisions at the time this
provisions at the time when this Act pursuant to the previous provisions Ministerial Regulations entered into force but failing to
enters into force, shall be considered at the time when this Decree enters satisfy the test prerequisites as per the provisions of
to be the certification of qualification into force, shall be considered to Article 76 shall be deemed to have satisfied the test
as given under the amended have conformed to such standards. prerequisites as per Article 76 until Dec. 31, 1993.
provisions of Article 25. (4) Omitted. Article 4 (Transitional Measures for Specialized Medical
(3) The fare and rate of passenger or Institutions)
freight on the domestic air route ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. Any medical institution designated as a physical
authorized pursuant to the previous 13870, Mar. 6, 1993> examination institution for aircrew at the time this
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations A-1

provisions at the time when this Act Article 1 (Enforcement Date) Ministerial Regulations entered into force shall be deemed
enters into force shall be considered This Decree shall enter into force on to have been designated as per the provisions of Article
as such fare and rate as reported the date of its promulgation. 96 as a specialized medical institution.
under the amended provisions of Articles 2 through 4 Omitted. Article 5 (Transitional Measures for the Non-scheduled Air
Article 117 (2). Carrier Business)
(4) The fare and rate of the irregular air ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. (1) Any non-scheduled air carrier businessman obtaining a
transportation business authorized 14322, Jul. 11, 1994> license pursuant to the existing provisions at the time
pursuant to the previous provisions at This Decree shall enter into force on this Ministerial Regulations entered into force shall be
the time when this Act enters into the date of its promulgation: Provided, deemed to have been registered for the non-scheduled
force shall be considered as such fare That the revised provisions of Article air carrier business as per the provisions of Article
and rate as reported under the 63 (3) shall enter into force on March 298 or to have obtained the license for a
amended provisions of Article 133. 1, 1995. non-scheduled air carrier business as per the
(5) Any administrative measures, such as provisions of Article 297 provided the license
license, approval, permission, report, ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. standards in Appendix 32 are satisfied.
authorization, etc., taken pursuant to 14438, Dec. 23, 1994> (2) The aircraft owned by the non-scheduled air carrier
the previous provisions at the time Article 1 (Enforcement Date) businessman obtaining a license pursuant to the
when this Act enters into force shall This Decree shall enter into force on existing provisions at the time this Ministerial
be considered to have been taken the date of its promulgation. Regulations entered into force shall be deemed
under this Act. Articles 2 through 5 Omitted. compliant with the aircraft noise class prescribed in
Article 3 Omitted. Appendix 32.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. Addenda <No. 1008, Jul. 27, 1993>
ADDENDA <Act No. 4533, Dec. 8, 1992> 14447, Dec. 23, 1994> This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) Article 1 (Enforcement Date) date of its promulgation.
This Act shall enter into force six months This Decree shall enter into force on Addenda <No. 1027, Jul. 4, 1994>
after the date of its promulgation. the date of its promulgation. (Proviso This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted. Omitted.) date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted. Addenda <No. 1036, Nov. 30, 1994>
ADDENDA <Act No. 4647, Dec. 27, 1993> (1) This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of
(1) (Enforcement Date) This Act shall ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. the date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the
enter into force six months after the 14450, Dec. 23, 1994> amended provisions of Article 143 (2) shall be
date of its promulgation. Article 1 (Enforcement Date) effective as of Jan. 1, 1996.
(2) (Transitional Measures concerning This Decree shall enter into force on (2) (Transitional Measures for Aviation Obstacle Lighting)
Commercial Documents Delivery the date of its promulgation. (Proviso The high-intensity aviation obstacle lighting installed
Business) Any person who has the Omitted.) pursuant to the existing provisions at the time this
commercial documents delivery Article 2 Omitted. Ministerial Regulations entered into force shall be
business registered pursuant to the regarded as intermediate-intensity aviation obstacle
previous provisions at the time when ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. lighting installed pursuant to this Ministerial
this Act enters into force, shall be 14721, Jul. 6, 1995> Regulations.
considered as a person who has Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
reported the commercial documents This Decree shall enter into force on Addenda <No. 21, Jul. 14, 1995>
delivery business according to the the date of its promulgation. This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
amended provisions of Article 139. Articles 2 and 3 Omitted. date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 5453, Dec. 13, 1997> ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. Addenda <No. 37, Oct. 28, 1995>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) 15598, Dec. 31, 1997> This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
This Act shall enter into force on January This Decree shall enter into force on date of its promulgation.
1, 1998. (Proviso Omitted.) January 1, 1998.
Article 2 Omitted. Addenda <No. 104, May 30, 1997>
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
ADDENDA <Act No. 7428, Mar. 31, 2005> 14721, Jul. 6, 1995> date of its promulgation.
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year This Decree shall enter into force on Addenda <No. 148, Sept. 18, 1998>
after the date of its promulgation. the date of its promulgation. Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted. Articles 2 and 3 This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
Omitted. date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the amended
ADDENDA <Act No. 7678, Aug. 4, 2005> ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. provisions of Article 89, subparagraph 4, Article 115 (2),

Article 1 (Enforcement Date) 15598, Dec. 31, 1997> and Form 25 shall be effective as of Jan. 1, 1999; the
This Act shall enter into force one year This Decree shall enter into force on amended provisions of the first section of subparagraph 1,
after the date of its promulgation. January 1, 1998. Article 135-2 shall be effective as of Jan. 1, 2000, and
Articles 2 through 12 Omitted. the amended provisions of subparagraph 1, Article 253, as
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. of Jul. 1, 2001.
ADDENDA <Act No. 7691, Nov. 8, 2005> 16511, Aug. 6, 1999> Article 2 (Transitional Measures for the Type Rating of
This Act shall enter into force eight Article 1 (Enforcement Date) Personnel Licensing)
months after the date of its promulgation: This Decree shall enter into force on Incase a type rating of the aircraft was given in
Provided, That the amended provisions of the date of its promulgation: Provided, personnel licensing pursuant to the existing provisions at
Article 153 (6) through (9) shall take That, the amended provisions of Articles the time this Ministerial Regulations entered into force,
effect immediately after their 51-2, 52, and 54 shall enter into force the type rating of the aircraft shall be deemed to have
promulgation, and the amended provisions on January 1, 2001. been given as per the amended provisions of Article 72.
of Article 2-4 on January 1, 2008. Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Article 3 (Transitional Measures for Personnel License)
Article 2 (Applicable Special Cases Levy of Fines) The Personnel License issued pursuant to the existing
concerning Certification of Airworthiness Notwithstanding the amended provisions provisions at the time this Ministerial Regulations entered
of Aircraft Owned by State Agencies, of Appendix 2, levy of fines with into force (i.e., referring to the time the amended
etc.) respect to the violations prior to the provisions of Article 89 (3) and Form 25 entered into
The provisions of Article 15 applicable to enforcement of this Decree shall be in force) shall be deemed to have been issued as per the
the aircraft owned by state agencies, etc. accordance with the old provisions. amended provisions of Article 89 (2) and Form 25.
pursuant to the amended provisions of Article 3 Article 4 (Transitional Measures for the Career Requirement
Article 2-4 shall apply starting with Omitted. for the Applicant in the Personnel Licensing Test)
January 1, 2010, notwithstanding the For those satisfying the career requirement for applicants
proviso of Article 1 of the Addenda. ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. in the personnel licensing test for airmen pursuant to the
Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning 16891, Jul. 1, 2000> existing provisions at the time this Ministerial Regulations
Airmen Engaged in Business of Operating Article 1 (Enforcement Date) entered into force and those who are being trained in an
Aircraft Owned by State Agencies, etc.) This Decree shall enter into force on approved training organization at the time of application
(1) Airmen who are engaged in the July 1, 2000. (Proviso Omitted.) for the test by Dec. 31, 1999, the career requirement
business of operating or maintaining Articles 2 through 13 shall be based on the existing provisions at the time,
the aircraft owned by state agencies, Omitted. notwithstanding the amended provisions prescribed in
etc. as of January 1, 2008, shall be Appendix 11.
subject to the limitation on ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. Article 5 (Transitional Measures for the Kinds and
certification of qualification under 16892, Jul. 1, 2000> Installation Standards for Obstacle Markings for Day-use)
Article 28 not later than December (1) (Enforcement Date) This Decree Beacons installed or painted on a structure or whose
31, 2008. shall enter into force on the date of installation is ongoing at the time this Ministerial
(2) Airmen who are subject to the its promulgation. Regulations entered into force shall be deemed to have
limitation on certification of (2) (Transitional Measures concerning been installed or painted on the structure in question as
qualification under paragraph (1) shall Imposition of Fines) Notwithstanding per the amended provisions of Article 253.
be exempted from the examination or the amended provisions of Appendix Article 6 (Transitional Measures for Fees)
test referred to in Article 29 (2). 2, imposition of fines on the Fees for a test or an examination applied for before the
Article 4 (Transitional Measures concerning violations committed before the enforcement date of the announcement on fees as per the
Certification of Aircrew’s Physical enforcement of this Decree shall be provisions of Article 328 (1) shall be based on the
Examination) governed by the previous provisions. existing provisions at the time.
Any person who has obtained a
certification of aircrew’s physical ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. Addenda <No. 62, Jan. 19, 1999>
examination pursuant to the previous 17173, Mar. 27, 2001> This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
provisons at the time of entry into force (1) (Enforcement Date) This Decree date of its promulgation.
of this Act shall be deemed to have shall enter into force on the date of
obtained a certification of aviation its promulgation. Addenda <No. 224, Dec. 17, 1999>
physical examination under the amended (2) Omitted. Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
provisions of Article 31. This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
Article 5 (Transitional Measures concerning ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the amended
Specialized Doctors for Aviation Physical 17269, Jun. 30, 2001> provisions of Articles 95~97 shall be effective as of Mar.
Examination) Article 1 (Enforcement Date) 1, 2000, and the amended provisions of Articles 297 and
Any person who is designated as a This Decree shall enter into force on 298 and Appendices 32 and 33 (limited to cases wherein
specialized doctor for aviation physical July 1, 2001. (Proviso Omitted.) fixed-wing aircraft is used), as of Jan. 1, 2001.
examination pursuant to the previous Articles 2 through 8 Article 2 (Transitional Measures for Administrative

provisions at the time of entry into force Omitted. Disposition Standards such as the Revocation of License,
of this Act shall be deemed to be Etc.)
designated as a specialized doctor for ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. Notwithstanding the amended provisions of Appendix
aviation under the amended provisions of 17406, Nov. 7, 2001> 31-2, the administrative disposition for violations
Article 31-2. (1) (Enforcement Date) This Decree committed prior to the enforcement of this Ministerial
Article 6 (Transitional Measures concerning shall enter into force on the date of Regulations shall be based on the existing provisions at
Certification of Spoken Aviation English its promulgation: Provided, That the the time.
Proficiency) amendments to Articles 59-2 Article 3 (Examples of Application Concerning the
(1) Any person who meets the through 59-4 and No. 10 (b) Application History in the Personnel Licensing Test and
requirements set by the Ministerial through (d) in Appendix 2 shall Rating Examination)
Regulations of the Aviation Act at enter into force on November 13, The amended provisions of Appendix 11 concerning the
the time of entry into force of this 2001. application history in the personnel licensing test and
Act shall be deemed to have passed (2) (Transitional Measures concerning rating examination shall apply to the first personnel
the examination for the certification Imposition of Surcharge) Imposition licensing test and rating examination implemented
of spoken aviation English proficiency of surcharge on the offenses following the enforcement of this Ministerial Regulations.
under the amended provisions of committed prior to the enforcement Article 4 (Amendment of Other Laws and Regulations)
Article 34-2. of this Decree shall be governed by (1) Parts of the Ministerial Regulations on the office
(2) Any person who obtains the the previous provisions, regulations of the Ministry of Construction and
certification of qualification under notwithstanding the amended Transportation and other organizations under it shall
subparagraphs 1 through 3 and 6 of provisions of Appendix 2. be amended as follows:
Article 26 or meets the qualification "Aviation security radio facilities" as prescribed in
necessary for engaging in the business ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. subparagraphs 10 and 13, Article 13 (6) shall be
stipulated in the amended provisions 17706, Aug. 12, 2002> changed to "navigation safety radio facilities."
of Article 34-2 (1) 3 pursuant to the (1) (Enforcement Date) This Decree "Aviation security facilities" as prescribed in
National Technical Qualifications Act shall enter into force on the date of subparagraph 4, Article 28 (4) and in subparagraphs 2
and other related Acts and subordinate its promulgation. and 3, Article 31 (3) shall be changed to "navigation
statutes, at the time of entry into (2) Omitted. safety facilities."
force of this Act, shall be entitled to (2) Parts of the airport facilities management regulations
engage in the business falling under ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. shall be amended as follows:
any subparagraph of Article 34-2 (1) 17790, Nov. 29, 2002> "Aviation security facilities" as prescribed in Article 2
until March 4, 2008, even without the This Decree shall enter into force on shall be changed to "navigation safety facilities."
certification of spoken aviation the date of its promulgation. "Service charge for aviation security facilities"as
English proficiency. prescribed in the latter section of Article 12 (1), main
Article 7 (Transitional Measures concerning ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. body of paragraphs (3) and (4), and subparagraphs 1
Formulation and Implementation of Safety 17816, Dec. 26, 2002> and 1-2, paragraph (4) shall be changed to "service
Management Plan for Air Traffic Article 1 (Enforcement Date) charges for navigation safety facilities."
Business) This Decree shall enter into force on
The Minister of Construction and January 1, 2003. Addenda <No. 262, Sept. 18, 2000>
Transportation shall formulate the safety Articles 2 through 17 (1) (Enforcement Date) This Ministerial Regulations shall
management plan for air traffic business Omitted. be effective as of the date of its promulgation. Note,
under the amended provisions of Article however, that the amended provisions of Article 302
70-2 within two years after this Act ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. (1) and matters related to Article 288 as applied
enters into force. 18117, Nov. 4, 2003> mutatis mutandis shall be effective as of Jan. 1,
Article 8 (Transitional Measures concerning (1) (Enforcement Date) This Decree 2001.
Permission for Installation of Airfields, shall enter into force on the date of (2) (Transitional Measures for Administrative Disposition
etc. for Take-Off and Landing of Aircraft its promulgation: Provided, That the Procedures Such as the Revocation of License, Etc.)
Owned by State Agencies, etc.) amendments to Article 63 (2) 11 Notwithstanding the amended provisions of Appendix
The airfields and navigation safety through 11-4 and paragraphs (3) 4 31-2, the administrative disposition for violations
facilities installed for take-off and landing and (5) of the same Article shall committed prior to the enforcement of this Ministerial
of aircraft owned by state agencies, etc. enter into force on January 26, Regulations shall be based on the existing provisions
as of January 1, 2008 shall be deemed to 2004, and the amendments to at the time.
be installed with permission referred to in Appendix 2 shall enter into force
Article 75 (2) as of January 1, 2008. on July 1, 2004. Addenda <No. 297, Sept. 24, 2001>
Article 9 (Transitional Measures concerning (2) (Transitional Measures for Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
Penal Provisions, etc.) Imposition of Penalty) The previous This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
In applying the penal provisions and the provisions shall govern any date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the amended

fines for negligence to any acts imposition of penalty on the provisions of Articles 324-2~324-5 shall be effective as of
committed before the enforcement of this offenses committed prior to the Nov. 13, 2001.
Act, the previous provisions shall govern. enforcement of this Decree, Article 2 (Special Example of the Certificate for Operations
Article 10 Omitted. notwithstanding the amendments to for Existing Air Transportation Businessmen, Etc.)
Appendix 2. For air transportation businessmen or aircraft using
ADDENDA <Act No. 7715, Dec. 7, 2005> businessmen at the time this Ministerial Regulations
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. entered into force, parts of the documents attached at the
This Act shall enter into force six months 18468, Jun. 29, 2004> time such certificate for operations was applied for and
after the date of its promulgation. This Decree shall enter into force on inspections may be omitted as follows, notwithstanding
(Proviso Omitted.) July 1, 2004. the amended provisions of Articles 280 and 280-2 and
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted. Appendices 30-3 and 30-4:
ADDENDA<Presidential Decree 1. The following documents among those attached when
ADDENDA <Act No. 7773, Dec. 29, 2005> No. 19195, Dec. 28, 2005> the certificate of operation was applied for as per the
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) Article 1 (Enforcement Date) provisions of Article 280 and Appendix 30-3:
This Act shall enter into force on July 1, This Decree shall enter into force on (a) Scheduled air carrier businessman: Documents
2006. January 1, 2006. falling under items (2) and (16) of Appendix 30-3
Article 2 Omitted. Articles 2 through 4 Omitted. (b) Non-scheduled air carrier businessman and
aircraft-using businessman: Documents falling
ADDENDA <Act No. 7796, Dec. 29, 2005> ADDENDA<Presidential Decree under items (2), (9), (11), (14), and (16) of
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) No. 19281, Jan. 20, 2006> Appendix 30-3
This Act shall enter into force on July 1, Article 1 (Enforcement Date) 2. Among the inspections prescribed in Article 280-2 and
2006. This Decree shall enter into force on Appendix 30-4, the following document inspections
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted. January 22, 2006. and on-site inspections:
Articles 2 through 9 Omitted. (a) Scheduled air carrier businessman: Document
ADDENDA <Act No. 8014, Sep. 27, 2006> inspections falling under items (a) and (n),
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) ADDENDA<Presidential Decree subparagraph 1 of Appendix 30-4
This Act shall enter into force one year No. 19503, Jun. 7, 2006> (b) Non-scheduled air carrier businessman and
after the date of its promulgation. Article 1 (Enforcement Date) aircraft-using businessman: Document inspections
Articles 2 through 11 Omitted. This Decree shall enter into force on falling under items (a), (g), (i), (l), and (n),
June 8, 2006. (Proviso Omitted) subparagraph 1 of Appendix 30-4 and on-site
ADDENDA <Act No. 8128, Dec. 28, 2006> Articles 2 through 8 Omitted. inspections falling under items (e)~(g) and (j),
(1) (Enforcement Date) This Act shall subparagraph 2
enter into force six months after the ADDENDA<Presidential Decree Article 3 (Transitional Measures for the Designated Air
date of its promulgation. No. 19513, Jun. 12, 2006> Transportation Businessman)
(2) (Submission of Support Plan for Air Article 1 (Enforcement Date) A designated scheduled air carrier designated by the
Accident by Existing Air Carriers) At This Decree shall enter into force on Minister of Construction and Transportation at the time of
the time of enforcement of this Act, July 1, 2006. enforcement of this Ministerial Regulations shall be
all scheduled air carriers, Articles 2 through 4 Omitted. deemed to have been designated as per the amended
non-scheduled air carriers, and foreign provisions of Article 157.
air carriers shall submit a Support ADDENDA <Presidential Decree
Plan for Air Accident to the Minister No. 19607, Jul. 4, 2006> Addenda <No. 333, Sept. 30, 2002>
of Construction and Transportation as (1) (Enforcement Date) This Decree Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
per Articles 49-2 and 132 (4) and shall enter into force on July 9, This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
amended provisions of Article 152 2006: Provided, That the date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the amended
within 6 months of the effective date amendments to Article 9-2, 13 (2) 4 provisions of Articles 199 and 200 and subparagraph 13,
of this Act and 63 (5) shall take effect on Article 222 shall be effective as of Nov. 1, 2002.
January 1, 2008. Article 2 (Transitional Measures for Radar Facilities)
ADDENDA <Act No. 8338, Mar. 6, 2007> (2) (Transitional Measures for Radar facilities installed pursuant to the existing
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) Imposition of Penalty) The previous provisions at the time this Ministerial Regulations entered
This Act shall enter into force one year provisions shall govern any into force shall be regarded as radar facilities that have
after the date of its promulgation. imposition of penalty on the offenses been installed as per the amended provisions of Article
Articles 2 through 17 Omitted. committed prior to the enforcement 255 and Appendix 28.
of this Decree, notwithstanding the Article 3 (Amendment of Other Laws and Regulations)
ADDENDA <Act No. 8352, Mar. 11, 2007> amendments to Appendix 2. (1) Parts of the Aircraft Registration Rules shall be
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) amended as follows:
This Act shall enter into force on the ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. The "Minister of Construction and Transportation" as

date of its promulgation. 20110, Jun. 26, 2007> indicated in Articles 5 (1) and 10 (1), subparagraph
Articles 2 through 16 Omitted. This Decree shall enter into force on 5, Articles 17 (1)~(2), and Articles 32, 34, 40, 42,
Jun 29, 2007: Provided, and 44 (1) shall be changed to "Head of the Civil
ADDENDA <Act No. 8370, Mar. 11, 2007> Aviation Safety Authority."
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) Subparagraph 1, Article 22 (2) shall be deleted.
This Act shall enter into force on the The "Minister of Construction and Transportation" as
date of its promulgation. indicated in Form 2-2 shall be changed to "Head of
Articles 2 through 20 Omitted. the Civil Aviation Safety Authority."
The "Minister of Construction and Transportation" as
indicated on the front page of Form 3 shall be
changed to "Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority," and "3 copies each" in subparagraph 6 of
the required documents at the back of the form, to
"3 copies each (in case they are introduced from
abroad, however, they may be submitted within 7
days of registration)." Subparagraph 8 of the same
column shall be deleted, and "Operational Technology
Section, Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Construction
and Transportation" as indicated at the back of the
form, changed to "Aviation Technology Section, Civil
Aviation Safety Authority."
indicated on the front pages of Forms 4~7 and 9~10
shall be changed to "Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority."
The "Operational Technology Section, Aviation
Bureau, Ministry of Construction and
Transportation"as indicated at the back of Forms 4~7
and 9~10 shall be changed to "Aviation Technology

Section, Civil Aviation Safety Authority."
indicated in the attached Form 8 shall be changed to
"Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority."
(2) Parts of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aerospace
Industry Development Promotion Act shall be
amended as follows:
The "Minister of Construction and Transportation"as
indicated in Articles 29 (3) and 30 (1)~(2) shall be
changed to "Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority."
The "Minister of Construction and Transportation"as
indicated in the small classification columns such as
aircraft, space flying object, machinery and tools,
materials, support equipment, and ground training
aircraft, etc., of Appendix 2 shall be changed to
"Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority."
indicated on the front pages of Forms 5 and 7~10
shall be changed to "Head of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority."
The "Ministry of Construction and Transportation
(Agency for Technology and Standards)"as indicated
at the back of Form 5 shall be changed to "Civil
Aviation Safety Authority (Agency for Technology
and Standards)."

(Authorized Inspection Agency)" as indicated at the

back of Form 7 shall be changed to "Civil Aviation
Safety Authority (Authorized Inspection Agency)."
(Agency for Technology and Standards)" as indicated
at the back of Forms 9 and 10 shall be changed to
"Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Agency for
Technology and Standards)."
The "Ministry of Construction & Transportation of
the Republic of Korea" as indicated on the front page
of Form 9 shall be changed to "Head of the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority."
Addenda <No. 380, Nov. 22, 2003>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Ministerial Regulations shall be effective as of the
date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the amended
provisions of Articles 66, 66-2~66-4, 67, 68-2~68-4, and
328 and Appendix 37 shall be effective as of Jan. 26,
2004, the amended provisions of Articles 82, 84, and 87
and Appendix 12, as of Mar. 1, 2004, and the amended
provisions of subparagraphs 14 and 15, Article 222, as of
Aug. 1, 2004.
Article 2 (Examples of Application Concerning the Language
Proficiency Test)
The amended provisions of Articles 82 and 87-2 and
Appendix 12 shall apply to the personnel licensing test
for airmen as implemented for the first time following the
enforcement of this Ministerial Regulations and submission

of applications.
Article 3 (Transitional Measures for the Certification of
Safety of Ultra Light Flying Vehicles)
(1) An ultra light flying vehicle excluded as a target of
certification of compliance with airworthiness
standards pursuant to the existing provisions at the
time this Ministerial Regulations entered into force
and the ultra light flying vehicle whose safety needs
to be certified by the Transportation Safety Authority
as per the amended provisions of Articles 66-2 (2)and
(3) among ultra light flying vehicles whose safety has
been certified by the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration may be used for flight for
one year starting from the enforcement date of this
Ministerial Regulations, notwithstanding the amended
provisions of Articles 66-2 (2) and (3).
(2) Any person applying for certification of compliance
with airworthiness standards for ultra light flying
vehicles with the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration pursuant to the existing
provisions at the time this Ministerial Regulations
entered into force shall be deemed to have applied
for certification of safety with the Chairman of the
Transportation Safety Authority, notwithstanding the
amended provisions of Article 66-2 (3).
Addenda <No. 403, Jul. 3, 2004>


date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the
amendment provisions of Appendix 11 shall be effective
as of Jan. 1, 2005, the amendment provisions of Articles
247~250 and Appendices 28-4~28-8, as of Jul. 1, 2005,
and the amendment provisions of Article 283,
subparagraphs 1 and 2, Article 283-2, and Appendix 31,
as of Jan. 1, 2006.
Article 2 (Examples of Application Concerning the Validity
of Passing by Subject)
The amended provisions of Articles 87 shall apply to the
personnel licensing test or rating examination implemented
for the first time following the enforcement of this
Ministerial Regulations and submission of applications.
Article 3 (Examples of Application Concerning the
Amendment of Designation Standards for the Area
Expected to be Affected by Airport Noise)
The amended provisions of Article 271 and Appendices
29~30 shall be applied to the area expected to be
affected by airport noise and whose designation is
modified or newly designated following the enforcement
of this Ministerial Regulations.
Article 4 (Transitional Measures for Special Examples of
Object Limitation)
Any installed obstacle pursuant to the existing provisions
at the time this Ministerial Regulations entered into force,
that whose installation is ongoing after approval was
obtained from the Administrator of the Regional Aviation

Administration, or obstacle whose approval is being
processed shall be deemed to have been installed pursuant
to the amended provisions of Article 246 and Appendix
28-3.
Article 5 (Transitional Measures on the Installation Standards
for Aviation Obstacle Lights and Obstacle Markings for
day-use)
Any aviation obstacle light and obstacle marking for
day-use installed or whose installation is ongoing pursuant
to the existing provisions at the time this Ministerial
Regulations entered into force shall be deemed to have
been installed pursuant to the amended provisions of
Articles 247~250 and Appendices 28-4~28-8.
Article 6 (Transitional Measures on the Test Prerequisites for
the Personnel Licensing Test)
Any person participating in the personnel licensing test
before Dec. 31, 2004 pursuant to the existing provisions
at the time shall be deemed to have satisfied the test
prerequisites as per the amended provisions of
subparagraph 1, Appendix 11.
Article 7 (Transitional Measures on the Forms of Personnel
License)
The Forms of Personnel License used pursuant to the
existing provisions at the time this Ministerial Regulations
entered into force may be used until Jul. 1, 2005 together
with the forms specified in the provisions of this
Ministerial Regulations.

Article 8 (Transitional Measures on the Revision of Subject

Title)
Any person passing the subjects of aircraft maintenance
type II mechanic and aviation equipment pursuant to the
existing provisions at the time this Ministerial Regulations
entered into force shall be deemed to have passed the
subjects of aircraft maintenance type II mechanic and
electronic and electric instrument as per the amended
provisions of item (a), section 1 of Appendix 12.
Addenda (Amendment as per the Ministerial Regulations of

the Act on Special Measures for the Designation and
Management of Areas of Restricted Development for
Electronic Civil Petitions) <No. 411, Nov. 29, 2004>
date of its promulgation.
Addenda <No. 430, Mar. 11, 2005>

(1) (Enforcement Date) This Ministerial Regulations shall
be effective as of the date of its promulgation. Note,
however, that the amended provisions of Appendices
28-6 and 28-8 shall be effective as of Jul. 1, 2005.
(2) (Examples of Application Concerning the Mounting of
the Front Windshear System) The amended provisions
of subparagraph 4, Article 135-2 (1) shall be applied
to aircraft introduced to Korea beginning Jan. 1,
2006.
Addenda <No. 446, Jul. 1, 2005>

date of its promulgation. Note, however, that the amended
provisions of Article 209 (2) shall be effective as of Nov.
1, 2005.
Addenda (Ministerial Regulations of the Framework Act on

Land Use and Regulation) <No. 516, Jun. 7, 2006>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This Ministerial Regulations
shall be effective as of Jun. 8, 2006.
Article 2 (Amendment of Other Laws and Regulations)
Paragraphs (1)~(10) shall be omitted.
(11) Parts of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation
Act shall be amended as follows:
Articles 262~264 shall be deleted.
Forms 56 and 57 shall be deleted.
Article 3 Omitted.
Addenda (Amendment Decree of Ministerial Regulations, Act

on the Restitution of Development Gains for the Joint
Use of Administrative Information and Document
Reduction) <No. 530, Aug. 7, 2006>
Addenda <No. 532, Aug. 18, 2006>


date of its promulgation. Note, however, that Articles

16-3, 21 (1), 121 (2), and 200 (4) shall be effective as
of Jan. 1, 2008; Article 141 (1) shall enter into force
six months after the promulgation of this Ministerial
Regulations.
Article 2 (Examples of Application Concerning the Validity
of Airmen Medical Certificate)
The amendment provisions of Article 95 (4) shall apply
to the first person undergoing airmen physical examination
after this Ministerial Regulations entered into force.
Article 3 (Examples of Application Concerning the Mounting
of Landing Lights)
The amended provisions of subparagraph 1, Article 134
(3) shall apply to the rotorcraft introduced after this
Ministerial Regulations entered into force.
Article 4 (Examples of Application Concerning the Accident
Prevention System)
The amended provisions of item (b), subparagraph 3,
Article 135-2 (1) shall apply to the rotorcraft introduced
after Jan. 1, 2007.
Article 5 (Transitional Measures on the Certification Test of
Language Proficiency)
Among those passing the English proficiency test pursuant
to the existing provisions of Article 82 at the time this
Ministerial Regulations entered into force, any person
whose grade is 4th class or higher shall be deemed to
have passed the language proficiency test as per the
provisions of Article 102-2 (2).
Article 6 (Transitional Measures on the Application History

in the Personnel Licensing Test for Pilots of Rotorcraft
for Business)
Any person satisfying the application career prerequisites
for the personnel licensing test for pilots of rotorcraft for
business pursuant to the existing provisions at the time
this Ministerial Regulations entered into force or
undergoing training in an approved training organization
designated by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority shall be governed by the existing provisions at
the time, notwithstanding the amended provisions on the
application history of the personnel licensing test for
pilots of rotorcraft for business as prescribed in Appendix
11-1.
Article 7 (Transitional Measures on the Standards for
Administrative Disposition)
(1) The administrative disposition for airmen's violations
committed prior to the enforcement of this Ministerial
Regulations shall be governed by the existing
provisions, notwithstanding the amended provisions
prescribed in Appendix 15-2.
(2) The administrative disposition for air transportation
businessmen's violations committed prior to the
enforcement of this Ministerial Regulations shall be
governed by the existing provisions at the time,
notwithstanding the amended provisions prescribed in
Appendix 31-2.

Addenda (Amendment Decree of Ministerial Regulations, Act

on the Restitution of Development Gains for the
Protection of Resident Registration Number and
Unification of Photo Specifications for Administrative
Documents) <No. 551, Mar. 19, 2007>
Addenda <No. 568, Jun. 29, 2007>

date of its promulgation. Note, however, that matters
related to the title change of the Act on the Promotion of
the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs, Etc. for the
Creation of Electronic Government among the amended
provisions of Articles 278 (1), 298 (1), 304 (1), 306 (1),
309 (1) and (3), and 310 (1) and (3) and Forms 79~80,
83, and 87 shall be effective as of Jul. 4, 2007.
[Aviation Act, List of Appendices]
Appendix. Business Scope by Personnel Licensing [related to Article 27 (2)]
[Appendices of the Aviation Act]

Handling engines and airframe onboard an aircraft (excluding
Flight engineer
manipulation of piloting equipment)
[Appendix] <Amended as of Nov. 8, 2005>
Air traffic Controlling operation of aircraft in an air traffic control unit to maintain
Business Scope by Personnel Licensing (Related to Article 27 (2)) controller safety, promptness, and order of air traffic
Aircraft Checking aircraft that underwent maintenance (excluding repairs under

Qualification Business Scope maintenance type the conditions prescribed by the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation
II mechanic Act) as per the provisions of Article 22
The following activities while onboard an aircraft:

Airline transport
1. Activities allowed for a person with qualification as a commercial pilot Aircraft
pilot Checking aircraft that underwent maintenance or modification as per the
2. Piloting of aircraft used for the air transportation business maintenance type
provisions of Article 22
I mechanic
The following activities while onboard an aircraft:
1. Activities allowed for a person with qualification as a private pilot
Checking the following matters required for the operation of the aircraft
2. Piloting of aircraft used for free operation with remuneration
used for the air transportation business:
3. Piloting of aircraft used for the aircraft-using business
Commercial pilot Flight dispatcher 1. Preparing and revising a flight plan
4. Piloting of aircraft used for the air transportation business (limited to
2. Calculating the quantity of fuel to be consumed by an aircraft
aircraft needing only 1 pilot)
3. Controlling and monitoring aircraft operation
5. Piloting of aircraft used for the air transportation business (for pilots
other than the pilot in command)
Piloting of aircraft used for free operation without remuneration while

Private pilot
onboard an aircraft
Measuring the location and air route of aircraft and calculating

Flight navigator
aeronautical data onboard an aircraft
Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations A-II-1

[Appendices of the Presidential Decree of the Aviation Act] (iv) Corrective measures for obstacle
[Appendix 1] <Amended, Jun. 26, 2007> control standards
(v) Corrective measures for the handling
Light Ratio of aeronautical ground lighting Vis-à-vis Runway Lights(Related to Article 17 (2))
and storage of dangerous goods
Ratio of Mean Light Ratio of Runway (vi) Corrective measures for aircraft
Kinds of aeronautical ground lighting Lights to Mean Light Ratio of Color rescue and firefighting
aeronautical ground lighting (b) Cases wherein other corrective 2,500 1,000 800 400 250
Center line identification measures are not implemented
Approach lights and horizontal line 1.5～2.0 White 2. In case airport safety is compromised as Subparagraph 3,000 1,500 1,000 500 300
identification lights a result of violating the standards for the 3, Article
lights system
safe operation of airport as per the 111-5 (1) and
Lateral identification lights 0.5～2.0 Red provisions of Article 111-2 (2) without Article 111-6
Runway Threshold lights 1.0～1.5 Green justifiable reasons of the Act
threshold lights Threshold extension lights 3. In case an aircraft accident was caused Subparagraph
1.0～1.5 Green
intentionally or by serious mistake or 4, Article
Touchdown zone lights0.5～1.0 White gross negligence of due diligence in the 111-5 (1) and
Lights at 30-m intervals 0.5～1.0 White management and supervision by the
Runway center
0.25～0.5 (CAT I and II) persons in charge of the airport
line lights Lights at 15-m intervals White
0.5～1.0 CAT III) (a) In case the death toll due to the aircraft Article 111-6 100,000 50,000 30,000 15,000 10,000
Runway longitudinal lights 0.25～0.5 Red accident is 200 or more of the Act
(b) In case the death toll due to the 80,000 40,000 20,000 10,000 8,000
Runway lights1 1 White
aircraft accident reached 150 ~ 200
(c) In case the death toll due to the aircraft 50,000 25,000 15,000 8,000 5,000
[Appendix 1-2] <Newly Inserted as of Nov. 4, 2003> accident reached 100 ~ 150
Amount of Surcharges by Violation Type (Related to Article 44-3 (1)) (d) In case the death toll due to the 30,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 3,000
aircraft accident reached 50 ~ 100
(unit: KRW10,000)
(e) In case the death toll due to the aircraft 15,000 10,000 5,000 3,000 1,500
Amount of Surcharges by Airport Class accident reached 10 ~ 50
Applicable
(f) In case the death toll due to the aircraft 10,000 5,000 3,000 1,500 1,000
Violation Law/Regulati
accident is less than 10
ons Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
(g) In case damage to the aircraft or 10,000 5,000 3,000 1,500 1,000
1. In case an order to take corrective Subparagraph airport facilities due to the aircraft
measures as per the provisions of Article 2, Article accident is worth KRW10 billion or
111-4 (2) of the Act was not followed 111-5 (1) and more
(a) In case the following corrective Article 111-6 5,000 2,500 1,500 800 500 (h) In case damage to the aircraft or 8,000 4,000 2,000 1,000 800
measures are not implemented: of the Act airport facilities due to the aircraft
(i) Corrective measures for the accident reached KRW5 ~ 10 billion
maintenance of the movement area (i) In case damage to the aircraft or 5,000 2,500 1,500 800 500
(ii) Corrective measures for the airport facilities due to the aircraft
management and operation of accident is worth less than KRW5
supplementary visual facilities billion
(iii) Corrective measures for the control Remarks:
of work or vehicles and equipment 1. Airports are classified as shown below according to the total number of flights (i.e.,
in the movement area
number of landings of the aircraft flying domestic air routes multiplied by 0.25 plus the
Amount of Surcharges by Business Type
number of landings of that flying international air routes in this case, the number of Applicable
landings of the aircraft as prescribed by the Military Air Base Act is excluded). In case Violation Clause of Non-sche Foreign Air Commercial
Scheduled International CityAir Transportat Aircraft
the operation period of the airport is less than one (1) year because it is newly the Act AirCarrier duledAir Aircraft-using Air Terminal ionGeneral Handling Documents
Carrier Business Delivery
Business Transportation Business Agent Business
established, or when classifying an airport based on the number of flights for the past Business Business Business Business
one (1) year is deemed unreasonable, however, the classification can be based on the permission is violated Article 135
number of flights per quarter, month, or day. Article 137
Article 147
Airport Class Total Number of Flights for the Past One (1) Year (c) In case an aircraft was flown or a Article 112 10,000 1,000 1,000 10,000 500 500 1,000 500
business was run in violation of the Article 132
Class 1 80,000 flights or more business scope license, permit, Article 134
Class 2 40,000 ~ 80,000 flights registration, or report Article 137
Class 3 20,000 ~ 40,000 flights Article 139
Article 147
Class 4 5,000 ~ 20,000 flights 2. Fares and Rates
Class 5 Less than 5,000 flights (a) In case a business was started Article 117 2,000 2,000
without any authorization, report, or Article 152
2. In case of both casualties and damage to aircraft or airport facilities, the corresponding forecast concerning fares or rates
amounts shall be imposed as a total sum in imposing surcharges as per paragraph 3 of (b) In case unreasonable fares or rates Article 117 2,000 2,000
were charged instead of the authorized, Article 152
the abovementioned table provided the total amount does not exceed KRW1 billion.
reported, or forecasted fares or rates
3. In applying the provisions of items (a)~(f), subparagraph 3 of the abovementioned table, (c) In case lists of fares or rates were Article 119 500 100
two (2) of the seriously wounded shall be recorded as one (1) fatality provided the not kept in a location that is easily Article 142
decimal fractions are disregarded. noticeable to the user at the
business site or office
4. In applying the provisions of items (a)~(f),subparagraph 3 of the abovementioned table, (d) In case lists of fares or rates were Article 119 500 100
the distinction between the fatalities and seriously wounded shall be based on the kept, but the contents of such are Article 142
standards in Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, with the different from those authorized,
fatalities including everyone who died as a result of the aircraft accident reported, or forecasted
3. Transportation Clause Article 119 500 100
In case a copy of the Transportation Article 142
[Appendix 2] <Amended as of Jul. 1, 2000, Nov. 7, 2001, Nov. 4, 2003, Jun. 29, 2004, and Jul. 4, Clause was not kept in a location that is
easily noticeable to the user at the
2006>Amount of Surcharges by Violation Type (Related to Article 49 (1)) (unit: KRW10,000) business site or office
4. Business Plan
Amount of Surcharges by Business Type (a) In case the business plan was Article 120 10,000 1,000 1,000 10,000 500 500 500
Applicable
established or revised without Article 132
Violation Clause of Non-sche Foreign Air Commercial authorization or reporting Article 134
Scheduled International CityAir Transportat Aircraft
the Act AirCarrier duledAir Aircraft-using Air Terminal ionGeneral Handling Documents
Article 139
Business Business Business Business (b) In case a business was run in Article 152 10,000 1,000 1,000 10,000 500 500 500
violation of the business plan Article 120
1. License, Registration, Permission,
Article 132
and Report
Article 134
(a) In case an air route is flown in Article 112 10,000 1,000 10,000
Article 139
violation of the relevant license, Article 132
Article 152
permission, or registration Article 147
(c) In case part of the business plan Article 120 1,000 200 200 1,000 500 500 500
(b) In case a certain condition or time Article 112 10,000 1,000 10,000 1,000 violates the obligation to report Article 132
limit indicated in the license or Article 132 minor matters as prescribed by the Article 134

Amount of Surcharges by Business Type Amount of Surcharges by Business Type

Applicable Applicable
Violation Clause of Non-sche Foreign Air Commercial Violation Clause of Non-sche Foreign Air Commercial
Scheduled International CityAir Transportat Aircraft Scheduled International CityAir Transportat Aircraft
the Act AirCarrier duledAir Aircraft-using Air Terminal ionGeneral Handling Documents the Act AirCarrier duledAir Aircraft-using Air Terminal ionGeneral Handling Documents
Carrier Business Delivery Carrier Business Delivery
Business Transportation Business Agent Business Business Transportation Business Agent Business
Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business
Ministerial Regulations of the Article 139 b) An aircraft with instruments and

Aviation Act Article 152 equipment that do not function
5. Business Improvement Order properly was operated in
(a) In case major business improvement Article 122 30,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 500 500 1,000 500 violation of the minimum
orders were not followed Article 132 equipment list (MEL).
Article 134 c) A twin-engine aircraft was
Article 142 operated without satisfying the
Article 152 flight requirements for the
(b) In case minor business Article 122 3,000 300 300 1,000 200 200 300 200 long-distance operation of a
improvement orders were not Article 132 twin-engine aircraft.
followed Article 134 (2) Important matters other than those
Article 142 in (1) such as flight regulations are 1,000 300 300
Article 152 not observed.
6. In case an agreement on Article 121 3,000 500 3,000 (3) Minor matters other than those in
transportation was concluded or Article 132 (1) and (2) such as the safekeeping 500 150 150
amended but not approved or Article 152 of records are not observed.
reported (b) Operation was started without Subparagrap 10,000 3,000 3,000
7. In case transfer, acquisition, or Article 124 5,000 1,000 1,000 500 500 1,000 500 obtaining an Air Operator h 2,
merger was carried out without Article 125 Certificate in violation of the Article 129
approval or reporting Article 132 provisions of Article 115-2 (1) of (1) and
Article 134 the Act. Articles
Article 142 131~132
8. In case a business was suspended Article 127 5,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 500 500 1,000 500 Subparagrap
without permission or reporting Article 132 h 2,
Article 134 (c) The Operations Specifications were Article 129
Article 142 not observed in violation of the (1) and
Article 152 provisions of Article 115-2 (4) of Articles
the Act. 131~132
9. In case an heir did not report the Article 126 5,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
and 134
inheritance within the period as Article 132
Article 131
prescribed in Article 126 (2) of the Article 134
Article 132
Act Article 142
(i) In case one of the following 5,000 2,000 2,000
10. Safety of Aircraft and Facilities conditions occurred:
(a) In case the Operational Subparagrap a) A flight was made in violation of
Technology Criteria were not h 2, Article the authorized flight kind.
observed in violation of the 129 b) Flight conditions and restrictions
provisions of Article 74 (3) of the and Articles for the air route or airport were
Act 131~132 violated.
and 134 c) Appliance, etc., were used
(i) In case one of the following 5,000 2,000 2,000 beyond the maximum allowed
conditions occurred: use time.
a) An aircraft failing to comply d) An aircraft was operated without
with airworthiness standards was corrosion management or
operated. maintenance in accordance with
the anti-corrosion program. implementing a given

(ii) Important matters other than 1,000 300 300 airworthiness improvement
those in (1) such as the directive by the due date for no
distribution methods of aircraft special reasons.
weight were not observed. e) A precision approach instrument
(iii) Minor matters other than those Subparagrap 500 150 150 flight was made without satisfying
in (1) and (2) such as ground h 2, Article the requirements for a precision
de-icing, anti-icing, or reliability 129 (1) and approach instrument flight.
management programs were not Articles (ii) Important matters other than those 1,000 300 300
observed. 131~ 132, in (1) such as non-implementation
and 134 of maintenance work, etc., were
(d) Approval of maintenance violated.
organization was not obtained, but (iii) Minor matters other than those in 500 150 150
in-house maintenance was carried (1) and (2) such as omission of
out in violation of the provisions of report were violated.
Article 115-3 of the Act. 11. Request for Report, Etc.
(e) The Operations Manual or Subparagrap 10,000 3,000 3,000 (a) The obligation to submit reports or Article 153 1,000 500 500 1,000 200 200 500 200
Maintenance Control Manual were h 2, Article documents concerning the business (1)
prepared or revised without 129 (1) and was not fulfilled, or false reports or
reporting or authorization in Articles documents were submitted.
violation of the provisions of Article 131~132 (b) Entrance to or exit from an aircraft Article 153 1,000 500 500 1,000 200 200 500 200
116 (1) of the Act. and 134 or inspection of registers and (3) and (5)
(f) A flight was made or maintenance Including documents was denied or interfered
was carried out in violation of the cases with or avoided.
Operations Manual or Maintenance wherein the (c) A question to a related person was 1000 200 200 1,000 100 100 200 100
Control Manual as reported or stipulation not answered, or false answers were
authorized in accordance with the was applied given.
provisions of Article 116 (2) of the mutatis 12. The obligation to register an aircraft Article 3 500 200 200
Act(note, however, that this mutandis to or to apply for transfer registration, Article 10
stipulation shall not apply to cases Articles (4) alteration registration, or Article 11
falling under the provisions of item and 134 (3)) cancellation registration was Article 12
(c)) violated.
(i) In case one of the following 5,000 2,000 2,000 13. An aircraft accident was caused Article 131
conditions occurred: intentionally or by serious mistake including
a) An aircraft was operated in or gross negligence of relevant due cases
violation of the requirements for a diligence concerning the selection wherein the
specific required navigation and supervision of airmen. stipulation
performance (RNP or MNPS) (a) The death toll due to the accident is was applied 500,000
airspace. 200 or more. mutatis
b) An approved airmen training (b) The death toll due to the accident mutandis to 400,000
program was violated. reached 150 ~ 200. Articles 132
c) An aircraft was operated without (c) The death toll due to the accident (4) and 134 300,000
undergoing regular inspections. reached 100 ~ 150. (3)
d) An aircraft was operated without


(d) The death toll due to the accident 200,000 accidents in less than 30,000 flights
reached 50 ~ 100. is 4.
(e) The death toll due to the accident is 100,000 (t) The number of minor aircraft
50 or more. accidents in less than 30,000 flights
(f) The death toll due to the accident 100,000 50,000 is 3.
reached 10 ~ 50. 14. In case air fares were excessively Subparagrap 10,000 3,000
(g) The death toll due to the accident is 50,000 discounted, seats were excessively h 7,
less than 10. provided, or other activities of Article 129
over-competition were carried out (1) and
(h) The death toll due to the accident is 30,000
inappropriately to the detriment of Article 132
10 or more.
national interest
(i) The death toll due to the accident 30,000 10,000
15. Aircraft
reached 5 ~ 10.
(a) Aircraft that did not obtain Subparagrap 10,000 2,000 1,000 10,000
(j) The death toll due to the accident is 10,000 5,000
certification of airworthiness were h 2,
less than 5.
used in violation of the provisions Article 129
(k) The number of the seriously 10,000 5,000
of Article 15 (3) of the Act. (1),
wounded due to the accident is 30
Article 131
or more.
Article 132
(l) The number of the seriously 3,000 2,000 Article 134
wounded due to the accident reached Article 150
20 ~ 30. 2,000 2,000
(b) An aircraft was operated without Subparagrap 5,000 1,000 500
(m) The number of the seriously following the maintenance order h 2,
wounded due to the accident 1,000 500 issued for the maintenance of Article 129
reached 10 ~ 20. airworthiness for aircraft, (1),
(n) The number of the seriously 50,000 2,000 1,000 equipment, and parts in violation of Article 131
wounded due to the accident is less the provisions of Article 15 (8) of Article 132
than 10. the Act. Article 134
(o) Damage to aircraft or properties of a 25,000 1,000 500 Article 150
third party amounted to KRW10 (c) An aircraft that did not obtain a Subparagrap 5,000 1,000 500 5,000
billion or more. 15,000 500 300 Noise Certificate was operated in h 2,
(P) Damage to aircraft or properties of 50,000 violation of the provisions of Article 129
a third party reached KRW5 ~ 10 Article 16 (2) of the Act, or the (1),
billion. standards for Noise Certificate were Article 131
(q) Damage to aircraft or properties of a not observed Article 132
third party reached KRW1 ~ 5 Article 134
billion. Article 150
(r) The number of minor aircraft 25,000 (d) An aircraft obtaining a type Subparagrap 5,000 1,000 500 5,000
accidents (excluding those falling certificate but failing to comply h 2,
under (a) and (q); the same shall 15,000 with the airworthiness standards Article 129
apply hereinafter) in less than due to the revision of such was (1),
30,000 flights is 5 or more. operated without approval from the Article 131
Minister of Construction and Article 132
(s) The number of minor aircraft Transportation in relation to Article 134
airworthiness in violation of the Article 150 Regulations of the Aviation Act (1),
provisions of Article 18 of the Act. was used for aviation in violation of Article 131
(e) Aircraft, equipment, or parts that Subparagrap 3,000 600 200 the provisions of Article 41 of the Article 132
did not obtain approval for repair or h 2, Act or in violation of the operation Article 134
modification were used for Article 129 methods. Article 150
operation in violation of the (1), (d) Deleted <Jul. 4, 2006>
provisions of Article 19 (2) of the Article 131 (e) Deleted <Jul. 4, 2006>
Act. Article 132 (f) Deleted <Jul. 4, 2006>
Article 134 (g) Deleted <Jul. 4, 2006>
Article 150 (h) An aircraft was operated without Subparagrap 2,000 500 200 2,000
(f) An aircraft with a Certificate of Subparagrap 5,000 1,000 500 5,000 loading the amount of fuel and oil h 2,
Airworthiness and undergoing h 2, prescribed by the Ministerial Article 129
maintenance or repair or Article 129 Regulations of the Aviation Act in (1),
modification in violation of the (1), violation of the provisions of Article 131
provisions of Article 22 of the Act Article 131 Article 43 of the Act. Article 132
was used for aviation without Article 132 Article 134
verification that it is compliant with Article 134 Article 150
the airworthiness standards by a Article 150 (i) An aircraft was flown, stopped, or Subparagrap 500 200 100 500
person with a certification of anchored during the night in h 2,
qualification as per the provisions of violation of Article 44 of the Act. Article 129
subparagraphs 7 and 8, Article 26 of (1),
the Act. Article 131
16. Operation of Aircraft Article 132
(a) An aircraft without markings on Subparagrap 1,000 300 100 1,000 Article 134
nationality, registration symbol, h 2, Article 150
name or title of the owner, etc., was Article 129 (j) A member of the flight crew with no Subparagrap 1,000 200 100 1,000
used for aviation in violation of the (1), recent flight experience as h 2,
provisions of Article 39 (1) of the Article 131 prescribed by the Ministerial Article 129
Act. Article 132 Regulations of the Aviation Act (1),
Article 134 was made to fly an aircraft used for Article 131
Article 150 an air transportation business or an Article 132
(b) An aircraft that did not install a Subparagrap 2,000 500 200 2,000 aircraft-using business or to make Article 134
compulsory wireless equipment h 2, an instrument flight or night flight Article 150
was used for aviation in violation of Article 129 or work in pilot training in violation
the provisions of Article 40 of the (1), of the provisions of Article 45 of
Act. Article 131 the Act.
Article 132 (k) A member of the flight crew was Subparagrap 1,000 200 100
Article 134 made to work in an air h 2,
Article 150 transportation business or an Article 129
aircraft-using business in excess of (1),
(c) An aircraft failing to install or Subparagrap 1,000 300 100 1,000 the standards for working hours Article 131
mount aircraft instruments, etc., as h 2, onboard the aircraft as prescribed Article 132
prescribed by the Ministerial Article 129 by the Ministerial Regulations of Article 134


the Aviation Act in violation of the other than what was prescribed by (1),
provisions of Article 46 of the Act. the Ordinance of the Minister of Article 131
(l) An airman or a cabin crew member Subparagrap 2,000 500 200 2,000 Construction and Transportation in Article 132
was made to render services in a h 2, the case of water without Article 134
state wherein they are unable to Article 129 permission in violation of the Article 150
render normal air and cabin (1), provisions of Article 53 of the Act.
services, e.g., under the influence ofArticle 131 (r) An aircraft was allowed to operate Subparagrap 3,000 500 200 3,000
alcohol, in violation of the Article 132 below the minimum flight altitude h 2,
provisions of Article 47 of the Act. Article 134 as prescribed by the Ordinance of Article 129
Article 150 the Minister of Construction and (1),
(m) A flight crew member who failed Subparagrap 2,000 500 200 2,000 Transportation or to drop or Article 131
to comply with the criteria for h 2, distribute objects from the aircraft Article 132
physical examination as per the Article 129 without permission in violation of Article 134
provisions of Article 31 (2) of the (1), the provisions of paragraphs (1) and Article 150
Act was made to render air services Article 131 (2), Article 55 of the Act.
in violation of the provisions of Article 132 (s) An aircraft was allowed to transport Subparagrap 3,000 1,500 1,000 3,000
Article 48 of the Act. Article 134 dangerous goods without h 2,
Article 150 permission in violation of the Article 129
(n) An aircraft accident, a serious Subparagrap 2,000 1,000 500 2,000 provisions of Article 59 (1) of the (1),
incident, or an aircraft failure h 2, Act or to handle dangerous goods Article 131
occurred, or such fact was known Article 129 without following the handling Article 132
but not reported under the (1), procedures and methods as Article 134
conditions prescribed by the Article 131 published by the Minister of Article 150
Ministerial Regulations of the Article 132 Construction and Transportation in
Aviation Act in violation of the Article 134 violation of the provisions of
provisions of paragraphs (5) and (6), Article 150 Article 59 (2) of the Act.
Article 50 of the Act. (t) A twin-engine aircraft was operated Subparagrap 1,000 300
(o) A certification of qualification or Subparagrap 1,000 200 without approval in violation of theh 2,
examination was imposed unfairly h 2, provisions of Article 69-2 of the Article 129
on pilots under control in violation Article 129 Act. (1),
of the provisions of Article 51 (4) (1), Article 131
of the Act. Article 131 Article 132
Article 132 (u) An aircraft was operated in reduced Subparagrap 1,000 300 300
vertical separation minimum h 2,
Subparagrap 1,000 200 (RVSM) airspace or required Article 129
(p) A flight dispatcher was not h 2, specific navigation performance (1),
employed in violation of the Article 129 (RNP or MNPS) airspace without Article 131
provisions of Article 52 (1) of the (1), approval in violation of the Article 132
Act. Article 131 provisions of Article 69-3 of the Article 134
Article 132 Act. Subparagrap 3,000 1,000 500 3,000
(q) An aircraft was allowed to take off Subparagrap 1,000 500 200 1,000 h 2,
from or land on a place other than h 2, (v) An aircraft was used for navigation Article 129
the airfield in the case of land and Article 129 without taking onboard aircrew as (1),
[Appendix 3] <Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2004, Jul. 4, 2006>
Amount of Surcharges by Business Type Classification Standards for Land Airfields (related to Article 16 (3))
Applicable
Violation Clause of Non-sche Foreign Air Commercial
Scheduled International CityAir Transportat Aircraft Classification Element 1 Classification Element 2
the Act AirCarrier duledAir Aircraft-using Air Terminal ionGeneral Handling Documents
Business Business Business Business
required for the safety of aviation Article 131 Classification Minimum Takeoff Classification Span of Outer
Wingspan
under the conditions prescribed by Article 132 No. Distance of Aircraft Character Main Wheel
the Ordinance of the Minister of Article 134
Construction and Transportation in Article 150
violation of the provisions of 1 Less than 800 m A Less than 15 m Less than 4.5 m
Remarks
1. Specific types of violations as per (ii) and (iii) of item (a), (ii) and (iii) of item (c), and (ii) and (iii) of item (f), subparagraph
15 m or more 4.5 m or more
10 of the abovementioned table shall be determined by the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act. 800 m or more B
2. When surcharges are imposed as per items (a)~(q), subparagraph 13 of the abovementioned table, in case of Less than 24 m Less than 6 m
casualties/personal injuries and damage to aircraft and properties of a third party, the surcharges in question shall be added
prior to their imposition provided the total amount does not exceed KRW5 billion.
3. In case surcharges are imposed on a Scheduled Air Carrier Businessman as per items (a)~(g), subparagraph 13 of the Less than 1,200 m 24 m or more 6 m or more
abovementioned table, two seriously wounded persons shall be recorded as one fatality provided the decimal fractions are 3 C
1,200 m or more Less than 36 m Less than 9 m
disregarded.
4. In case the provisions of items (a)~(n), subparagraph 13 of the abovementioned table are applied, the distinction between
the fatalities and the seriously wounded shall be based on the standards stipulated in Annex 13 of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation provided the fatalities include everyone who died due to the aircraft accident. Less than 1,800 m 36 m or more 9 m or more
4 D
1,800 m or more Less than 52 m Less than 14 m
52 m or more 9 m or more
E
Less than 65 m Less than 14 m
65 m or more 14 m or more
F
Less than 80 m Less than 16 m

[Appendix 4] <Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2004> (h) The number of the seriously wounded due to the aircraft accident reached 5 3,000
Amount of Surcharges by Violation Type (related to Article 54-2 (1)) ~ 10.
(unit: KRW10,000) (i) The number of the seriously wounded due to the aircraft accident was less 2,000
Applicable than 5.
Amount of
Violation Clause of the (j) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property as a result of the aircraft 10,000
Surcharge
Act accident was KRW10 billion or more.
1. The maintenance organization certification standards were violated as per the Article 138-2 (k) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property as a result of the aircraft 8,000
provisions of Article 138 (1) of the Act. Article 138-3 accident reached KRW5 ~ 10 billion.
(a) The following maintenance services were provided beyond the scope of 3,000 (l) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property as a result of the aircraft 5,000
certification: accident reached KRW1 ~ 5 billion.
1) Maintenance was performed in excess of the certified maintenance 5,000 (m) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property as a result of the aircraft 3,000
capability. accident reached KRW100 million~1 billion.
2) Maintenance was performed for an aircraft other than the certified type. 3,000 (n) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property as a result of the aircraft 1,000
3) Maintenance was performed for equipment and parts other than the accident was less than KRW100 million.
certified ones. Remarks
(b) The location of the certified building and maintenance facilities were 2,000 1. In case of casualties, serious injuries, and property damage occurring in combination when imposing
arbitrarily modified, and maintenance was performed. surcharges as per paragraph 2 of the Table above, the related amounts shall be imposed as a total sum
(c) Maintenance was performed in places other than certified ones. 3,000 provided it does not exceed KRW500 million.
(d) Maintenance was performed within the certified scope, but it was not verified 5,000 2. In applying the provisions of items (a)~(i), subparagraph 2 of the Table above, two of the seriously
by a licensed person as per subparagraphs 7 and 8, Article 26 of the Act wounded shall be regarded as one casualty. Note, however, that decimal fractions shall be disregarded.
(e) Maintenance was not performed, but the Maintenance Ledger falsely 2,000 3. In applying the provisions of items (a)~(i), subparagraph 2 of the Table above, the distinction between the
indicated otherwise. casualties and the seriously wounded shall be based on the standards specified in Annex 13 of the
(f) Maintenance, etc., were performed in violation of the maintenance methods, 1,000 Convention on International Civil Aviation, provided casualties shall include everyone who died due to the
quality control procedures, and implementation list as prescribed in the aircraft accident.
Operations Specifications (refers to matters other than those falling under
items (a)~(e)).
(g) Maintenance was performed in violation of the certified maintenance 1,000
methods and procedures.
(h) Maintenance organization certification standards other than those 500
prescribed in items (a)~(g) were violated.
2. An aircraft accident occurred due to ill will, serious mistake, or serious Article 138-2
negligence of due diligence in the management and supervision of airmen. Article 138-3
(a) The death toll due to the aircraft accident was 200 or more. 50,000
(b) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 150 ~ 200. 40,000
(c) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 100 ~ 150. 25,000
(d) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 50 ~ 100. 15,000
(e) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 10 ~ 50. 7,500
(f) The death toll due to the aircraft accident was less than 10. 5,000
(g) The number of the seriously wounded due to the aircraft accident was 10 or 5,000
more.
Appendices and Forms of the
Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act

[Appendix 1] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> [Appendix 1-2] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Installation Standards for the Landing Zone and Runway by the Classification No. of the Land Installation Standards for the Land Heliport and Rooftop Heliport (related to Subparagraph 2,
Airfield (related to Subparagraph 1, Article 4 and Subparagraph 1, Article 222) Article 4 and Subparagraphs 2 and 7, Article 222)
Classification No. Class Class A Class B Class C Class D (or rooftop heliport)
Division
1 2 3 4 90 m or Less than 90 m Less than 40 m 1.2 times the airframe length of an
Length
For For more 40 m or more 15 m or more aircraft or 15 m or more
Distance extended from the runway non-instr instrume 30 m or 1.2 times the width of airframe of an
ument nt 60 m 60 m 60 m Width 20 m or more 15 m or more
Length threshold and runway end more aircraft
or more or more or more Run
(stopway, if any) 30 m 60 m way Maximum longitudinal
2%
or more or more gradient
Distance from 75 m 150 m 150 m Maximum
Precision 75 m or more cross-sectional 2.5%
the longitudinal For or more or more or more
Lan center line of instru gradient
ding Width the runway to ment Non-preci 75 m or more 75 m 150 m 150 m
1.2 times the airframe of an aircraft
sion or more or more or more Land Length Runway length + 30 m or more
zon the long side of or not less than 15 m
e the landing 40 m 75 m 75 m ing
For instrument 30 m or more zone Width 50 m or
zone or more or more or more 40 m or more 30 m or more Runway width plus shoulder width
more
Maximum longitudinal gradient 2% 2% 1.75% 1.5% Width More than double the width of the mounting equipment for an aircraft to be used
1. Grading area 3% 3% 2.5% 2.5% Maximum longitudinal
Taxi gradient 3%
Maximum 2. Section not
cross-sectional gradient included in 5% 5% 5% 5% way Maximum
Subparagraph 1 cross-sectional 3%
Maximum longitudinal gradient obtained gradient
from the difference between the highest Gap between the taxiway line More than the value obtained after deducting the width of a mounting equipment
elevation and lowest elevation along the 2% 2% 1% 1% and a fixed obstacle from the width of projection plane of the aircraft to be used
longitudinal center line of the runway divided
Landing zone Landing zone
by the length of the runway
Run
1. First and last
way
quarter sections of 2% 2% 0.8% 0.8%
Shoulder
↑ 3 m or
Shoulder
↑ 3 m or
the runway length
Maximum longitudinal
gradient
↓ more ↓ more
2. Section not 1.2 times
included in 2% 2% 1.5% 1.25% Ground plan for the landing ←→ ↑ 15 m or ↑ the
Subparagraph 1 15 m or Runway Runway
Remarks: 1. For the cross-sectional gradient of the landing zone, the 3-meter section outward from the runway,
zone of the heliport
more ↓ more ↓ airframe of
an aircraft
shoulder, or stopway shall be the downward gradient for drainage (up to 5% allowed).
2. In the Table above, "grading area"refers to a smooth area especially set aside from the landing Shoulder
↑ 3 m or
Shoulder
↑ 3m or more
zone by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in preparation for a situation wherein an ↓ more ↓
aircraft deviates from the runway.
3. The 0.8% gradient of Classification No. 3 in subparagraph 1 regarding the maximum longitudinal
gradient of the runway is limited to CAT-II or CAT-III precision approach runway.
[Appendix 1-3] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> specified rate from the extended center line of the runway
Specifications for the Landing Zone, Water Turning Zone, and Taxiing Waterway of the Water (5) Outer edge parallel to the inner edge
Airfield(related to Subparagraph 3, Article 4 and Subparagraph 8, Article 222) (6) Trapezoid surface whose center is located on the extended center line of the runway or
Class of Landing Zone A B C D E
landing zone (of a water airfield or a water heliport)
(b) The elevation of the inner edge shall be equal to the elevation of the mid-point of the
For 255 m or 255 m or 255 m or 255 m or 255 m or
instrument more more more more more threshold of the runway or landing zone (of a water airfield or a water heliport).
Landing (c) The slope(s) of the approach surface shall be measured within the range of 1/50 below
Width For
zone 255 m or 180 m or 150 m or 100 m or 15,000 m horizontally as follows:
non-instrum 65 m or more
more more more more
ent (1) In the case of instrument landing facilities during an instrument approach, or for a landing
Water 510 m or 360 m or 300 m or zone of the land airfield or water airfield used for precision approach, the gradient shall
Diameter
turning zone more more more be more than 1/50 up to 3,000 m of an extension of the landing zone center line and
Water 120 m or 105 m or more than 1/40 of 3,000~15,000 m.
Width 90 m or more 75 m or more 40 m or more
taxiway more more (2) In the case of a landing zone of the land airfield or water airfield used for non-precision
approach or non-instrument approach, the gradient is prescribed in Table 1
[Appendix 1-4] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Width of the Landing Zone and Taxiing Waterway of the Water Heliport(related to Subparagraph Table 1. Slope of the Approach Surface Used for Non-Precision Approach or Non-Instrument
4, Article 4 and Subparagraph 9, Article 222) Approach
Division Installation Standards Kinds of Airfield Class of Landing Zone Slope
A, B, C, D 1/40
Length At least 5 times the length of projection plane of the aircraft to be used
Landing zone As prescribed by the Minister of Construction
Width At least triple the width of projection plane of the aircraft to be used E, F
Land airfields and Transportation within the range of 1/40~1/30
Width of the taxiing G 1/25
At least double the width of projection plane of the aircraft to be used
waterway H, J 1/20
A, B 1/40
[Appendix 2] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> Water airfield C, D 1/30
Standards for Setting the Obstacle Limitation Surface(related to Subparagraph 1, Article 9) E 1/20
1. Approach surface (referring to an inclined plane extending upward and outward from the
threshold of the runway or edge of the landing area; the same shall apply hereinafter)
(3) In case of a landing zone of the heliport used for non-instrument approach or
(a) The following are the limits of the approach surface:
non-precision approach, the slope shall be 1/8. When deemed necessary considering the
(1) In case of a land airfield, the width of a landing area (inner edge of the specified length)
geographical conditions of the heliport, however, the Minister of Construction and
horizontal and perpendicular to the extended center line of the runway and located 60 m
Transportation may prescribe a separate slope within the range of 1/20~1/8.
before the threshold
(d) For the slope on an extension of a long side of the landing zone at the long outer side of the
(2) In case of a water airfield, the width of a landing zone horizontal and perpendicular to the
approach surface, the slope shall be 15/100 for instrument approach and 10/100 for
extended center line of the landing zone and located at the end of the landing zone
non-instrument approach. In the case of a heliport, however, the slope shall be 27/100.
(3) In case of a land airfield, a rooftop airfield, a ship heliport, and a water heliport used for
(e) The slope of the approach surface shall be measured within the vertical plane that includes
non-instrument approach or non-precision approach, the width of a landing zone
the center line of the runway or landing zone (of a water airfield or a water heliport).
horizontal and perpendicular to the extended center line of the landing zone and located
(f) The length of an area where the approach surface is projected vertically to the land surface
at the end of the landing zone
or water surface (hereinafter referred to as approach area) shall be 15,000 m for instrument
(4) Two sides originating from the ends of the inner edge and diverging uniformly at a
approach and 3,000 m for non-instrument approach. Note, however, that the length of an

approach area of the heliport shall be 1,000 m. 4. Conical surface (referring to a surface sloping upward and outward from the periphery of the
2. Inner approach surface (referring to the rectangular portion of the approach surface horizontal surface; the same shall apply hereinafter)
immediately preceding the threshold; the same shall apply hereinafter) (a) The limits of the conical surface are prescribed in Table 3, including a lower edge
(a) The following are the limits of the inner approach surface: coincident with the periphery of the horizontal surface and an upper edge located at a
(i) Inner edge coincident with the location of the inner edge of the approach surface specified slope and height above the horizontal surface.
(ii) Two sides originating from the ends of the inner edge and extending parallel to the vertical (b) The slope of the conical surface shall be measured in a vertical plane perpendicular to the
plane containing the center line of the runway periphery of the horizontal surface.
(iii) An outer edge parallel to the inner edge with the same length
Table 3. Distance, Slope, and Height of the Conical Surface
(b) The specifications for the inner approach surface and slope are prescribed in Table 4.
Instrument Approach Non-instrument Approach
3. Horizontal surface (referring to a surface located within a horizontal plane above an Division
A, B C, D E, F, G, H, J A B C D, E, F, G, H, J
aerodrome and its environs; the same shall apply hereinafter)
Distance
(a) The center of a circular arc is as follows: 1,100 800 600 1,100 800 500 400
(meters)
(i) In case of a land airfield, a point extended 60 m from the end of the runway center line
Slope
(ii) In case of a water airfield, the end point of the landing zone center line 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
(%)
(iii)In case of a land heliport, a rooftop heliport, a ship heliport, and a water heliport used for Height
non-instrument approach or non-precision approach, the end point of the landing zone 55 40 30 55 40 25 20
(meters)
center line
(b) The height of the horizontal plane shall be 45 m vertically and upward from the highest
5. Transitional surface (referring to a complex surface along the side of the strip and part of the
point of the end heights of each center line of the runway or landing zone (of a water
side of the approach surface sloping upward and outward to the horizontal surface; the same
airfield or a water heliport)
shall apply hereinafter)
(c) The radius of the horizontal surface is as follows:
(a) The following are the limits of a transitional surface:
(i) In case of a land airfield and a water airfield, the radius prescribed in Table 2 by landing
(i) Lower edge starting at the intersection of the side of the approach surface with the horizontal
zone class
surface and extending down the side of the approach surface to the inner edge of the
(ii) 200 m in case of a land heliport, a water heliport, a rooftop heliport, and a ship heliport used
approach surface, and from there, along the length of the strip parallel to the runway center
for non-instrument approach or non-precision approach
line
Table 2. Radius of the Horizontal Surface (ii) Upper edge located within the plane of the horizontal surface
Kinds of Class of Kinds of Class of (b) The elevation of a point on the lower edge shall be as follows:
Radius Radius
Airfields Landing Zones Airfields Landing Zones (i) Along the side of the approach surface: equal to the elevation of the approach surface at that
A 4,000 m A 4,000 m point
B 3,500 m B 3,500 m (ii) Along the strip: equal to the elevation of the nearest point on the center line of the runway
C 3,000 m C 3,000 m (c) The slope of the transitional surface shall be 1/7 outward and upward from the lower edge.
D 2,500 m D 2,500 m (d) Slope of the transitional surface of a heliport
Land E 2,000 m Water E 2,000 m (i) The slope of the transitional surface of a heliport shall be 1/2. When deemed necessary
airfield F 1,800 m Airfield considering the geographical conditions of the heliport, however, the Minister of
Construction and Transportation may prescribe a separate slope for the heliport within the
G 1,500 m range of 1/4 ~ 1/2.
H 1,000 m (ii) Notwithstanding (i), the slope of a transitional surface of one long side of the strip (Long
J 800 m Side A) may be 1/2 ~ 1/1 in cases wherein there is no object protruding above the plane
with a slope of 1/10 outward and upward of the strip from another long side of the strip
(Long Side B) outwardly within the range of twice the length of the short side of the strip 8. In applying the standards for obstacle limitation surface, the height and slope shall be less
or cases wherein there is no object protruding above the horizontal plane including the than the standard values; other specifications shall exceed the standard values.
highest point of the strip within the range of distance of 3/4 of the rotation diameter of the
rotorcraft that is expected to use the heliport to the outside of Long Side A.
Table 4. Specifications and Slope for the Inner Approach Surface, Inner Transitional Surface, and Balked
(e) The slope of the transitional surface shall be measured in a vertical plane at right angles to landing Surface
the center line of the runway. Precision Approach
6. Inner transitional surface (referring to a surface similar to the transitional surface but closer Precision Approach (CAT-I)
(CAT-I, II)
to the runway; the same shall apply hereinafter) Surface Specification1)
Class of Strip
(a) The following are the limits of an inner transitional surface:
F, G, H, J A∼E A∼E
(i) Lower edge starting from the end of the inner approach surface and extending down the
side of the inner approach surface to the inner edge of such surface; from there, along the Width 90m 120㎡) 120㎡)
strip parallel to the runway center line to the inner edge of the balked landing surface, and Inner approach Distance from the runway threshold 60m 60m 60m
surface Length 900m 900m 900m
from there, up the side of the balked landing surface to the point where the side intersects
Slope 2.5% 2% 2%
the inner horizontal surface
Inner
(ii) Upper edge located within the plane of the horizontal surface
transitional Slope 40% 33.3% 33.3%
(b) The elevation of a point on the lower edge shall be as follows: surface
(i) Along the side of the inner approach surface and balked landing surface: equal to the Length of the inner edge 90m 120㎡) 120㎡)
elevation of the particular surface at that point Distance to the
(ii) Along the strip: equal to the elevation of the nearest point on the center line of the Balked landing Distance from the runway threshold 1,800m3) 1,800m3)
end of the strip
runway surface
Diffusion rate (both sides) 10% 10% 10%
(c) The slope of the inner transitional surface is prescribed in Table 4. Slope 4% 3.33% 3.33%
(d) The slope of the inner transitional surface shall be measured in a vertical plane at right Remarks
angles to the center line of the runway. 1) Unless specified otherwise, all specifications shall be measured horizontally.
7. Balked landing surface (referring to an inclined plane located at a specified distance after the 2) 155 m in the case of classification character F as prescribed in Appendix 3, Article 16 (3) of the Decree
threshold, extending between the inner transitional surface; the same shall apply 3) Referring to a distance of 1,800 m or the distance to the end of the runway (whichever is shorter)
hereinafter)
(a) The following are the limits of the balked landing surface:
(i) Inner edge horizontal and perpendicular to the center line of the runway and located at a
specified distance (as prescribed in Table 4) after the threshold
(ii) Two sides originating from the ends of the inner edge and diverging uniformly at a
specified rate (as prescribed in Table 4) from the vertical plane containing the center line
of the runway
(iii) Outer edge parallel to the inner edge and located within the plane of the horizontal
surface
(b) The elevation of the inner edge shall be equal to the elevation of the runway center line at
the location of the inner edge.
(c) The specifications and slope for the inner edge are prescribed in Table 4.
(d) The slope of the balked landing surface shall be measured in the vertical plane containing
the center line of the runway.

[Appendix 3] Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006 [Appendix 4] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Documents to be Attached to the Application for Airworthiness Certificate and Due Date (related
[Appendix 3-2] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> to Article 18 (1))
Good Visual Meteorological Conditions (related to Article 13 and Subparagraph 5, Article 68 (1)) DivisionDocuments to be Due
No. of Copies
Flight Cloud Clearance Attached Date
Altitude Airspace
Visibility Requirements 1. Aircraft that obtained a (a) Flight Manual (in case of 1 7 days before
N/A Class A N/A N/A Certificate of Airworthiness amendments, only the amended the expected
Classes as per Article 15 (1) of the portion shall be submitted) inspection date
1. 3,050 m (10,000 ft) or more above sea 1,500 m horizontally and
B,·C,·D,·E,·F, 8,000 m Act (b) Records describing technical 1
level 300 m (1,000 ft) vertically
and G matters related to maintenance and
2. Below 3,050 m (10,000 ft) or less modification and documents
above sea level ~ 900 m (3,000 ft) ~ or Classes describing the total flight time and
1,500 m horizontally and
more above sea level, or 300 m (1,000 B,·C,·D,·E,·F, 5,000 m flight time after the last overhaul
300 m (1,000 ft) vertically
ft) above the obstacles (whichever is and G inspection
higher) (c) Documents describing the storage 1
Classes state during the suspension of use
1,500 m horizontally and
B,·C,·D,·E, 5,000 m (d) Other reference documents 1
3. Below 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level 300 m (1,000 ft) vertically
and·F 2. Aircraft that Aircraft (a) Manufacturing plan 1 Before starting
or 300 m (1,000 ft) above the obstacles
Distance for naked eye obtained a manufactur the manufacture
(whichever is higher) Classes F and
5,000 m identification on the ground type ed in Korea (b) Flight Manual 1 By the date of
G
and cloud clearance certification as (c) Other reference documents 1 completion of
Remarks per Article 17 status inspection
1. The flight visibility of Classes F and G airspace of #3 can be applied up to 1,500 m under (1), approval Aircraft (a) Flight Manual 1 7 days before the
the following cases: of type manufactur (b) Airworthiness documents for the 1 expected
(a) In case an aircraft moves at a speed that enables avoiding another aircraft or an obstacle certification as ed in places export of the aircraft inspection date
under the prevailing visibility per Article other than (c) For aircraft that has been used 1 (in case the
(b) In case there is low probability of encountering another aircraft owing to the small 17-2 (1) Korea before, records describing technical inspection is
volume of air traffic or business of the area matters related to maintenance and conducted
2. In case a rotorcraft moves at a speed that enables avoiding another aircraft or an obstacle to modification and documents overseas, by the
prevent a collision, it can fly in a state of flight visibility of less than 1,500 m. describing the total flight time and date of
flight time after the last overhaul completion of
inspection status inspection
(d) Documents describing the 1 for documents
maintenance procedures under item (b)
(e) Other reference documents 1
3. Type of Aircraft (a) Design plan 1 Early phase of
aircraft that did manufactur design
not obtain a type ed in Korea (b) Design document 1 Before starting
certification as (c) Design drawings 1 the manufacture [Appendix 11] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007>
per Article 17 (d) Parts list 1
Application History (related to Articles 76 and 94 (3))
(1), approval of (e) Manufacturing plan 1 1. Personnel licensing test
type certification (f) Flight Manual 1 By the date of Kinds of
as per Article (g) Documents describing the 1 completion of Flight and Other Experience
Licenses
17-2 (1) maintenance procedures status inspection 1. In case an application for an aircraft license is filed, an aircraft pilot with the following career and
(h) Other reference documents 1 more than 1,500 hours' flight experience and a holder of instrument flight certificate and
Aircraft (a) Documents or drawings verifying 1 10 days before commercial pilot license (including an airline transport pilot license or a commercial pilot license
that includes an instrument flight certificate issued by a foreign government; in this case, in
manufactur the structure, strength, and the expected
calculating the flight time, up to 100 hours' flight training time using a flight simulator specified
ed in places performance of the aircraft inspection date by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration or one-third of the flight time or 200
other than (b) Flight Manual and specifications 1 (In case the hours' flight experience using other types of aircraft, whichever is smaller, shall be recognized):
Korea (c) Airworthiness documents for the 1 inspection is (a) 250 hours or more of flight experience as pilot in command or a total of 250 hours or more of
export of the aircraft conducted flight experience including 100 hours or more of flight experience as pilot in command and
(d) For aircraft that has been used, 1 overseas, by the flight time during which the applicant performed the duty of the pilot in command as co-pilot
under the supervision of the actual pilot in command
records describing technical matters date of
(b) 200 hours or more of open-air flight experience; in this case, 200 hours' open-air flight
related to maintenance and completion of experience shall include 100 hours' flight experience as pilot in command or 100 hours' flight
modification and documents status inspection experience performing the duty of the pilot in command as co-pilot under the supervision of the
describing the total flight time and for documents actual pilot in command
flight time after the last overhaul under item (c) (c) 75 hours or more of instrument flight experience as pilot in command or co-pilot (up to 30
inspection hours' instrument flight experience using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration)
(e) Documents describing the 1 Airline
(d) 100 hours or more of night flight experience as pilot in command or co-pilot
maintenance procedures transport
2. In case an application for a rotorcraft license is filed, a rotorcraft pilot with the following career
(f) Other reference documents 1 pilot
and more than 1,000 hours' flight experience and a holder of a commercial pilot license (including
Remarks: Among the documents to be attached as per subparagraph 2, those under items (a) and an airline transport pilot license or a commercial pilot license issued by a foreign government; in
(b) (provided they are produced in Korea) may be omitted in case they are identical with those this case, in calculating the flight time, up to 100 hours' flight training time using a flight simulator
that have been submitted when applying for a certification of type pursuant to Article 31. specified by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration or up to one-third of the
flight time or 200 hours' flight experience using other types of aircraft, whichever is smaller, shall
be recognized):
Appendix 5. Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> (a) 250 hours or more of flight experience as pilot in command or a total of 250 hours or more of
Appendix 6. Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004> flight experience including 100 hours or more of flight experience as pilot in command and
Appendix 7. Deleted <Sept. 18, 1998> flight time during which the applicant performed the duty of the pilot in command as co-pilot
under the supervision of the actual pilot in command
Appendix 8. Deleted <Dec. 17, 1999>
(b) 200 hours or more of open-air flight experience; in this case, 200 hours' open-air flight
Appendix 9. Deleted <Dec. 17, 1999> experience shall include 100 hours' flight experience as pilot in command or 100 hours' flight
Appendix 10. Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006 experience performing the duty of the pilot in command as co-pilot under the supervision of the
actual pilot in command
(c) 30 hours or more of instrument flight experience as pilot in command or co-pilot (up to 10
hours' instrument flight experience using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration shall be recognized)
(d) 50 hours or more of night flight experience as pilot in command or co-pilot

1. In case an application for an aircraft license is filed, a person with the following career and more aircraft); in this case, the experience shall include landings on two or more different points
than 200 hours' flight experience (150 hours or more for a person who graduated from an approved between the departing point and arrival point
training organization specified by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority) and a holder of (c) 5 times or more of stall recovery (including those via an aircraft)
a private pilot license (including an airline transport pilot license or a commercial pilot license 4. In case an application for an upper class glider license is filed, a person with 15 hours or more of
issued by a foreign government; in this case, in calculating the flight time, up to 10 hours' flight gliding experience including the following and a holder of a private pilot license for upper class
training time using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation glider (in the case of a person with an aircraft pilot license, however, 30 times or more of gliding
Administration or up to one-third of the flight time or 50 hours' flight experience using other types experience using an aircraft, a winch, or an automobile):
of aircraft, whichever is smaller, shall be recognized): (a) 75 times or more of gliding experience including 15 times or more of such experience using an
(a) 100 hours or more of flight experience as pilot in command (70 hours or more for a person who aircraft, a winch, or an automobile
graduated from an approved training organization specified by the Head of the Civil Aviation (b) 5 times or more of stall recovery
Safety Authority) 5. In case an application for an airship license is filed, a person with 200 hours or more of flight
(b) 20 hours or more of open-air flight experience as pilot in command; in this case, the experience experience including the following airship piloting experience (in this case, in calculating the
shall include complete landings on two different airfields or more in a section of 540 km or flight time, up to 100 hours' flight time using an aircraft, a rotorcraft, or a glider shall be
more recognized):
(c) 10 hours or more of instrument flight experience as pilot in command or co-pilot (up to 5 hours' (a) 50 hours or more of flight experience during the pilot-in-command (PIC) training including 20
instrument flight experience using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the times or more of takeoff and landing flight experience (in the case of a one-seater or a
Regional Aviation Administration shall be recognized) two-seater aircraft, the flight experience during the PIC training as PIC)
(d) 5 hours or more of night flight experience including 5 times each of takeoff and landing as pilot (b) 10 hours or more of night flight experience
in command (c) 10 hours or more of open-air flight experience
2. In case an application for a rotorcraft license is filed, a rotorcraft pilot with the following career (d) 10 hours or more of instrument flight experience (up to 5 hours' instrument flight experience
and more than 150 hours' flight experience (100 hours or more for a person who graduated from an using the flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Commer
approved training organization specified by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority) and a Administration shall be recognized)
cial
holder of a private pilot license for a rotorcraft (including an airline transport pilot license or a 1. In case an application for an aircraft or a rotorcraft license is filed, a person with 40 hours or more
pilot
commercial pilot license issued by a foreign government; in this case, in calculating the flight of flight experience (35 hours or more of flight experience in the case of a person who graduated
time, up to 10 hours' flight training time using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of from an approved training organization specified by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
the Regional Aviation Administration or up to one-third of the flight time or 50 hours' flight Authority) including the following career (including a holder of the pilot license for the relevant
experience using other types of aircraft, whichever is smaller, shall be recognized): aircraft as issued by a foreign government; in this case, in calculating the flight time, up to 5 hours'
(a) 35 hours or more of flight experience as pilot in command flight training time using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the Regional
(b) 10 hours or more of open-air flight experience as pilot in command; in this case, the experience Aviation Administration or up to one-third of the flight time or 10 hours' flight experience using
shall include landing flight procedures covering two different points in a section of 300 km or other types of aircraft, whichever is smaller, shall be recognized):
more (a) In case an application for an airplane license is filed, 10 hours or more of solo flight experience
(c) 10 hours or more of instrument flight experience as pilot in command or co-pilot (up to 5 hours' including 5 hours or more of solo open-air flight experience; in this case, the experience shall
instrument flight experience using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the Private include takeoff and landing experience covering two different airfields in a section of 270 km or
Regional Aviation Administration shall be recognized) pilot more
(d) 5 hours or more of night flight experience including 5 times each of takeoff and landing as pilot (b) In case an application is filed for a rotorcraft license, 10 hours or more of solo open-air flight
in command experience including 5 hours or more of solo flight experience; in this case, the experience shall
3. In case an application for a special glider license is filed, a person with the following gliding include landing flight procedures covering two different points in a section of 180 km or more
experience and a holder of a private pilot license for a special glider (for a person with a pilot from the departure point
license for an aircraft, however, 10 hours or more of solo gliding experience and 10 times or more 2. In case an application for a special glider license is filed, a person with the following gliding
of glider landing experience): experience (up to 2 hours or more of gliding experience and 5 times or more of glider landing
(a) 15 hours or more of solo gliding and 20 times or more of glider landing and 25 hours or more of experience shall be recognized in the case of a person with a pilot license for airplane):
solo power flight (including those via an aircraft) and 20 times or more of engine-powered (a) 3 hours or more of solo gliding (up to 1 hour gliding experience with an instructor onboard the
landing (including those via an aircraft) glider shall be recognized) and 10 times or more of glider landing or 15 hours or more of solo
(b) 240 km or more of open-air flight experience from the departing point (including those via an power flight (including those via an aircraft; in this case, up to 5 hours' gliding experience with
an instructor onboard the aircraft shall be recognized) and 10 times or more of engine- powered 2. Person with experience in air control service under the direction and supervision of a license
landing (including those via an aircraft) holder for 9 months or longer or in air control service in the military facilities used for civil
(b) 120 km or more of open-air flight from the departing point; in this case, the experience shall aviation for 9 months or longer
include one or more landings on different points between the departing point and arrival point 3. Person who has taken all subjects including a range of theoretical tests for air traffic controller and
(c) 5 times or more of stall recovery (including those via an airplane) with practical experience in air control service for 6 months or longer in accordance with the
3. In case an application for an upper class glider license is filed, a person with 6 hours or more of provisions of subparagraph 1, Appendix 12
gliding experience including the following flight experience: 4. Person with a license for air traffic controller as issued by a foreign government
(a) 2 hours or more of solo flight experience Any of the following persons:
(b) 20 times or more of takeoff and landing experience 1. Person with 3 years or more of experience (including 6 months or more of experience dealing with
4. In case an application for an airship license is filed, a person with 50 hours or more of flight an aircraft equivalent to or more sophisticated than the aircraft for which a license application is
experience including the following airship piloting experience (up to 10 hours' flight experience being filed) in aircraft maintenance and modification (or maintenance and modification for a glider
shall be recognized in the case of a holder of a private pilot license; in this case, in calculating the in case the aircraft for which a license application is being filed is a glider)
flight time, up to 10 hours' flight time using an airplane, a rotorcraft, or a glider shall be 2. Person who has completed all the curricula including a range of theoretical tests for aircraft
recognized): mechanic in a college or a junior college (including educational institutions recognized by other
(a) 5 hours or more of solo flight experience (this shall include 10 times or more of takeoff and statutes and ordinances to have equivalent or superior scholastic qualifications) as per the Act on
landing flight experience) Higher Education or in a learning institution as per the Act on the Recognition of Credits, etc., as
(b) 5 hours or more of night flight experience; in this case, the experience shall include takeoff and per the provisions of subparagraph 1, Appendix 12 and with 6 months or more of maintenance
landing experience covering one or more different points in a section of 90 km or more Aircraft experience after completing the educational curricula for an aircraft that is equivalent to or more
Any of the following persons: mainten sophisticated than the aircraft for which a license application is being filed or at least 1 year
1. Person with 200 hours or more of flight experience (in case the person has flight experience as ance maintenance experience prior to completing the educational curricula
pilot of an aircraft used in the air transportation business, up to 100 hours' flight experience shall type II 3. Person who has graduated from a college or a junior college as per the Act on Higher Education
be recognized) including 30 hours or more of open-air flight experience during the night mechanic (including educational institutions recognized by other statutes and ordinances to have equivalent
Flight 2. Person who has determined positions 25 times or more through astronomical observation during or superior scholastic qualifications) or has obtained a degree as per the Act on the Recognition of
navigator night flights or using radio position lines, observation position lines, and other navigational Credits, etc., and with the following qualifications:
specifications during day flights and has performed practical exercises by applying his/her (a) Those with 6 months or more of experience in aircraft maintenance
experience to navigation (b) Those who have completed the necessary education in an educational institution that trains
3. Person who has completed the necessary education for a flight navigator in an approved training aircraft technicians
organization specified by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 4. Person who has completed the necessary education for aircraft maintenance type II mechanic for 1
Any of the following persons: year or longer in a foreign training organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
1. Person with at least 1 year aircraft maintenance experience or 200 hours or more of flight Authority (including those who have completed education in a foreign training organization
experience piloting a transport aircraft (including a twin-engine military aircraft or a more approved by the foreign government concerned)
sophisticated aircraft) while onboard an aircraft that needed a flight engineer and spent 100 or 5. Person holding a license for aircraft maintenance type II mechanic issued by a foreign government
more hours doing practical exercises for a flight engineer's job (up to 100 hours' flight experience Any of the following persons:
Flight
using a flight simulator specified by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration 1. Person with 3 years or more of practical experience in maintenance and modification in the kind of
engineer
shall be recognized) job for which a license application is being filed
2. Person who has completed the necessary education for a flight engineer for 2 years or more in a 2. Person with 2 years or more of practical experience in maintenance and modification and at least 1
Aircraft
training organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority year experience in inspection in the kind of job for which a license application is being filed
mainten
3. Person with a commercial pilot license and an instrument flight certificate and who spent 5 hours 3. Person who has completed the necessary curricula for aircraft maintenance type I mechanic in a
ance
or more doing practical exercises for a flight engineer's job training organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (including those
type I
Any of the following persons: who have completed education in a foreign training organization approved by the foreign
mechanic
Air 1. Person who has completed the necessary curricula for air traffic controller in a training government concerned)
traffic organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (including those who 4. Person who has taken all subjects including a range of theoretical tests for aircraft maintenance
controller have completed education in a foreign training organization approved by the foreign government type I mechanic in an approved training organization that is equivalent or superior to a junior
concerned) college as per the Act on Higher Education in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph 1,

Appendix 12 and with at least 1 year practical experience in the kind of services provided of the Act and who falls under any of the following subparagraphs (or who has
5. Person holding a license for aircraft maintenance type I mechanic as issued by a foreign completed in-house on-the-ground education and who falls under any of the
government following subparagraphs in the case of a private pilot):
Any of the following persons: (1) In the case of an airplane, any person with 20 hours or more of simulated
1. Person with 2 years or more of experience in any of the following items or 2 years or more of flight training (16 hours in the case of a shuttle airplane) and 2 hours or more
experience in a combination of two or more of the following items in relation to the operation of of flight training; in case the person did not undergo simulated flight training,
the aircraft used in the air transportation business: 1 hour of actual flight training may be considered to be equivalent to 4 hours
(a) Piloting experience of simulated flight training
(b) Flight experience through air navigation (2) In the case of a rotorcraft, any person with 20 hours or more of flight training;
(c) Experience in meteorological service note, however, that any person with rating qualification for a rotorcraft and
(d) Experience in the operation of radio facilities while onboard an aircraft wishing to obtain a rating for other types of aircraft shall undergo 10 hours or
2. Person with 2 years or more of experience in practical air traffic control service after obtaining a more of flight training
license for air traffic controller (c) In the military, any person with 200 hours or more of flight time for the type of
Flight 3. Person who has taken all subjects including a range of theoretical tests for air traffic controller in aircraft as pilot in command (in the case of a flight engineer, the flight time for
dispatch an approved training organization that is equivalent or superior to a junior college as per the Act flight engineer)
er on Higher Education in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph 1, Appendix 12 and with 3 (d) Any person who has completed the curricula for on-the-ground education and
months or more of experience in air traffic control or practical air traffic services flight training (including practical training) provided by the state or a local
4. Person who has completed the necessary curricula for air traffic controller in a training self-governing body that obtained approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation
organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (including those who Safety Authority
have completed education in a foreign training organization approved by the foreign government 3. For the class rating of aircraft, any person with 10 hours or more of flight time for
concerned) the category and class of the aircraft
5. Person who has completed the necessary curricula for air traffic controller in an air transportation 4. Any person who obtained a rating from a foreign government as per the provisions
company and with at least 1 year experience in practical air traffic services as of the application of subparagraph 1, Article 29 (4) of the Act and Article 91 (1) of the Ministerial
date under the direction and supervision of an air traffic controller of said air transportation Regulations of the Act
company within the last 2 years Aircraft
In the case of aircraft category rating, any person with 6 months or more of
6. Person holding a license for air traffic controller as issued by a foreign government maintenance
maintenance experience for the category of aircraft as of the date of acquisition of
type II
license for aircraft maintenance type II mechanic
2. Rating examination mechanic
In case persons with license for airline transport pilot or commercial pilot apply for
Rating By
Application History pilot training certificate for airplane, airship, glider, or rotorcraft, any of the
Field Qualification
following persons:
Any of the following persons: 1. Person who has completed a specialized education and training program for
1. In case of aircraft category rating, person with flight experience for a license test piloting instructor for the aircraft category as per the provisions of subparagraph
2. In case of aircraft type rating, any of the following persons: 2, Article 29 (4) of the Act and Article 91 (2) of the Ministerial Regulations of the
(a) Person who has completed specialized education and training for the type of Act or from a training organization certified by the foreign government concerned
Pilot
aircraft in an approved training organization as per the provisions of (including an educational institution of the aircraft manufacturer)
training Pilot
subparagraph 2, Article 29 (4) of the Act or Article 91 (2) of the Ministerial 2. Person who has completed education and training for the following piloting
License Pilot and flight certificate
Regulations of the Act instructor program from a person holding a piloting instructor certificate for the
rating engineer aircraft category:
(b) Person who has completed on-the-ground education conducted by an air
transportation businessman, an aircraft-using businessman, or an aircraft (a) On-the-ground education: Any person who has completed the set of education
manufacturer (including on-the-ground education that is equivalent or superior as necessary for the pilot training recognized by the Head of the Civil Aviation
to the education and training conducted by the aircraft manufacturer) as Safety Authority
prescribed in the Operations Manual in accordance with the provisions of (b) Flight training: Any person with 15 hours or more of flight training as the pilot
Article 116 of the Act and Articles 282 and 283 of the Ministerial Regulations in command of the aircraft category from an instructor with pilot training
certificate and commission representative should be attached together with documents that can verify the required
3. In the case of an airplane, an airship, or a rotorcraft, any person with 150 hours or experience under each application prerequisite of the rating check.
more of flight time as piloting instructor for the aircraft category in the military 2. Any of the following persons undergoing flight training using a flight simulator designated as Cat-III
4. In the case of a glider, any person holding a pilot training certificate for other pursuant to the designation standards published by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in
aircraft and with 15 hours or more of flight time as pilot in command for the glider accordance with the provisions of Article 94 (2) may be considered to have undergone flight training with an
5. Any person who obtained a pilot training certificate for the aircraft category from actual aircraft:
a foreign government as per the provisions of subparagraph 1, Article 29 (4) of the (a) Person obtaining a rating for the type of aircraft of the same class as the aircraft for which a rating is
Act and Article 91 (1) of the Ministerial Regulations of the Act sought
1. In case persons holding a license for airline transport pilot, commercial pilot, or (b) Person with 500 hours or more of flight experience as pilot in command of the military aircraft of the same
private pilot apply for an instrument flight certificate for an airplane or a class as the aircraft for which a rating is sought
rotorcraft, any person with 50 hours or more of open-air flight experience as pilot (c) Person with a total of 1,500 hours or more of flight experience; in this case, the person shall be a pilot of
in command of the aircraft category and who falls under any of the following an airplane of the same class as the airplane for which a rating is sought and with 1,000 hours or more of
items: flight experience
(a) Any person who has completed a specialized education and training program (d) Person who is a pilot of two or more categories of airplane requiring type rating and with 1,000 hours or
for instrument flight for the aircraft category as per the provisions of more of flight experience
subparagraph 2, Article 29 (4) of the Act and Article 91 (2) of the Ministerial
Regulations of the Act or from a training organization certified by a foreign [Appendix 12] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007>
government concerned (including an educational institution of the aircraft Subjects and Scope of Test as per the Provisions of Article 29 (1) of the Act (related to Article 81 (1))
manufacturer) 1. Subjects and scope of the theoretical test
(b) Any person who has completed the following specialized education and (a) License test
Instrume
training programs: Category and Class of
nt flight Pilot
(1) On-the-ground education: Any person who has completed the set of License Aircraft Subject to
certificate Subject Scope
education required for instrument flight as recognized by the Head of the Category License Rating and
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Category of Services
(2) Flight training: Any person with 40 hours or more of instrument flight
Aviation (a) Laws and ordinances on domestic aviation
training; in this case, up to 20 hours' instrument flight training time conducted
Act (b) Laws and ordinances on international aviation
by an instructor who obtained an instrument flight certificate with a flight
(a) Pilotage navigation, dead reckoning, radio navigation
simulator specified by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
(b) General knowledge of astronomical navigation
Administration may be included
(c) Principle, specifications, functions, and use of navigational
(c) Any person with 50 hours or more of instrument flight time for the aircraft
measuring instruments
category in the military
Air (d) Specifications, functions, and use of navigational safety
2. Any person obtaining an instrument flight rating for the aircraft category from a
Airplane and rotorcraft navigation facilities
foreign government as per the provisions of subparagraph 1, Article 29 (4) of the
(in the case of the (e) Deciphering and use of aeronautic chart
Act and Article 91 (1) of the Ministerial Regulations of the Act Airline
theoretical test for (f) Flight methods for aircraft in distress
transport
rotorcraft license, scope (g) General knowledge of human factors related to airline
Remarks pilot
of instrument flight transport pilot
1. The rating examination for those who did not complete the specialized education and training prescribed in
excluded) (a) Method of deciphering weather maps and notification of
this Table or those who did not complete the education and training conducted by air transportation
aviation weather
businessmen and aircraft-using businessmen to implement the education and training as prescribed in the
Aviation (b) Knowledge of aviation weather observation
Operations Manual or Maintenance Manual in accordance with the provisions of Article 116 of the Act and
weather (c) Knowledge of clouds and fronts
Articles 282 and 283 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Act may cover only those who completed the
(d) Knowledge of observation and forecast of upper clouds
education and training that are equivalent or superior to the specialized education and training program
(e) Other weather knowledge affecting operation
(including the education and training program prescribed by the aircraft manufacturer) from an instructor of
the aircraft category or the commission representative. The certificate of education signed by the instructor Flight (a) Theory and knowledge of flight

(b) General knowledge of weight distribution flight engineer

(c) Knowledge of aircraft structure and functions 2. Any person obtaining a flight engineer license issued by a foreign government
theory engineer
(d) General knowledge of propellers and engines for aircraft 3. Any person who has completed the necessary curricula for flight engineer in a training
(e) General knowledge of aircraft instruments and other devices organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Air traffic 1. Any person obtaining an air traffic controller license issued by a foreign government
(a) General knowledge of air traffic control service
and Air traffic 2. Any person with 5 years or more of practical experience in air traffic control service
(b) Distress, emergency, and methods and procedures for
communica controller 3. Any person who has completed the necessary curricula for air traffic controller in a training
urgent communication
tion organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(c) General knowledge of aeronautical telecommunications
information 1. Any person with 5 years or more of practical experience in aircraft maintenance
(d) Aeronautical information service Aircraft
service 2. Any person obtaining an aircraft maintenance type II mechanic license issued by a foreign
maintenance
Aviation government
type II
laws and Aviation laws and regulations required for the current service 3. Any person who has completed the necessary curricula for aircraft maintenance type II
mechanic
regulations mechanic in a training organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
1. Any person with 5 years or more of practical experience in aircraft shop maintenance
(a) Knowledge of pilotage navigation and dead reckoning Aircraft
2. Any person obtaining an aircraft maintenance type I mechanic license issued by a foreign
Comme (b) General knowledge of radio navigation maintenance
Aircraft, rotorcraft, government
rcial (c) Use of navigational measuring instruments type I
airplane 3. Any person who has completed the necessary curricula for aircraft maintenance type I
pilot Air (d) Use of navigational safety facilities mechanic
mechanic in a training organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
navigation (e) Deciphering aeronautic charts
1. Any person with 5 years or more of practical experience in flight dispatch service
(f) Flight methods for aircraft in distress
Flight 2. Any person obtaining a flight dispatcher license issued by a foreign government
(g) General knowledge of human factors related to commercial
dispatcher 3. Any person who has completed the necessary curricula for flight dispatcher in a training
pilot
organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
[Appendix 13] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> [Appendix 13-2] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
Standards for Exemption from the Practical Test (related to Article 90 (3)) Standards for Exemption from the Theoretical Test for License Holder(related to Article 88 (2))
1. License test
Test License Held Subjects Where the Theoretical
License Target and Scope of Exemption Prerequisites Test is Waived
Category Flight engineer Flight theory
Partial exemption (only oral examination shall be conducted) Commercial
Air traffic controller Aviation weather
1. Any person obtaining an airline transport pilot license issued by a foreign government from pilot
Flight dispatcher Aviation weather
Airline among those who satisfied the career prerequisites for airline transport pilot test as prescribed in
Flight engineer Flight theory
transport Appendix 11
pilot 2. Any commercial pilot obtaining a certificate of instrument flight and a certificate of type Private pilot Flight dispatcher Air navigation, aviation weather
rating Air traffic controller Aviation weather
1. Any person with 1,500 hours or more of flight experience Airline transport pilot Aerodynamics
Commercial 2. Any person obtaining a commercial pilot license issued by a foreign government Commercial pilot Aerodynamics
pilot 3. Any person who has completed the necessary curricula for commercial pilot in a training Aerodynamics, aircraft equipment,
Aircraft maintenance type II mechanic
organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Flight engineer aeroengine, airframe
1. Any person with 300 hours or more of flight experience
Aircraft maintenance type I Airframe Aerodynamics, structure
2. Any person who has obtained a private pilot license issued by a foreign government
Private pilot mechanic
3. Any person who has completed the necessary curricula for private pilot in a training Turbine engine Aerodynamics, propulsion
organization approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Air traffic Airline transport pilot Aviation weather
Flight 1. Any person with 300 hours or more of practical experience onboard an aircraft requiring a controller Commercial pilot Aviation weather
Private pilot Aviation weather [Appendix 14] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Flight dispatcher Navigation aid, aviation weather Standards for Airmen's Physical Examination (related to Article 95 (7))
Aerodynamics, structure, Examinat
Flight engineer Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
propulsion, aircraft maintenance ion Item
Airframe Aerodynamics, structure (a) There shall be neither deformation, malformation, nor functional disorder in the head, face,
Aircraft neck, body, or limbs, which may affect aviation work.
Aerodynamics, propulsion,
maintenance Piston engine and (b) There shall be no malignant tumor or related concerns.
(holding piston engine and turbine engine
type II Aircraft maintenance type I turbine engine (c) The subject shall have no AIDS. In case the subject is HIV positive, he/she shall test negative
qualification)
mechanic mechanic for disease in all examinations.
Electronic/ Electric Aerodynamics, electronic/electric
1. (d) The subject shall have no serious contagious disease; neither shall he/she be suspected to have
instruments instruments
General such.
Propeller Aerodynamics
(e) There shall be no conspicuous general prostration.
1 subject among aerodynamics, structure, (f) There shall be no excessive obesity, which may affect aviation work.
Flight engineer
piston engine, and turbine engine (g) The subject shall have no serious endocrinal disorder or metabolic and nutritional disorders.
Aircraft
Aircraft maintenance type (h) The subject shall have no serious allergies.
maintenance Aerodynamics
II mechanic (i) The subject shall have no diabetes, which requires insulin or blood sugar depressant.
type I
mechanic Aircraft maintenance type I (a) The subject shall have no (a) The subject shall have no (a) The subject shall have no
mechanic (applying for Aerodynamics active respiratory disease. active respiratory disease. active respiratory disease.
other category of service) (b) There shall be no serious (b) There shall be no serious (b) There shall be no serious
Air navigation, aircraft, aeronautic abnormality in the pleura or abnormality in the pleura or abnormality in the pleura
Airline transport pilot mediastinum. mediastinum. or mediastinum.
Flight telecommunications
dispatcher Commercial pilot Air navigation, aircraft (c) No tuberculosis sequela (c) No tuberculosis sequela (c) No tuberculosis sequela
Air traffic controller Navigation safety facilities, aviation weather preventing the verification of preventing the verification of preventing the verification
focal stability shall occur. focal stability shall occur. of focal stability shall
2. (d) The subject shall have no (d) The subject shall have no occur.
[Appendix 13-3] <Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007> Respirato serious respiratory disease that serious respiratory disease (d) The subject shall have
Types of Airmen Medical Certificate and Valid Periods (related to Article 95 (1)) ry may cause a deterioration of that may cause a deterioration neither sporadic
Types of Airmen Valid Period system the lung function. of the lung function. pneumothorax nor a
Types of License Medical 40 or Above (e) The subject shall have no (e) The subject shall have no medical history of its
Below 40 50 or Above disease that may cause disease that may cause recurrence.
Certificate Below 50
12 months; for a person aged 60 years or older and engaged pneumothorax or its pneumothorax or its (e) No post-chest surgery
Airline transport pilot recurrence. recurrence. complication feared to
in an air transportation business or a person aged 40 years or
Commercial pilot (excluding Type 1 (f) No post-chest surgery (f) No post-chest surgery cause trouble in aviation
older and engaged in an air transportation business for
glider pilot) complication feared to cause complication feared to cause work shall occur.
passengers with one pilot, however, 6 months
trouble in aviation work shall trouble in aviation work shall
Flight engineer
Type 2 12 months occur. occur.
Flight navigator
Private pilot (a) The subject shall have no high blood pressure that cannot be controlled.
Commercial glider pilot Type 2 60 months 24 months 12 months (b) The subject shall have no serious functional or structural abnormality in his/her circulatory
Student pilot 3. system.
Air traffic controller Type 3 48 months 24 months 12 months Circulato (c) The subject shall have neither myocardial or coronary arterial disorder nor their symptoms.
Remarks ry (d) The subject shall have no serious congenital or postnatal heart disease.
In case the date of expiration of the valid period as per the Table above does not fall on the last day of each system (e) There shall be no serious stimulus generating abnormality or excitement transmitting such.
month, the valid period for airmen medical certificate shall be deemed to expire on the last day of the (f) The subject shall have neither heart failure nor a medical history of such.
month covering the expiration date. (g) The subject shall test negative for aneurysm, serious varix, or lymp mastitis.

(h) The subject shall have no serious pericardial disease. disorder.

(i) The subject shall have no medical history of heart valve replacement, pacemaker transplant, or (a) There shall be no serious (a) The subject shall have no (a) The subject shall have no
heart transplant. malformation, deformation, serious disease or traumatic serious disease or
(a) The subject shall have no (a) The subject shall have no (a) The subject shall have no deficiency, or functional injury in the bones, muscles, traumatic injury in the
serious functional disorder or serious functional disorder or serious functional disorder disorder of the bones or tendons, or nerves or motor bones, muscles, tendons,
disease in his/her digestive disease in his/her digestive or disease in his/her joints. function disorder as a result or nerves or motor
system or peritoneum. system or peritoneum. digestive system or (b) The subject shall have no of such. function disorder as a
(b) The subject shall have no (b) The subject shall have no peritoneum. serious disease or traumatic (b) There shall be no serious or result of such.
disease in his/her digestive disease in his/her digestive (b) The subject shall have no injury in the bones, muscles, painful disease or (b) There shall be no habitual
4. system or obstruction system or obstruction disease in his/her digestive tendons, or nerves or motor deformation in the spine. dislocation of the joints.
Digestive symptom as a post-surgery symptom as a post-surgery system or obstruction function disorder as a result (c) The subject shall have (c) The subject shall have no
system complication, i.e., stricture or complication, i.e., stricture or symptom as a post-surgery of such. neither spinal disorder nor motor function disorder in
pressure feared to cause pressure feared to cause complication, i.e., stricture (c) There shall be no serious or motor function disorder in the limbs, which may
8. Motor
trouble in aviation work. trouble in aviation work. or pressure feared to cause painful disease or the limbs caused by spinal cause trouble in aviation
system
(c) The subject shall have no (c) The subject shall have no trouble in aviation work. deformation in the spine. disease or deformation. work.
hernia, which is feared to hernia, which is feared to (d) The subject shall have neither (d) There shall be no habitual
cause trouble in aviation work. cause trouble in aviation spinal disorder nor motor dislocation of the joints.
work. function disorder in the limbs (e) The subject shall have no
5. Blood caused by spinal disease or motor function disorder in
(a) The subject shall have no hyperanemia.
and deformation. the limbs, which may cause
(b) There shall be neither serious local or disseminated lymph node enlargement nor blood disease.
haemopo (e) There shall be no habitual trouble in aviation work.
(c) The subject shall have no disease whose symptoms include bleeding.
ietic dislocation of the joints.
(d) The subject shall have no serious case of splenomegaly.
organ (f) The subject shall have no
(a) The subject shall have no temperamental mental disorder. motor function disorder in the
(b) The subject shall have no mental or behavioral disorder due to a psychotropic substance. limbs, which may cause
(c) The subject shall have neither drug dependency problem nor alcohol addiction. trouble in aviation work.
(d) The subject shall have neither schizophrenia nor schizophrenic delusion disorder. (a) The subject shall neither have (a) The subject shall neither have (a) The subject shall neither
(e) The subject shall have no affective disorder. kidney and genitourinary kidney and genitourinary have kidney and
(f) The subject shall have no neurosis, stress-related disorder, or physical disorder. diseases nor exhibit diseases nor exhibit genitourinary diseases nor
6. obstruction symptom caused obstruction symptom caused exhibit obstruction
(g) The subject shall have neither physiological disorder nor behavioral syndrome accompanied by
Psychiatric by post-surgery by post-surgery symptom caused by
physical factors.
system complications, i.e., stricture or complications, i.e., stricture post-surgery
(h) The subject shall have neither personality disorder nor behavioral disorder.
(i) The subject shall have no mental retardation. 9. pressure. or pressure. complications, i.e.,
(j) The subject shall have neither mental disorder nor development disorder. Kidney (b) The subject shall have no (b) The subject shall have no stricture or pressure.
(k) The subject shall have neither behavioral disorder nor affective disorder that developed during and medical history of medical history of (b) The subject shall have no
his/her childhood or adolescent years. genitouri nephrectomy. nephrectomy. medical history of
(l) The subject shall have no other mental disorders. nary (c) The subject shall have no (c) The subject shall have no nephrectomy.
(a) The subject shall have neither epileptic disease, consciousness disorder whose causes are system gynecological disease that is gynecological disease that is (c) The subject shall have no
unknown, convulsion, or seizure nor a medical history of such. feared to cause trouble in feared to cause trouble in gynecological disease that
(b) The subject shall have neither serious medical history of head trauma nor head trauma aviation work. aviation work. is feared to cause trouble
7. Neural (d) The subject shall have no (d) The subject shall have no in aviation work.
sequelae.
system menstrual disorder that is menstrual disorder that is (d) The subject shall have no
(c) The subject shall have no serious disorder in his/her central nervous system or a medical history
of such. feared to cause trouble in feared to cause trouble in menstrual disorder that is
(d) The subject shall have no serious peripheral nervous system or autonomic nervous system aviation work. aviation work. feared to cause trouble in
(e) The subject should not be (e) The subject should not be aviation work. disorder in the function of the disorder in the function of the sinus, or throat.
pregnant; in case the subject is pregnant, since such Eustachian tube. Eustachian tube. (d) There should be neither
expected to have a normal condition may cause trouble (e) There should be no serious (e) There should be no serious serious stuttering, vocal
pregnancy, however, the in aviation work. disease in the nostrils, sinus, disease in the nostrils, sinus, dysphonia, nor language
period starting from the end of or throat. or throat. disorder.
the 12th week up to the 26th (f) Vomer (thin flat bone forming (f) There should be neither
week, which is not expected the inferior and posterior part serious stuttering, vocal
to cause trouble in aviation of the nasal septum) should dysphonia, nor language
work, shall be excluded not be bent excessively such disorder.
(a) There should be neither (a) There should be neither (a) There should be neither that air inflow into the nostrils (g) There should be neither
disease nor post-surgery disease nor post-surgery disease nor post-surgery is obstructed. serious disease nor functional
sequelae nor injury affecting sequelae nor injury affecting sequelae nor injury (g) There should be neither disorder in the oral cavity or
the eyeballs or accessory the eyeballs or accessory affecting the eyeballs or serious stuttering, vocal teeth.
organs of the eye and possibly organs of the eye and accessory organs of the dysphonia, nor language
causing trouble in aviation possibly causing trouble in eye and possibly causing disorder.
work. aviation work. trouble in aviation work. (h) There should be neither
(b) There should be no glaucoma. (b) There should be no (b) There should be no serious disease nor functional
(c) There should be no disease glaucoma. glaucoma. disorder in the oral cavity or
afflicting the intermediate (c) There should be no disease (c) There should be no disease teeth.
light-transmitting body, afflicting the intermediate afflicting the intermediate (a) Visual capacity should fall (a) Visual capacity should fall (a) Visual capacity should fall
eyeground, or optic passway light-transmitting body, light-transmitting body, under any of the following under any of the following under any of the following
10. Eye and causing trouble in eyeground, or optic passway eyeground, or optic (note, however, that the (note, however, that the (note, however, that the
aviation work. and causing trouble in passway and causing standards for subparagraph (2) standards for subparagraph standards for subparagraph
(d) No surgery that can affect the aviation work. trouble in aviation work. should be limited to those (2) should be limited to those (2) should be limited to
reflection of the eyes should (d) No surgery that can affect the required to carry a pair of required to carry a pair of those required to carry a
be performed. Note, however, reflection of the eyes should spare eyeglasses as indicated spare eyeglasses as indicated pair of spare eyeglasses as
that this restriction does not be performed. Note, in his/her airmen medical in his/her airmen medical indicated in his/her airmen
apply to cases wherein there is however, that this restriction certificate while using not certificate while using not medical certificate while
no aftereffect that can cause does not apply to cases more than a pair of commonly more than a pair of using not more than a pair
trouble in the implementation wherein there is no used eyeglasses (i.e., referring commonly used eyeglasses of commonly used
of the license or rating of the aftereffect that can cause 12. to corrective eyeglasses (i.e., referring to corrective eyeglasses (i.e., referring
examinee. trouble in the implementation Visual commonly used in eyeglasses commonly used in to corrective eyeglasses
of the license or rating of the capacity implementing aviation work) implementing aviation work) commonly used in
examinee. in implementing aviation in implementing aviation implementing aviation
(a) There should be no (a) There should be no (a) There should be no serious work): work): work) in implementing
abnormality involving the ears abnormality involving the disease in the internal ear, (1) Each eye should have long (1) Each eye should have long aviation work):
and related structures and ears and related structures middle ear (including range eyesight of not less than range eyesight of not less (1) Each eye should have long
causing trouble in aviation and causing trouble in mastoid process), or 1.0 without correction. than 0.5 without correction. range eyesight of not less
11. ENT, work. aviation work. external ear. (2) Each eye should have long (2) Each eye should have long than 0.7 without
mouth, (b) There should be no disorder in (b) There should be no disorder (b) There should be no range eyesight of not less than range eyesight of not less correction.
and teeth the vestibular organ. in the vestibular organ. disorder in the balancing 0.1 without correction and than 0.1 without correction (2) Each eye should have long
(c) There should be no incurable (c) There should be no incurable function. long range eyesight of not less and long range eyesight of range eyesight of not less
perforation of the eardrums. perforation of the eardrums. (c) There should be no serious than 1.0 using common not less than 0.5 using than 0.1 without correction
(d) There should be no serious (d) There should be no serious disease in the nostrils, eyeglasses, with each lens not common eyeglasses, with and long range eyesight of

exceeding the range of ±6 each lens not exceeding the not less than 0.7 using normal. normal vision.
diopter. range of ±6 diopter. common eyeglasses, with (e) Night vision should be
(b) Each eye of the subject should (b) Each eye of the subject each lens not exceeding the normal.
be able to read targets of not should be able to read targets range of ±6 diopter. (f) Eyeball movement should
less than 0.5 in a short range of not less than 0.5 in a short (b) Each eye of the subject be normal.
eye chart (for 30 cm vision) at range eye chart (for 30 cm should be able to read (g) The sense of color should
a random viewing distance of vision) at a random viewing targets of not less than 0.5 be normal.
30 ~ 50 cm without correction distance of 30 ~ 50 cm in a short range eye chart (a) One should be able to hear a sound of no more than 35 dB for each frequency of 500, 1,000,
or with the subject's own without correction or with the (for 30 cm vision) at a and 2,000 Hz and no more than 50 dB for a frequency of 300 Hz for each year in a room where
corrective eyeglasses on; the subject's own corrective random viewing distance the noise level is less than 35 dB.
13.
following requirements should eyeglasses on; the following of 30 ~ 50 cm without (b) In case the standards in item (a) cannot be satisfied, any of the following conditions should be
Auditory
also be satisfied (note, requirements should also be correction or with the satisfied:
capacity
however, that those aged 50 satisfied: subject's own corrective (1) One should be able to hear clearly the sound of normal conversation at a 2-meter distance
years and above should be (1) In case only short range eyeglasses on; the from the rear in a room where the noise level is less than 50 dB.
able to read targets of not less correction is necessary, a pair following requirements (2) The speech discrimination score of one ear should be 70% or more.
than 0.5 in the N14 Chart or of spare short-range should also be satisfied
14.
other corresponding chart corrective eyeglasses that can (note, however, that those There should be no mental or physical disorder that is feared to cause trouble in aviation work.
Overall
within the range of 80 cm): be used immediately should aged 50 years and above
(1) In case only short range be carried at all times. should be able to read
correction is necessary, a pair (2) In case both short range and targets of not less than 0.5 [Appendix 15] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
of spare short-range corrective long range corrections are in the N14 Chart or other Standards for the Facilities and Equipment of the Medical Institution for Airmen Physical Examination
eyeglasses that can be used necessary, the subject should corresponding chart within (related to Subparagraph 3, Article 98 (2))
immediately should be carried be able to see both short the range of 80 cm): 1. Standards for Facilities
at all times. range and long range without (1) In case only short range
(2) In case both short range and the need to take off his/her correction is necessary, a Kind of Facilities Standard Quantity Kind of Facilities Standard Quantity
long range corrections are eyeglasses to see the pair of spare short-range Consultation room 1 Clinical pathology room 1
necessary, the subject should instruments, chart, or manual corrective eyeglasses that Physical examination room 2 X-ray room 1
be able to see both short range held by hand using bifocal or can be used immediately Soundproof room (for auditory
1 Waiting room 1
and long range without the multi-focal lens. should be carried at all examination)
need to take off his/her © Both eyes should have normal times.
eyeglasses to see the visual capacity. (2) In case both short range
2. Standards for Equipment
instruments, chart, or manual (d) The subject should have and long range corrections
held by hand using bifocal or normal vision. are necessary, the subject Kind of Equipment Standard Quantity Kind of Equipment Standard Quantity
multi-focal lens. (e) Night vision should be should be able to see both Height meter 1 Electrocardiogram 1
© Both eyes should have normal normal. short range and long range Scale 1 ※Stress test system 1
visual capacity. (f) Eyeball movement should be without the need to take Measuring tape 1 ※ Electroencephalograph 1
(d) The subject should have normal; no eyeball tremor off his/her eyeglasses to Stethoscope 1 Pneumatic tonometer 1
normal vision. should occur. see the instruments, chart, Plexor 1 ※ Fundus camera 1
(e) Night vision should be (g) The sense of color should be or manual held by hand Blood pressure meter 1 Eustachian tube tester 1
normal. normal. using bifocal or multi-focal ENT scope 1 Laryngoscope 1
(f) Eyeball movement should be lens.
Opthalmoscope 1 Eye chart 1
normal; no eyeball tremor (c) Both eyes should have
X-ray camera 1 Vision tester 1
should occur. normal visual capacity.
Blood cell counter, automatic 1 Squint tester 1
(g) The sense of color should be (d) The subject should have
※ Centrifuge 1 Stereovision tester 1 6. A collision of aircraft occurred in the 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
Subparagraph 3,
※ Microscope 1 Near point tester 1 course of implementing air traffic control 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
Article 33 (1)
Color sense analyzer 1 service due to ill will or serious mistake. 3rd violation: 6-month suspension of validity
※ VISION METER 1 7. The following property damages
Subparagraph 3,
※ Blood chemistry analyzer, occurred due to an accident caused by ill
1 AUDIO METER 1 Article 33 (1)
automatic will or serious mistake:
※Germ incubator (heated and (a) Damage to an aircraft or a third party's 6-months suspension of validity or longer or
1 ※ Audio test room 1 property exceeded KRW 10 billion. cancellation of license
cooled water tank)
(b) Damage to an aircraft or a third party's 3-month suspension of validity or longer or
※ Pulmonary function analyzer 1 (AUDIO BOOTH)
property reached KRW 1 ~ 10 billion. cancellation of license
Remarks
(c) Damage to an aircraft or a third party's 1-month suspension of validity or longer or
1. In case a vision meter is installed, an eye chart, a squint tester, or a stereoscopic view tester may not be
property was less than KRW 1 billion. cancellation of license
installed.
2. ※ refers to the recommended equipment. 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
8. An aircraft operated in a prohibited area 2nd violation: 3-month suspension of validity
Article 38-2
[Appendix 15-2] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> as stipulated in Article 38 (2) of the Act. 3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity or
Standards for the Administrative Disposition for Airmen, Etc. (related to Article 99 (1)) cancellation of license
Applicable 9. An airman (including any of those
Act of Violation or Reason Clause of the Standards for Disposition engaging in pilot practice) engaged in 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
Act aviation work in a state that hinders 2nd violation: 6-month suspension of validity
Article 47
1. The verification of compliance with 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity normal work performance, e.g., under 3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity or
technical standards was violated for a 2nd violation: 4-month suspension of validity the influence of alcohol, or failed to cancellation of license
Article 22 respond to a request for measurement.
maintained, repaired, or modified 3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity or
aircraft. cancellation of license 10. A flight crew member or an air traffic
controller who does not comply with the
2. An airman engaged in the category of 1st violation: 5-month suspension of validity
standards for airmen physical 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
aviation work other than that specified in Article 27 2nd violation: 1-year suspension of validity
examination as provided for in Article Article 48 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
the license. or cancellation of license
31 (2) engaged in aviation work 3rd violation: 3-month suspension of validity
3. An airman whose license was rated
(including pilot practice in the case of a
handled aircraft other than the category, 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
flight crew member).
class, or type of rated aircraft or engaged Article 28 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
11. The pilot in command fails to fulfill the
in aviation work other than the rated 3rd violation: 6-month suspension of validity
following obligations:
maintenance work.
(a) Obligation to verify the readiness of the
4. An airman engaged in aviation work 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
aircraft as necessary for operation
without obtaining an Airmen Medical Article 31 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
Certificate. 3rd violation: 5-month suspension of validity 3rd violation: 3-month suspension of validity
(b) Obligation to rescue passengers, etc. Article 50
5. The following casualties occurred due to 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
an accident caused by ill will or serious 2nd violation: Cancellation of license
(c) Obligation to report an aircraft
mistake: 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
accident, an aircraft incident, or an
(a) Occurrence of deaths 6-month suspension of validity or longer or 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
Subparagraph 3, aircraft failure
cancellation of license 3rd violation: 5-month suspension of validity
Article 33 (1)
(b) Seriously wounded 3-month suspension of validity or longer or
12. The person responsible for the 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
cancellation of license
occurrence of aircraft safety trouble did Article 50-2 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
(c) Victims other than the seriously 1-month suspension of validity or longer or
not report the fact within 10 days. 3rd violation: 5-month suspension of validity
wounded cancellation of license

13. A pilot operated an aircraft without 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity improper methods:
undergoing a certification of Article 51 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity (a) Recording false information in the
qualification or an examination. 3rd violation: 5-month suspension of validity Application for Issuance of Airmen
14. A pilot in command did not obtain 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity Medical Certificate and withholding of
approval from the flight dispatcher 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity major medical history
Article 52
before departing or changing the flight 3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity or (b) Proxy taking the airmen physical
plan. cancellation of license examination
1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity (c) Substitution or alteration of stool
15. A pilot in command took off or landed sample
2nd violation: 5-month suspension of validity
in a place other than that for takeoff or Article 53
3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity or Remarks:
landing.
cancellation of license 1. Classification of disposition
1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity (a) Cancellation of license: This pertains to the cancellation of Airmen Certificate, Rating of Certificate,
16. A pilot in command did not follow the Instrument Flight Certificate, Pilot Training Certificate, or Aircraft Pilot Practice Permit
Article 54 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
flight regulations during operation. (b) Suspension of validity: This refers to the suspension of qualification to engage in aviation work
3rd violation: 6-month suspension of validity
(including pilot practice) for a certain period of time.
17. A pilot in command operated or acted 2. In case a single violation or reason constitutes the grounds for two or more dispositions, or if casualty and
1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
without a permit in violation of the property damage occur at the same time due to ill will or serious mistake, the heavier disposition standard
prohibited acts during a flight as of the two shall apply.
3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity
stipulated in Article 55. 3. In case of a violation resulting from the mistake of a crew member assisting the pilot incommand, the crew
18. A pilot in command transported 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity member in question may also be subject to disposition other than that for the pilot in command. In this case,
dangerous goods such as highly 2nd violation: 3-month suspension of validity the disposition for the crew member can be extenuated to not more than one half of the disposition
Article 59
explosive or inflammable objects in an 3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity or standard.
aircraft without a permit. cancellation of license 4. The standard for administrative disposition based on the sequence of violations shall apply to cases of
19. A pilot in command moved, took off, disposition imposed for similar violations for the past 2 years.
1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity 5. Administrative disposition can be increased or decreased to not more than one half of the disposition
landed, or operated an aircraft without
2nd violation: 3-month suspension of validity considering the degree and number of violations, etc.
following the instructions on the order Article 70
3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity or
and timing of movement, takeoff,
cancellation of license
landing, and flight methods. [Appendix 15-3] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
20. An airman engaged in aviation work Classification Standards for Language Proficiency (related to Article 102 (1))
1st violation: 10-day suspension of validity
(including pilot practice) without
carrying his/her license and airmen 1. Grade 6
3rd violation: 3-month suspension of validity
medical certificate.
Pronunciati Although influenced by native language and local characteristics, pronunciation, accent, rhythm,
21. An airman operated or acted in 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
on and intonation hardly posing a problem in understanding
violation of the standards prescribed in Article 74-2 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity
Use of simple or complex grammatical structures and sentence patterns consistently
the operational technology criteria. 3rd violation: 3-month suspension of validity Grammar
well-coordinated
22. An airman operated or acted in 1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity
Range of vocabulary and accuracy sufficient for effective conversation on various subjects;
violation of the standards prescribed in Article 115-2 2nd violation: 6-month suspension of validity Vocabulary
sensitive vocabularies used including idiomatic expression and various nuances
the Operations Specifications. 3rd violation: 1-year suspension of validity
Can speak a long sentence spontaneously and effortlessly; can give variations in the flow of
23. An airman operated or carried out Fluency
1st violation: 1-month suspension of validity words for emphasis; can use signal words properly and spontaneously
maintenance in violation of the
Article 116 2nd violation: 2-month suspension of validity Understandi Understanding consistently accurate in almost all contexts including subtleties of language and
standards prescribed in the Operations
3rd violation: 3-month suspension of validity ng cultural differences
Manual and Maintenance Manual.
Responsive Responds easily to almost any situation, remaining sensitive to related language or non-verbal
24. An Airmen Medical Certificate was Subparagraph 1,
Cancellation of Airmen Medical Certificate ness suggestion and responding properly to it
obtained using any of the following Article 33 (2)
2. Grade 5 Aircraft where air traffic control service is provided to all types of aircraft, but
Class C airspace
Pronuncia Although influenced by native language and local characteristics, pronunciation, accent, rhythm, only flight information service is provided between aircraft making a visual flight
tion and intonation hardly posing a serious problem in understanding Airspace where air traffic control service is provided to all types of aircraft, but
Basic grammatical structures and sentence patterns well-coordinated as a whole; when trying to only flight information service is provided between an aircraft making an
Class D airspace
Grammar use complex grammatical structures, errors are sometimes discovered in terms of the instrument flight and an aircraft making a visual flight and between two aircraft
communication of meaning making visual flights
Range of vocabulary and accuracy sufficient for conversation on common or clear business-related Airspace where air traffic control service is provided to an aircraft making an
Vocabulary
subjects and for successful rephrasing as a whole; the vocabularies used are sometimes abstract Class E airspace instrument flight and where flight information service is provided to an aircraft
Can talk about familiar subjects relatively easily and lengthily, although there is no change in the making a visual flight
Fluency
flow of words like a written sentence; can use proper signal words Airspace where flight information service and air traffic advisory service are
Dialogues on subjects related to business concrete and accurate; in a linguistically complex or an Non-contr Class F airspace provided to an aircraft making an instrument flight and where flight information
Understan
unexpected situation, the speaker can employ nearly accurate language; can understand diverse olled service is provided to an aircraft making a visual flight
ding
range of topics (dialects/intonation) airspace Airspace where only flight information service is provided to all types of
Responsiv Responds instantly and properly and delivers information; manages the relationship between the Class G airspace
aircraft
eness hearer and the speaker
3. Grade 4 2. Classification by Purpose of Airspace
Pronuncia Pronunciation, accent, rhythm, and intonation influenced by native language and local Classification Description
tion characteristics, sometimes hindering understanding
Airspace where air traffic control service is provided to an aircraft making visual
Basic grammatical structures and sentence patterns used creatively and well-coordinated; in a Control zone or instrument flight among Classes B, C, and D airspaces within the flight
Grammar non-routine or an unexpected situation, however, errors are detected; nonetheless, they seldom information zone as prescribed in subparagraph 18, Article 2 of the Aviation Act
hinder the communication of meaning Controlled
Airspace (including airway and approach control zone) where air traffic control
Range of vocabulary and accuracy sufficient for common and clear business-related subjects; in a airspace
Vocabulary service is provided to an aircraft making visual or instrument flight among
non-routine or an unexpected situation, however, rephrasing is often required due to vocabulary shortage Control area
Classes A, B, C, D, and E airspaces within the flight information zone as
Can speak lengthily and at reasonable speed, although lacking in fluency when rephrasing or prescribed in subparagraph 20, Article 2 of the Aviation Act
Fluency during an official speech or an unconscious response; nonetheless, such problem does not hinder Non-contr Advisory area
effective conversation; can use signal words to some extent; interpolations rarely cause confusion Non-controlled airspace specified for the provision of air traffic advisory service
olled
In terms of accent or variation, spoken English proficiency at a level that can be sufficiently airspace Information area Non-controlled airspace specified for the provision of flight information service
Understan understood by international users, with understanding of common and clear business-related subjects Area where the operation of aircraft is prohibited for safety, national defense,
ding generally accurate; in a linguistically complex situation or in an unexpected response situation, Prohibited area
and other reasons
understanding the speaker can take more time, thereby necessitating a method for compensating
Area where the operation of aircraft with no flight permit is restricted to protect
Responsiv Responds instantly on the whole and delivers information; can start or maintain a conversation in Prohibited Restricted area
the aircraft from aircraft fire, ground-to-air fire, etc., or for other reasons
eness unexpected situations; misunderstood part can be clarified through verification area
Restricted area
Area where the operation of ultralight flying vehicles is restricted to ensure the
for ultra light
[Appendix 16] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> flight safety of ultra light flying vehicles
flying vehicles
Classification of Airspaces (related to Article 116-2 (1))
Training area of civil aircraft to be managed separately from aircraft making
Training area
instrument flights
1. Classification Based on the Air Transportation Service Provided
Military Area set up for military operation to be managed separately from aircraft
Classification Description Special
operation area making instrument flights
designated
Class A airspace Airspace where all types of aircraft make an instrument flight Area expected to pose danger to aircraft or ground facilities during the operation
areas Danger area
Controlled of the aircraft
Airspace where an aircraft making instrument flight or visual flight can operate
airspace Area where the large-scale training of pilots or abnormal aviation activities are
Class B airspace and where air control service including separation is provided to all types of Alert area
carried out
aircraft

[Appendix 17] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> over the sea

First-aid Kit to be Provided on the Aircraft, Etc. (related to Article 125) (i) The following cases wherein an Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger
airplane flies a distance of 740 km floating gear or its
1. First-aid kits shall be provided as follows: (400 NM) or more for 120 minutes equivalent Appropriate
Quantity from land that is appropriate for Life raft number of rafts
When Used for the emergency landing and over the sea Flame distress signal 1 unit
Air Transportation (whichever is shorter): equipment
Classification Item
Business or Other cases a) When a twin-engine airplane can
Aircraft-using fly above the minimum safe altitude
Business to an alternate airfield for landing
(a) Hydroplane (including amphibious Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger 1 kit per passenger even if the critical power unit does
airplane) floating gear or its not operate
equivalent b) When a three-engine airplane or a
Voice signal generator 1 unit 1 unit more sophisticated aircraft can fly
Sea anchor 1 piece 1 piece (limited to to an alternate airfield on the airway
cases wherein it is even if two of the engines do not
necessary for operate
movement on the sea) (ii) When an airplane other than that Item prescribed in (a) or Quantity prescribed
Common anchor 1 piece 1 piece described in (i) flies over the sea (b) based on the in (a) or (b) based
(b) Land airplane (including beyond a distance of 185 km (100 classification of land on the classification
amphibious airplane) NM) for 30 minutes (whichever is airplane or hydroplane of land airplane or
(i) The following cases wherein an Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger shorter) Life raft hydroplane
airplane flies 93 km (50 NM) from floating gear or its Flame distress signal Appropriate
the seashore appropriate for landing equivalent equipment number of rafts
over the sea: 1 unit
(a) When a twin-engine airplane can (iii) When an airplane flies a distance Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger
fly above the minimum safe over the sea beyond 93 km (50 floating gear or its
altitude to an alternate airfield for NM) from land that is appropriate equivalent
landing even when the critical for an emergency landing
power unit does not operate (iv) When an airplane flies a distance Life raft Appropriate number
(b) When a three-engine airplane or a of at least 185 km (100 NM) over Flame distress signal of rafts
more sophisticated aircraft can fly the sea for a single airplane and a equipment 1 unit
to an alternate airfield on the distance of at least 370 km (200
airway even when two of the NM) for a multi-engine airplane
engines do not operate even if one of the engines does
(ii) When a single-engine, land Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger 1 kit per passenger not operate from land that is
airplane other than that described floating gear or its appropriate for an emergency
in (i) flies over the sea beyond the equivalent landing
gliding distance from the seashore (d) Airplane that flies over areas where Flame distress signal One unit or more One unit or more
(iii) When water landing is expected Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger search and rescue are especially equipment
in case of an accident because the floating gear or its difficult, e.g., mountainous and Lifesaving equipment One unit or more One unit or more
takeoff path or landing approach equivalent remote areas (including helicopter)
path is on the water (e) Helicopter
(c) Airplane that flies a long distance (i) When a class 1 or a class 2 Floating equipment for 1 set 1 set
helicopter flies a 10-minute distance or helicopter 1 kit per passenger 1 kit per passenger failure during any other stage
more from land over the sea at cruising Life jacket or personal c) Performance class 3 helicopter: A helicopter that is required to make an emergency landing when the
speed floating gear or its critical power unit fails at any stage of the flight
equivalent 2. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as follows:
Life raft Appropriate Appropriate number (a) In an aircraft, at least one easily movable fire extinguisher shall be placed in the cockpit and the cabin
Flame distress signal number of rafts of rafts separated from the cockpit. Note, however, that the extinguisher shall not be of the type that can
equipment 1 unit 1 unit contaminate the air inside the aircraft when it emits fire extinguishing liquid or impede the safe operation
of the aircraft.
(ii) When a class 3 helicopter makes (b) In the cabin of the aircraft, extinguishers shall be provided as follows:
the following flights:
Number of Passenger Seats Number of Extinguishers
a) When operating over the sea Floating equipment for 1 set 1 set
beyond autorotation or safe landing helicopter (i) 6 ~ 30 1
distance (ii) 31 ~ 60 2
b) When exceeding the autorotation Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger 1 kit per passenger (iii) 61 ~ 200 3
distance but operating within the floating gear or its (iv) 201 ~ 300 4
distance from land as prescribed by equivalent (v) 301 ~ 400 5
the Head of the Civil Aviation (vi) 401 ~ 500 6
Safety Authority (vii) 501 ~ 600 7
c) When operating over the sea Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger 1 kit per passenger (viii) 601 or more 8
beyond the region prescribed in (a) floating gear or its 3. In an aircraft for the air transportation business and aircraft-using business, an ax shall be made available for
equivalent use in case of an accident.
Life raft Appropriate Appropriate number 4. In an aircraft for the air transportation business, megaphones shall be provided as follows:
Flame distress signal number of rafts of rafts
equipment 1 unit 1 unit Number of Passenger Seats Number of Megaphones
(iii) When water landing is expected Life jacket or personal 1 kit per passenger 1 kit per passenger 61 ~ 99 1
in case of an accident for a class 2 floating gear or its 100 ~ 199 2
or a class 3 helicopter because the equivalent 200 or more 3
takeoff path or landing approach 5. In any aircraft, the first-aid medical supplies in item (a) shall be kept in a place that is readily accessible to
path is on the water the cabin crew or in a cabin near the entrance and exit door (emergency exit). In the case of aircraft for the
Remarks: air transportation business, the first-aid medical supplies in item (b) shall be additionally provided.
1) Life jacket or personal floating gear equipped with a survivor locator light shall be placed in a location (a) First-aid medical supplies
where it is easy to take out. Passengers shall be familiar with such location and the method of use. (i) Quantity of first-aid medical supplies
2) The voice signal generator shall exhibit the performance specified in the 1972 Convention on the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Number of Passenger Seats Number of First-aid Medical Supplies (unit: set)
3) The number of life jackets shall be sufficient to accommodate all passengers. In this case, each life raft shall 0 ~ 50 1
be equipped with lifesaving appliances including an emergency signal light and a waterproof portable light 51 ~ 150 2
and one unit of flame distress signal equipment. Note, however, that lifesaving appliances and flame 151 ~ 250 3
distress signal equipment may be stored in the life raft. 251 or more 4
4) Class 1, class 2, and class 3 helicopters as described in item (e) of the table above are described as follows:
(ii) Minimum items that should be included in the first-aid medical supplies:
a) Performance class 1 helicopter: A helicopter that can give up takeoff or landing when the critical power
a) User's Guide
unit fails or a helicopter that can continue to fly to an appropriate landing place depending on the time of
b) Ground-to-Air Visual Signal Codes as prescribed in Annex 12 of the Convention on International Civil
failure
Aviation to be used by the survivor
b) Performance class 2 helicopter: A helicopter that is required to make an emergency landing in case the
c) Instruments for the treatment of injuries
critical power unit fails during the takeoff or landing stage but can continue to fly safely even in case of
d) Ophthalmic ointment

e) Nasal decongestion spray Magnetic compass 1 1 1 1

f) Insecticide Clock (displaying the hour, minute, and
g) Eyewash 1 1 1 1
second)
h) Burn cream
Sensitive pressure altimeter 2 1 2 1
i) Water-based antiseptic/Skin cleanser
Anti-freeze airspeed indicator 1 1 1 1
j) Instruments for curing serious burns
k) Internal medicine (painkiller, antispasmodic, central nerve tissue stimulant, circulating system stimulant, Instrument Turn and slip indicator 1 1 - -
coronary artery vasodilator, obstruent, and antiseasickness pill) Flight Rule Slip indicator - - 1 1
l) Artificial plastic instrument for securing airway and splint Attitude indicator 1 1 3 2
(b) Emergency medical appliances Heading indicator 1 1 1 1
(i) Equipment Outside air temperature indicator 1 1 1 1
a) Sterile gloves for surgery Rate of ascent and descent indicator 1 1 1 1
b) Blood pressure meter
Stabilization system - - 1 -
c) Stethoscope
d) Sterile scissors Remarks:
e) Pincette 1. Gyro instruments shall have the means for displaying the state of power supply.
f) Tourniquet or styptic bandage 2. An altimeter consisting of three needles indicating the altitude and a drum indication altimeter do not satisfy
g) Sterilizing equipment for stitching the requirements for a sensitive pressure altimeter.
h) Disposable syringe 3. The requirements for a turn and slip indicator (a slip indicator in the case of a helicopter), an attitude
i) Disposable scalpel for surgery indicator, and a heading indicator can be satisfied by a combined or an integrated flight director. To prevent
(ii) Medicines simultaneous failures, however, each instrument shall have a built-in safety device.
a) Cardiovascular vasodilator 4. In case the designer or manufacturer of the helicopter verifies that stability can be maintained even without a
b) Pain killer stabilization system through a test flight or submits documents verifying such fact, the stabilization system
c) Diuretic may not be required.
d) Antihistamine 5. One unit of the attitude indicator required for a helicopter can be substituted by a turn indicator.
e) Steroid medicine 6. An airplane exceeding the maximum takeoff gross weight of 5,700 kg and operating based on the instrument
f) Tranquilizer flight rule as class 1 or class 2 helicopter shall be equipped with an emergency power supply that can operate
g) Uterine stimulant pitocin an attitude indicator and provide illumination that enables the pilot to view the altitude indicator for 30
h) Narcotic analgesics for injection (to be used only when necessary) minutes or longer apart from the main generator. In this case, the emergency power supply shall operate
i) Bronchodilator for injection automatically in case the main generator fails, and the operation of the attitude indicator through the
emergency power supply shall be clearly displayed on the instrument panel.
[Appendix 18] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>

Standards for Aircraft Instrument, Etc. (related to Article 134 (1) [Appendix 19] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Amount of Fuel and Oil to be Loaded on an Aircraft (related to Article 136)
Quantity
Amount of Fuel and Oil
Airplane Helicopter Division
Flight Propeller-driven Aircraft Jet Aircraft
Instrument Name For the Air For the Air
Classification
Transportation Others Transportation Others Aircraft for In case an Any of the following amounts: Any of the following amounts:
Business Business the air alternate 1. Amount required to fly to the first 1. Amount required to fly to the
Magnetic compass 1 1 1 1 transportation airfield is estimated landing airfield plus the first estimated landing airfield and
business and required under amount required to fly for 45 make an approach and a missed
Clock (displaying the hour, minute,
Visual 1 1 1 1 aircraft-using an IFR flight minutes more at the cruising speed approach once plus any of the
second)
Flight Rule business after flying to the airfield requiring following amounts:
Sensitive pressure altimeter 1 1 1 1
the biggest oil and fuel consumption (a) Amount required to fly from the
Airspeed indicator 1 1 1 1
among the alternate airfields to the first estimated landing airfield minutes more at the cruising speed stay in the air for 30 minutes at
first estimated landing airfield to an alternate airfield at the 2. In the case of Subparagraph 2, 450 m (1,500 ft) of altitude
cruising speed Article 188 (3), whichever is the under standard temperature
2. Amount required to fly to the (b) Amount required to stay in the smaller amount among the (b) Amount prescribed by the Head
alternate airfield after passing the air for 30 minutes at 450 m following: of the Civil Aviation Safety
originally designated point and (1,500 ft) of altitude under (a) Amount required to fly to the first Authority in preparation for an
continue for 45 minutes more at the standard temperature at the estimated landing airfield plus the increase in fuel consumption
cruising speed; i n this case, the alternate airfield plus the amount required to continue for 45 2. In the case of Subparagraph 2,
amount shall not be smaller than any amount required to approach minutes more at the cruising speed Article 188 (3), the amount
of the following: and land at the airfield and the amount required to fly 15% derived by adding the following:
(a) Amount required to fly to the first (c) Amount prescribed by the Head of the flight time at the cruising (a) Amount required to fly to the
estimated landing airfield and of the Civil Aviation Safety speed first estimated landing airfield
continue for 45 minutes more at the Authority in preparation for an (b) Amount required to fly to the first (b) Amount required to fly for 2
cruising speed plus the amount increase in fuel consumption in estimated landing airfield plus the hours at the cruising speed
required to fly 15% of the time the case an abnormal condition amount required to fly for 2 hours
aircraft operates at the cruising develops at the cruising speed
speed 2. In case the following are added When operating Amount derived by adding the following:
(b) Amount required to fly to the first (in this case, the total amount under a VFR 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield
estimated landing airfield plus the shall not be smaller than the flight 2. Amount required to continue for 45 minutes more at the cruising speed
amount required to fly for 2 hours amount required to fly to the first In case an
more at the cruising speed estimated landing airfield plus The amount derived by adding the following:
alternate
the amount required to operate 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield
airfield is
for 2 more hours at the cruising 2. Amount required to fly to the alternate airfield and to continue for 45
Aircraft used required under
speed): minutes more at the cruising speed
for purposes an IFR flight
(a) Amount required to fly to the other than for In case an
alternate airfield after passing the air alternate
the originally designated point transportation airfield is not
and stay for 30 minutes in the Amount derived by adding the following:
business and required under
air at the alternate airfield at an 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield in case an
aircraft-using an IFR flight
altitude of 450 m (1,500 ft) at alternate airfield is not required pursuant to the proviso of Article 188 (5)
business or when
the cruising speed 2. Amount required to fly for 45 minutes more at the cruising speed
operating
(b) Amount prescribed by the Head under a VFR
of the Civil Aviation Safety flight
Authority in preparation for an Amount derived by adding the following:
increase in fuel consumption in 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield
case an abnormal condition 2. Amount required to fly for 20 minutes more at the maximum cruising
develops Helicopter for When operating speed
Any of the following amounts: Any of the following amounts: the air under a VFR 3. Amount required to fly 10% of the estimated flight time to the first
In case an 1. In the case of Subparagraph 1, 1. In the case of Subparagraph 1, transportation flight estimated landing airfield
alternate Article 188 (3), the amount obtained by Article 188 (3), the amount business and 4. Additional amount prescribed by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
airfield is not adding the following: obtained by adding the following: aircraft-using Authority in preparation for an increase in fuel and oil consumption in case
required under (a) Amount required to reach the first (a) Amount required to fly to the business an abnormal condition develops
an IFR flight estimated landing airfield first estimated landing airfield
In case an Amount derived by adding the following:
(b) Amount required to fly for 45 plus the amount required to
alternate 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield and make an

approach and a missed approach once 30 minutes at 450 m (1,500 ft) of altitude under standard temperature plus
2. Amount required to fly to an alternate airfield the amount required to approach and land at the airfield
required under
3. Amount required to stay in the air for 30 minutes at 450 m (1,500 ft) of 3. Additional amount prescribed by the owner, etc., in preparation for an
airfield is an IFR flight
altitude under standard temperature at the alternate airfield plus the amount increase in fuel and oil consumption in case an abnormal condition
required under
required to approach and land at the airfield develops
an IFR flight
4. Additional amount prescribed by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety In the absence
Authority in preparation for an increase in fuel and oil consumption in case of an Amount derived by adding the following:
an abnormal condition develops appropriate 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield
In the case of Subparagraph 1, Article 188 (3), the amount derived by adding alternate 2. Amount required to stay in the air for 2 hours at the airfield at holding
the following: airfield under speed
In case an 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield an IFR flight
alternate 2. Amount required to stay in the air at the first estimated landing airfield for Remarks:
airfield is not 30 minutes at 450 m (1,500 ft) of altitude under standard temperature plus 1) Apart from the amount prescribed in the table above, a separate amount required to fly safely considering
required under the amount required to approach and land at the airfield the weather change and delays during the flight
an IFR flight 4. Additional amount prescribed by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety 2) In the case of aircraft for the air transportation business and aircraft-using business, an additional amount
Authority in preparation for an increase in fuel consumption in case an shall be loaded considering engine failure and loss of pressurization on the airway, one missed approach in
abnormal condition develops the case of instrument approach, landing delays, and other conditions wherein an increase in oil and fuel
In the absence consumption is expected apart from the amount prescribed in the table above and in 1).
In the case of Subparagraph 2, Article 188 (3), the amount derived by adding
of an
the following:
appropriate [Appendix 19-2] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield
alternate Standards for the Flight Time and Rest Periods for Flight Crew (related to Article 143)
2. Amount required to stay in the air for 2 hours at the airfield at holding
airfield under
speed
an IFR flight 1. Standards for maximum duty and flight time for 24 consecutive hours for flight crew (unit: hours)
Amount derived by adding the following:
Composition of Flight Crew Flight Time Duty Time
1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield
2. Amount required to fly for 20 minutes more at the maximum cruising speed 1 pilot in command 8 13
When operating 1 pilot in command, 1 co-pilot 8 13
3. Amount required to fly 10% of the estimated flight time to the first
under a VFR
estimated landing airfield 1 pilot in command, 1 co-pilot
flight 12 15
4. Additional amount prescribed by the owner, etc., in preparation for an 1 flight engineer
Helicopter increase in fuel and oil consumption in case an abnormal condition 1 pilot in command, 2 co-pilots 12 16
used for develops 2 pilots in command, 1 co-pilot 13 17
purposes Amount derived by adding the following: 2 pilots in command, 2 co-pilots 16 20
other than for 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield and make an 2 pilots in command, 2 co-pilots
approach and a missed approach once 16 20
the air In case an 2 flight engineers
transportation alternate 2. Amount required to fly to an alternate airfield Remarks:
business and airfield is 3. Amount required to stay in the air at the alternate airfield for 30 minutes at 1. "Flight time" refers to the total number of hours that passed from the time a flight crew member boarded
aircraft-using required under 450 m (1,500 ft) of altitude under standard temperature plus the amount the aircraft to carry out his/her flight duty and the aircraft began to move to take off to the time the flight
business required to approach and land at the airfield was completed and the aircraft finally stopped.
an IFR flight
4. Additional amount prescribed by the owner, etc., in preparation for an 2. "Duty time" refers to the total number of hours from the time a flight crew member reported to the place
increase in fuel and oil consumption in case an abnormal condition specified by the air transportation businessman or the aircraft-using businessman to carry out his/her flight
develops duty to the time he/she completed one or more than two consecutive flights and underwent debriefing
In case an Amount derived by adding the following: including the flight preparation time, flight time, and rest periods either on the ground or inside an aircraft.
alternate 1. Amount required to fly to the first estimated landing airfield 3. In case a flight crew member works in excess of 12 hours for 24 consecutive hours, there shall be rest
airfield is not 2. Amount required to stay in the air at the first estimated landing airfield for facilities in the aircraft.
2. Standards for the maximum flight time for 30 and 90 consecutive days and 1 consecutive year for flight crew [Appendix 19-3] <Amended as of Sept. 24, 2001, Aug. 18, 2006>
30 Consecutive 90 Consecutive
Composition of Flight Crew 1 Year Standards for the Duty Time and Rest Periods for Cabin Crew (related to Article 143-2)
Days Days
1 pilot in command 100 280 1,000 Number of Cabin Crew Duty Time Rest Periods
1 pilot in command, 1 co-pilot 100 280 1,000 Minimum number of cabin crew 14 hours 8 hours
1 pilot in command, 1 co-pilot 1 person added to the minimum number of cabin crew 16 hours 12 hours
120 300 1,000
1 flight engineer 2 persons added to the minimum number of cabin crew 18 hours 12 hours
1 pilot in command, 2 co-pilots 120 300 1,000 3 persons added to the minimum number of cabin crew 20 hours 12 hours
2 pilots in command, 1 co-pilot 120 300 1,000 Remarks: An air transportation businessman shall ensure that a cabin crew member can take a rest for 24
2 pilots in command, 2 co-pilots 120 350 1,000 consecutive hours or more for every 7 days of consecutive work.
2 pilots in command, 2 co-pilots
120 350 1,000
2 flight engineers [Appendix 19-4] <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003, Aug. 18, 2006>
Remarks: In case the flight crew is formed irregularly, the standards for the maximum flight time for the item Standards for CAT-II and CAT-III ILS Equipment for Precision Instrument Approach and Operational
with the largest composition in terms of time shall apply. Restrictions (related to Subparagraph 4, Article 186 (8))
3. Standards for the minimum rest periods based on the duty time of flight crew: 1. CAT-II Precision Instrument Approach
A. Equipment to be mounted on the aircraft: Flight instruments, navigation safety radio equipment, and other
Duty Time Rest Periods
additional equipment approved by the country of registration of the aircraft in question shall be mounted
Up to 8 hours 8 hours or more for operation. When mounting additional equipment, a list of such equipment and operations specifications
8 ～ 9 hours 9 hours or more shall be specified in the Operations Manual as stipulated in Articles 116 and 132 (4) of the Act and
9 ～ 10 hours 10 hours or more Subparagraph 9, Article 320 of this Ordinance.
10 ～ 11 hours 11 hours or more B. Measuring equipment for Runway Visual Range (RVR)
11 ～ 12 hours 12 hours or more (1) When applying 500 m (1,600 ft) or more of Runway Visual Range (RVR): A measuring system for
12 ～ 13 hours 13 hours or more Touchdown Zone RVR shall be installed and operated, and the measured value, applied to the operation of
13 ～ 14 hours 14 hours or more all types of aircraft.
14 ～ 15 hours 15 hours or more (2) When applying 350 m (1,200 ft) ~ 500 m (1,600 ft) of RVR: A measuring system for Touchdown Zone
15 ～ 16 hours 16 hours or more RVR and Rollout RVR shall be installed and operated, and the measured value of the Touchdown Zone
16 ～ 17 hours 18 hours or more RVR, applied to the operation of all types of aircraft. The measured value of the Rollout RVR shall be
17 ～ 18 hours 20 hours or more applied as reference for pilots. The measured value of the Mid RVR shall be applied as reference; in the
18 ～ 19 hours 22 hours or more absence of Rollout RVR, the measured value of the Rollout RVR shall be used as a substitute.
19 ～ 20 hours 24 hours or more C. Qualification of the pilot
Remarks: (1) Any pilot wishing to fly pursuant to the CAT-II precision instrument approach procedures shall complete
1. An air transportation businessman or an aircraft-using businessman shall grant rest periods on the ground the approved training program for the holder of an Air Operator Certificate and obtain the Operational
as prescribed by the table above based on the duty time after a flight crew member took the last rest on the Qualifications for CAT-II precision instrument approach from the Commissioned Examiner or
ground following his/her completion of flight time. Operational Qualifications Examiner.
2. An air transportation businessman or an aircraft-using businessman shall ensure that a flight crew member (2) To a pilot with less than 100 hours' flight experience in the type of aircraft in question, a meteorological
can take a rest for 24 consecutive hours or more for every 7 days of consecutive work. minima of RVR 550 m (1,800 ft) or more shall apply.
D. Operational restrictions
(1) When the last measured RVR is less than the meteorological minima for landing, the pilot shall not
operate the aircraft into the final approach section of the precision instrument approach procedure.
(2) Once the aircraft enters the final approach segment, the pilot may continue to fly up to the decision height
(DH) even when a measured value signifying that the weather would deteriorate below the approved Min
RVR was received.
(3) Unless all of the following conditions are met, the pilot shall not begin the final approach segment of an

instrument approach procedure when the touchdown zone RVR report is less than RVR 500 m (1,800 ft): (2) For CAT III landing minimums below RVR 175 m (600 ft) using fail-passive rollout control systems, the
(a) The airborne equipment required in item A above is installed, and it is operating satisfactorily. Touchdown Zone, Mid, and Rollout reporting systems are required and must be used. All three RVR
(b) The required components of the CAT II ground system are installed including all of the following, and reports are controlling for all operations.
they are operating normally: (3) For CAT III landing minimums below RVR175 m (600 ft) using fail-operational rollout control systems,
1) Outer marker: For ILS operations, precision or surveillance radar fix, NDB, VOR, or DME fix (or the Touchdown Zone, Mid, and Rollout RVR reporting systems are normally required and are controlling
radial) may be used in lieu of an outer marker. for all operations. If one of these RVR reporting systems is temporarily inoperative, these operations may
2) Inner Marker: Except for the CAT II instrument approach procedures designated as "RANA" be initiated and continued using the two remaining RVR reporting systems. Both RVR reports are
(radar/radio altimeter not authorized), operative radar/radio altimeters may be used in lieu of an inner controlling.
marker.
3) Approach lights (ALSF-1 or ALSF-2) and Sequence flashing lights C. Pilot qualifications
4) High-intensity runway lights (1) Any pilot in command wishing to fly pursuant to the CAT-III precision instrument approach procedures
5) Touchdown zone lights and Runway centerline lights shall complete the training program approved for the holder of an Air Operator Certificate and obtain the
(c) The RVR reporting equipment required in item B (1) above is operating normally. Operational Qualifications for CAT-III precision instrument approach from the Designated Examiner or
(d) The crosswind component on the landing runway is 15 knots or less. Operational Qualifications Examiner.
(e) Fifteen percent additional runway length is available over the required landing field length specified for (2) For a pilot with less than 100 hours' flight experience using the type of aircraft concerned, minimum pilot
the aircraft. landing minima of not less than RVR 550 m (1,800 ft) shall be used.
E. Missed approach: A missed approach shall be initiated under any of the following conditions: D. Operating limitations
(1) At the DH, the pilot has not identified the required visual reference (such as CAT II lights) to verify that (1) The pilot shall not begin the final approach segment of an instrument approach procedure if the latest
the aircraft will approach the runway safely. reported controlling RVR for the landing runway is less than the minimums authorized for the operation
(2) The pilot has not identified the required visual reference (such as CAT II lights) to verify that the aircraft being performed.
will approach the runway safely after passing the DH. (2) If the aircraft is established on the final approach segment, and the controlling RVR is reported to decrease
(3) Safe touchdown within the touchdown zone is deemed impossible by the pilot. below the authorized minimums, the approach may be continued to the AH/DH applicable to the operation
(4) Before arriving at the DH, any of the required elements of the CAT II ground system becomes being performed.
inoperative. (3) Unless all of the following conditions are met, the pilot shall not begin the final approach segment of a
(5) Any of the airborne equipment required for the CAT-II precision instrument approach being performed CAT-III instrument approach:
becomes inoperative. If the pilot is authorized to fly both manually and automatically based on the CAT (a) The airborne equipment required in item A is operating satisfactorily.
II operation, however, an automatic approach may be continued manually using the approved manual (b) All the required elements of the CAT III ground system except sequence flashing lights are operating
systems if the automatic system has malfunctioned, and it is disengaged at higher than 300 m (1,000 ft) normally. Precision or surveillance radar fix, NDB, VOR, DME fix and its published Waypoint/WP, or
above the elevation of the touchdown zone. a published minimum GSIA fix may be used in lieu of an outer marker.
(c) The crosswind component on the landing runway is 15 knots or less.
F. Authorized CAT-II airports and runways (d) Fifteen percent additional runway length is available over the required landing field length specified for
The pilot is authorized to perform CAT-II operations at the airports and runways pursuant to Chapter V of the Act. the aircraft.
(e) All Category III operations using minimums below RVR 175 m (600 ft) shall be conducted to runways
2. CAT-III precision instrument approach providing direct access to taxi routings equipped with serviceable taxiway centerline lighting that meets
A. Equipment to be mounted on the aircraft: Flight instruments, radio navigation equipment, and other the ICAO criteria for Category III operations.
airborne systems required by the country of registration of the aircraft concerned shall be installed and shall
be operational. When mounting additional equipment, their list and operations specifications shall be E. Missed approach
included in the Operations Manual as provided for by Articles 116 and 132 (4) of the Act and subparagraph (1) For CAT III approaches with a fail-passive landing system, a missed approach shall be initiated under any
9, Article 320 of this Ordinance. of the following conditions:
(a) At the DH, the pilot has not identified the required visual references within the touchdown zone or
B. RVR reporting equipment touchdown zone lights.
(1) For CAT III landing minimums as low as RVR 175 m (600 ft), the Touchdown zone, Mid, and Rollout (b) At the DH or before it, the controlling RVR is reported to be below the lowest RVR authorized for
RVR reporting systems are required and must be used. The Touchdown zone and Mid RVR reports are fail-passive operations.
controlling for all operations. The Rollout report provides advisory information for pilots. (c) Visual reference with the touchdown zone or touchdown zone lights is lost after passing the DH.
(d) A failure in the fail-passive flight control system occurs prior to touchdown. 370 11,300 37,000 380 11,600 38,000 390 11,900 39,000 400 12,200 40,000
(e) Safe touchdown is deemed impossible within the touchdown zone by the pilot. 410 12,500 41,000 420 12,800 42,000 430 13,100 43,000 440 13,400 44,000
(f) Any of the required elements of the ground system becomes inoperative before arriving at the DH. 450 13,700 45,000 460 14,000 46,000 470 14,350 47,000 480 14,650 48,000
(g) The crosswind component at touchdown is expected to be greater than 15 knots. 490 14,950 49,000 500 15,250 50,000 510 15,550 51,000 520 15,850 52,000
(2) For CAT III approaches with fail-operational landing and rollout control system, a missed approach shall · · · · · · · · · · · ·
be initiated before AH under any of the following conditions: · · · · · · · · · · · ·
(a) A failure occurs in one of the required equipment in the aircraft before reaching the AH. · · · · · · · · · · · ·
(b) Any of the required elements of the ground system becomes inoperative. Note, however, that CAT III
approaches and landings may be continued even if the sequence flashing lights and approach lights 2. Area where 300 m (1,000 ft) of vertical clearance minimum is applied at an altitude of FL290 ~ FL410.
become inoperative.
(c) The crosswind component at touchdown is expected to be greater than 15 knots. Flight Direction
(3) The provisions of items (1) and (2) do not preclude the continuation of a higher minimum CAT approach if From 000° to 179° From 180° to 359°
system failures do not affect the systems required for higher approach minimums. IFR Flight VFR Flight IFR Flight VFR Flight
Flight Altitude Flight Altitude Flight Altitude Flight Altitude
F. Authorized CAT III Airports and Runways Altitude m ft Altitude m ft Altitude m ft Altitude m ft
The pilot is authorized to perform CAT III operations at airports and runways pursuant to Chapter V of the Act.
0 0
10 300 1,000 - - - 20 600 2,000 - -
[Appendix 19-5] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
30 900 3,000 - - - 40 1,200 4,000 - - -
50 1,500 5,000 35 1,050 3,500 60 1,850 6,000 45 1,350 4,500
Cruising Altitude (related to Subparagraphs 2 and 3, Article 176 (1))
70 2,150 7,000 55 1,700 5,500 80 2,450 8,000 65 2,000 6,500
1. Commonly used cruising altitude 90 2,750 9,000 75 2,300 7,500 100 3,050 10,000 85 2,600 8,500
110 3,350 11,000 95 2,900 9,500 120 3,650 12,000 105 3,200 10,500
Flight Direction
130 3,950 13,000 115 3,500 11,500 140 4,250 14,000 125 3,800 12,500
From 000° to 179° From 180° to 359° 150 4,550 15,000 135 4,100 13,500 160 4,900 16,000 145 4,400 14,500
IFR Flight VFR Flight IFR Flight VFR Flight 170 5,200 17,000 155 4,700 15,500 180 5,500 18,000 165 5,050 16,500
Flight Altitude Flight Altitude Flight Altitude Flight Altitude 190 5,800 19,000 175 5,350 17,500 200 6,100 20,000 185 5,650 18,500
Altitude m ft Altitude m ft Altitude m ft Altitude m ft 210 6,400 21,000 195 5,950 19,500 220 6,700 22,000 205 6,250 20,500
0 - - - 0 - - - 230 7,000 23,000 215 6,550 21,500 240 7,300 24,000 225 6,850 22,500
10 300 1,000 - - - 20 600 2,000 - - - 250 7,600 25,000 235 7,150 23,500 260 7,900 26,000 245 7,450 24,500
30 900 3,000 35 1,050 3,500 40 1,200 4,000 45 1,350 4,500 270 8,250 27,000 255 7,750 25,500 280 8,550 28,000 265 8,100 26,500
50 1,500 5,000 55 1,700 5,500 60 1,850 6,000 65 2,000 6,500 290 8,850 29,000 275 8,400 27,500 300 9,150 30,000 285 8,700 28,500
70 2,150 7,000 75 2,300 7,500 80 2,450 8,000 85 2,600 8,500 310 9,450 31,000 320 9,750 32,000
90 2,750 9,000 95 2,900 9,500 100 3,050 10,000 105 3,200 10,500 330 10.050 33,000 340 10,350 34,000
110 3,350 11,000 115 3,500 11,500 120 3,650 12,000 125 3,800 12,500 350 10,650 35,000 360 10,950 36,000
130 3,950 13,000 135 4,100 13,500 140 4,250 14,000 145 4,400 14,500 370 11,300 37,000 380 11,600 38,000
150 4,550 15,000 155 4,700 15,500 160 4,900 16,000 165 5,050 16,500
390 11,900 39,000 400 12,200 40,000
170 5,200 17,000 175 5,350 17,500 180 5,500 18,000 185 5,650 18,500
410 12,500 41,000 430 13,100 43,000
190 5,800 19,000 195 5,950 19,500 200 6,100 20,000 205 6,250 20,500
450 13,700 45,000 470 14,350 47,000
210 6,400 21,000 215 6,550 21,500 220 6,700 22,000 225 6,850 22,500
490 14,950 49,000 510 15,550 51,000
230 7,000 23,000 235 7,150 23,500 240 7,300 24,000 245 7,450 24,500
· · · · · ·
250 7,600 25,000 255 7,750 25,500 260 7,900 26,000 265 8,100 26,500
270 8,250 27,000 275 8,400 27,500 280 8,550 28,000 285 8,700 28,500 · · · · · ·
290 8,850 29,000 300 9,150 30,000 310 9,450 31,000 320 9,750 32,000 · · · · · ·
330 10,050 33,000 340 10,350 34,000 350 10,650 35,000 360 10,950 36,000

[Appendix 19-6] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> AM LOST AM LOSST Position unknown
MAYDAY MAYDAY I am in distress.
Signal (related to Article 190-3) HIJACK HI-JACK I have been hijacked.
LAND (place name) LAAND (place name) I request to land at (place name).
1. Distress signal DESCEND DEE-SEND I require descent.
A. The following signals given either together or separately prior to the sending of a message signify that an b) The following terms should be used by the intercepting aircraft:
aircraft is facing grave and imminent danger and requesting for immediate assistance:
Phrase Pronunciation Meaning
(1) By radiotelegraph or other signal of SOS (… ---… of the Morse code)
CALL SIGN KOL SA-IN What is your call sign?
(2) A succession of pyrotechnic lights fired at short intervals, each showing a single red light
FOLLOW FOL-LO Follow me.
(3) A parachute flare showing a red light
DESCEND DEE-SEND Descend for landing.
B. Notwithstanding item A, an aircraft in distress may use any method that will enable it to attract attention,
YOU LAND YOU LAAND Land at this aerodrome.
report its location, and seek help.
PROCEED PRO-SEED You may proceed.
2. Emergency signal
A. The repeated switching on and off of the aircraft landing lights or the repeated switching on and off of its (iii) In case instructions were received from the intercepting aircraft using visual signals, the intercepted
navigation lights, in such a manner as to be clearly distinguishable from the flashing navigation lights, aircraft shall follow the instructions of the intercepting aircraft immediately using visual signals.
given either together or separately, signifies that the commander of the aircraft wishes to give notice of (iv) In case the instructions of the intercepting aircraft were heard over radio, the intercepted aircraft shall
difficulties which compel it to land but that he does not require immediate assistance. follow the instructions of the intercepting aircraft immediately.
B. The following signals given either together or separately indicate that the commander of the aircraft has an B. Visual signals
urgent message to transmit regarding the safety of the ship, aircraft, vehicle, or person onboard or within (1) Signals from the intercepting aircraft and response of the intercepted aircraft
sight of the aircraft from which the signal is given: Response of the Intercepted
(1) By radiotelegraph or other signal ("XXX") No. Signal of the Intercepting Aircraft Meaning Meaning
Aircraft
(2) Via radiotelephony - the repeated spoken word "PAN PAN"
3. Signals used when intercepting Swings its wings at a location slightly above, You are Swings its wings, lets the Understood;
A. Signals of the intercepting aircraft and response of the intercepted aircraft ahead, and left (in case the intercepted aircraft being navigation lights blink will follow
(1) An intercepted aircraft shall take the following measures immediately: is a helicopter, right) of the intercepted intercept irregularly, and follows the your
(a) An intercepted aircraft should understand the visual signals under item B, respond, and follow the aircraft, lets the navigation lights blink ed; intercepting aircraft instruction
instructions of the intercepting aircraft. irregularly, verifies the response, turns gently follow
(b) If possible, an intercepted aircraft shall notify the air traffic service unit concerned that it is being to the left (in the case of a helicopter, to the me.
intercepted. right), and heads toward the desired direction
(c) An intercepted aircraft shall call the intercepting aircraft or interception authorities concerned using the Note 1} Depending on the weather condition
1
emergency frequency of 121.5 MHZ or 243.0 MHZ to establish contact and report the identification or topography, the location and turn direction
marks, location, and other flight information of the intercepting aircraft. described above can be reversed.
(d) In case a Transponder SSR is mounted, adjust it to Mode A Code 7700 except in case of other Note 2} In case the intercepted aircraft
instructions from the air traffic service unit. cannot keep up with the intercepting aircraft,
(2) Interception procedures shall be as follows: the intercepting aircraft shall repeat the flight
(a) In case communication was established with the intercepting aircraft but ordinary language cannot be by making a race track pattern and swing its
used, an attempt to deliver the necessary information and instructions shall be made using the following wings whenever it passes the side of the
pronunciations and terms: intercepted aircraft.
2 Instead of crossing the path of the intercepted You may Swings its wings Understood;
aircraft, the intercepting aircraft makes an go your will follow
PHRASE PRONUNCIATION MEANING
upward turn at a 90° angle or more and way. your
CALL SIGN (call sign) KOL SA-IN (call sign) My call sign is (call sign). rapidly veers away from the intercepted instruction
WILCO WILL-KO Understood; will comply aircraft.
CAN NOT KANN NOTT Unable to comply 3 Lowers the landing gear and passes the sky Land at Lowers the landing gear, passes Understood;
REPEAT REE-PEET Repeat your instruction. above the runway toward the landing this the sky above the runway or will follow
direction while the fixed landing lights are on; aerodro helicopter landing area your 5. Method of contact when radio communication is cut off
in case the intercepted aircraft is a helicopter, me. following the intercepting instruction A. Meaning of lights and pyrotechnic sign
it passes the sky above the helicopter landing aircraft while the fixed landing Kinds of Light Meaning
area (if the intercepting aircraft is a lights are on, and lands only Beam or Vehicle, Equipment,
Aircraft in Flight Aircraft on the Aerodrome
helicopter, it makes a landing approach and a when it is deemed safe to do so Pyrotechnic and Personnel
low altitude flight in the sky near the landing Continuous green Passing or proceeding is
site) Landing is allowed. Takeoff is allowed.
light allowed.
Give way to other aircraft
(2) Signal of the intercepted aircraft and response of the intercepting aircraft Continuous light Stop. Stop.
and continue circling.
No. Signal of the Intercepted Aircraft Meaning Response of the Intercepting Aircraft Meaning Movement on the
Passes in the sky over the landing The When attempting to guide the Understoo Green flashes Prepare for landing. maneuvering area is
runway or helicopter landing area at an designated intercepted aircraft to an alternate d; follow allowed.
altitude of 300 ~ 600 m (1,000 ~ 2,000 aerodrome aerodrome, raise the landing gear and me Do not land; the aerodrome Steer clear of the landing Steer clear of the
Red flashes
ft; in the case of a helicopter, 50 ~ 100 is not use the signaling method of the is not available for landing. area. runway or taxiway.
m (170 ~ 330 ft)) and hovers appropriate intercepting aircraft, i.e., (1) "signal Land and proceed to the Return to the starting point Return to the starting
White flashes
continually over the landing runway or . of the intercepting aircraft and response apron. on the aerodrome. point on the aerodrome.
helicopter landing area while the of the intercepted aircraft - 1." B. Response of the aircraft
1 landing gear is raised and the flashing (1) When in flight
landing lights are blinking; in case When trying to release the intercepted Understoo (a) Daytime: Swing the wings; note, however, that this shall not apply to an aircraft in the base leg or final
letting the landing lights blink is aircraft, d; you leg
impossible, let other lights available use the signaling method of the may go (b) Nighttime: In case landing lights are mounted, let the landing lights blink twice; if landing lights are not
blink intercepting aircraft, i.e., (i) "signal of your way mounted, let the navigation lights blink twice.
the intercepting aircraft and response (2) When on the ground
of the intercepted aircraft - 2." (a) Daytime: Move the ailerons and rudder of the aircraft.
Switch on and off of all available lights Cannot Use the signaling method of the Understoo (b) Nighttime: In case landing lights are mounted, let the landing lights blink twice; if landing lights are not
regularly such that they can be clearly follow the intercepting aircraft, i.e., (i) "signal of d mounted, let the navigation lights blink twice.
2
distinguished from the blinking lights. instruction the intercepting aircraft and response
of the intercepted aircraft - 2." 6. Guide signal
Let all the available lights blink The aircraft Use the signaling method of the Understoo A. Signal of a signalman for the aircraft
irregularly. is in intercepting aircraft, i.e., (i) "signal of d (1) A signalman shall wear attire that will enable the pilot of an aircraft to recognize that he is the person in
3 charge of signaling.
distress. the intercepting aircraft and response
of the intercepted aircraft - 2." (2) For signaling, a signalman shall use a luminous/fluorescent light wand, a guide wand, or a pair of guide
gloves during daytime and a light-emitting guide wand during nighttime or under low-visibility condition.
(3) A guide signal shall be given while holding the illumination wand such that it is clearly visible to the pilot
4. Warning signal against intrusion in a restricted area, a prohibited area, or a danger area and facing the pilot in the following locations:
Firing signal flares on the ground at 10-second intervals to produce red and green sparks or shape of stars (a) In the case of a fixed-wing aircraft, a location that is clearly visible to the pilot on the left side of the
signify a state wherein an unauthorized aircraft has intruded into a restricted area, a prohibited area, or a aircraft
danger area, or an attempt to intrude was made. It also means the recalcitrant aircraft should take the (b) In the case of a helicopter, a location where the pilot can see the signalman clearly
necessary corrective measures. (4) A signalman shall check for any object that can collide with the aircraft in the guide area before using the
following signals:

1. Wingwalker/guide 4. Straight ahead
Bend the extended arms at the elbows and move the wands up and down from
Raise the right hand above the head with the wand pointing upward; move the
the chest to the head.
left hand with the wand pointing down to the body.
5. Turn left (from the pilot's point of view)

2. Identify the gate
With the right arm and wand extended at a 90-degree angle to the body, make a
"come ahead" signal with the left hand. The rate of signal motion indicates to the
Extend arms fully straight above the head with the wands pointing upward. pilot the rate of aircraft turn.
5-2. Turn right (from the pilot's point of view)
3. Proceed to the next signalman or as directed by the tower/ground control
With the left arm and wand extended at a 90-degree angle to the body, make a
"come ahead" signal with the right hand. The rate of signal motion indicates to
the pilot the rate of aircraft turn.
Point both arms upward, move and extend the arms outward to the sides of the
body, and point the wands to the direction of the next signalman or taxi area.
6. Normal stop
Extend the arms and wands fully at a 90-degree angle to the sides and slowly
move them above the head until the wands cross.
6-2. Emergency stop 8-2. Chocks removed
With arms and wands fully extended above head, move wands outward in
Vigorously wave the arms and wands on top of the head, crossing the wands. "jabbing" motion. Do not remove chocks until authorized by crew.
9. Start engine(s)
7. Set brakes
Raise the right arm to head level with the wand pointing upward and make a
Raise hand just above shoulder height with open palm. Ensuring eye contact with circular motion with the hand; with the left arm raised above head level, point
flight crew, close hand into a fist. Do Not move until receipt of "thumbs up" to the engine to be started.
acknowledgement from flight crew.
10. Cut engine(s)

7-2. Release brakes
Extend arm with wand forward of body at shoulder level; move hand and wand
Raise hand just above shoulder height with hand closed in a fist. Ensuring eye
to top of left shoulder and draw wand to top of right shoulder in a slicing
contact with flight crew, open palm. Do not move until receipt of "thumbs up"
motion across throat.
acknowledgement from crew.
8. Chocks inserted 11. Slow down
With arms and wands fully extending above head, move wands inwards in a
"jabbing" motion until wands touch. Ensure acknowledgement is received from Move the extended arms downward in a "patting" gesture, moving the wands
flight crew. up and down from the waist to the knees.

12. Slow down engine(s) on the indicated side 15. Affirmative/All clear
With the arms down and wands pointing to the ground, wave either the right or
left wand up and down, indicating that the engine(s) on the left or right side, Raise the right arm to head level with the wand pointing upward or make a
respectively, should be slowed down. "thumbs up" sign; the left arm remains at the side by the knee.
13. Move back

*16. Hover
With the arms in front of the body at waist height, rotate the arms in a forward
motion. To stop the rearward movement, use signal 6 or 6-2.
Extend the arms and wands fully at a 90-degree angle to the sides.
14. Turns while backing (for tail to starboard) *17. Move upward
Extend the arms and wands fully at a 90-degree angle to the sides; with the
Point the left arm with the wand down and bring the right arm from the palms turned up, move the hands upward. The speed of movement indicates the
overhead vertical position to the horizontal forward position. Repeat the rate of ascent.
right-arm movement.
*18. Move downward

14-2. Turns while backing (for tail to port)
Fully extend the arms and wands at a 90-degree angle to the sides; with the
Point the right arm with the wand down and bring the left arm from the
palms turned down, move the hands downward. The speed of movement
overhead vertical position to the horizontal position. Repeat the left-arm
indicates the rate of descent.
movement.
*19. Move horizontally left (from the pilot's point of view) 22. Hold position/Stand by
Fully extend the arms and wands downward at a 45-degree angle to the sides.
Extend the arm horizontally at a 90-degree angle to the right side of the body.
Hold the position until the aircraft is cleared for the next maneuver.
Move the other arm in the same direction in a sweeping motion.
23. Dispatch aircraft

19-2. Move horizontally right (from the pilot's point of view)
Perform a standard salute with the right hand and/or wand to dispatch the
Extend the arm horizontally at a 90-degree angle to the left side of the body. aircraft. Maintain eye contact with the flight crew until the aircraft has begun
Move the other arm in the same direction in a sweeping motion. to taxi.
24. Do not touch the controls (technical/servicing communication signal)

*20. Land
Extend the right arm fully above the head and clench a fist or hold the wand in
Cross arms with wands downwards and in front of body. a horizontal position; the left arm remains at the side by the knee.
*21. Fire 25. Connect ground power (technical/servicing communication signal)
Hold arms fully extended above head, open left hand horizontally and move
Move the right-hand wand in a "fanning" motion from shoulder to knee while
finger tips of right hand into a touch open palm of left hand (forming a "T"). At
pointing with the left-hand wand to the area of fire.
night, illuminated wands can also be used to form the "T" above head.

Remarks:
26. Disconnect power (technical/servicing communication signal)
1. The meaning of related signals is the same as when the aircraft signalman is holding a bat, an
illumination guide wand, or a torch.
2. Engine numbers of aircraft engines shall be assigned from right to left from the location where a
Hold arms fully extended above head with finger tips of right hand touching signalman is facing the aircraft.
open horizontal palm of left hand (forming a "T"); then move right hand away 3. Signals attached with "*" are applied to helicopters.
from the left. Do not disconnect power until authorized by flight crew. At night 4. In case of good visibility during daytime, a light fluorescent guide wand or a pair of guide gloves can be
illuminated wands can also be used to form the "T" above head. used as substitute for an illumination wand.
B. Signal of pilot for the signalman

(i) A pilot in the cockpit shall make sure that his/her hands are clearly visible to the signalman and use
illumination when necessary to facilitate recognition.
27. Negative (technical/servicing communication signal) (2) Brake
(a) Clenching a fist or spreading out the fingers means applying a brake or releasing the brake, respectively.
(b) When applying a brake: Spread out your fingers, lift both arms and both hands to the front of your face
horizontally, and clench a fist.
Hold the right arm straight out at 90 degrees from the shoulder and point the (c) When releasing the brake: Clench a fist, lift both arms to the front of your face horizontally, and spread
wand down to the ground or make a "thumbs down" sign; the left hand remains out your fingers.
at the side by the knee. (3) Chocks
(a) Place chocks: Stretch the arms and have the palms face outward, move both hands inward, and have them
cross in front of your face.
(b) Take out chocks: Cross both hands in front of your face, have the palms face outward, and move both
arms outward.
28. Establish communication via interphone (technical/servicing communication signal) (4) Completion of preparation for starting the engine
Lift as many fingers of the hand as the number of engines to be started.
(c) Technical and operational communication signal
(1) Manual signal shall be used as technical and operational communication signal only when voice
communication is impossible.
Extend both arms at 90 degrees from the body and move the hands to cup both (2) The signalman shall confirm that he/she recognized the technical and operational communication signals
ears. from the flight crew.
[Appendix 19-7] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Standards for the Inspection Equipment and Personnel of an Inspection Institution for Dangerous Goods
Packaging/Containers (related to Article 201 (2))
29. Open/Close stairs
1. Site and building area
(a) Test room (excluding site for chemical analysis): 231 m2
(b) Office: 66 m2
With the right arm at the side and the left arm raised above the head at a 2. Testing instrument by test item
45-degree angle, move the right arm in a sweeping motion toward the top of
the left shoulder.
Test Item Testing Instrument Quantity Remarks
Test Temperature and humidity room (fixed) 1 room (temperature:
environment Temperature and humidity chamber (work 1 unit or more -30℃～60℃/humidity: 0%～98%)
and (d) Soundproof facilities shall satisfy the regulation standards for noise generated in daily life as prescribed in
in chamber) the Noise and Vibration Control Act. Firefighting facilities shall be equipped with the necessary facilities
pre-processing
Precision drop tester 1 unit or more for fire prevention and firefighting such as firefighting equipment, alarm facilities, and shelter in
Drop test accordance with the Fire Services Act.
Weight cargo drop test 1 unit or more
3. Equipment
Load test Load tester or load weight 1 unit or more
(a) Dangerous goods class label data for education (shall possess equipment by class)
Water pressure
Water pressure tester 1 unit or more (b) Dangerous goods handling label data for education (to be limited to data issued within the year)
test
(c) Copies of the Report of Dangerous Goods Owner, Air Way Bill, and Report of Occurrence of Dangerous
Leak test Tank/Leak tester 1 unit or more Goods Accident
Absorption (d) Audiovisual equipment for education: TV, VTR, OHP, etc.
Cobb method tester 1 unit or more
test (e) Guidelines and educational materials related to the dangerous goods issued by organizations such as the
Vibration tester 1 unit or more International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), InternationalAir Transport Association (IATA), US
Other tests Gauss meter 1 unit or more Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, etc.
Steel rod 1 unit or more 4. Any of the following persons shall secure two or more instructors:
Remarks: Qualitative and quantitative tester of chemical ingredients [presented UN no. and verification of (a) Any person who has completed a training program for dangerous goods instructors in organizations such as
performance analysis (MSDS) or verification test of a shipper's cargo} the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), or
ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) emission spectrometer approved training organization for handling dangerous goods, etc.
GC-MASS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry) (b) Persons who have obtained a certificate of the relevant test from organizations such as the International
LC-MASS (liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry) Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), or approved training
FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrometer organization for handling dangerous goods, etc., and with 5 years or more of training experience in
transporting dangerous goods by air and those designated by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
3. Test inspector Authority
(a) Person in charge of test inspection: 1 person per test inspecting office
(b) Specialized test inspector: 2 persons [Appendix 20] <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994>
Classification Standards for Airfield Landing Zones (related to Article 221)
[Appendix 19-8] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> Category of Class of
Length of Runway or Landing Zone
Airfield Landing Zone
Standards for the Designation of the Approved Training Organization for the Handling of Dangerous Goods
A 2,550 m or more
(related to Article 202 (2))
B 2,150 ~ 2,550 m
C 1,800 ~ 2,150 m
1. Training organization facilities shall be established in a place with the appropriate training environment and
D 1,500 ~ 1,800 m
health and hygiene and shall be equipped with the following facilities required to fulfill the purpose:
Land airfield E 1,280 ~ 1,500 m
(a) Classroom (including data viewing facilities)
F 1,080 ~ 1,280 m
(b) In case practical training and practice are required, facilities and equipment required for the purpose
G 900 ~ 1,080 m
(c) Facilities and equipment required for health and hygiene such as offices, restrooms, and water supply
H 500 ~ 900 m
facilities
J 100 ~ 500 m
(d) Other teaching aids and facilities required for training (including electrical facilities)
A 4,300 m or more
2. Standards for unit facilities
B 3,000 ~ 4,300 m
(a) The classroom area shall be 60 m2 or more provided there are less than 1.2 persons per m2.
Water airfield C 2,000 ~ 3,000 m
(b) Toilets shall be distinguished by gender. The quality of the water provided by the water supply facilities
D 1,500 ~ 2,000 m
shall satisfy the water quality standards prescribed in Article 5 (3) of the Management of Drinking Water
E 300 ~ 1,500 m
Act except when running water is used.
Remarks: In applying the length of a runway or a landing zone, the length of the runway shall serve as the
(c) Lighting facilities, ventilation facilities, and heating and cooling facilities shall be appropriate for health
standard for a land airfield, and the length of the landing zone, for a water airfield.
and hygiene. During night training, illumination facilities shall be of the kind that provides 150 lux or more
of illumination intensity on the desk surface and blackboard surface.

[Appendix 21] Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006> [Appendix 25] <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994, Aug. 18, 2006>
Installation Standards for the Heliport for the Passenger Transportation Business(related to Subparagraph 12,
[Appendix 21-2] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004> Article 222)
Installation Standards for the Runways and Taxiways of a Land Airfield by Classification Character(related to Classific
Subparagraph 1, Article 222) Installation Standards
ation
Classification Character 1. Runway and landing zone: Class A or higher according to the installation standards for land
Division
A B C D E F heliport as prescribed in Appendix 22
Width of linear 7.5 m or 10.5 m or 15 m or 18 m or 23 m or 25 m or 2. Apron: Area that is large enough to moor at least 4 types of aircraft
taxiway more more more more more more 3. Terminal: 300 m2 or more of the total area
Maximum 4. Parking lot: 1,200 m2 or more
Taxiway 3% 3% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% Class 1
longitudinal gradient 5. Firefighting and safety facilities: Facilities that satisfy the technical standards prescribed by the
Maximum crosswise International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
2% 2% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 6. Hangar: Area that is large enough to keep 1 aircraft or more
gradient
Maximum crosswise 7. Other facilities: Maintenance facilities, fueling facilities, and wired and wireless
Runway 2% 2% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% communication facilities to be installed
gradient
Remarks: 1. Runway and landing zone: Class B or higher according to the installation standards for land
1. In case a linear taxiway of classification character C is used by an aircraft whose wheel base is 18m or heliport
more, the width of the linear taxiway shall be 18m or more. 2. Apron: Area that is large enough to moor at least 2 types of aircraft
2. In case a linear taxiway of classification character D is used by an aircraft whose outer main wheel span is 3. Terminal: 300 m2 or more of the total area
9m or more, the width of the linear taxiway shall be 23m or more. Class 2 4. Parking lot: 800 m2 or more
3. The maximum crosswise gradient of a runway shall not be less than 1% except when gentle inclination is 5. Firefighting and safety facilities: Facilities that satisfy the technical standards prescribed by the
required, e.g., intersection of the runway or taxiway. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
6. Other facilities: Maintenance facilities, fueling facilities, and wired and wireless
communication facilities to be installed
[Appendix 21-3] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004> 1. Runway and landing zone: Class C or higher according to the installation standards for land
Width of the Runway (related to Subparagraph 1, Article 222) heliport
Classification Character 2. Apron: Area that is large enough to moor at least 1 aircraft
Classification
3. Terminal: 60 m2 or more of the total area
Number A B C D E F Class 3 4. Parking lot: 300 m2 or more
18 m 18 m 23 m 5. Firefighting and safety facilities: Facilities that satisfy the technical standards prescribed by the
1 - - -
or more or more or more International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
23 m 23 m 30 m 6. Other facilities: Maintenance facilities, fueling facilities, and wired and wireless
2 - - - communication facilities to be installed
or more or more or more
30 m 30 m 30 m 45 m 1. Runway and landing zone: Class D or higher according to the installation standards for land
3 - - heliport
or more or more or more or more
45 m 45 m 45 m 60 m 2. Terminal: 40 m2 or more of the total area
4 - - 3. Parking lot: 150 m2 or more
or more or more or more or more Class 4
Remarks: The width of a precision approach runway shall be 30m or more in case of classification number 1 4. Firefighting and safety facilities: Facilities that satisfy the technical standards prescribed by the
or 2. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
5. Other facilities: Maintenance facilities, fueling facilities, and wired and wireless
[Appendix 22] Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006> communication facilities to be installed
[Appendix 23] Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006> Remarks: The installation standards for the terminal and parking lot shall be limited to cases wherein
[Appendix 24] Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006> passenger handling facilities are operated at the main base.
[Appendix 25-2] <Newly Inserted as of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006> [Appendix 27] Deleted <Sept. 30, 2002>
Technical Standards for the Brightness, Color, etc. of Aeronautical Lighting (related to Article 225)
Land Airfield [Appendix 28] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Minimu
Non-instru Instrument Approach Runway Land
Category of m Installation of Radio Facilities for Navigational Safety and Technical Standards, Etc.(related to Article 225)
ment Helipo Color
Aeronautical Lighting Non-pr Brightn
Approach CAT-I CAT-II CAT-III rt
ess (cd) 1. Non-Directional Beacons (NDB)
Runway ecision
A. Function
Airfield beacon ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2,000 White, green
Directional information (radio signal) shall be provided to aircraft in every direction at once, indicating the
Approach light system ○ ○ ○ ○ 5,000 White, red direction from the receiver to the source of the radio signal.
Visual approach slope B. Technical standards
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1,500 White, red
indicator (1) Operate at a frequency between 190 ㎑ and 1,750 ㎑. The frequency tolerance shall be within ±0.01%. In the
Yellow, case of NDBs with frequency of 1,606.5 kHz or higher and output of 200 W or more, the frequency
Runway lights ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 10,000
white tolerance shall be within ±0.005%.
Runway threshold (2) An international Morse code consisting of two or three characters shall be used as identifier for
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 10,000 Green
lights transmission at a speed of 7 words per minute.
Runway center line (3) The minimum electric field strength within the rated coverage shall be 70 ㎶/m.
○ ○ 2,500 White, red C. Installation site
lights
Touchdown zone To use NDBs as supplement to instrument landing facilities, they shall be installed parallel to an extension
○ ○ 5,000 White of the runway center line combined with the middle marker and outer marker.
lights
2. VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR)
Runway end lights ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2,500 Red
A. Function
Taxiway lights ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2 Blue VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) shall provide azimuth information so that an aircraft can tell precisely
Taxiway center line Yellow, what bearing with respect to magnetic north the station is from the aircraft.
○ 20
lights green B. Technical standards
Intermediate holding (1) A carrier frequency of 111.975 ㎒ ~ 117.975 ㎒shall be used; when permitted by the stipulation of Annex 10
○ 20 Yellow of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, however, a frequency band of 108 ㎒ ~ 111.975 ㎒ may
position lights
Stop bar lights ○ ○ 20 Red be used. The maximum frequency that can be allocated is 117.950 ㎒, and the channel spacing, 50 ㎑.
Runway guard lights ○ ○ ○ 30 Yellow (2) When channel spacing is 100 ㎑or 200 ㎑, the frequency tolerance of the radio frequency carrier signal shall
Illuminated wind be ±0.005%; if channel spacing is 50 kHz, however, the frequency tolerance shall be within ±0.002%.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ - White (3) The spatial electric field strength or power density of VORs required to enable the receiver of the aircraft
direction indicator
to be operated satisfactorily within the prescribed valid coverage shall be 90 ㎶/m or －107 dBW/㎡.
Signaling lamp light Red, green,
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 6,000 (4) The radio frequency carrier signal within the prescribed valid coverage shall be amplitude-modulated by
gun and white
the following signals:
Stopway lights ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 30 Red
(a) 9,960 ㎐ sub-carrier, frequency modulated at 30 ㎐ with deviation ratio of 16±1
Red, yellow,
Taxiway guide sign ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 10 1) In Conventional VOR (CVOR), 30 Hz element of FM sub-carrier that is constant in all directions; this is
and white called reference phase signal
Touchdown & takeoff 2) In Doppler VOR (DVOR), 30 ㎐element phase that varies with the azimuth; this is called variable phase
○ 3 Yellow
area lighting system signal
Remarks: (b) 30 ㎐ amplitude modulation element
1. The “○ ”mark indicates the aeronautical lighting that should be installed. Note, however, that runway guard 1) In Conventional VOR (CVOR), this amplitude modulation element is generated by a rotational electric
lights are installed only in case of heavy volume of air traffic in the CAT-1 runway. field pattern, and the phase varies with the azimuth; this is called variable phase signal.
2. Aeronautical lighting with no “○ ” mark or unlisted aeronautical lighting may be installed considering the 2) In Doppler VOR (DVOR), this amplitude modulation element is transmitted to all directions in a set
geographical conditions of the relevant airfield. phase regardless of the azimuth; this is called reference phase signal.
[Appendix 26] Deleted <Sept. 30, 2002>

(5) The degree of modulation of radio frequency carrier signal by a 9,960 Hz sub-carrier shall be within 28% (a) ILS shall provide information on the azimuth angle, glide angle, and marker location as necessary to
~ 32%. enable an aircraft to land safely.
(6) An international Morse code consisting of 2 or 3 letters shall be used as identifier and modulated to 1,020 (b) ILS consists of the following (note, however, that certain equipment may not be installed or may be
㎐ ±50 ㎐ and transmitted at a speed of approximately 7 words per minute and at least 3 times every 30 replaced by other equipment with similar functions depending on the topographical or operational
seconds at equal intervals. In this case, one of the identifiers can take the form of a voice identifier. If both conditions):
VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) are co-located, the 1) Localizer (LLZ), associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
identifier of DME shall be linked to that of VOR. 2) Glide Path (GP), associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
C. Installation site 3) Marker, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment; note, however, that these may be
(1) As much as possible, VORs shall be installed at a location that is not affected by neighboring topography replaced by Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) depending on the topographical or operational
or artificial structures; the ground surface within a 300 m (1,000 ft) radius from the carrier antenna shall conditions
maintain flatness or shall fall within 4% of the slant. (2) Technical standards
(2) There shall be no structures producing radio interference within 1.2°above the horizontal plane of the area ILS shall satisfy the following technical standards:
located within a 150-m radius from an aerial antenna. (a) Localizer (LLZ)
(3) In unavoidable cases due to the topographical conditions, Doppler VOR (DVOR) may be installed at a 1) The frequency range of carriers shall be between 108㎒ and 111.975㎒ the frequency tolerance when a
location that does not satisfy the conditions prescribed in sub-items (1) and (2). single radio frequency carrier signal is used shall be within ±0.005%. If the frequency tolerance when
3. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) two radio frequency carrier signals are used is within ±0.002%, the nominal range occupied by the carrier
A. Function signals shall be symmetrical to the assigned frequency, and the frequency spacing of carriers shall be
The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) shall provide the aircraft with information on the slant range within 5 ㎑ ~ 14 ㎑.
distance from the reference point on the ground to the aircraft. 2) The electric field strength within the prescribed coverage other than the following shall be 40 ㎶/m(-114㏈
B. Technical standards (for DME/N installed on the ground) W/㎡) or higher:
(1) The DME/N shall operate within a frequency range of 960 ㎒ ~ 1,215 ㎒ in vertical polarization; channel i) In the case of LLZ for CAT-I, the minimum electric field strength within the ILS glide path and localizer
spacing between the interrogator frequency and transponder frequency shall be assigned in 1 ㎒ unit. course from a distance of 18.5 km (10 NM) up to 60 m above the horizontal plane including the runway
(2) The stability of radio frequency shall be within ±0.002% of the assigned frequency. threshold shall be 90 ㎶/m (-107 dBW/㎡) or more.
(3) Peak ERP (Effective Radiated Power) shall be approximately 83 dBW/㎡or more within the range of use. ii) In the case of LLZ for CAT-II, the minimum electric field strength within the ILS glide path and
(4) In case of installation and operation together with other facilities, the basic response delay time shall be 50 localizer course from a distance of 18.5 km (10 NM) shall be 100 ㎶/m (-106 dBW/㎡) or more or 200
㎲. ㎶/m (-100 dBW/㎡) to 15m above the horizontal plane including the runway threshold.
C. Installation site iii) In the case of LLZ for CAT-III, the minimum electric field strength within the ILS glide path and
The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) may be installed together with the Instrument Landing System localizer course from a distance of 18.5 km (10 NM) shall be 100 ㎶/m (-107 dBW/㎡) or more or 200
(ILS) and VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) as follows: ㎶/m (-100 dBW/㎡) or more 6m above the horizontal plane including the runway threshold. The electric
(1) VOR and DME may be installed together as follows: field strength at a point connecting a distance of 300m along the runway longitudinally at 4m high
(a) Coaxial co-location vertically from a point that is in turn connected from the runway center line at 4m high and linked to a
The antennas of VOR and DME shall be located on a coaxial vertical axis. point 6m in the air above the horizontal plane including the runway threshold shall be 100 ㎶/m (-106
(b) Offset co-location dBW/㎡) or more.
When the DME is used in an airport area for airport access or based on procedures requiring a high degree 3) For the identifier, carriers shall be amplitude-modulated at a frequency of 1,020 ㎐ ±50 ㎐. An international
of accuracy, the distance separating the antenna of VOR from that of DME shall not exceed 30m. In case Morse code consisting of 2~3 English letters shall be used; in case of a need to distinguish from
of Doppler VOR wherein the information of DME is provided by separate equipment, the two antennas navigation facilities adjacent to the ILS, the international Morse code shall be transmitted for letter
can be separated by 30m or more provided the space does not exceed 80m. "I"first followed by the identifier in sequence according to the set time intervals.
(2) If the DME is used for purposes other than that prescribed in (1), the space separating the two antennas of (b) Glide Path (GP)
VOR and DME shall not exceed 600m. 1) The frequency range of the carriers shall be 328.6 ㎒ ~ 335.4 ㎒ when a single radio frequency carrier is
4. Instrument Landing System (ILS), Microwave Landing System (MLS), or Transponder Landing System used, the frequency tolerance shall be within ±0.005%. If two frequency carriers are used, however, the
(TLS) frequency tolerance shall be within ±0.002%. The nominal range occupied by carriers shall also be
A. Instrument Landing System (ILS) symmetrical to the assigned frequency. In this case, when applying all tolerances, the frequency spacing
(1) Function between barriers shall be within 4 ㎑~ 32 ㎑.
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) has the following functions:
Landing
2) The horizontal coverage shall be at least up to 18.5 km (10 NM) in a section of 8° range on both sides of direction
the gliding angle center line; for the vertical coverage, sufficient signals shall be provided such that the
receiver of an aircraft is operated satisfactorily from an upper limit of 1.75 θ to a lower limit of 0.45 θ
vertically using the horizontal plane as reference. In case the published gliding angle cross intercept
Outer
procedure needs to be observed, the vertical coverage shall be extended downward to 0.30 θ .
marker
3) To provide electric wave coverage for the gliding angle performance as prescribed in 2), the minimum
electric field strength within the electric wave coverage area shall be 400 ㎶/m (-95 dBW/㎡). The Extended center line
electrical field strength for the Glide Path (GP) by category shall be as follows: of the runway
i) CAT- I: Provided up to 30m above the horizontal plane including the runway threshold NM
ii) CAT- II and CAT- III: Provided up to 15m above the horizontal plane including the runway threshold Middle
(c) Marker marker
1) Marker beacons shall be horizontal polarization operating within 75 MHz ±0.005% of the frequency Inner ft
tolerance. marker
2) Marker beacons shall provide electric wave coverage up to the following distances when measured on the ft
ILS glide path and localizer course line: Front end of
ft
i) Inner Marker (IM): 150 m ±50 m the runway
ii) Middle Marker (MM): 300 m ±100 m Aerial
iii) Outer Marker (OM): 600 m ±200 m ft
3) The electric field strength within the limit of electric wave coverage as prescribed in 2) shall be 1.5
mV/m (82 ㏈W/㎡); the electric field strength within the electric wave coverage shall be at least 3.0 ㎷/m Runway
(76 ㏈W/㎡).
4) The identifier for marker beacons shall not affect the carrier signals; the modification of audio frequency Threshold
shall consist of the following markers, and the encoding rate shall not exceed ±15%: ft
i) Inner Marker (IM): Consecutively repeats 6 dots per second Aerial
ii) Middle Marker (MM): Consecutively repeats dots and dashes; dash is encoded at a rate of 2 dashes per
second, whereas dot is encoded at a rate of 6 dots per second
iii) Outer Mark (OM): Consecutively repeats 2 dashes per second B. Microwave Landing System (MLS)
(d) Installation site (1) Function
The installation site for the ILS is shown in the figure below. In case performing installation as shown in (a) The Microwave Landing System (MLS) is a precision approach and landing guidance system that
the figure below is difficult, however, the installation site may be adjusted provided the performance of the provides location information and various ground-to-air data. Location information is provided to an area
equipment is not seriously affected. of broad coverage and determined by the azimuth angle measurement, altitude angle measurement, and
distance measurement.
(b) The basic configuration of the MLS shall consist of the following:
1) Approach azimuth equipment, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
2) Approach elevation equipment, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
3) Means for the transmission of essential data terms, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator
equipment
4) DME/P, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
(c) The following are the expanded MLS configurations:
1) Back azimuth equipment, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
2) Flare elevation equipment, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
3) Means for the transmission of essential data, associated monitor, remote control, and indicator equipment
(2) Technical standards
(a) The angle and data functions shall be operated by one of the 200 channels assigned to the frequency range
of 5,031.0 ㎒ ~ 5,090.7 ㎒ pursuant to Annex 10 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

(b) The operational radio frequency of ground equipment shall not change in excess of ±10 ㎑ from the system is not seriously affected.
assigned frequency. The frequency stability shall be within ±50 ㎐ of the nominal frequency when
measured at 1-second intervals. 5. Radar system (ASR/ARSR/SSR/ARTS/ASDE/PAR)
(c) Azimuth guidance equipment A. Function
Azimuth ground equipment antennas shall produce a fan-shaped beam which is narrow in the horizontal (1) Primary Surveillance Radar (ASR/ARSR), Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), and Radar Data
plane, broad in the vertical plane and which is scanned horizontally between the limits of the proportional Automatic Processing Device (RDP/FDP/ARTS): For the safe and efficient control of the aircraft, data on
guidance sector. the location, speed, altitude, and flight plan for the detection of aircraft and matters that are separately
(d) Elevation guidance equipment requested by the operator shall be viewable on the display.
The elevation ground equipment antenna shall produce a fan-shaped beam that is narrow in the vertical (2) Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE): To implement air traffic control efficiently and
plane, broad in the horizontal plane and which is scanned vertically between the limits of the proportional economically, the Airport Surface Detection Equipment shall be able to discern the location of moving
guidance sector. objects such as aircraft by showing them on the display.
(e) Data transmission device (3) Precision Approach Radar (PAR): An air traffic controller shall be able to provide information on the
1) Basic data Word 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 shall be transmitted to the entire area of the approach azimuth angle azimuth angle and gliding angle within the range of 15 km or more of landing position to the aircraft using
coverage. the radar screen.
2) In places where the back azimuth angle function is supported, basic data Word 4, 5, and 6 shall be B. Technical standards
transmitted to the entire area of the approach azimuth angle and back azimuth angle coverage. (1) Primary surveillance radar
(f) Installation site (a) Approach control radar ASR (Airport Surveillance Radar)
1) The antenna of the approach azimuth angle equipment shall be located at the back of the runway stop bar 1) The frequency range of carriers shall be L band or S band.
and on an extension of the runway center line. The vertical plane including the 0° course line shall 2) The radar shall be able to detect an aircraft operating within 0.5 ~ 60 NM of horizontal distance at an
include the approach reference point of MLS. The selection of the installation site of the antenna shall altitude of 7,600 m (25,000 ft) and at any angle between 0.5° and 30°above the horizontal plane.
comply with the obstacle avoidance standards in Annex 14 of the Convention on International Civil 3) The azimuth angle detection error shall be within ±2° the distance detection error shall be within ±3％.
Aviation. 4) The sensitivity of the receiver shall be 108 dBm or more.
2) The approach elevation antenna shall be located on the sides of the runway. The selection of the 5) To select the necessary data for control and enable clear observation, the receiver shall support the
installation site of the antenna shall comply with the obstacle avoidance standards in Annex 14 of the sensitivity time control (STC) function and the function of detecting only moving objects.
Convention on International Civil Aviation. 6) The radar shall be able to show new data on the display in 4 ~ 5 seconds.
C. Transponder Landing System (TLS) 7) The driving motor of an antenna and an encoder shall be made redundant.
(1) Function 8) The receiver shall have the function of detecting meteorological conditions such as rain and clouds
The Transponder Landing System (TLS) shall provide the information required to enable the aircraft to within the radar coverage.
land, e.g., azimuth angle information and gliding angle information, using the transponder mounted on the b) Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR)
aircraft and receiver of the Instrument Landing System. 1) The frequency range of carriers shall be L band; the coverage shall be 200 NM or more.
(2) Technical standards 2) The radar shall be able to detect an aircraft operating at 100 NM or more of horizontal distance at an
(a) The transmission frequency of an interrogating carrier shall be 1,030 Mhz. altitude of less than 60,000 feet at any angle between 0.5° and 30°above the horizontal plane.
(b) The transmission frequency of an azimuth angle frequency shall be 108.1 Mhz ~ 111.975 Mhz; the 3) The radar shall be able to show new data on the display in 8 ~ 12 seconds.
coverage within ±10° of an approach line shall be 18 NM or more. (ii) Secondary surveillance radar (equipment installed on the ground)
(c) The transmission frequency for the gliding angle information shall be 329.15 Mhz ~ 335.00 Mhz; the (a) The secondary surveillance radar shall be installable and operable together with the primary surveillance
coverage shall be 10 NM or more between 0.75° ~ 7° on the ground. radar.
(3) Installation site (b) The frequency interrogation for an aircraft on the ground equipment shall be 1,030 Mhz ±0.2 Mhz; the
(a) An azimuth angle detector shall be installed on one of the two points located on both sides of the runway frequency at which the aircraft responds and which the receiver of the ground equipment receives shall be
center line and 45 m (150 ft) away from each other or 300 m (1,000 ft) away from the front end of the 1,030 Mhz ±3 Mhz.
runway to the direction of the runway threshold. (c) The interrogation consists of two transmitted pulses designated as P1 and P3; control pulse P2 shall be
(b) A gliding angle detector shall be installed on one of the two points located on both sides of the runway transmitted following first interrogation pulse P1.
center line and 200 m (650 ft) away from each other or 300 m (1,000 ft) away from the front end of the (d) The spacing between P1 and P2 shall be 2.0 ㎲ ±0.15 ㎲ the width of P1, P2, and P3 pulse shall be 0.8 ㎲,
runway to the direction of the runway threshold. ±0.1 ㎲ respectively. The rising time of the P1, P2, and P3 pulses shall be 0.05 ㎲ ~ 0.1 ㎲ (fall time of 0.05
(c) In case the Transponder Landing System cannot be installed at the location prescribed in(a) and (b) due to ㎲ ~ 0.2 ㎲).
the topographical conditions, etc., the installation site can be adjusted provided the performance of the (e) The spacing between P1 and P3 determines the mode of interrogation the pulse spacing corresponding to
the interrogation mode is as follows: (e) ASDEs shall be equipped with a warning function to prevent intrusion and collision; thus facilitating
1) Mode A: 8 ㎲ ±0.2 ㎲, to be used for air traffic control (ATC) ground control service for moving objects within the airport.
2) Mode C: 21㎲±0.2㎲, to be used for altitude instruction (f) The encoder of the antenna shall be made redundant.
(f) The maximum interrogation repetition frequency shall be 450 interrogations per second. (5) Precision Approach Radar (PAR)
(g) The radar shall be able to detect an aircraft equipped with a transponder when it is operating within 1 ~ (a) PARs shall be able to detect up, down, left, and right the location of an aircraft landing on the runway and
200 NM of horizontal distance at any angle between 0.5° and 45° above the horizontal plane. display it on the control screen.
(h) To minimize interference with the neighboring radar signals within the coverage required for operation, (b) The Precision Approach Radar shall have at least 16.7 km (9 NM) of electric wave coverage in a space
the effective radiation power of the interrogator shall be minimized. located 20° of the horizontal azimuth and 7°of the vertical azimuth from the antenna in question; it shall
(i) The receiver shall be equipped with a Side Lobe Suppression (SLS) function. also be able to detect and point the location of the aircraft in a 15-m2 or more cross section.
(j) The receiver shall be equipped with a Sensitivity Time Control (STC) function to keep the reception (c) Display data shall be updated at least every second.
sensitivity constant regardless of the track distance or location of the received signals from the C. Installation site
transponder. (1) Primary surveillance radar and secondary surveillance radar shall be installed at a location that satisfies
(k) As much as possible, the transponder shall be mounted on the ground to measure whether interrogation the following requirements:
pulses are transmitted accurately. (a) An area with few obstacles nearby to enable it to provide broad visibility range as much as possible.
(iii) Radar Data Automatic Processing System (b) There shall be as few obstacles as possible within a 450-m aerial radius.
(a) The radar data automatic processing system shall be equipped with a function that combines the signals (c) The area shall be subject to detection as much as possible until the aircraft lands.
received from the primary surveillance radar and secondary surveillance radar with flight data and shows (2) ASDEs shall be installed at a location that satisfies the following requirements:
the output on the display in the form of numbers, characters, and symbols. (a) The equipment shall be installed at an area whose visibility range is secured to detect moving objects such
(b) In case the flight data of the nearby aircraft are displayed in duplicate in a display for control, the radar as aircraft and vehicles, i.e., rooftop of a control tower.
data automatic processing system shall be able to separate the relevant flight data either automatically or (b) The antenna and equipment shall be installed as close as possible to minimize any loss by the waveguide.
manually. (3) PARs shall be installed at a location that can detect an area of ±5° azimuth on both sides of the runway
(c) The radar data automatic processing system shall be equipped with the following warning functions: center line and an area of -1° ~ +6°of vertical angle centered on a point 150 m (500 ft) away from the
1) Warning function for minimum safety altitude ground to the direction of the runway end.
2) Warning function for collision prevention
3) Warning function for the aircraft's emergency state (7700) 6. Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)
4) Warning function for the aircraft's radio communication trouble (7600) A. Function
5) Warning function for aircraft hijack (7500) The Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) has a function of providing an aircraft with information on the
6) Warning function for intrusion in a dangerous area azimuth angle from the magnetic north and information on the slant range from a reference point on the
7) Warning function for the duplicate allocation of secondary surveillance radar code (SSR CODE) ground to the aircraft.
8) Other functions required for air traffic safety based on the characteristics of the airspace B. Technical standards
(d) For the flight data display function, the flight name identification code, arrival and departure airport, Aside from the following standards, the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) shall be governed by the same
arrival and departure time, etc., shall be displayed. technical standards as those for Distance Measuring Equipment in relation to the provision of distance
(e) For the investigation of aircraft accident, etc., a radar data recording and outputting device shall be information:
installed; the outputting and replaying of the recording shall not affect the operation of the main (1) To provide information on the azimuth angle, amplitude modulation of 15 ㎐ and 135 ㎐ shall be executed.
equipment. (2) When the maximum amplitude of 15 ㎐is located due east, magnetic north reference signals shall be
(4) Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE) transmitted including supplementary reference signals with 40°of spacing from the magnetic north
(a) The frequency range of carriers shall be Ku·K·Ka band. In case the use of X band is advisable due to the reference signals.
conditions of the airport in question, however, the X band may be used. (3) For magnetic north reference signals, 180 pulse pairs shall be transmitted per second; the pulse spacing
(b) ASDEs shall be equipped with the monitoring function for the following: between the two pulses is 12 ㎲ ±0.1 ㎲, and that between two pulse pairs, 30 ㎲ ±0.1 ㎲. For supplementary
1) Azimuth angle: 360° reference signals, 720 pulse pairs shall be transmitted per second; the pulse spacing between two pulses is
2) Altitude: Up to 60m from the aerodrome surface 12 ㎲ ±0.1 ㎲, and that between two pulse pairs, 24 ㎲±0.1 ㎲.
3) Range: 150 ～ 6,000 m (the range shall be adjustable depending on the area in question) (4) Signals shall be transmitted in the following order: azimuth reference signal, identifier, distance
(c) The revolution speed of the antenna shall be 60 rpm ±10％. interrogation and response signal, and noise signal.
(d) ASDEs shall be able to detect and display clearly the movement of all types of aircraft and vehicles in the (5) The electric field strength within the operation range shall be identical with the Distance Measuring
maneuvering area as much as possible. Equipment; its coverage shall be 40° or more above the horizontal plane.

(6) The allowable error in azimuth angle information shall be ±2.0° or less. (c) The modulation degree shall generally be 85% or higher.
C. Installation site (d) Value of spurious emission strength
The Tactical Air Navigation shall be installed at a location where radio radiation is easy and transmitted 1) In case the mean power of the transmitter is 25 W or lower, the value of spurious emission strength shall
signals are not strongly reflected. be 25 ㎼ or lower or 40 ㏈ lower than the mean power of the basic frequency.
2) In case the mean power of the transmitter exceeds 25 W, the value of spurious emission strength shall
7. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS/SBAS/GRAS/GBAS) be 1 mW or lower or 60 ㏈ lower than the mean power of the basic frequency.
A. Function (2) Receiver
The Global Navigation Satellite System has a function of providing the information required for navigation (a) The frequency range used for VHF shall be 118.0 MHz ~ 136.975 MHz, and that used for UHF, 225
to the user using the global positioning system, etc. MHz ~ 400 MHz.
B. Technical standards (b) In case the input voltage of the receiver is modulated by 30% to a frequency of 1,000 Hz to set the signal
(1) The satellite-based navigation system (GPS, etc.) shall provide information on the geographical location vs. noise rate to 6㏈ prior to input into the receiver, the sensitivity of the receiver shall be 5 ㎶ or lower.
and time to the entire world. (c) In case the voltage was modulated by 30% to a frequency of 1,000 Hz and inputted to the receiver, the
(2) The GNSS Augmentation System (SBAS, GRAS) shall provide the augmentation information of the pass band width of one-signal selectivity shall be ±0.005% or more of the assigned frequency when
global positioning system to a wide area using satellite communication or a number of short-distance radio lowered by 6 ㏈.
data communications. (3) Aerial
(3) The Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS) shall provide the augmentation information of the The emission characteristics of an antenna shall include vertical polarization and horizontal polarization, if
global positioning system to the aircraft approaching the airport using short-distance radio data possible.
communication, etc. (4) Recording device
(4) The Global Navigation Satellite System shall apply the World Geodetic System-84 (WGS-84) and For the investigation of aircraft accident, etc., a recording device for communication content shall be
Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). installed; during recording or playback, however, it shall not affect the operation of the main equipment.
(5) Voice Communication Control System (VCCS)
8. Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) The system shall be able to provide the voice line exchange and control functions of VHF/UHF radio
A. Function and aeronautical direct call network for the aircraft control service.
The Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) has a function of displaying location information transmitted C. Installation site
from the aircraft on the screen of the ground control equipment in real time. (1) As much as possible, there shall be no obstacle in the vicinity. The area shall also have a wide visibility
B. Technical standards range.
(i) The availability of ADS shall be 99.996% or higher, and the integrity, 10-7 or higher. (2) The transmitter antenna and receiver antenna shall be installed considering the interference of electric
(ii) ADS shall be operated in the form of a requested connection, an event connection, a periodic connection, waves.
or an emergency mode.
2. HF radio
[Appendix 28-2] <amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> A. Function
Installation and Technical Standards for Aeronautical Information and Communications Facilities, The HF radio shall be able to provide long-distance mobile communication between users on the ground
Etc. (related to Article 225 (3)) and aircraft via voice using the HF range frequency.
B. Technical standards
1. Short-distance mobile telecommunications facilities (VHF/UHF radio) (1) Radio waves shall be SSB amplitude modulation signals; the wave type shall be J3E.
A. Function (2) The frequency range of HF carriers shall be 2.8 MHz ~ 22 MHz, and the transmitted voice frequency,
Air traffic controllers shall be able to use the Short-distance Mobile Telecommunications Facilities 300 Hz ~ 2,700 Hz.
(VHF/UHF Radio) for air traffic control using the frequency range of VHF/UHF. (3) For the investigation of aircraft accident, etc., a recording device for communication content shall be
B. Technical standards installed. During recording or playback, however, it shall not affect the operation of the main
(1) Transmitter equipment.
(a) The radio wave shall be double side band (DSB) amplitude modulation signals, and the wave form, A3E. C. Installation site
(b) The frequency range of VHF carriers shall be 118.0 MHz ~ 136.975 MHz, and that of UHF carriers, 225 (1) As much as possible, there shall be no obstacle in the vicinity. The area shall also have a wide visibility
MHz ~ 400 MHz. In case channel spacing is 25 kHz, frequency tolerance shall be within ±0.002% of the range.
relevant frequency. If channel spacing is 50 kHz, however, frequency tolerance shall be within ±0.005% (2) The transmitter antenna and the receiver antenna shall be installed considering the interference of
of the relevant frequency. electric waves.
3. VDL B. Technical standards
A. Function (1) Data rate among domestic and foreign Aeronautical Message Switching (AMS) systems shall be at least
VDL shall be able to provide mobile communication between users on the ground and aircraft via voice or 9,600 bits/s, excluding the data rate between the main equipment and subscribers' terminals.
data using VHF range frequency. (2) Data transmission shall be in synchronous serial transmission format; phase amplitude modulation shall
B. Technical standards be used as the modulation method.
(1) The frequency range of ground base station carriers shall be 118.0 MHz ~ 136.975 MHz, the channel
spacing, 25 KHz, and the frequency tolerance, within ±0.002%. 7. Aeronautical Message Handling System (AMHS)
(2) The emission characteristics of the aerial antenna shall include vertical polarization. A. Function
(3) VDL shall be divided into Modes 1~4 for operation. AMHS shall be able to provide various aeronautical information among domestic and foreign aeronautical
C. Installation site information service centers and among subscribers.
(1) As much as possible, there shall be no obstacle in the vicinity. The area shall also have a wide visibility B. Technical standards
range. (1) The telecommunications protocol shall be ITU-T X.400.
(2) The transmitter antenna and receiver antenna shall be installed considering the interference of electric (2) The ATS Message Server shall consist of MTA (Message Transfer Agent) and MS (Message Store).
waves. (3) MTA shall be able to relay or distribute the stored messages.
(4) MS shall provide professional search and storage functions for connected subscribers.
4. HFDL (5) The Message User Agent shall provide access function among all subscribers.
A. Function
HFDL shall be able to provide long-distance mobile communication between users on the ground and 8. ATS Inter-facilities Data Communication (AIDC)
aircraft via data using HF range frequency. A. Function
B. Technical standards AIDC shall be able to provide information for traffic control among domestic and foreign air traffic control
(1) The HFDL ground base station equipment shall have transmission, reception, data units.
modulation/demodulation, protocol implementation, and frequency selection functions. B. Technical standards
(2) The synchronization of the HFDL ground base station equipment shall be within ±25 ms of the (1) Access shall be provided based on a telecommunications method to enable data communication.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). (2) Point-to-point, two-way communication shall be provided.
(3) The frequency range of HFDL carriers shall be 2.8 MHz ~ 22 MHz; the basic frequency stability shall (3) The telecommunications standard protocol of the Open System Interconnect (OSI) of the International
be within 10 Hz. Organization for Standardization (ISO) shall be used.
C. Installation site
(1) As much as possible, there shall be no obstacle in the vicinity. The area shall also have a wide visibility 9. Aeronautical Direct Call Network
range. A. Function
(2) The transmitter antenna and receiver antenna shall be installed considering the interference of electric The Aeronautical Direct Call Network shall be able to provide the various information required for air
waves. traffic services among related domestic and foreign air traffic control units and aeronautical information
service centers through voice communication.
5. Mode S data communication facilities B. Technical standards
A. Function (1) Point-to-point, two-way communication shall be enabled using telecommunications methods.
Mode S data communication facilities shall be able to provide data communication between users on the (2) When used for the transfer of radar control, immediate call shall be possible. Otherwise, when used for
ground and aircraft via the Mode S method. other purposes, the call shall be connected within 15 seconds.
B. Technical standards (3) The content of the call shall be recorded by an automatic recording device.
(1) The 24-bit address system shall be allocated to aircraft individually.
(2) Mode S data communication shall use one of the following messages: Comm-A, Comm-B, Comm-C, 10. Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN)
and Comm-D. A. Function
ATN shall be able to provide aviation-related information to enable mutual operation among the various
6. Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN) telecommunications networks used in air traffic services.
A. Function B. Technical standards
AFTN shall be able to provide various aeronautical information among domestic and foreign aeronautical (1) ATN shall use the telecommunications standard protocol of the Open System Interconnect (OSI) of the
information service centers or among subscribers. International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

(2) ATN shall be able to provide support for services such as login, access, update, ground transmission, conical surface, and transitional surface (see Table 1).
and registration. (2) The back (Figure 1 “B”) shall be the lower part of the extension plane intersecting with the conical
(3) The ATN naming and addressing scheme shall support the principles of unambiguous identification and surface on the height of the obstacle or extending to the end of the conical surface (see Table 1).
enable global address standardization. (3) The boundary area between the side and back (Figure 1 “C”) shall be the lower part where the inclined plane
with 1/10 of the look-down gradient from the boundary line of the back meets the side (see Table 1).
11. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) (4) The boundary area of the transitional surface or approach surface (Figure 1 “E”) shall be the lower part
A. Function of the inclined plane (Figure 1 “E”) with 1/7 of the look-up gradient from the outer boundary line of the
ATIS shall be able to provide the various aeronautical information of an airport repetitively via voice. transitional surface or approach surface (see Table 1).
B. Technical standards
(1) The frequency range of carriers shall be 118.0 MHz ~ 136.975 MHz in the case of VHF and 225 MHz ~ Reference line
400 MHz in the case of UHF.
(2) Radio waves shall be DSB amplitude modulation signal, and the wave form, A3E. The modulation
degree shall be within 90% ±10%.
C. Installation site Conical
(1) As much as possible, there shall be no obstacle in the vicinity. The area shall also have a wide visibility Obstacle surface
range.
(2) The transmitter antenna shall be installed considering the interference of electric waves.
Horizontal surface
12. Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS) Transitional surface
Approach Approach
A. Function
surface surface
D-ATIS shall be able to provide the various aeronautical text information of an airport using radio data
telecommunications facilities.
B. Technical standards Straight line closest to the obstacle from the
(1) The content of information broadcasted shall be identical with those of ATIS. basic surface center line
(2) Datalink shall support Arrival (A), Departure (D), and Consecutive (C) modes.
C. Installation site
(1) As much as possible, there shall be no obstacle in the vicinity. The area shall also have a wide visibility
range.
(2) The transmitter antenna shall be installed considering the interference of electric waves.
Figure 1. Ground plan for applying obstacle shields on the horizontal surface and conical surface
[Appendix 28-3] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>

Standards for Constructing Shields Within the Aviation Obstacle Limitation Zone(related to Subparagraph 4,
Article 246 (1))
1. Approach surface: Shield is not applied. Obstacle
2. Transitional surface: Shield is not applied.
Conical surface
3. The following are the shield standards for the horizontal surface and conical surface:
A. Shield application shall be based on a line facing the center line of the nearest runway (hereinafter referred Horizontal surface
to as base line) from the top of an obstacle (hereinafter referred to as basic obstacle).
B. To distinguish the front, side, and back, two 45°lines shall be drawn from the top of the obstacle to the left Transitional surface Ground surface
and right of the base line; thus delineating the front (Figure 1 “A”), side (Figure 1 “D”), and back (Figure 1
“B”).
C. The range that can be permitted as shield shall include all of the following: Runway
(1) The front (Figure 1 “A”) and side (Figure 1 “D”) shall be the lower part where the inclined plane with
1/10 of the look-down gradient from the obstacle meets the extension plane of the horizontal surface,
C. In case high-intensity obstacle lights are installed and operated during daytime on an obstacle, markings
may not be installed.
D. In case an obstacle is a lighthouse whose intensity is deemed to be sufficient by the Administrator of the
Regional Aviation Administration, obstacle lights may not be installed.
Conical surface 2. Obstacle markings for day-use shall be installed on fixed obstacles located higher than the horizontal surface
Horizontal surface or the conical surface. In case the aerodrome is used during the night, obstacle lights shall be installed except
under the following cases:
Obstacle
A. Markings or obstacle lights may not be installed under any of the following cases:
Transitional surface Ground surface (1) In case an obstacle is shielded by a fixed obstacle or a natural obstacle such as a tree; if the obstacle is
partially shielded by other fixed obstacle or natural obstacle such as a tree, however, this stipulation is
applied only to the part deemed not to impair the navigational safety of the aircraft by the Administrator
Runway of the Regional Aviation Administration (excluding the part that is not shielded)
(2) In places where an immobile object or the topography serves as a major obstacle, or if a flight procedure
Figure 2. Side view of the obstacle shield on the horizontal surface and conical surface
was established to secure a safe vertical space below the published flight route
(3) An obstacle deemed not to impair the navigational safety of the aircraft by the Administrator of the
Division Name Gradient Regional Aviation Administration
A Front - Inclined plane at 1/10 of the distance downward from the obstacle B. Markings may not be installed under any of the following cases:
(1) Intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A are installed on a structure whose height is 150 m or less
B Rear - Plane at the same height as the obstacle
from the ground or water level.
- Inclined plane at 1/10 of the distance downward from the obstacle (2) High-intensity obstacle lights are installed during daytime on an obstacle.
C Inclined plane
or rear contour line C. In case the obstacle is a lighthouse, and the intensity of the lighthouse is deemed sufficient by the
D Side - Inclined plane at 1/10 of the distance downward from the obstacle Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration, obstacle lights may not be installed.
- Inclined plane at 1/7 of the distance upward from the existing 3. Except for aircraft, vehicles and other moving objects in the movement area of an aerodrome become
E Transitional surface obstacles. As such, markings shall be installed. Obstacle lights shall be installed in case the vehicles are
transitional surface or outside of the approach surface
used during nighttime or under low visibility condition. For service equipment and vehicles that are used
Table 1. Obstacle shield on the horizontal surface and conical surface only in an apron, however, this provision shall not apply.
4. For lights exposed on the ground within the movement area of an aerodrome, obstacle markings for
D. When the top of an obstacle is distinguishable, e.g., steel tower or mountain, the datum of the front or side daytime use shall be installed for easy identification. When the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
may be set as a point. Otherwise, various points may be set as the datum point. Administration judges that the navigational safety of the aircraft is not impaired, however, this provision
E. When using a shield, it shall not adversely affect the operationof the takeoff and landing procedures for an shall not apply.
aircraft in IFRor the operation of flight procedures for an aircraft in VFR on the relevant runway. 5. For obstacles within a certain distance as prescribed in the table below from the center line of the
taxiway, apron taxiway, or aircraft stand taxilane, markings shall be installed; obstacle lights shall be
[Appendix 28-4] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> installed when they are used during nighttime.
Target Structures for the Installation of Aviation Obstacle Lights and Obstacle Markings
(related to Article 247 (1)) Distance (m) between the center line of Distance (m) between the center line
1. Obstacle markings for day-use (hereinafter referred to as markings) shall be installed on fixed obstacles Code letter the taxiway and the obstacle excluding of an aircraft stand taxilane and the
the aircraft stand taxilane obstacle
located higher than the approach surface or transitional surface. In case runways are used during the night,
aeronautical obstacle lights (hereinafter referred to as obstacle lights) shall be installed on fixed obstacles A 16.25 12
except under the following cases: B 21.5 16.5
A. An obstacle is located lower than the obstacle shield planes of other fixed obstacles or natural obstacles C 26 24.5
such as trees. In case a structure is deemed to impair the navigational safety of the aircraft by the Regional
D 40.5 36
Aviation Administration or is partially shielded by other fixed obstacles or natural obstacles such as a tree,
however, this stipulation does not apply. E 47.5 42.5
B. In case an obstacle is lighted during daytime by intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A, or if the F 57.5 50.5
height of the obstacle is 150m or less from the ground or water level, markings may not be installed. Remarks: The code letter shall be based on the code letter as prescribed in Appendix 21-3.

6. For objects located outside of the obstacle limitation zone at least 150 m from the ground or water 75% or
surface, markings (except when high-intensity obstacle lights are installed and operated during daytime) A fpm) less more
less
and obstacle lights shall be installed. Note, however, that this shall not apply in the case of an obstacle 50% or
deemed by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration, the Mayor, or the Governor not Flash 100
Intermediate-in 2000(b) 3°or more
to hamper the navigational safety of an aircraft. Red (20~60 - - - % or - -
tensity, Type B ±25% more 75% or
7. Overhead power lines and cables shall be marked when crossing a river, valley or major highway fpm) more
less
(excluding a valley where the height of an overhead line or a cable is less than 90 meters from the
50% or
ground or water surface). For overhead lines and cables deemed by the Administrator of the Regional 100
High-intensity, 2000(b) 3°or more
Aviation Administration, the Mayor, or the Governor to hamper the navigational safety of an aircraft, Red Fixed - - - % or - -
Type C ±25% more 75% or
markings and obstacle lights shall be attached to a tower that supports the overhead line or the cable. more
less
Note, however, that the markings may be omitted when high-intensity obstacle lights are installed and
50% or
operated at the supporting tower during daytime. Flash 200000 3% 100
High-intensity, Whit 20000(b) 2000(b) more
8. When the markings to be attached to an overhead line or a cable cannot be installed, high-intensity (40~60 (b) 3°~7° or % or - -
Type A e ±25% ±25% 75% or
obstacle lights shall be installed to a tower that supports the overhead line or the cable. fpm) ±25% less more
less
[Appendix 28-5] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> Remarks: Obstacle lights as prescribed in subparagraph 12 of Appendix 28-6 shall be visible from all
Kinds and Performance of Aeronautical Obstacle Lights (related to Article 248) directions near an obstacle. Therefore, the amount of obstacle light may vary depending not only
on the shape of an obstacle but on the angle of the horizontal beam of each obstacle light. As
1. Obstacle lights are installed to minimize danger by indicating the existence of an obstacle on the ground to such, in case of a narrow beam angle, the number of obstacle lights should be increased.
the aircraft without necessarily restricting the possible operational limits due to such obstacle. (a) Refer to the stipulation of item (g), subparagraph 1 of Appendix 28-7.
2. The kinds and performance of obstacle lights are as follows: (b) The effective intensity of light shall be determined and announced separately by the Head of the Civil
Signal Maximum Brightness of Brightness of Lighting Facilities (c) Beam spread is defined as the angle between two directions in a plane for which the intensity is equal
Performance Diffusion
Type Background Luminance by Angle to 50% of the tolerance value of the peak intensity in the table above. The beam shape does not need
Angle of
Color (flash (cd) (cd)(deg) to be symmetrical to the vertical angle where the maximum brightness is generated.
Vertical
cycle, 500 cd/㎡ 50-500 50 cd/㎡ -10° -1° ±0° (d) The vertical angle shall be based on a horizontal line.
Type Beam (c) +6° +10°
fpm) or more cd/㎡ or less (e) (f) (f) (e) The "maximum brightness of background luminance" as described in the table above pertains to the
Low-intensity, 10 or 10 or brightness at a specific emission horizontal plane as a percentage of the maximum actual value of
10 or 10 or
Type A (fixed Red Fixed - 10° - - - more more brightness at an identical emission point when operated at the value of brightness.
more more
obstacle light) (g) (g) (f) The "brightness of lighting facilities by angle"refers to the brightness at a specific emission horizontal
plane as a percentage of a low allowable deviation of the brightness value.
Low-intensity, 32 or 32 or
32 or 32 or (g) Obstacle lights shall have sufficient brightness such that they can be easily recognized at an angle
Type B (fixed Red Fixed - 10° - - - more more
more more between ±0° and 50°.
obstacle light)) (g) (g)
(h) The maximum brightness shall be located at approximately 2.5° vertically.
Yell 40 or 40 or (i) The maximum brightness shall be located at approximately 17° horizontally.
Low-intensity, Flash
ow/ more (b) more (b) 12°
Type C (mobile (60~90 - - - - - -
Blue 400 or 400 or (h) [Appendix 28-6] <Amended as of Mar. 11, 2005, Aug. 18, 2006>
obstacle light) fpm)
(a) less less Installation Site of Aeronautical Obstacle Lights (related to Article 249 (1))
Low-intensity, 1. Near the top of a structure, either low-intensity, intermediate-intensity, or high-intensity obstacle lights shall
200 or 200 or be installed. Obstacle lights to be installed on top shall be installed on top or on the edge nearest to or
Type D, Flash
Yell more (b) more (b) 12° beyond the obstacle limitation surface.
Ground (60~90 - - - - - -
ow 400 or 400 or (i) 2. In the case of a chimney or other structure with similar functions, the obstacle lights to be installed on top
guidance fpm)
less less shall be installed a little lower than the top to minimize the effect on the functions of obstacle lights (see
vehicle
Intermediate- Whit Flash 20000 (b) 20000(b) 2000(b) 3°or 3% 50% or 100 Figures 1 and 2).
- - 3. In case accessory facilities such as a lightning rod or an antenna at least 12m high are attached to a tower, or
intensity, Type e (20~60 ±25% ±25% ±25% more or more % or
if an antenna structure that should be identified by high-intensity obstacle lights during daytime as well as
122 m ~ 151 m AGL 1°
high-intensity lights cannot be installed, intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A shall be installed on
92 m ~ 122 m AGL 2°
top of the structure.
Less than 92 m AGL 3°
4. In the case of a group of widely spread trees or building-like objects or a group of tightly gathered objects,
obstacle lights shall be installed on top or on the edge of the highest object in relation to the obstacle 12. The number and arrangement of lights at each level to be marked is to be such that the obstacle is
limitation surface to allow the range of objects or an overall outline to be revealed. If two edges are of the indicated from every angle of azimuth. Where a light is shielded in any direction by an adjacent object, the
same height, however, the lights shall be installed on the edge closest to the landing area. In case light so shielded may be omitted but additional lights may be required in such a way so as to retain the
low-intensity obstacle lights are used, the horizontal spacing shall not exceed 45 m; if intermediate-intensity general definition of the obstacle.
obstacle lights are used, the horizontal spacing shall not exceed 900 m.
5. In case the obstacle limitation surface is inclined or is higher than the obstacle limitation surface, or if the
nearest point is not the peak of the object, obstacle lights shall be additionally installed on the peak of the
object.
6. When installing intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A, if the normal height of the object is in
excess of 105 m from the ground level, water level, or tops of nearby buildings (in case the object in
question is surrounded by buildings), obstacle lights shall be additionally installed at the middle point. In 1.5m(the lowest)
this case, the additional obstacle lights shall be installed vertically and at equal intervals of not more than 30.m(the highest)
105 m from the ground level or water level or tops of nearby buildings.
7. In installing intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type B, if the peak of the object is more than 45 m (90
the highest
m in areas other than the obstacle limitation area) from the ground level, water level, or peak of a
the highest
neighboring building (in case the object in question is surrounded by buildings), obstacle lights shall be
additionally installed at the middle point. In case obstacle lights are deemed to impair the navigational safety
of aircraft by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration, Mayor, or Provincial Governor,
however, this stipulation does not apply.
For the obstacle lights in the middle, low-intensity obstacle lights of Type B and intermediate-intensity a. Shape of roof with
obstacle lights of Type B shall be installed alternately. They shall be spaced at longitudinal intervals of not markings
more than 52 m between the top of an object and ground or water level or tops of nearby buildings. b. Shape of roof without
8. When installing intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type C, if the top of the object is more than 45 m markings
(90 m in areas other than the obstacle limitation area) from the ground level, water level, or tops of nearby c. Curved surface
buildings (in case the object concerned is surrounded by buildings), additional obstacle lights of Type C d. Steel structure
shall be installed in the middle. In case the obstacle lights are deemed by the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration, the Mayor, or the Governor to impair the navigational safety of the aircraft,
however, this provision does not apply. Obstacle lights in the middle shall be installed and spaced at
longitudinal intervals of not more than 52 m between the top of an object and ground or water level or tops
of nearby buildings.
9. In case high-intensity obstacle lights of Type A are used, they shall be installed and spaced at longitudinal
intervals of not more than 105 m between the top of an object and ground or water level or elevation of the
tops of nearby buildings (when the object is surrounded by buildings).
10. When installing high-intensity obstacle lights of Type B at the tower supporting an overhead line or a Quantity of light emitting object: N=Y(meters)÷45
cable, the obstacle lights shall be located at three levels: the top of the tower, lowest level of the overhead Interval of light emitting objects: X=Y÷N≦ 45m
line or cable, and approximately midway between the two levels.
11. The installation angles for high-intensity obstacle lights of Type A and Type B are shown in the following
table: Figure 1. Location of aeronautical obstacle lights and obstacle markings for daytime use and installed at the
chimney and steel tower
Height of light unit above the terrain Angle of the peak of the beam above the horizontal
Greater than 151 m AGL 0°

considering the intensity of the neighboring lights.

2. Installation standards for intermediate-intensity obstacle lights
(a) The standards for intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Types A, B, and C are shown in Appendix 28-5.
(b) White flashing lights shall be used as Type A intermediate-intensity obstacle lights, and red flashing
lights, as Type B intermediate-intensity obstacle lights. Fixed red lights shall be used as Type C
intermediate-intensity obstacle lights.
(c) In case objects are widely spread, e.g., group of trees or buildings, or located 45m or more from the
ground level or water level (150m or more in areas other than the obstacle area; in case the lights are
deemed to impair the navigational safety of the aircraft by the Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration, Mayor, or Provincial Governor, however, 90 m or more), intermediate-intensity obstacle
lights of Types A, B, and C shall be installed.
(d) Intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A and Type C shall be installed alone, whereas
intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type B shall be installed either alone or in combination with
low-intensity obstacle lights of Type B.
(e) In case intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A are deemed by the Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration to dazzle the pilot's eyes or damage the environment near an aerodrome seriously
(i.e., within 10,000 m radius) during nighttime, intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A shall be
Figure 2. Location of aeronautical obstacle lights installed on a building installed during daytime and twilight time zone; a dual obstacle lighting system using
intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type B or Type C shall be installed during nighttime.
[Appendix 28-7] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (f) Intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type A and Type B shall be flashed simultaneously.
Installation Standards for Aeronautical Obstacle Lights(related to Article 249 (2)) 3. Installation standards for high-intensity obstacle lights
(a) White flashing lights shall be used as high-intensity obstacle lights of Type A and Type B.
1. Installation standards for low-intensity obstacle lights (b) The standards for high-intensity obstacle lights of Type A and Type B are shown in Appendix 28-5.
(a) Fixed red lights shall be installed as low-intensity obstacle lights of Type A and Type B installed on a (c) High-intensity obstacle lights of Type A and installed on top of an object shall be flashed simultaneously.
fixed object. In this case, low-intensity obstacle lights of Type A shall be installed on an object located (d) High-intensity obstacle lights of Type B and located on a tower supporting overhead wires or cables shall
within the movement area of the aerodrome (installing low-intensity obstacle lights of Type B affects the flash sequentially: the middle light first, followed by the top light, and finally the bottom light. The
safe operation of the aircraft since the light may dazzle the pilot). intervals between flashes of lights shall approximate the following ratios:
(b) The standards for low-intensity obstacle lights of Types A, B, C, and D are shown in Appendix 28-5.
(c) Low-intensity obstacle lights of Types A and B shall be installed when an object is not diffused widely Flash interval between: Ratio of cycle time
and its height is less than 45 m (60 m or more in areas other than the obstacle limitation area) from the Middle and top light 1/13
surrounding ground level or water level. Top and bottom light 2/13
(d) In case low-intensity obstacle lights of Types A or B are not appropriate for use or deemed unnecessary by Bottom and middle light 10/13
the Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration, Mayor, or Provincial Governor,
intermediate-intensity or high-intensity obstacle lights shall be used. (e) High-intensity obstacle lights of Type A shall be installed on an object more than 150 m from the ground
(e) Low-intensity obstacle lights of Type B shall be installed independently or together with or water level and deemed essential in identifying the object during daytime based on an aeronautical
intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type B. consultation.
(f) Low-intensity obstacle lights of Type C shall be installed on vehicles or moving objects other than the (f) High-intensity aeronautical obstacle lights of Type B shall be used to mark a tower supporting an overhead
aircraft. wire or a cable under any of the following conditions:
(g) Flashing blue lights shall be used as low-intensity obstacle lights of Type C installed on an emergency or a (1) The installation of high-intensity aeronautical obstacle lights is important in the identification of an
security vehicle; flashing yellow lights shall be used as other low-intensity obstacle lights of Type C overhead wire or a cable based on an aeronautical consultation.
installed on other vehicles. (2) The installation of obstacle markings for daytime use on an overhead wire or a cable is impossible.
(h) Low-intensity obstacle lights of Type D shall be installed on a follow-me vehicle. In this case, yellow (g) High-intensity obstacle lights can be used during daytime and nighttime. They shall be installed such that
lights shall be used as low-intensity obstacle lights of Type D. they do not cause glare.
(i) For an object with limited maneuverability such as a boarding bridge, low-intensity obstacle lights of Type (h) In case high-intensity obstacle lights of Type A or Type B are deemed by the Administrator of the
A shall be installed. In this case, the intensity of light of the obstacle lights shall be sufficiently bright Regional Aviation Administration to dazzle the pilot's eyes or damage the environment near an aerodrome
seriously (i.e., within 10,000 m radius) during nighttime, high-intensity obstacle lights of Type A or Type Colors of this strip pattern shall be in contrast with its background; orange and white or red and white shall
B shall be installed during daytime and twilight time zone; a dual obstacle lighting system using be used except when they are not noticeable in contrast with neighboring colors. Darker colors shall be used
intermediate-intensity obstacle lights of Type B or Type C shall be installed during nighttime. for the strip patterns at the tip of the object. Except when the obstacle lights are deemed by the Administrator
of the Regional Aviation Administration, the Mayor, or the Governor to impair the navigational safety of the
[Appendix 28-8]<Amended as of Mar. 11, 2005> aircraft, the upper 5/9 of the vertical length of the structure shall be divided by 5 and painted alternately in
orange and white or red and white from the topmost area (refer to the figure in subparagraph 3 and Figure 1
Installation Standards for Obstacle Markings for day-use [related to Article 250] of Appendix 28-6).
Maximum size (m) Width of strip pattern
1. Fixed objects shall be marked with colors; if this is impossible, markings or flags shall be installed on the
1.5 ~ 210 m 1/7 of the maximum size
fixed objects. Note, however, that this stipulation does not apply if there is no need for marking, i.e., the
210 ~ 270 m 1/9 of the maximum size
shape, size, or color of the object is quite noticeable.
2. A mobile object shall be marked with color or flags. 270 ~ 330 m 1/11 of the maximum size
3. An object with consecutive surfaces and whose projection on a vertical plane is 4.5 m in terms of width or 330 ~ 390 m 1/13 of the maximum size
length shall be marked with colors in the form of a check pattern. The check pattern shall be a rectangle 390 ~ 450 m 1/15 of the maximum size
whose sides measure 1.5 ~ 3 m, and the rim shall be marked with a darker color. The color of the check 450 ~ 510 m 1/17 of the maximum size
pattern shall be in contrast with other colors particularly with the base color using orange and white or red 510 ~ 570 m 1/19 of the maximum size
and white. Note, however, that this stipulation does not apply when the colors are absorbed by neighboring 570 ~ 630 m 1/21 of the maximum size
colors and they become darker (Figure 1.(a) Reference).
6. In case the projection size of the object is less than 1.5 m on a vertical plane, the object shall be in a single
color that is easily noticeable, e.g., orange or red, except when the color is absorbed by neighboring colors.
7. Except when easily noticeable colors are used in contrast with neighboring colors, emergency vehicles shall
be painted red or yellow green, and business vehicles, yellow. Other moving objects shall be in a single
color that is easily noticeable.
8. Markings used on or near an object shall be installed in a location that enables the easy identification of the
object. They shall be identifiable from at least a distance 1,000 m when an aircraft approaches and sees the
object while on air under good weather condition and shall be verifiable at least from a distance of 300 m
when viewed from the ground. The markings shall be shaped such that they are not confused with other
markings for the transmission of information.
9. For overhead wires or cables, a circular marking with diameter of at least 60 cm shall be installed.
10. The interval between two or more consecutive markings or between the marking and support tower shall
not exceed the following intervals depending on the diameter of the marking:
(a) 30 m when the diameter of the marking is 60 cm or longer
(b) 35 m when the diameter of the marking is 80 cm or longer
(c) 40 m when the diameter of the marking is 130 cm or longer
11. For the marking, white and red or white and orange colors shall be used; these colors shall be sufficiently
(a) (b) (c)
contrasting with neighboring colors for easy identification.
Figure 1. Basic marking methods 12. Flags used to mark an object shall be installed on top of the object or periphery of the topmost edge. When
used to mark objects that are widely scattered or gathered nearby, the flags shall be installed at least every 15 m.
4. An object falling under any of the following items shall be colored such that the alternating strip patterns are 13. Square flags whose sides measure at least 0.6 m shall be used to mark a fixed object. Square flags whose
clearly visible (Figure 1; see (b) and (c)). sides measure at least 0.9 m shall be used to mark a moving object.
(a) An object with consecutive surfaces and whose side exceeds 1.5 m in terms of width or length and whose 14. Orange flags or square flags divided by a diagonal line such that one half is orange or red and the other is
other side exceeds 4.5 m or less in terms of width and length white shall be used to mark a fixed object. In case the flag is not easily noticeable against the surroundings,
(b) An object of skeletal structure whose side exceeds 1.5m in terms of width or length however, use colors that are more noticeable in contrast with the surroundings.
5. The strip pattern prescribed in item 4 shall have a right angle on the long side and a width of approximately 15. The flag used to mark a moving object shall consist of a square check pattern measuring 0.3 m or more on
1/7 of the long side or 30 m (whichever is shorter) as shown in the table below. each side. The color of this pattern shall be easily noticeable in contrast with each side and surroundings.

Use orange and white or red and white except when such colors are less noticeable due to the surrounding extended runway center line
colors. (2) Vertical range: Airspace up to and inclusive of 600 m (2,000 ft) above the ground level (AGL) from the
horizontal range set as per sub-item (1)
[Appendix 28-9 ]<Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> (b) Laser beam Critical Flight Zone (LCFZ)
Standards for Aeronautical Examination (related to Subparagraph 6, Article 246 (1)) (1) Horizontal range: Airspace within a 18,500 m (10 NM) radius of the airport reference point
(2) Vertical range: An airspace up to and inclusive of 3,050 m (10,000 ft) AGL from the horizontal range set
An aeronautical examination designed to determine the state of aircraft safety shall contain the following: as per sub-item (1)
1. Safety of the existing or proposed visual flight rule, traffic circuit, and visual flight reporting point (c) Laser beam Sensitive Flight Zone (LSFZ): An airspace where the irradiance is restricted to a level that is
2. Safety of the existing or proposed instrument flight rule unlikely to cause flash-blindness or after-image effects and is designated as such since it (or the aerodrome
(a) Safe separation from the arrival procedure zone, landing procedure zone, departure procedure zone, installer) is deemed to affect the safe operation of the aircraft by the Administrator of the Regional
maneuvering (circling) areas, and radar vector flight zone [includes risk based on the collision risk model Aviation Administration
(CRM) in the case of Precision Approach Radar (PAR)] 2. Maximum irradiance level (MIL)
(b) Effects of the Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA), Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude (MOCA), (a) Laser beam Free Flight Zone (LFFZ): The irradiance should not exceed 50 nW/cm2.
Minimum Radar Vector Altitude (MVA), Minimum IFR Altitude (MIA), Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA), (b) Laser beam Critical Flight Zone (LCFZ): The irradiance should not exceed 5 μW/cm2.
Minimum Crossing Altitude (MCA), and Minimum Holding Altitude (MHA) (c) Laser beam Sensitive Flight Zone (LSFZ): The irradiance should not exceed 100 μ W/cm2.
3. Effect of visual approach (d) Normal flight zone (NFZ): The maximum irradiance level (MIL) should be equal to or less than the
4. Effect on the Airport Master Plan maximum permissible exposure (MPE).
5. Effect on the physical, electromagnetic, or line of sight interference for existing or proposed navigational
safety facilities, communication, and radar and control system facilities Area Expected to be
6. Effect in terms of visibility limitation vis-à-vis the runway, taxiway, heliport, or aerodrome traffic circuit Division Area Affected by Noise
Affected by Noise
from the control tower Degree of noise
7. Effect of airport accommodation capacity Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
(WECPNL)
8. Effect of decline in airport efficiency
Target
9. Effect on the available distance of the existing or proposed runway 95 or more 90 ~ 95 75 ~ 90
facilities
10. Effect based on the volume of air traffic
(a) In the case of a runway that is used regularly (more than once a day): Regarded as regular and deemed to 1. New construction prohibited Extension & rebuilding
New construction,
have continuity 2. Extension & rebuilding allowed provided
Residential facilities extension, or
(b) If it is the main procedure for approaching or exiting the relevant runway even when used only once a allowed provided soundproof soundproof facilities are
rebuilding prohibited
week: Regarded as an important procedure facilities are installed installed
11. Effect based on the characteristics of the airport and operating aircraft 1. New construction prohibited Extension & rebuilding
New construction,
12. Effect of aircraft noise vis-à-vis a densely populated area Education & medical 2. Extension & rebuilding allowed provided
extension, or
13. Effect of flight in prohibited or restricted areas surrounding the airport facilities allowed provided soundproof soundproof facilities are
rebuilding prohibited
14. Others facilities are installed installed
(a) Whether aeronautical obstacle lights are installed on the structure New construction, 1. New construction prohibited Extension & rebuilding
(b) Whether it is published on the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Public facilities
extension, or 2. Extension & rebuilding allowed provided
rebuilding prohibited allowed provided soundproof soundproof facilities are
[Appendix 28-10] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> facilities are installed installed
Standards for Laser Beam Protected Flight Zones and Maximum Irradiance level (MIL) Installation of
Other factory,
(related to Article 257 (5)) facilities related to New construction, extension, & rebuilding of facilities that
warehouse, &
airport operation are not related to aircraft noise allowed
transportation facilities
1. Standards for laser beam protected flight zones allowed
(a) Laser beam Free Flight Zone (LFFZ) Remarks:
(1) Horizontal range: Airspace extending 3,700 m (2 NM) in all directions measured from the runway center 1. In the table above, “residential facilities” refer to buildings whose use corresponds to subparagraphs 1 and
line additionally, the LFZ includes a 5,600 m (3 NM) extension, 750 m (2,500 ft) each side of the 2, Appendix 1 of the Presidential Decree for the Building Act.
2. Notwithstanding the standards prescribed in the table above, new construction, extension, or rebuilding of (4) Corrective measure on the standards for obstacle control
residential facilities is allowed on lands where residential facilities are already constructed or can be (5) Corrective measure on the handling and storage of dangerous
constructed (including lands that are being developed or scheduled to be developed as land for the goods
construction of residential facilities and for which permission and approval have already been obtained at (6) Corrective measure on aircraft structure and firefighting
the time of their designation and announcement as area affected by noise (including the area expected to be Suspension of operation
affected by noise) as per the Act on the Planning and Utilization of National Territory and other related (b) Other corrective measures are not taken.
(7 days)
legislation) among lands located within Category 2 and Category 3 areas.
3. The standards for the safe operation of the airport as stipulated
3. For lands located within Category 2 and Category 3 areas, the construction of communal facilities for local
in Article 111-2 (2) of the Act are violated without justifiable Article 111-5 Suspension of operation
residents vis-à-vis the countermeasures for noise may be allowed provided soundproof facilities are installed.
reason, e.g., natural calamity, etc.; thus compromising airport (1) 3 of the Act (15 days)
safety.
[Appendix 30] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
4. An aircraft accident occurred due to ill intention, serious
Restriction on the Use of Facilities (related to Article 274) Article 111-5
mistake, or gross negligence of due diligence in managing and
Degree of (1) 4 of the Act
supervising airport personnel.
Division Zone Noise Area Where Use is Restricted Revocation of the
(WECPNL} (a) The death toll due to the accident is 200 or more. certificate or suspension
1. Buffer green belt area (takeoff/landing safe zone) of operation (180 days)
Category 1 95 or more
2. Only facilities related to airport operation can be installed. Suspension of operation
1. Exclusive industrial area (b) The death toll due to the accident reached 150 ~ 200.
Area affected (150 days)
2. Common industrial area
by noise Suspension of operation
Category 2 90 ~ 95 3. Natural green belt area (c) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 100 ~ 149.
(120 days)
4. Only facilities that are not related to aircraft noise can be
installed. Suspension of operation
(d) The death toll due to the accident reached 50 ~ 99.
Area 1. Semi-industrial area (90 days)
expected to 2. Commercial area
Category 3 75 ~ 90 Suspension of operation
be affected 3. Area where the installation of soundproof facilities is required by (e) The death toll due to the accident reached 10 ~ 49.
(60 days)
by noise law
Suspension of operation
(f) The death toll due to the aircraft accident was less than 10.
(30 days)
[Appendix 30-2] <Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003>
Standards for Administrative Disposition Including the Revocation, Etc., of the Airport Operation Certificate (g) Damage to the aircraft or airport facilities due to the aircraft Suspension of operation
(related to Article 277-7 (1)) accident reached KRW 10 billion or more. (30 days)
Details of the (h) Damage to the aircraft or airport facilities due to the aircraft Suspension of operation
Violation Applicable Law
Disposition accident reached KRW 5 ~ 10 billion. (20 days)
1. An airport operation certificate as stipulated in Article 111-2 (1)
Article 111-5 Revocation of the (i) Damage to the aircraft or airport facilities due to the aircraft Suspension of operation
of the Act was obtained fraudulently or by using other unlawful
(1) 1 of the Act certificate accident was less than KRW 5 billion. (15 days)
methods.
2. An order to take corrective measure as stipulated in Article Article 111-5 Remarks:
111-4 (2) of the Act was not followed. (1) 2 of the Act 1. In case casualties and damage to the aircraft or airport facilities occurred at the same time, the suspension of
(a) The following corrective measures are not taken: airport operation shall be applied in aggregate when imposing an administrative disposition as per the
(1) Corrective measure on movement area maintenance provisions of subparagraph 4 of the table above provided the suspension does not exceed 180 days.
(2) Corrective measure on the management and operation of Suspension of operation 2. In applying the provisions of items (a) ~ (f), subparagraph 4 of the table above, two of the seriously
visual aids (15 days) wounded shall be regarded as one fatality provided the decimal fractions are disregarded.
(3) Corrective measure on work control in the movement area or 3. In applying the provisions of items (a) ~ (f), subparagraph 4 of the table above, the distinction between the
vehicle and equipment control fatalities and the seriously wounded shall be based on the standards in Annex 13 of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation provided the fatalities shall include everyone who died due to the aircraft accident.

[Appendix 30-3] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (o) Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program
Standards for the License for the Scheduled Air Carrier Business (related to Article 278-3) (p) Manual for Maintenance Organization Procedures
Division Standards 9. Passenger briefing cards
10. Procedures for fueling, refueling, and draining
1. Capital Corporation: Paid in capital of KRW 20 billion or more
11. Procedures for exit row seating
Individual: KRW 30 billion or more in asset valuation
12. Procedures for drug and alcoholic beverage control
2. Aircraft 13. Data to be included in the Operations Specifications
(a) Number 5 aircraft or more 14. Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Plan
(b) Capability (1) Instrument flight capability 15. Flight Operations Inspection Plan
(2) Aircraft with twin engines at the very least 16. Environmental Assessment
(3) Separate cockpit and cabin 17. Matters related to the training contract
(4) Automatic location verification capability
[Appendix 30-4] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> Inspection Standards for Air Operator Certificate (related to Article 280-2)
Documents to be Submitted When Applying for Air Operator Certificate (related to Article 280) 1. Standards for Document Inspection
(a) Promotion schedule based on the content of the Business Plan submitted as per the provisions of Article
1. Relevant License or copy of Certificate of Registration among the License for the Scheduled Air Carrier 278 (1) 4 or Article 298 (1) 3
Business as stipulated in Article 112 of the Act, License for the Non-scheduled Air Carrier Business as Matters concerning items that should be completed before the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
stipulated in Article 132 (1) of the Act, and License for the Aircraft-using Business as stipulated in Article or Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration commences inspection for the Air Operator
134 (1) of the Act as issued by the Minister of Construction and Transportation in accordance with the Certificate, specifics of activities, and data on the purchase of facilities such as aircraft shall be included
provisions of Article 112 of the Act reasonably according to the accurately estimated no. of days.
2. Promotion schedule for the content of the Business Plan submitted as per the provisions of Article 278 (1) 4 (b) The composition of organization and personnel, allocation of jobs and responsibilities, organizational
or Article 298 (1) 3 of the Act system that is appropriate for the kind of operation for which an application is filed, sufficient personnel,
3. Composition of organization and personnel, allocation of works, and responsibilities etc., shall be secured. The clear allocation of jobs shall also be maintained.
4. Resumes of principal officers (c) Statement of Compliance with Regulations and verifying documents
5. Final Compliance Statement and verifying documents Compliance methods for aviation regulations that are applicable to an air transportation businessman or
6. Documents for the purchase, contracting, or lease of facilities and equipment related to aircraft, operation, an aircraft-using businessman shall be stated logically or verified with supporting documents.
and maintenance (d) The readiness of documents for the purchase, agreement, or lease of facilities and equipment related to
7. Operation plan of the curricula for airmen training aircraft or operation and maintenance and readiness of aircraft, facilities, and business preparation as
8. Manuals classified by the following and composed to include the content prescribed in Appendix 31 (in this necessary for the kind of operation being proposed by the applicant shall be verifiable.
case, training can be carried out using the manual(s) individually or in combination): (e) Operation plan of the curriculums for airmen training
(a) Policy and Administration Manual A Training Plan shall be in place for airmen including basic training, emergency procedure training,
(b) Aircraft Operation Manual ground operation procedure training, flight training, recurrent training, transition and upgrade training,
(c) Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) differences training, security training, dangerous goods handling training, inspection and operation
(d) Training Manual crew/flight instructor training, cabin attendant training, flight dispatcher training, and maintenance
(e) Aircraft Performance Manual personnel training.
(f) Route Guide (f) Manuals classified as follows and composed such that the content prescribed in Appendix 31 is included:
(g) Manual for Emergency Evacuation Procedures (1) Policy and Administration Manual
(h) Dangerous Goods Manual (2) Aircraft Operation Manual
(i) Manual for Accident Procedures (3) Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL)
(j) Security Manual (4) Training Manual
(k) Manual for Aircraft Loading and Handling (5) Aircraft Performance Manual
(l) Cabin Attendant Manual (6) Route Guide
(m) Airplane Flight Manual (7) Manual for Emergency Evacuation Procedure
(n) Maintenance Manual (8) Dangerous Goods Manual
(9) Accident Procedure Manual carried out properly.
(10) Security Manual (e) Evaluation of training programs
(11) Manual for Aircraft Loading and Handling (1) Whether the training facilities, training schedule, and curriculums are established and implemented
(12) Manual for Cabin Attendants properly shall be verifiable.
(13) Airplane Flight Manual (2) Whether training programs for flight attendants including basic training, emergency procedure training,
(14) Maintenance Manual ground training, flight training, and differences training are effectively established and whether the
(15) Program for Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance instructors entrusted with the training are qualified shall be verifiable.
(g) Passenger briefing cards (3) Training programs for inspection and flight attendants and flight instructors shall be established and
The functions required in an emergency situation wherein flight attendants cannot provide assistance and implemented properly according to the plan.
the procedures for re-seating passengers shall be prescribed properly. (4) Whether training programs for cabin attendants including basic training, emergency procedure training,
(h) Fueling, refueling, and draining procedures and ground training are established and implemented properly according to the plan shall be verifiable.
Handling and safety procedures for fueling and draining shall be prescribed properly. (5) Whether training programs for flight dispatcher are established and implemented properly according to
(i) Exit row seating procedures the plan shall be verifiable.
Procedures such as the allocation method for emergency row seats to aid in the cabin safety service of (6) Whether dangerous goods handling training and security training programs are established and
cabin attendants during an emergency situation shall be prescribed properly. implemented properly according to the plan shall be verifiable.
(j) Drugs and alcoholic beverage control procedures (7) Whether maintenance training programs are established and implemented properly according to the plan
Measures for preventing the intake of drugs and alcoholic beverages by aircraft flight attendants -- which shall be verifiable.
can impair the safe operation of the aircraft -- shall be devised properly. (f) Demonstration of emergency evacuation
(k) Data to be included in the Operations Specifications Whether the measures to be taken by flight and cabin attendants including
Basic data on the desired air route, airport, and aircraft maintenance method shall be prepared properly. emergency evacuation and use of lifesaving equipment are established properly shall be demonstrated.
(l) Emergency evacuation demonstration plan (g) Demonstration of emergency water landing
A scenario and a schedule that can demonstrate via simulation the measures that should be implemented by Whether the measures to be taken such as the use of lifesaving equipment during an emergency water
flight and cabin attendants in an emergency situation shall be prepared properly. landing are established properly according to the type and model of the aircraft that will fly over the water
(m) Flight operations inspection plan surface shall be demonstrated.
A scenario and a schedule that can demonstrate via simulation the capability to implement various (h) Inspection of record maintenance
operation services while complying with the aviation laws and regulations shall be prepared. (1) Flight-related records such as the training of flight attendants, flight time, rest period, and qualification
(n) Environmental Assessment management shall be maintained properly.
Comprehensive analysis data shall be prepared for the environmental assessment conducted in-house and (2) Maintenance-related records such as aircraft record, personnel training, qualification management, and
by an external institution. restriction on the duty period shall be maintained properly.
(o) Matters concerning the training contract (3) Flight records shall be maintained properly.
If applicable in terms of outsourcing on airmen training, the readiness of the appropriate training (i) Flight operations inspection
environment in terms of the training methods and conditions shall be verifiable. Whether all operation procedures including pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are
2. On-site inspection standards implemented properly shall be demonstrated.
(a) Inspection of fixed and mobile facilities and equipment on the ground (j) Performance evaluation of cabin attendants
Facilities and equipment on the ground, personnel, and training program of the main operation base, main Whether the attendants possess the appropriate capability to carry out in-flight safety services in the cabin
maintenance base, domestic and foreign airports, and alternative airports for operation (limited to places shall be demonstrated.
specified by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation (k) Aircraft conformity inspection
Administration) shall be properly furnished for the kind of desired operation for which an application is filed. Whether the aircraft maintains performance to fly safely shall be demonstrated.
(b) Operation of flight control organization (l) Interview on job-related knowledge for senior employees
The flight control, flight supervision methods, assignment of flight dispatchers, and allocation of jobs Whether they possess the necessary understanding and knowledge to carry out their jobs shall be
shall be assigned properly for safe operation. demonstrated when random interviews are conducted by an inspector for major office holders.
(c) Operation of maintenance inspection system [Appendix 30-6] Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004>
Maintenance methods, standards, and inspection procedures shall be in place.
(d) Inspection of airmen's licenses
The management of licenses for pilot, flight engineer, flight dispatcher, and aircraft mechanic shall be

[Appendix 31] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (30) Guide to and training requirements for effective CFIT (controlled flight into terrain) avoidance and
Matters to be Included in the Operations Manual (related to Article 283) policy for the use of the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) during flight
(31) Policy for and guide to avoiding airborne collision and using airborne collision avoidance system
1. The Operations Manual for persons wishing to run an air transportation business or an aircraft-using (ACAS) procedures and training requirements
business can be separated by field considering the special circumstances or integrated for publication as (32) Information on and guide to the interception of a civil aircraft including the following:
follows: (a) Actions to be taken by the pilot in command of an intercepted aircraft as prescribed in Annex 2 of the
A. General Convention on International Civil Aviation
(1) Responsibilities and duties of airmen providing the aircraft operation service (b) Use of visual signals used by an intercepting aircraft and an intercepted aircraft as contained in Annex
(2) Standards for the limitation on duty and flight time for flight crew and cabin crew and for the provision 2 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
of rest periods, regulations on the limitation of the duty time of the flight dispatcher (33) The following matters related to an aircraft flying at an altitude of more than 15,000 m (4,9000 ft):
(3) List of navigational equipment to be mounted on the aircraft including the requirements for operating in (a) Information that enable a pilot to determine the best air route to take in case the aircraft is exposed to
the Required Navigational Performance (RNP) airspace solar and space radiation
(4) Long-distance navigation procedures at a place related to long distance operation, engine failure (b) Procedures specifying the following matters in case a decision to descend was made:
procedures for the long-distance operation of a twin-engine airplane, and use of a diversion airport 1) Need to issue an advance warning to a proper air traffic service (ATS) unit, need to receive a
(5) Situation wherein listening to radio communication should be maintained temporary descend permit
(6) Method of determining the minimum flight altitude 2) Measures to be taken if communication was not established with an air traffic service unit or in case
(7) Method of determining the aerodrome meteorological minima of interference
(8) Safety precaution during refueling while passengers are onboard the aircraft (34) Specifics on the safety policy, accident prevention, and flight safety program including the
(9) Agreement and procedures related to ground work responsibility of airmen as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
(10) Action procedures for a pilot in command who witnessed an aircraft accident as prescribed in Annex 12 (35) Information on and guide to the transport of dangerous goods including measures to be taken in an
of the Convention on International Civil Aviation emergency situation
(11) Flight crew by operation type including the appointment of command succession (36) Security Instruction and Guide
(12) Detailed instruction on the calculation of the amount of fuel and oil to be loaded on the aircraft (37) Search procedure checklist as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
considering all operation environments including the possibility that at least one of the engines fails en (38) Procedure for ensuring the conformity of electronic navigation data used in navigation equipment
route mounted on an aircraft, procedure used to distribute such data on a timely basis and keep them up to
(13) Required amount of oxygen and conditions of use date
(14) Weight of the aircraft and instructions on balance control B. Aircraft operation information
(15) Instructions on the implementation of de-icing and anti-icing on the ground and management (1) Restrictions on the Air Operator Certificate, restrictions on operation
(16) Details of the Operational Flight Plan (2) Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures to be used by flight attendants as prescribed in Annex 6 of
(17) Standard Operating Procedures by flight stage the Convention on International Civil Aviation and related checklist
(18) Instructions on the use of a Normal Checklist (3) Operating guide to and information on climb performance when all engines are in operation
(19) Countermeasures for an unexpected occurrence during departure (4) Flight plan data for pre-flight and in-flight plans in preparation for other propulsion, power, and speed
(20) Instructions on the maintenance of altitude recognition, automatic setup, and altitude callout by the adjustment
flight crew (5) Maximum crosswind and tailwind elements by aircraft type, gust that reduces the numerical values
(21) Guide to the use of autopilots and auto-throttles under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) thereof, low visibility, state of runways, experience of attendants, use of an autopilot, abnormal or
(22) Guide to the confirmation and acceptance of air traffic control (ATC) approval in a place that includes emergency situation, and other elements related to operation
terrain avoidance (6) Guide to and data for the calculation of weight and balance
(23) Departure and approach briefing content (7) Aircraft cargo loading and guide to securing cargos
(24) Procedure for familiarization with the area, air route, and airport (8) Aircraft systems related to the functional piloting system as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on
(25) Stabilized approach procedure International Civil Aviation and guide to their use
(26) Restrictions on a high sink rate near the ground surface (9) Approved or authorized special operation including the operational requirements in RNP (Required
(27) Requirements for starting or continuing instrument approach Navigational Performance) or MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications) airspace,
(28) Guide to implementing precision and non-precision instrument approach procedures minimum equipment list (MEL) and configuration deviation list (CDL) befitting the type of aircraft to be
(29) Allocation of flight attendants' duties and procedures for managing the attendants' workload during flown
instrument approach and landing at nighttime and under instrument meteorological conditions (10) Emergency and safety equipment checklist and guide to its use
(11) Emergency evacuation procedures that include specified procedures by aircraft type, cooperation of A. General
attendants, allocation of attendants' location during emergency, and emergency tasks allocated to each (1) Responsibilities and duties of airmen carrying out aircraft operation service
attendant (2) Standards for the limitation on the duty and flight time for flight crew and cabin crew and for the
(12) Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures to be used by cabin attendants including explanations on provision of rest periods, regulations on the limitation of the duty time of flight dispatchers
the necessary procedures for the cooperation of flight attendants and cabin attendants, related checklist, (3) List of navigation equipment to be mounted on an aircraft
and information on aircraft systems, if necessary (4) Situation wherein listening to radio communication should be maintained
(13) Procedures required to verify the normal functions of survival and emergency equipment for other air (5) Method of determining the minimum flight altitude
routes and pre-takeoff equipment including procedures for determining the total amount of required (6) Method of determining the heliport meteorological minima
oxygen and amount of available oxygen (7) Safety precaution during refueling while passengers are onboard the aircraft
(14) Visual signal codes contained in Annex 12 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation for use by (8) Agreement on and procedures for ground work
the survivor to send signals from the ground to the air (9) Actions to be taken by the pilot in command who witnessed an aircraft accident as prescribed in Annex
12 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
C. Areas, routes, and aerodromes (10) Flight crew by operation type including the appointment of command succession
(1) Route Guide containing information on the communication facilities, navigation safety facilities, (11) Detailed instruction on the calculation of the amount of fuel and oil to be loaded on the aircraft
aerodromes, instrument approach, instrument arrival, and instrument departure for application by flight considering all environments of operation including the possibility that one or more of the engines fail
attendants to aircraft operation for the flight and other information deemed necessary by air en route
transportation businessmen or aircraft-using businessmen for the proper execution of aircraft operation (12) Required amount of oxygen and conditions of its use
(2) Minimum flight altitude for each desired air route to fly (13) Weights of the aircraft and instructions on balance control
(3) Aerodrome meteorological minima for each aerodrome that can be used as an original destination (14) Instructions on the implementation of de-icing and anti-icing on the ground and management
aerodrome or an alternative aerodrome (15) Details of the Operational Flight Plan
(4) Content of increase in the aerodrome meteorological minima caused by a functional decline in approach (16) Standard Operating Procedures by flight stage
or aerodrome facilities (17) Instructions on the use of Normal Checklist
(5) Information required to comply with the flight profiles as required by the relevant regulations (provided (18) Countermeasures for an unexpected occurrence during departure
there is no limitation on the following information) including the following information: (19) Guide to maintaining altitude recognition
(a) Decision on the length requirements of takeoff runways under dry, wet, and contaminated conditions (20) Guide to the confirmation and acceptance of air traffic control (ATC) approval in a place where terrain
including instructions according to aircraft system failures affecting the takeoff distance avoidance is included
(b) Decision on the takeoff climb limitation (21) Content of departure and approach briefing
(c) Decision on the route climb limitation (22) Procedures for familiarization with routes and destinations
(d) Decision on the approach climb and landing climb limitation (23) Requirements for starting or continuing an instrument approach
(e) Decision on the length requirements of landing runways under dry, wet, and contaminated conditions (24) Guide to implementing precision and non-precision instrument approach procedures
including instructions according to aircraft system failures affecting the landing distance (25) Allocation of flight attendants' duties and procedures for managing the attendants' workload during an
(f) Decision on additional information such as tire speed limitation instrument approach and landing at nighttime and under instrument meteorological conditions
D. Training (26) Information on and guide to the interception of a civil aircraft including the following:
(1) Specifics of the flight attendant training program and its requirements as prescribed in Annex 6 of the (a) Actions to be taken by the pilot in command of an intercepted aircraft as prescribed in Annex 2 of
Convention on International Civil Aviation the Convention on International Civil Aviation
(2) Specifics of the cabin attendant training program as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on (b) Use of visual signals used by an intercepting aircraft and an intercepted aircraft as contained in
International Civil Aviation Annex 2 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
(3) Specifics of the training program for flight dispatchers hired in relation to the methods of flight (27) Specifics of the safety policy, accident prevention, and flight safety program including the
supervision as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation responsibility of airmen as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
2. Operations Manual for persons wishing to run an air transportation business or an aircraft-using (28) Information on and guide to the transport of dangerous goods including measures to be taken in an
business can be separated by field considering the special circumstances or integrated for publication as emergency situation
follows: (29) Security Instruction and Guide
(30) Search procedure checklist as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
B. Aircraft operation information
(1) Restrictions on Air Operator Certificate and restrictions on operation

(2) Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures to be used by flight attendants as prescribed in Annex 6 of
the Convention on International Civil Aviation and related checklist
(3) Flight plan data for pre-flight and in-flight plans in preparation for other propulsion, power, and speed
adjustment
(4) Guide to and data for the calculation of weight and balance
(5) Aircraft cargo loading and guide to securing cargos
(6) Aircraft systems related to the functional piloting system as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation and guide to their use
(7) Type of rotorcraft and minimum equipment list (MEL) for a specified authorized operation
(8) Emergency and safety equipment checklist and guide to its use
(9) Emergency evacuation procedures that include the specified procedures by aircraft type, cooperation of
attendants, allocation of attendants' location during emergency, and emergency tasks allocated to each
attendant
(10) Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures to be followed by cabin attendants including
explanations on the necessary procedures for the cooperation of flight attendants and cabin attendants,
related checklist, and information on aircraft systems, if necessary
(11) Procedures required to verify the normal functions of survival and emergency equipment for other air
routes and pre-takeoff equipment including procedures for determining the total amount of required
oxygen and amount of available oxygen
(12) Visual signal codes contained in Annex 12 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation for use by
the survivor to send signals from the ground to the air
C. Routes and aerodromes
(1) Route Guide containing information on the communication facilities, navigation safety facilities,
aerodromes, instrument approach, instrument arrival, and instrument departure for application by flight
attendants to aircraft operation for the flight and other information deemed necessary by air
transportation businessmen or aircraft-using businessmen for the proper execution of aircraft operation
(2) Minimum flight altitude for each desired air route to fly
(3) Heliport meteorological minima for each heliport that can be used as an original destination heliport or
an alternative heliport
(4) Content of increase in heliport meteorological minima caused by a functional decline in approach or
heliport facilities
D. Training
(1) Specifics of the flight attendant training program and its requirements as prescribed in Annex 6 of the
Convention on International Civil Aviation
(2) Specifics of the cabin attendant training program as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation
(3) Specifics of the training program for flight dispatchers hired in relation to the methods of flight
supervision as prescribed in Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
Standards for Administrative Disposition, E.g., Revocation of License, Etc. (related to Article 296-2 (1))
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Transportation Documents
Carrier Business Carrier Business Business Business by Business Business
Agent Business Delivery Business
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1. License, registration, permit, and
report Article 112 Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Closure of Closure of Revocation of Closure of business
(a) A license, a registration, or a Article 132 license registration registration permit business site business site registration site
permit was obtained fraudulently Article 134
or by using unlawful methods or Article 137
was reported. Article 139
Article 147
(b) Standards for license, registration, Article 112 Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Closure of Closure of Revocation of Closure of
and permit or report were not Article 132 license registration registration permit business site business site registration business site
satisfied. Article 134
Article 137
Article 139
Article 147
(c) An aircraft was operated in Article 112 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of part
violation of the licensed, Article 132 of business of business of business
registered, or permitted air route. Article 147 (30 days) (30 days) (30 days)
(d) The conditions or periods indicated Article 112 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of the
in the license, registration, or permit Article 132 of business (30 of business (30 of business (30 entire business
were not observed. Article 135 days) days) days) (30 days)
Article 137
Article 147
(e) The aircraft was operated in Article 112 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
violation of the business scope for Article 132 of business (30 of business (30 part of business of business (30 entire business entire business entire business entire business (30
which the license, registration, or Article 134 days) days) (30 days) days) (30 days) (30 days) (30 days) days)
permit was obtained or the Article 137
registration or report was filed. Article 139
Article 147
2. Fare and rate
(a) A business started without Article 117 Suspension of part Suspension of part
obtaining approval, or a report or a Article 152 of business (10 of business (10
forecast was filed for fare or rate. days) days)
(b) Unjust fare or rate was applied
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forecasted fare or rate. Article 152 of business (10 of business (10
(c) The fare list or rate list was not days) days)
posted in a place that is easily
noticeable to users, e.g., business Article 119 Suspension of part Suspension of the
site or other business places. Article 142 of business (5 entire business (5
(d) The fare or rate that was furnished days) days)
is different from that for which an
approval was obtained, or a report or Suspension of the
a forecast was filed. Article 119 Suspension of part entire business (5
Article 142 of business (5 days)
days)
3. The transport agreement was not Article 119 Suspension of part Suspension of the
posted in a place that is easily Article 142 of business (5 entire business (5
noticeable to users, e.g., business days) days)
site or other business places.
4. Business plan
(a) The business plan was established Article 120 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
or altered without obtaining Article 132 of business (30 of business (30 part of business of business (30 entire business entire business entire business (30
approval, or a report was filed. Article 134 days) days) (30 days) days) (30 days) (30 days) days)
Article 139
Article 152
(b) The business was operated in Article 120 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
violation of the business plan. Article 132 of business (30 of business (30 part of business of business (30 entire business entire business entire business (30
Article 134 days) days) (30 days) days) (30 days) (30 days) days)
Article 139
Article 152 Suspension of the Suspension of the
(c) The minor report duty was violated Article 120 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part entire business (7 entire business (7 Suspension of the
in relation to the business plan. Article 132 of business (7 of business (7 part of business of business (7 days) days) entire business (7
Article 134 days) days) (7 days) days) days)
Article 139
Article 152
5. Business improvement order
(a) A major business improvement Article 122 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
order was not implemented. Article 132 of business (90 of business (90 part of business of business (90 entire business entire business entire business entire business (90
Article 134 days) days) (90 days) days) (90 days) (90 days) (90 days) days)
Article 142
Article 152 Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
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(b) A minor business improvement Article 122 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part entire business entire business entire business Suspension of the
order was not implemented. Article 132 of business (15 of business (15 part of business of business (15 (15 days) (15 days) (15 days) entire business (15
Article 134 days) days) (15 days) days) days)
Article 142
Article 152
6. The transportation agreement was Article 121 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of part
concluded or amended prior to its Article 132 of business (15 of business (15 of business (15
approval or reporting. Article 152 days) days) days)
7. A third person was allowed to use Article 123 Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Closure of Closure of Revocation of Closure of business
another person’s name or the Article 132 license registration registration business site business site registration site
company name for business Article 134
operation, or the related license, Article 142
registration, permit, or certificate of
report was leased.
8. A transfer or an acquisition was made Article 124 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
without obtaining an approval, or a Article 125 of business (20 of business (20 part of business entire business entire business entire business entire business (20
report was filed. Article 132 days) days) (20 days) (20 days) (20 days) (20 days) days)
Article 134
Article 142
9. The business was suspended without Article 127 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
obtaining approval, or a report was Article 132 of business (20 of business (20 part of business of business (20 entire business entire business entire business entire business (20
filed. Article 134 days) days) (20 days) days) (20 days) (20 days) (20 days) days)
Article 142
Article 152
10. The business was not resumed even Article 127 Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Closure of Closure of Revocation of Closure of business
after the suspension period ended. Article 132 license registration registration permit business site business site registration site
Article 142
Article 152
11, The heir did not file an inheritance Article 126 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of the
report by the due date as prescribed Article 132 of business (20 of business (20 part of business entire business
in Article 126 (2) of the Act. Article 134 days) days) (20 days)
Article 142
12, The heir falls under any of the Article 126 Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of Revocation of
subparagraphs of Article 114 (2) of Article 132 license registration registration registration
the Act (except for the reappointed Article 134
relevant officers within 3 months as Article 142
per corporation falling under Article
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transfer by the due date as
prescribed in Article 126 (3) of the
Act.
13. Safety of aircraft and facilities
(a) The Operational Technology Article 129 (1), 2
Criteria were not observed in Article 132
violation of Article 74 (3) of the Article 134
Act.
(i) Any of the following conditions Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
occurred: of business of business part of business
(20 days) (20 days) (20 days)
a) An aircraft that was not airworthy
was operated.
b) An aircraft with instruments and
equipment that do not function
properly was operated in
violation of the minimum
equipment list (MEL).
c) A twin‐engine aircraft was
operated without satisfying the
flight requirements for the
long‐distance operation of a
twin‐engine aircraft.
(ii) Important matters other than those Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
prescribed in item (i), e.g., flight of business of business part of business
regulations were not observed. (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
(iii) Minor matters other than those Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
prescribed in items (i) and (ii), e.g., of business of business part of business
preservation of records, were not (5 days) (5 days) (5 days)
observed.
(b) The operation was started without Article 129 (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
obtaining an Air Operator Article 132 of business of business part of business
Certificate in violation of the Article 134 (30 days) (30 days) (30 days)
provisions of Article 115‐2 (1) of
the Act.
(c) The Operations Specifications were Article 129 (1), 2
not observed in violation of the Article 132
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provisions of Article 115‐2 (4) of Article 134
the Act
a) An aircraft was operated in
violation of the authorized
operation type.
b) The flight conditions and
restrictions for the air route or
airport were not observed.
c) The appliance, etc., were used
beyond the maximum allowed
usage time.
corrosion management or
maintenance in accordance with the
anti‐corrosion program.
prescribed in sub‐item (i), e.g., of business of business part of business
distribution methods of aircraft (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
mass, were not observed.
prescribed in (i) and (ii), e.g., of business of business part of business
ground de‐icing, anti‐icing, or (5 days) (5 days) (5 days)
reliability management programs
were not observed.
(d) The Operations Manual or Article 129 (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
Maintenance Manual were Article 132 of business of business part of business
established or revised without filing Article 134 (30 days) (30 days) (30 days)
a report or obtaining an approval in
violation of the provisions of Article
116 (1) of the Act.
(e) An aircraft was operated or Article 129 (1), 3
maintained in violation of the including cases
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Article 116 (2) of the Act (note, mutandis to
however, that this stipulation does Articles 132 (4)
not apply when the case falls under and 134 (3)
item (c)).
a) An aircraft is operated in
violation of the requirements for
operation in RNP or MNPS
airspace.
b) An approved airmen training
program was not observed.
c) An aircraft was operated without
undergoing regular inspections.
implementing a maintenance
order, etc., within a prescribed
period as stipulated in Article 15
(8) of the Act without justifiable
reasons.
e) A precision approach instrument
flight was made without
satisfying the requirements for a
precision approach instrument
flight.
prescribed in sub‐item (i), e.g., of business of business part of business
non‐implementation of maintenance, (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
were not observed.
prescribed in (i) and (ii), e.g., of business of business part of business
omission of report, were not (5 days) (5 days) (5 days)
observed.
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14. Request for report, etc.
(a) The obligation to submit reports or Article 153 (1) Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
documents concerning the business of business of business part of business of business entire business entire business entire business entire business
were not fulfilled, or false reports or (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
documents were submitted.
(b) Entry to or exit from an aircraft was Article 153 (3), Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
hindered, or inspection of registers (5) of business of business part of business of business entire business entire business entire business entire business
and documents was refused, (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
interfered with, or avoided.
(c) Either a question on a related Article 153 (3), Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the Suspension of the
person was not answered, or false (5) of business of business part of business of business entire business entire business entire business entire business
answers were given. (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
15. The obligation to register an aircraft Article 3 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
for the first time or to apply for Article 10 of business of business part of business
modification, transfer, or Article 11 (5 days) (5 days) (5 days)
cancellation of registration was not Article 12
fulfilled.
16. An aircraft accident occurred due to Article 129 (1) 5

ill intention, serious mistake, or including cases
neglect of the due diligence wherein the
obligation concerning the selection stipulation was
and supervision of airmen. applied mutatis
mutandis to
Articles 132 (4)
and 134 (3)
(a) The death toll related to the Revocation of
accident reached 200 or more. license or
Suspension of the
entire business
(180 days)
(b) The death toll related to the Suspension of part
accident reached 150 ~ 199. of business
(150 days)
(c) The death toll related to the Suspension of part
(120 days)
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(90 days)
(e) The death toll related to the Revocation of

accident reached 50 or more. registration or
Suspension of the
entire business
(180 days)
(f) The death toll related to the accident Suspension of part Suspension of part
reached 10 ~ 49. of business of business
(60 days) (150 days)
(g) The death toll related to the Suspension of part

accident was less than 10. of business
(30 days)
(h) The death toll related to the Revocation of

accident reached 10 or more. registration or
Suspension of the
entire business
(180 days)
(i) The death toll related to the accident Suspension of part Suspension of
reached 5 ~ 9. of business part of business
(120 days) (120 days)
(j) The death toll related to the accident Suspension of part Suspension of
was less than 5. of business part of business
(90 days) (90 days)
(k) The number of the seriously Suspension of part Suspension of
wounded due to the accident reached of business part of business
30 or more. (90 days) (90 days)
(l) The number of the seriously Suspension of part Suspension of
20 ~ 29. (60 days) (60 days)
(m) The number of the seriously Suspension of part Suspension of
10 ~ 19. (30 days) (30 days)
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(n) The number of the seriously Suspension of part Suspension of
wounded due to the accident was of business part of business
less than 10. (20 days) (20 days)
(o) Damage to the aircraft or a third Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
party due to the accident exceeded of business of business part of business
KRW 10 billion. (30 days) (30 days) (30 days)
(p) Damage to the aircraft or a third Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
party due to the accident was KRW of business of business part of business
5 billion or more but less than KRW (20 days) (20 days) (20 days)
10 billion.
(q) Damage to the aircraft or a third Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
party due to the accident was KRW of business of business part of business
1 billion or more but less than KRW (15 days) (15 days) (15 days)
5 billion.
(r) The number of minor aircraft Suspension of part

accidents (referring to accidents of business
that do not fall under items (a)~(q); (30 days)
the same shall apply to items
(s)~(t)) in 30,000 flights is 5 or
more.
(s) The number of minor aircraft Suspension of part

accidents in 30,000 flights is 4 or of business
more. (20 days)
(t) The number of minor aircraft Suspension of part

accidents in 30,000 flights is 3 or of business
more. (15 days)
17. Either excessive discounts were Article 129, (11), 7 Suspension of part Suspension of part
applied to air fares, or seats were Article 132 of business of business
excessively provided, or other (30 days) (30 days)
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(a) An aircraft that did not obtain a Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
certification of airworthiness was Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
used for aviation in violation of the Article 134 (30 days) (30 days) (30 days) (30 days)
provisions of Article 15 (3) of the Article 150
Act.
(b) An aircraft was used for aviation Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
without implementing the Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
maintenance order issued for Article 134 (20 days) (20 days) (20 days) (20 days)
aircraft, appliances, and parts for Article 150
airworthiness in violation of the
Act.
(c) An aircraft that did not obtain a Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
Noise Certificate was used for Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
aviation in violation of the Article 134 (20 days) (20 days) (20 days) (20 days)
provisions of Article 16 (2) of the Article 150
Act.
(d) An aircraft that had obtained a type Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
certification became noncompliant Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
with the revised standards due to Article 134 (20 days) (20 days) (20 days) (20 days)
changes in technical standards but Article 150
was used for aviation without
obtaining approval from the Head of
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
in relation to airworthiness in
18 of the Act.
(e) The aircraft, appliances, or parts Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
that did not obtain approval for Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
repair or modification were used for Article 134 (15 days) (15 days) (15 days) (15 days)
operation or aviation in violation of Article 150
the provisions of Article 19 (2) of
the Act.
International Air
Foreigner
(f) An aircraft with a Certificate of Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
Airworthiness and underwent Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
maintenance, repair or modification Article 134 (20 days) (20 days) (20 days) (20 days)
was used for aviation without Article 150
obtaining verification that it is
compliant with the technical
standards from a person with a
certification of qualification as per
the provisions of subparagraphs 7
and 8, Article 26 of the Act in
22 of the Act.
19. Operation of aircraft Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
(a) An aircraft without the markings of Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
nationality, registration number, Article 134 (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
name, or title of the owner, etc., was Article 150
used for aviation in violation of the
Act.
(b) An aircraft that did not install an Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
obligatory wireless apparatus was Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
used for aviation in violation of the Article 134 (10 days) (10 days) (10 days) (10 days)
provisions of Article 40 of the Act. Article 150
(c) An aircraft was used for aviation in Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
violation of the provisions of Article Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
41 (2) of the Act by failing to install Article 134 (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
or mount aircraft instruments, etc., Article 150
as prescribed by the Ordinance of
the Ministry of Construction and
Transportation or in violation of
their operation methods.
(d) Deleted (Aug. 18, 2006)
(e) Deleted (Aug. 18, 2006)


International Air
Foreigner
(f) Deleted (Aug. 18, 2006)
(g) Deleted (Aug. 18, 2006)
(h) An aircraft was operated without Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
loading the amount of fuel and oil as Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
prescribed by the Ordinance of the Article 134 (10 days) (10 days) (10 days) (10 days)
Ministry of Construction and Article 150
Transportation in violation of the
provisions of Article 43 of the Act.
(i) The location of aircraft was not Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
made available with lights as Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
Transportation when the aircraft
flew, stopped, or anchored in an
aerodrome during the night in
44 of the Act.
(j) A flight crew member without Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
recent flight experience as Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
Transportation was made to fly an
aircraft used for an air carrier or an
aerial work operator or to make an
instrument flight or night flight or to
perform work for pilot training in
45 of the Act.
(k) A flight crew member was made to Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
work in an air carrier or an aerial Article 132 of business of business part of business
work operator in excess of the Article 134 (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
standards for work hours onboard
International Air
Foreigner
the aircraft as prescribed by the
Ordinance of the Ministry of
Construction and Transportation in
46 of the Act.
(l) An airman or a cabin crew member Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
was made to render their services in Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
a state wherein they are unable to Article 134 (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
render normal air and cabin services Article 150
because they are under the influence
of alcohol in violation of the
provisions of Article 47 of the Act.
(m) A flight crew member who failed Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
to meet the criteria for physical Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
examination as per the provisions of Article 134 (10 days) (10 days) (10 days) (10 days)
Article 31 (2) of the Act was made Article 150
to render air services in violation of Article 151
Act.
(n) An aircraft accident, a serious Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
incident, or an aircraft failure Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
occurred, or such fact was known Article 134 (10 days) (10 days) (10 days) (10 days)
but was not reported under the Article 150
conditions prescribed by the
Ordinance of the Ministry of
Construction and Transportation in
violation of the provisions of
subparagraphs 5 and 6, Article 50 of
the Act.
(o) A certification of qualification or Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part
examination was granted unfairly to Article 132 of business of business
the pilots under control in violation (7 days) (7 days)
of the provisions of Article 51 (4)
of the Act.


International Air
Foreigner
(p) A flight dispatcher was not Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part
employed in violation of the Article 132 of business of business
provisions of Article 52 (1) of the (7 days) (7 days)
Act.
(q) An aircraft was allowed to take off Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
or land in a place other than the Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
aerodrome without permission in Article 134 (7 days) (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
violation of the provisions of Article Article 150
53 of the Act; in the case of water,
in violation of the provisions of the
Ordinance of the Minister of
(r) An aircraft was allowed to operate Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
below the minimum flight altitude Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
Minister of Construction and Article 150
Transportation or to drop or
distribute objects from the aircraft
without permission in violation of
the provisions of subparagraphs 1
and 2, Article 55 of the Act.
(s) An aircraft was allowed to transport Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of Suspension of part
dangerous goods without permission Article 132 of business of business part of business of business
in violation of the provisions of Article 134 (15 days) (15 days) (15 days) (15 days)
Article 59 (1) of the Act or to Article 150
handle dangerous goods without
following the handling procedures
and methods published by the
Act.
International Air
Foreigner
(t) A twin‐engine aircraft was operated Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part
without approval in violation of the Article 132 of business of business
provisions of Article 69‐2 of the Act. (7 days) (7 days)
(u) An aircraft was operated in RVSM Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
airspace or RNP or MNPS airspace Article 132 of business of business part of business
without approval in violation of the Article 134 (7 days) (7 days) (7 days)
provisions of Article 69‐3 of the Act.
(v) An aircraft was used for aviation Article 129, (1), 2 Suspension of part Suspension of part Suspension of
without taking onboard aircrew who Article 132 of business of business part of business
are required for the safety of Article 134 (15 days) (15 days) (15 days)
aviation under the conditions Article 150
prescribed by the Ordinance of the
Act.
Remarks:
1. Specific types of violations as per sub‐items (ii) and (iii), item (a), sub‐items (ii) and (iii), item (c), and sub‐items (ii) and (iii), item (e), subparagraph 13 of the table above are shown in Appendix 32.
2. In issuing a disposition of suspension of part of the business as per the provisions of items (a) ~ (q), Article 16 of the table above, if the death toll and damage to the aircraft or a third party occurred at the same time, the
relevant business suspension period shall be imposed in aggregate provided the total business suspension period does not exceed 180 days.
3. In issuing a disposition of license revocation to a scheduled air carrier or suspension of part of the business as per the provisions of items (a)~(g), subparagraph 16 of the table above, two seriously wounded shall be regarded
as one fatality provided the decimal fractions are disregarded.
4. In applying the provisions of items (a) ~ (n), subparagraph 16 of the table above, the distinction between the fatalities and the seriously wounded shall be based on the standards in Annex 13 of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation provided the fatalities shall include everyone who died due to the aircraft accident.

[Appendix 32] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> Specifications without submitting it to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Specific Types of Violations (related to Article 297) (16) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not maintain the main base for operation and
maintenance.
1. Among the violations of the operational technology criteria as stipulated in the provisions of Article 74-2 (17) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not keep the voice recording device and flight recording
of the Act, major and minor violations as per the provisions of items (ii) and (iii), subparagraph 10, device of the cockpit and their contents for the designated storage period.
Appendix 2 of the Presidential Decree of the Aviation Act are classified as follows: (18) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate dry-leased and used an aircraft for the air transportation
A. Major violations business without obtaining approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
(1) An aircraft is operated in an icing area or an area where icing is likely to occur in violation of the (19) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate interchanged and used aircraft with other holders of the Air
regulations related to de-icing or anti-icing, or measures are not taken to have the flight crew educated Operation Certificate without obtaining approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
properly on de-icing and anti-icing. Authority.
(2) An aircraft was operated below the aerodrome meteorological minima or standard takeoff minima. (20) A person wishing to operate an aircraft for passenger transport during the operation of the air
(3) An aircraft was operated in violation of the regulations related to the proximity flight and formation transportation business did not show an emergency evacuation demonstration even when such
flight. demonstration was necessary.
(4) The requirements prescribed in the operational technology criteria are not satisfied when making a (21) A person intending to run an air transportation business, operate special operation areas, or use an
simulated instrument flight with an aircraft; a simulated instrument flight is made, or a flight is made in aircraft that employs a special navigation system failed to show the successful implementation of
simulation of an abnormal or an emergency situation when operating an aircraft for the air demonstration flight in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to the types of aircraft
transportation business. and relevant operation methods to be used.
(5) A test flight is made by an aircraft in areas other than the sky above the sea level or a sparsely (22) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to set up proper operation and maintenance support
populated area, the restrictions are not observed in a prohibited area or an established special area, or facilities for the operation area and operation type at the main base of operation or to furnish every
an aircraft is operated without obtaining permission. airport with proper ground handling facilities for the safe service and handling of aircraft.
(6) An aircraft was operated without following the operating procedures or restrictions in an airspace (23) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not put the required cabin crew onboard an aircraft that
designated as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace or Required Navigation transports passengers or that parked on the ground with passengers aboard as stipulated in the
Performance (RNP) or Minimum Navigation Performance Specification (MNPS) Airspace. operational technology criteria.
(7) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate made an airman who did not have the necessary license for (24) Procedures and restrictions related to aircraft handling and boarding are not recorded by aircraft type
operation for the air transportation business engage in the air transportation service. in the aircraft boarding and handling manuals.
(8) Access was allowed in violation of the regulations and procedures related to entering and exiting an (25) The weather report data and forecast systems used by a holder of the Air Operator Certificate in
aircraft cockpit. making operational decisions related to flight preparation, air route selection, and operations between
(9) An aircraft used in the air transportation business was allowed to take off without submitting a Flight airports are not the systems approved by the weather authority or other certified institutions.
Plan except when permitted by the authorities concerned. (26) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to operate an appropriate system for operational
(10) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate assigned tasks to a flight crew member or a flight dispatcher management, e.g., management of aircraft departures and monitoring of operational status, to obtain
who did not complete the required curricula as approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety approval for the system from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and to record such in
Authority or flunked the proficiency or qualification examination. the Operations Specifications or to assign qualified flight dispatchers to the Operation Management
(11) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate assigned tasks to a flight instructor and a check airman who Center.
are not qualified for the type of the aircraft. (27) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate operated certain air routes using separate and special
(12) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate used a flight simulator that was not designated in training and navigation without obtaining approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
examination, used it for purposes other than the specified use, or used a training program and a flight (28) An Air Operator Certificate holder wishing to introduce a new air route embarked on an operation
simulator of a foreign air transportation businessman or at a training institute approved by the without undergoing the modification inspection for the safe operation system by the Head of the Civil
government of the country for training and examination without approval. Aviation Safety Authority.
(13) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate established regulations on the training and examination for (29) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate violated the procedures and regulations related to security
airmen and used them without obtaining approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety management such as aircraft security, security check of passengers and cargos, and access to
Authority. protected areas.
(14) A person obtaining an Air Operator Certificate operated an aircraft used for the air transportation (30) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate violated matters concerning the transport and management of
business without obtaining from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority the Operations dangerous goods.
Specifications indicating the flight conditions and restrictions. (31) A Certificate of Airworthiness was forged and used in aviation.
(15) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate revised an Application for the Amendment of Operations (32) A ferry flight or a test flight was made without obtaining approval.
(33) An aircraft mechanic or an aircraft shop mechanic performed aircraft maintenance, etc., beyond the (6) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate neither maintained nor kept the information used for flight
business scope. preparation and implementation, reports, duty time, flight time, and rest periods of airmen and records
(34) Maintenance was performed in violation of the manual for maintenance organization procedures. on training and maintenance, etc., for the designated storage period.
(35) Appliances and parts repaired by an unauthorized repair businessman were used for aviation. (7) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not report to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
(36) Work is performed using methods other than the instructions on airworthiness improvement, and the Authority the aircraft operation manual containing the normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures
aircraft was operated (excluding cases wherein approval is obtained from the Head of the Civil for the aircraft to be operated.
Aviation Safety Authority). (8) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate makes a flight for the air transportation business but failed to
(37) An aircraft was operated without implementing an inspection program approved by the Head of the nominate an airman as the pilot in command (PIC) on each flight.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the maintenance of continuous airworthiness. (9) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to establish procedures for passenger transport under
(38) Non-approved parts were used for the aircraft. special circumstances in the operational regulations and transported passengers under such
(39) An aircraft was maintained (including preventive maintenance) or altered without following the circumstances without the pilot in command's knowledge or consent.
maintenance manual or guide published by the manufacturer or methods specified by the Head of the (10) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate does not have a program on the examination of airmen and
Civil Aviation Safety Authority. standardization as approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
(40) An aircraft was used without undergoing inspection according to the maintenance manual or guide (11) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to distribute a summarized cockpit checklist as
published by the manufacturer (excluding cases wherein a separate inspection program was approved appropriate for the type of aircraft or to furnish each aircraft with such.
by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority). (12) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not provide the Minimum Equipment List (MEL),
(41) Time regulated parts (TRP) were not replaced or managed according to the maintenance manual or Configuration Deviation List (CDL), and Aircraft Performance Manual to the flight crew, aircraft
program published by the manufacturer. mechanic, and airmen assigned operation control tasks for use in the performance of their duties.
(42) Equipment for emergency rescue are not kept in the specified location. (13)A holder of the Air Operator Certificate neither distributed the Cabin Attendant Manuals reported to
(43) A person with a physical defect and deemed unfit to implement aviation work was assigned to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to the cabin crew nor gave them to the persons in
aviation work as a flight crew member. charge of passenger transport for their reference.
(44) An aircraft was operated with the loaded cargos improperly distributed or with the safety not secured. (14) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not place cards containing information related to the
(45) An aircraft was operated in excess of the maximum allowable takeoff gross weight. diagram of an emergency exit and operation method and other instructions required to use emergency
(46) Either the aircraft or the engines were operated without turning on the lights. equipment, restrictions, and requirements related to exit row seating, etc., at a convenient location in
(47) A flight crew member who is not qualified in terms of recent flight experience, etc., was allowed to each aircraft for use by the passengers in addition to the oral briefings.
operate an aircraft. (15) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate does not have the operation data management system
(48) Passengers were allowed to board, and the aircraft was operated while the entrance door to the cockpit approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the management of operation data for
was not locked (excluding cases wherein access was made according to the procedure for normal the air routes and airports used.
cockpit access). (16) An aircraft was operated without removing the canceled registration mark (excluding cases wherein
(49) An aircraft was operated without a prepared flight plan, and the pilot in command and the flight approval from the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority was obtained).
dispatcher did not sign their names on the flight plan (excluding cases wherein the aircraft made a (17) An aircraft whose attached registration mark does not satisfy the standards in terms of size,
diversion flight to an alternate airport). specification, and location of attachment, etc., was operated.
(50) An education and training program for enhancing aviation English proficiency was neither established (18) An aircraft was sold to a foreign country, but the Certificate of Airworthiness was not returned.
nor implemented. (19) An aircraft was operated in excess of the permitted time for a ferry flight or a test flight or in violation
(51) An aircraft was made to fly to the North Pole route without obtaining approval from the Head of the of the flight restrictions.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority. (20) Failure of equipment, malfunction, or defect related to the safe operation of an aircraft was not
B. Minor violations reported or was reported falsely.
(1) A regulation related to drugs and alcoholic beverages was violated in handling passengers. (21) A mechanic performed maintenance using equipment and tools that were not approved.
(2) Regulations and procedures related to emergency exit row seating were not observed. (22) Certificates or permits issued to a businessman, e.g., Certificate of Maintenance Organization, were
(3) Regulations related to the pairing of a pilot in command and a co-pilot were violated in the course of not posted in a location that is readily noticeable to the general public at the main business office.
performing tasks. (23) A person who refuses to undergo measurement for alcoholic beverage is assigned a task.
(4) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to furnish the main base of operation with the (24) The updated operational technology criteria were not distributed to airmen or made available in the
Operations Specifications in its entirety or to keep it up-to-date. office (excluding cases wherein the updated operational technology criteria were distributed using the
(5) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to establish a quality system and a quality assurance in-house computer network to make them available to the airmen).
program or to appoint a quality assurance officer. (25) A certificate or a permit related to the airworthiness of an aircraft was copied or forged for illegal

purposes. (46) An aircraft was operated without mounting engine instruments that can monitor the performance of
(26) The airworthiness certificate of an aircraft and certificate of operational limitation designation were the engines.
not returned and continuously used instead even when the period of validity of the airworthiness (47) An aircraft was operated without observing the mounting requirements for the devices and related
certificate was shortened or the designated items for the operational limitation were changed. instruments providing the warning function for the prevention of accidents, etc.
(27) The airworthiness certificate of an aircraft was not transferred to the lessee of the aircraft or to the (48) An aircraft was operated without displaying the emergency exits for the passengers, access methods,
domestic buyer. and methods of opening the exit doors.
(28) When an aircraft is sold to a foreign buyer, the airworthiness certificate of the aircraft was not (49) An aircraft was operated without equipping the life rafts with an emergency locator transmitter
returned. (limited to the rotorcraft only) or placing it in a location that is easily accessible to the flight crew.
(29) Maintenance work to maintain continuous airworthiness and monitoring and evaluation work of an (50) An aircraft was operated without equipping the restroom inside the aircraft with an automatic fire
aircraft's operation state were not performed, or evaluation information were not reported or disclosed extinguisher, or a fire extinguisher that was not in operating condition was provided.
to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or holder of the type certificate. (51) A passenger aircraft with an excess of 19 seats as the maximum was operated without equipping the
(30) Information on the continuous maintenance of airworthiness and recommendations from the restroom inside with a smoke detector that satisfies the performance requirements or other equivalent
responsible organization for type design are not implemented according to the procedures prescribed equipment.
by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. (52) An aircraft was operated without mounting an adequate number of respiratory protection equipment
(31) Non-approved parts or suspected non-approved parts were not reported to the Head of the Civil that can be used by the flight and cabin crew or with respiratory protection equipment exhibiting poor
Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration upon their performance mounted.
discovery. (53) Life rafts cannot be deployed by remote control because they are loaded on an aircraft, and there is no
(32) Preventive maintenance was performed for an aircraft, etc., but its content, basic data for mechanically operable auxiliary device on a raft boat whose total weight is 40 kg or more.
maintenance, maintenance completion date, etc., were not recorded in the maintenance ledger. (54) An emergency communication system was not maintained with the Rescue Coordination Center.
(33) An inspection was carried out for an aircraft, but its content and inspection date, etc., were not (55) An aircraft was operated without passenger signs or placards such as "No smoking" or "Fasten your
recorded in the maintenance ledger. seatbelt" attached or with insufficient number of signs or placards attached.
(34) An aircraft was operated while instruments, equipment, flight documents, etc., as necessary for the (56) An aircraft was operated while the broadcasting system inside the aircraft showed poor operational
operation were not mounted or provided on the aircraft, or the operation requirements were not performance.
satisfied. (57) An aircraft was operated while instruments and equipment inside the aircraft were out of order
(35) Instruments and equipment for precision instrument approach were not maintained according to the (excluding cases wherein the aircraft was operated according to the methods approved by the Head of
maintenance requirements. the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in terms of the minimum equipment list (MEL), etc.).
(36) A flight based on the instrument flight rules was made without a frequency change panel for use by (58) A copy of the updated inspection program was not provided to the inspectors conducting the
the flight crew mounted. inspection using an inspection program.
(37) An aircraft was operated without lights showing its location or that of the instrument lighting facilities (59) When selling or leasing an aircraft, maintenance records are not transferred to the buyer or lessee.
mounted, or an insufficient number of lights were mounted. (60) The flight crew were not informed of the laws, regulations, and procedures as necessary for the
(38) Emergency equipment or rescue and lifesaving equipment are not loaded in readily available state or execution of jobs during operation.
based on a detailed operation method, and the recent inspection date, etc., are not displayed. (61) The flight and cabin crew were not at the place of duty during important stages such as takeoff or
(39) Batteries for the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) were used beyond their replacement time. landing.
(40) Part of the airframe is vulnerable to destruction during emergency, but it was either not marked or (62) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not provide the pilot in command with information
marked in violation of the marking method and color. required for search and rescue work in the area where the aircraft is flying.
(41) A list of emergency equipment and lifesaving equipment was not prepared and maintained, or the (63) Either the reasons for denying the operational qualifications examiner or Civil Aviation Safety
items to be included in the list are omitted. Inspector access to the cockpit were not reported to the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority,
(42) An aircraft of the type that uses a fuse was operated without loading a spare replacement fuse with the or they were reported after the report period has lapsed.
rated capacity for use during flight as recommended by the manufacturer. (64) The defects occurring in the aircraft during the flight were not recorded in the aircraft logbook.
(43) An aircraft was operated without mounting shoulder belts or safety belts on the seats or beds for the (65) The use of a portable electronic machine was allowed inside an aircraft, although it can have an
flight crew and passengers. adverse effect on the performance and equipment of the aircraft (excluding cases wherein such was
(44) An aircraft flying under the instrument flight rules was operated with the required instruments not especially prescribed by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority).
mounted, or the relevant requirements were not satisfied. (66) A pilot was not trained on the exposure to laser beams emitted from the outside during flight and was
(45) An aircraft was operated with interphone devices equipped with a head set and a microphone for use allowed to engage in aviation work.
by the flight crew not mounted, or the mounting requirements were not observed. (67) An arrival was not reported to the air traffic control unit when the aircraft landed at the destination
airport (applicable only to cases wherein a flight plan was not automatically terminated by the air (91) An instrument approach to an airport was attempted without complying with the procedure for
traffic control unit). standard instrument approach(excluding cases wherein separate approval is obtained from the Head of
(68) An aircraft was operated while the state of facilities related to safe operation and flight of aircraft and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority).
established on the ground or water, e.g., communication facilities and navigation safety facilities, (92) A missed approach was attempted without complying with the procedure for missed approach.
were deemed unfit. (93) An aircraft was operated by switching from an IFR flight to a VFR flight without notifying the air
(69) An alternate airfield (including an alternate landing on sea) was selected and operated without traffic control unit.
complying with the requirements and selection standards for an alternate airfield. (94) An aircraft was operated without complying with instructions such as maintaining the airway as
(70) A ground run of an aircraft was allowed without satisfying the requirements for its ground run within finally specified by the air traffic control unit when two-way communication was cut off during an
the movement area of an airport. IFR flight.
(71) An aircraft was operated without verifying whether it can take off and land safely considering the (95) An aircraft was operated without briefing passengers on the use of emergency evacuation and
weather and runway conditions. lifesaving equipment.
(72) An aircraft was operated without maintaining the cruising level based on the altimeter setting as (96) A broadcasting announcement was not made to passengers on the emergency measure to be taken
required in the operating area. when an emergency situation occurs during the operation.
(73) An aircraft was operated without observing the minimum safe altitude (excluding cases wherein the (97) Alcoholic beverage was provided to passengers for whom such was prohibited.
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority prescribed such). (98) The flight crew were asked to perform tasks other than what was required for the safe operation of an
(74) Procedures for precision instrument approach are implemented without complying with the CAT-II aircraft at the takeoff or landing stage.
and CAT-III operating rules. (99) An aircraft used in the air transportation business was operated without complying with the
(75) The manuals for the precision instrument approach of CAT-II and CAT-III are not distributed to the performance and operational restrictions (excluding cases wherein approval is issued by the Head of
operation base (excluding cases wherein the manuals are made available for viewing via the in-house the Civil Aviation Safety Authority).
computing network). (100) Electronic navigation data that were not approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety
(76) An aircraft was operated without complying with the traffic priority. Authority were used for operation.
(77) Objects were dropped and distributed, aircraft or other objects, towed, or parachutes, dropped. (101) An aircraft landed without implementing the requirements for stable landing approach.
(78) Aerobatic flight was made in an area or a situation wherein such type of flight is prohibited. (102) An aircraft was operated without establishing operating procedures or implementing the procedures
(79) An urgent situation that could affect safe flight developed in a Required Specific Navigation that enable it to carry out the procedure for precision approach to assume safe landing form and
Performance Airspace or a Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace, or matters that should posture and to pass the end of the runway at an altitude above the standard safety value.
have been reported to the air traffic control unit were not reported. (103) An aircraft continued instrument approach without satisfying the requirements for the approach after
(80) Matters for compliance when landing on an airfield that does not operate a control tower or on one passing a point where the final approach stage of the procedure for instrument approach starts.
that operates in a neighboring area were not implemented. (104) Related works were performed without complying with the regulations on the handling of
(81) An aircraft was not operated at an altitude above the standard traffic pattern altitude or standard passengers and portable baggage onboard the aircraft.
glide-slope path at the time of its departure or arrival. (105) Aviation work was performed in violation of the regulations on the age limit of flight crew.
(82) An aircraft was operated without complying with the matters prescribed by the air traffic control unit. (106) The airmen or cabin crew who did not complete the required curricula approved by the Head of the
(83) Two-way communication with the air traffic control unit was not continuously maintained while Civil Aviation Safety Authority or who do not have the necessary knowledge, skill, experience, etc.,
operating via controlled flight. were assigned to aviation work.
(84) Matters to be observed while making a controlled flight were not implemented. (107) The airmen or cabin crew who did not pass the required qualification examination to implement
(85) An aircraft was operated in the sky above an airport, or it passed, took off from, or landed at the duties within the last 12 months were assigned to aviation work.
airport even as two-way communication was not maintained between the aircraft and an airport with a (108) A check airman was appointed in violation of the appointment requirements for check airmen.
control tower. (109) Training and examination were conducted for airmen without complying with the regulations
(86) When international aviation signals were received during the flight, an aircraft was operated without approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Administrator of the Regional
taking measures according to such signals. Aviation Administration.
(87) An aircraft was operated without complying with the SVFR flight operation requirements. (110) The special flight duty schemes approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and
(88) An aircraft was operated without complying with the VFR flight procedures, e.g., VFR cruising Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration were not observed.
altitude and a change from a VFR flight to an IFR flight. (111) An aircraft was operated in violation of the matters to be observed concerning the operation control
(89) An aircraft was operated without complying with the minimum IFR altitude. work.
(90) An aircraft was operated without complying with the IFR altitude or flight altitude within a controlled (112) The certificates, regulations, and manuals that should have been made available at the main
airspace or a non-controlled airspace. operation base were not provided.

(113) The Operations Manual or Maintenance Manual was applied to aviation work even before they were (7) Flight rules, restrictions, or related regulations at a terminal were violated.
approved or reported. (8) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate either failed to apply for a change of the manager in charge as
(114) Records on the operation of the aircraft, operation control, ground handling, maintenance work, and specified in the Operations Specifications or appointed a manager who was not qualified.
other records concerning the qualifications and training of personnel dealing with operation support (9) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not assign a flight dispatcher to the operation management
were not maintained. center as specified in the Operations Specifications to enable the latter to work there.
(115) The flight safety document system was used without establishing a flight safety document system (10) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not apply for an alteration of the main items as specified
that can manage data such as flight safety regulations and manuals or obtaining approval from the in the Operations Specifications for operation management, e.g., flight plan system, flight monitoring
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation Safety system, aeronautical information system, and aircraft schedule system prior to their application.
Administration. (11) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate loaded baggage on an aircraft without complying with the
(116) The approved flight safety document system was not implemented. approved baggage handling procedures in the aircraft pursuant to the procedures specified in the
(117) Procedures and regulations on the operation of electronic manuals and electronic record maintenance Operations Specifications.
system were not established and records such as regulations, procedures, guides, and manuals were (12) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate operated an aircraft in violation of the procedures for the
operated in electronic form. weight and balance control program as specified in the Operations Specifications.
(118) An aircraft is chartered and used for the air transportation business without obtaining approval from (13) A twin-engine aircraft made a long distance flight without obtaining approval of the long-distance
the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation flight maintenance program for the twin-engine aircraft.
Administration, or an aircraft was operated without complying with the restrictions imposed by the (14) Maintenance was performed for appliances and parts of an aircraft by concluding a maintenance
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation agreement with a person who was not approved by the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Administration. (15) An aircraft operating in a reduced vertical separation minimum airspace was used in such without
(119) An aircraft to be used for the air transportation business was leased without complying with the obtaining approval for its maintenance program.
aircraft leasing standards between national flag carriers. (16) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not perform maintenance according to a continuous
(120) An operation plan was drawn up without considering the time when works on an aircraft can be airworthiness maintenance program.
performed properly at an intermediate stopover. (17) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not conduct a reliability evaluation of the propulsion
(121) Guides and aeronautical charts for the air route to be serviced were not provided to the flight crew or system and/or airframe system according to the maintenance program of a twin-engine airplane as
airmen in charge of operation control or were not kept up-to-date. prescribed in the Operations Specifications before operating an aircraft.
(122) A quality management system including a quality assurance program for maintenance was not (18) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not maintain the engines and equipment mounted on an
provided. aircraft according to the maintenance methods prescribed in the Operations Specifications.
(123) An aircraft mechanic was asked to perform maintenance work without allowing him/her adequate (19) An aircraft that was not included in the aircraft list in the Operations Specifications was operated.
rest periods as required. B. Minor violations
2. Major and minor violations stipulated in items (ii) and (iii), subparagraph 10 (c), Appendix 2 of the Decree (1) An approved carry-on baggage and personal effects program was not observed.
among the violations of the Operations Specifications as per the provisions of Article 115-2 (4) of the Act (2) A ground de-icing and anti-icing program was used after the modification even before approval was
are classified as follows: obtained.
A. Major violations (3) The conditions for the continued use of an approved computer record maintenance system were not
(1) Procedures related to aircraft loading, weight distribution, and balancing were not observed. observed.
(2) Performance data (Airport Analysis Chart, RTOLW Chart, T/L Chart) regarding the airport runways in (4) Matters to be reported, e.g., an ownership change or a change in the flight schedule, were not reported.
scheduled or non-scheduled air services as required for the operation of an aircraft were not provided (5) A flight was made using aircraft or systems other than an aircraft or an area navigation system
by a holder of the Air Operator Certificate to the pilot or flight dispatcher (excluding airports where approved for Class 1 IFR flight, or related restrictions were violated.
performance data are not provided). (6) A flight was made using aircraft or systems other than an aircraft, an area navigation system, or a
(3) An aircraft was operated by a holder of the Air Operator Certificate with more passengers onboard than long-distance navigation system approved for Class 1 navigation in Class A airspace, or related
the number of passenger seats prescribed in the Operations Specifications or with fewer number of restrictions were violated.
cabin crew onboard than the minimum number of cabin crew in violation of the requirements for (7) Class II navigation was made using a long-distance navigation system in areas other than the area
operation permission. where Class II IFR flight is approved, or related restrictions were violated.
(4) Requirements related to an air collision warning device were not observed. (8) Procedures for instrument approach other than the approved type were implemented, and related
(5) An aircraft was operated on an air route or to an airport that was not given permission, or it was restrictions were violated.
operated without permission from the airport. (9) Permissions, restrictions, and regulations related to an IFR flight in a special terminal area were
(6) Permission, restrictions, or regulations related to a special airport were violated. violated.
(10) An inspection program for the approved aircraft was violated. Specifications.
(11) An approved reliability program was violated. (29) A ferry flight was made in violation of the regulations on the special flight permit for ferry flight.
(12) The procedures for leasing approval for parts were violated. (30) Emergency and first-aid kits were not maintained as per the provisions of service documents
(13) The procedures were not observed in adjusting the inspection cycle. stipulated in the Operations Specifications.
(14) An airplane was maintained and used for long-distance operation in violation of the approval 3. Major and minor violations as prescribed in items (ii) and(iii), subparagraph 10 (f), Appendix 2 of the
procedures for the long-distance operation maintenance program of twin-engine airplanes. Decree among the violations prescribed in the Operations Manual and Maintenance Manual as per the
(15) Matters related to the approval of the maintenance program of the aircraft flying in a reduced vertical provisions of Article 116 of the Act are classified as follows:
separation minimum airspace were violated. A. Major violations
(16) An airplane was maintained in excess of the maintenance capability of a maintenance company and (1) Fuel was supplied without the implementing procedures for compliance when passengers are onboard
used for aviation. or they are boarding or disembarking from the aircraft.
(17) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate neither included the approved baggage handling procedures (2) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not manage and monitor continuously whether the
in related manuals to enable the cabin crew and airport personnel to comply with the procedures nor handling procedures specified in a handling agreement concluded with a ground handling company
operated nor amended them to keep them up-to-date. were observed.
(18) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not announce to the passengers the restricted items that (3) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate violated the amount of the required oxygen to be loaded on an
cannot be carried or consigned to an aircraft according to the procedures stipulated in the Operations aircraft, or the flight crew violated the regulations on the use of oxygen during the flight.
Specifications or showed negligence in managing and supervising passengers to prevent them from (4) The flight crew or cabin crew violated the standard operating procedures by flight stage as specified in
violating such stipulation. the Operations Manual.
(19) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to provide valid airport operation data as stipulated in (5) A normal checklist was not used even though it was required, or the procedures were implemented
the Operations Specifications to airmen such as flight crew and flight dispatcher or to keep the airport differently from the content specified in the normal checklist.
operation data up-to-date. (6) The procedures specified in the response procedures for an unexpected incident occurring as the
(20) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not apply for revision or major revision in the content of aircraft departed were not implemented.
the meteorological data system among the approved and used Operations Specifications with the (7) The business was not implemented according to the checklist related to the normal, abnormal, or
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (excluding cases wherein an alternate system is used emergency procedures used by the flight crew or cabin crew.
urgently due to a natural calamity, etc.). (8) An aircraft was operated in violation of the operating procedure for the flying route or airfield or
(21) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate failed to include the content related to the operation minimum flight altitude.
procedures for exitrow seating in the approved Operations Specifications or executed business in (9) An airman hired by a holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not fulfill his/her responsibility and
violation of the procedures. duty as specified in the Operations Manual in performing operation work.
(22) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not apply for alteration with the Head of the Civil (10) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate violated restriction standards for the duty time/flight time of
Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration when modifying the flight crew and cabin crew or restriction standards for the duty time of the flight dispatcher.
or altering the computer record maintenance system among the approved Operations Specifications (11) The operation specifications for Class I navigation or Class II navigation operation area, regional
and applied or failed to keep the basic data recorded in the computer for a prescribed period. navigation system (RNAV) operation area, minimum navigation performance specifications (MNPS)
(23) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate did not report matters that should have been reported as operation area, reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) airspace, and North Pole air route
prescribed in the Operations Specifications. operation and specifications for the equipment to be mounted on the aircraft or operating procedures
(24) A pilot in command who did not satisfy the required flight time for the type of aircraft was allowed to were violated.
operate the aircraft without upgrading the meteorological minima. (12) The requirements for the long-distance operation of a twin-engine airplane and operating procedures
(25) A pilot in command who did not obtain the qualification for meteorological minima for landing was or education and training requirements for airmen were violated.
allowed to make an instrument approach when the visibility was 3/4 miles (SM) or the runway (13) An aircraft was operated in violation of the approved meteorological minima.
visibility range (RVR) was less than 1,200 m (4,000 ft). (14) The loading standards for fuel and oil as specified in the Operations Manual were violated.
(26) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate made a flight crew member who is not qualified for the (15) A serious error occurred in relation to aircraft loading and calculation of weight distribution since
operation of a special airport as prescribed in the Operations Specifications work at the airport or do persons who are not qualified were assigned the job of aircraft loading and weight distribution; the
such when the operation conditions were not satisfied. standards for aircraft loading and the handling manual were also not observed.
(27) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate used parts without complying with the conditions and (16) The de-icing and anti-icing procedures on the ground were violated.
restrictions prescribed in the Operations Specifications. (17) The flight crew violated the procedures for the maintenance of aircraft altitude recognition, altitude
(28) A holder of the Air Operator Certificate interchanged aircraft equipment without satisfying the call-out procedures, and altitude change procedures during the flight.
requirements for the aircraft equipment interchange program as prescribed in the Operations (18) The procedures for the use of autopilot and auto-throttles in instrument meteorological conditions

(IMC) were violated. (1) A pilot in command witnessing an aircraft accident as stipulated in Annex 12 of the Convention on
(19) The procedures for the clarification and acceptance of ATC clearance were violated, or a flight plan International Civil Aviation did not follow the relevant procedures.
was established and an aircraft was operated without considering the feasibility of avoiding the (2) Equipment, etc., were used for aviation beyond the allowable operation standards.
topography or facilities located on the path of takeoff and ascent. (3) Approval was not obtained, or maintenance and training methods were established and operated
(20) The briefing procedures for the aircraft's departure or approach were violated, or the job was beyond the range of approval.
performed differently from the procedures. (4) A person other than the authorized inspector conducted the inspection.
(21) A pilot did not fully review and in advance the area for flight, air route, and airport procedures from (5) An inspector was appointed and assigned to perform aircraft inspection work without obtaining
the departing airport to the destination airport for scheduled and non-scheduled flights prior to making approval.
a flight. (6) The aircraft equipment requirements for wireless communication, flight crew qualification
(22) A pilot operated an aircraft in violation of the stable approach procedures. requirements, etc., were violated.
(23) An aircraft was operated in violation of the specified sink rate or approach procedures near the ground (7) The methods and standards for the safety of aircraft and maintenance facilities were violated.
surface. (8) The flight crew did not follow the order of the pilot in command (PIC) concerning safe operation
(24) An aircraft was operated in violation of the procedures for starting or continuing an instrument during the flight or the command as per the PIC's succession designation in operation.
approach for landing. (9) An operational flight plan was prepared, but certain matters that should have been included in the
(25) An aircraft was operated in violation of the precision and non-precision approach procedures for operational flight plan as per the Operations Manual were omitted.
landing. (10) Procedures for the accident prevention and flight safety program were violated.
(26) An aircraft was operated in violation of the duties and procedures allocated by flight crew member (11) Conformity assurance procedures for the navigation data for an aircraft and procedures for the
during instrument approach or landing at night or under instrument meteorological conditions. maintenance of up-to-date data were violated.
(27) An aircraft was operated in violation of the procedures for avoiding controlled flight into terrain (12) Jobs were not performed according to the checklists of emergency and safety equipment.
(CFIT) and ground proximity warning system (GPWS) during a flight. (13) The updated Route Guide used during the flight was not given to the flight crew, or the flight crew did
(28) An aircraft was operated in violation of the procedures for the use of the airborne collision avoidance not carry out operation using an updated Route Guide.
system (ACAS). (14) The training program for the flight crew, flight dispatcher, or cabin crew was employed prior to
(29) An aircraft was operated in violation of the procedures for aircraft loading, notification, measures, and obtaining approval, or the content of the training program was not observed.
procedures related to dangerous goods transport including the measures to be taken in case of an (15) The flight crew or the cabin crew caused an aircraft to depart belatedly by violating the regulation on
emergency. the reporting time for the crew.
(30) Conformity assurance procedures for the navigation data for an aircraft and procedures for keeping (16) The content of the regulations or manuals to be observed by the flight crew or cabin crew pursuant to
data up-to-date were violated. the Operations Manual was not updated, or the obligation to carry them during the flight was not
(31) An aircraft was operated in violation of the procedures specified in the minimum equipment list fulfilled.
(MEL) or configuration deviation list (CDL). (17) The operation documents described in the Operations Manual were not recorded, maintained, or kept
(32) An aircraft was operated in violation of the pairing standards for flight crew as specified in the as required.
Operations Manual. (18) Flight monitoring of a long-distance flight of a twin-engine airplane was not carried out by flight
(33) An aircraft was operated in violation of the stipulation requiring the appointment of one pilot in stage in accordance with the established regulations.
command for each operation section. (19) The ETOPS Plotting Chart that should have been provided for twin-engine airplanes on each
(34) The flight crew, cabin crew, and flight dispatcher were assigned tasks without granting them rest long-distance flight was not provided.
periods. (20) The flight crew operated an aircraft without taking into account the frequency during flight including
(35) The flight crew and flight dispatcher were made to make a flight without taking the necessary the emergency frequency.
measures related to the content of the minimum equipment list or configuration deviation list, which (21) The appropriate methods for preparing, maintaining, or keeping maintenance records were not
should have been prepared in accordance with the Operations Manual. observed.
(36) Service records were falsified. (22) Continued airworthiness information or recommendations were not obtained and evaluated.
(37) An aircraft was operated without conducting a test flight after implementing work corresponding to a (23) A non-approved maintenance program was provided to airmen for use in aviation.
test flight. (24) The quality system established to monitor compliance with the regulations, standards, and procedures
(38) An aircraft was operated without recording or modifying the defect that affects airworthiness. to ensure airworthiness was not operated.
(39) The maintenance of an aircraft was performed in violation of the approved aircraft maintenance (25) An approved repair and evaluation program for the airframe was not implemented.
program. (26) An agreement was concluded with a non-approved person for the implementation of maintenance, or
B. Minor violations equipment and tools were manufactured without using the approved drawings.
(27) A maintenance agreement was concluded with a maintenance company without evaluation and approval. 4. Aircraft
(28) Whether or not maintenance as per the contract was properly implemented according to the contract (a) Number of 1 aircraft or more (for passenger transport, 1 aircraft or more (for passenger transport,
was not verified. aircraft the aircraft shall be 25 years old or less) the aircraft shall be 25 years old or less)
(29) Aircraft failure and defects that should have been reported according to the Maintenance Manual were (b) Capability (1) Aircraft with maximum takeoff gross (1) Aircraft with at least two engines
not reported. weight of at least 5.7 tons and 80 (excluding aircraft dedicated for air
(30) Either the quality evaluation as per the Maintenance Manual was not performed, or related regulations passengers or less (excluding cases cargos)
were not implemented. wherein a person with a license for the (2) Possesses instrument flight capability
(31) Regulations on publishing Technical Instructions were not observed. scheduled air carrier business obtained a (3) Possesses automatic location verification
(32) The environmental standards for maintenance facilities were violated. license for the non-scheduled air carrier capability when flying over the sea
(33) Procedures for the trial run of an engine or for towing were violated. business)
(34) Education was not conducted as prescribed in the approved training program. (2) Aircraft with at least two engines
(35) Materials were handled in violation of the regulations on the receipt, storage, return, or handling of (3) Possesses instrument flight capability
materials. (4) Separate cockpit and passenger cabin
(36) Parts suspected to be non-approved (including parts extracted from waste materials) were used. (5) Possesses automatic location verification
(37) Precision measuring equipment that were neither calibrated nor deemed to have passed by the due capability
date of calibration were used. (6) A low-noise aircraft with Class 3 noise
(38) The handling procedures for static-sensitive parts were not observed. level or higher
(39) The aircraft or related parts were maintained without using the approved maintenance documents or
5. Reservation &
drawings. (a) At least 1 set of wired and wireless communication facilities dedicated for business
ticketing
(40) The regulations on the management of maintenance work or deviation in maintenance were violated. (b) At least 1 set of reservation and ticket-issuing facilities
facilities
(41) Qualifications were awarded in violation of the accreditation standards for workers of special business
(a) Convenience facilities for users such as Convenience facilities for users such as
such as the welding non-destructive test as well as authorized mechanics.
waiting room, restroom, and washroom waiting room, restroom, and washroom with
(42) Complementary measures for second-stage corrosion and beyond and for the prevention of its
with area of 50 m2 or more (including 20 area of 33 m2 or more (including 10 seats or
recurrence were drawn up but not reported, or such complementary measures were not implemented.
seats or more), except when reservation more), except when reservation and
(43) The pilot in command failed to verify the signature of an authorized mechanic (Return to Service) as
and ticketing offices are secured within ticketing offices are secured within the
recorded in the Aircraft Technical Log and proceeded with the operation (excluding cases wherein an Convenience
the waiting room of an airport where civil waiting room of an airport where civil
aircraft landed at a place where no authorized mechanic was stationed). facilities for
aviation facilities are installed aviation facilities are installed
users such as
(1) Charter transportation business: 1 or more (1) Charter transportation business: 1 or
[Appendix 33] <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003> the waiting
place more place
Registration Standards for the Non-scheduled Air Carrier Business (related to Article 299) room
(2) Point-to-point transportation business and (2) Point-to-point transportation business
Standards tourist flight business: Every point and tourist flight business: Every point
Division
Fixed-wing aircraft used Rotorcraft used (b) User guide facilities (excluding the case of (b) User guide facilities (excluding the case
1. Deleted charger transportation business): Every of charger transportation business): Every
2. Capital Corporation: KRW 5 billion or more in paid Corporation: KRW 2 billion or more in paid airport and aerodrome business office and heliport
in capital in capital 7. Hangar Facilities that can completely accommodate the largest aircraft owned (including the case
Individual: KRW 7.5 billion or more in asset Individual: KRW 3 billion or more in asset facilities wherein a contract was signed for the use of facilities owned by another person)
valuation valuation
Passenger insurance, airframe insurance,
3. Technology
Passenger insurance, airframe insurance, cargo insurance, war insurance, third party
manpower Person with pilot qualification for Person with commercial pilot qualification
8. Insurance cargo insurance, war insurance, third party insurance, and attendant insurance shall be
(a) Pilot transportation aircraft (at least as many as the (at least as many as the number of aircraft in
subscription insurance, and attendant insurance shall be subscribed to for every aircraft owned
minimum number of aircraft/pilot seats) possession)
subscribed to for every aircraft owned. (passenger insurance in the case of
(b) Aircraft Person with aircraft mechanic qualification Person with aircraft mechanic qualification
dedicated cargo transport).
mechanic for the type of aircraft (at least 2 mechanics for the type of aircraft (at least 1 mechanic
Remarks:
per aircraft) per aircraft)
In the case of dedicated cargo transport, the provisions of subparagraphs 5 and 6 are not applicable.

[Appendix 33-2 ]<Amended as of Sept. 18, 2000> [Appendix 35] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Registration Standards for the Aircraft-using Business (related to Article 299-2) Standards for Administrative Disposition, E.g., Revocation of Certificate of Maintenance Organization, Etc.
Division Standards (related to Article 305-4)
1. Capital Corporation: KRW 1 billion or more in paid in capital Applicable Clause Details of
Violation
Individual: KRW 1.5 billion or more in asset valuation of the Act Disposition
2. Technology manpower 1 mechanic or more per aircraft 1. The standards for certifying a maintenance organization as per
(a) Pilot 1 mechanic or more per aircraft ; for the same type of aircraft, however, 1 the provisions of Article 138 (1) were violated.
(b) Aircraft mechanic mechanic or more per two aircraft (a) Maintenance was carried out beyond the scope of certification
3. Aircraft as follows:
(a) Number of aircraft I aircraft or more Business
(b) Capability Possesses automatic location verification capability when flying over the sea 1) Maintenance was performed beyond the certified maintenance
suspension (10
capability.
Shall have ownership or usage right to facilities that can fully accommodate the days)
4. Hangar facilities
largest aircraft among the types of aircraft owned (excluding airships) Business
2) Maintenance was performed for aircraft types other than
suspension (15
certified ones.
[Appendix 34 ]<Amended as of Jul. 1, 2005> days)
Standards for the Facilities and Management Capability of the Aircraft Handling Business(related to Article 305) Business
3) Maintenance was performed for equipment and parts other
Division Standards suspension (10
than certified ones.
(a) Corporation days)
ㆍFor the aircraft maintenance business and aircraft refueling business, KRW 500 (b) The location of the certified maintenance facilities or
million or more in paid in capital Business
maintenance building was changed without authorization, and
ㆍFor the aircraft unloading business and ground handling business, KRW 300 maintenance was performed.
Article 138-2 suspension (7 days)
million or more in paid in capital Article 138-3
1. Capital
(b) Individual Business
(c) Maintenance was performed in places other than certified
ㆍFor the aircraft maintenance business and aircraft refueling business, KRW 750 suspension (10
ones.
million or more in asset valuation days)
ㆍFor the aircraft unloading business and ground handling business, KRW 450 (d) Maintenance was performed within the certified scope, but Business
million or more in asset valuation verification was not obtained from the holder of a license as suspension (15
2. Equipment per subparagraphs 7 and 8, Article 26 of the Act. days)
(a) Aircraft Equipment required for maintaining the sling, engine dolly, ground power unit (e) Maintenance was not performed, but a false maintenance Business
maintenance (GPU), tug car, heater, etc. record was prepared. suspension (7 days)
business: (f) Maintenance was performed in violation of the maintenance
(b) Aircraft refueling Equipment required for refueling, e.g., service car, refueler, tractor, trailer, etc. methods, quality control procedures, and implementation list Business
business - Depending on the state of refueling facilities at the airport, however, unnecessary as prescribed in the Operations Specifications (referring to suspension (5 days)
equipment shall be excluded. matters other than those specified in items (a)~(e)).
(c) Aircraft unloading Equipment required for unloading, e.g., tug car, conveyor car, loader, and cargo (g) Maintenance was performed in violation of the certified Business
business: conveyor maintenance methods and procedures. suspension (5 days)
(d) Ground handling Equipment required for ground handling such as towing tractor, ground power unit (h) The certification standards for maintenance organization other Business
business (GPU), air start unit (ASU), and step car than those specified in items (a)~(g) were violated. suspension (3 days)
Remarks: The capital required for a subsidiary business of the aircraft handling business in addition to the 2. An aircraft accident occurred due to ill intention or serious
aircraft handling business itself shall be calculated based on the following: Article 138-2
mistake or gross negligence of relevant due diligence in
Capital (KRW 100 million) = Paid in capital or asset valuation amount (KRW 100 million) for the 1st Article 138-3
managing and supervising airmen.
subsidiary business + (Number of subsidiary businesses to be run on the side) × 2 (KRW hundred million) (a) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 200 or more. Business suspension
(180 days)
2. In applying the provisions of items (a)~(i), subparagraph 2 of the table above, two of the seriously
(b) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 150 ~ 199. Business suspension wounded shall be regarded as one fatality provided the decimal fractions are disregarded.
(150 days) 3. In applying the provisions of items (a)~(i), subparagraph 2 of the table above, the distinction between the
fatalities and the seriously wounded shall be based on the standards in Annex 13 of the Convention on
(c) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 100 ~ 149. Business suspension International Civil Aviation provided the fatalities shall include everyone who died due to the aircraft
(120 days) accident.
(d) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 50 ~ 99. Business suspension [Appendix 36 ]<Newly Inserted as of Sept. 18, 2006>
(90 days)
Organization and Personnel Standards for Specialized Aviation English Proficiency Evaluation Institution, Etc.
(e) The death toll due to the aircraft accident reached 10 ~ 49. Business suspension (related to Article 327-2 (1))
(60 days)
Examination personnel 2 persons or more (limited to the examination period)
Organization of Evaluation
(f) The death toll due to the aircraft accident was less than 10. Business suspension Evaluation personnel 3 persons or more
Institution
(30 days) Management personnel 2 persons or more
1. One or more native speaker(s) with at least a Bachelor's degree
(g) The number of the seriously wounded due to the aircraft Business suspension
2. One or more person(s) with at least 10 years' experience in international
accident reached 10 or more. (30 days)
aviation work (piloting, control, and radio communication)
Standards for evaluation 3. One or more person(s) with at least a Bachelor's degree from a department
(h) The number of the seriously wounded due to the aircraft Business suspension
personnel related to English education and evaluation and with at least 3 years'
accident reached 5 ~ 9. (20 days)
experience
※ Examination personnel who cannot concurrently serve as management
(i) The number of the seriously wounded due to the aircraft Business suspension
personnel and vice versa
accident was less than 5. (15 days)
Standards for examination Person with at least one qualification among the standards for evaluation
personnel personnel
(j) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property due to the Business suspension
aircraft accident reached KRW 10 billion or more. (90 days) Evaluation facilities Office: 16.5 m2 or more
Evaluation to be implemented at least once a month
(k) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property due to the Business suspension Evaluation processing Requires evaluation processing capacity of 30 persons
aircraft accident reached KRW 5 ~ 10 billion. (60 days) capacity or more at a time
Evaluation facilities,
(1 m2 or more of space per person to be secured)
equipment, etc.
(l) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property due to the Business suspension Possession of
20 sets or more by field (piloting, control)
aircraft accident reached KRW 1 ~ 5 billion. (30 days) evaluation questions
Safekeeping of To be kept permanently in a storage medium with
(m) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property due to the Business suspension evaluation records guaranteed security in duplicate
aircraft accident reached KRW 100 ~ 1000 million. (20 days)
[Appendix 37] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>
(n) Damage to the aircraft or a third party's property due to the Business suspension Fees (related to Article 328)
aircraft accident was less than KRW 100 million. (10 days) Payer Amount
Remarks: 1. Applicant for an air transportation business license as per the provisions of Article KRW 10,000 (per air
1. In imposing a disposition of business suspension of maintenance, etc., as per Paragraph 2 of the table 112 of the Act route)
above, if the death, serious injury, and property damage occurred at the same time, the relevant business
2. Any person reporting the start of operation or applying for the approval of delay in
suspension period shall be imposed as an aggregate provided the total business suspension period of KRW 1,000
the expected operation start date prior to the expected operation start date as per
maintenance, etc., does not exceed 180 days. KRW 1,000
the provisions of Articles 115, 132 (4), and 134 (3) of the Act

(a) Report of commencement of operation before the expected operation start date
(b) Application for the approval of delay in expected operation start date
3. Any person applying for the approval of freight and rate or change thereof or
reporting the freight and rate or change thereof as per the provisions of Article 117 KRW 1,000
of the Act
(a) Approval of
4. Any person applying for the approval of business plan revision or reporting a
change: KRW 5,000
business plan revision as per the provisions of Articles 120, 132 (4), and 134 (3) of
(b) Report: KRW
the Act
3,000
5. Any person applying for the approval of a contract related to transportation and its
amendment or reporting the contract or its amendment as per the provisions of KRW 1,000
Articles 121 and 132 (4) of the Act
6. Any person applying for the approval of transfer and acquisition as per the
provisions of Articles 124, 132 (4), and 134 (3) of the Act and reporting a transfer KRW 10,000
and an acquisition as per the provisions of Article 142 of the Act
7. Any person applying for the approval of a merger as per the provisions of Articles
125, 132 (4), 134 (3), and 142 (1) of the Act and reporting a merger as per the KRW 10,000
provisions of Items (2) and (3), Article 142 of the Act
8. Any person reporting a succession of business as per the provisions of Articles
KRW 10,000
126, 132 (4), 134 (3), and 142 of the Act
9. Any person applying for the registration of a non-scheduled air carrier business or
KRW 10,000
an aircraft-using business as per the provisions of Articles 132 and 134 of the Act
10. Any person applying for the registration of an aircraft handling business as per
KRW 10,000
the provisions of Article 137 of the Act
11. Any person reporting a commercial documents delivery business, an air
transportation agent business, a city air terminal business, or a change thereof as KRW 10,000
per the provisions of Article 139 (1) of the Act
12. Any person applying for a foreign air carrier license as per the provisions of
KRW 10,000
Article 147 of the Act
[Appendix 38] Deleted <Sept. 24, 2001

Form 1 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> (front) (back)
Duration Fee
Application for Certificate of Aircraft Airworthiness Duration Documents Article 328, Ministerial
7 days Regulations of the Aviation
1. 2 copies of the Flight Manual and Specifications Act
① Name
Appli 2. Records describing the maintenance and alteration, 1 copy of Document detailing the total flight hours
cant ② Address ③ Resident and flight hours after the last overall inspection
Registration No. 3. 1 copy of Document describing the state of storage during the suspension of use
4. 1 copy of Manufacturing Plan (limited to cases wherein the aircraft is manufactured in Korea)
④ Registration Mark 5. 1 copy of Certificate of Airworthiness for the export of the aircraft
⑤ Type or Model 6. 1 copy of Document describing the Maintenance Procedures
7. 1 copy each of the Design Description, Design Document, Design Drawings, and Equipment lists
⑥ Name of Manufacturer (limited to cases wherein the aircraft is manufactured in Korea without obtaining a type certificate)
8. 1 copy each of Documents or Drawings verifying the structure, strength, and performance of the aircraft
Aircr
aft ⑦ Product Serial No.
9. 1 copy of Reference Documents
※ Note: Refer to Appendix 4 (related to Article 18 (1)) when preparing and submitting the abovementioned
⑧ Production Date documents.
⑨ Airworthiness Category This Application is processed as follows:

Authority Concerned (dept. in charge)
⑩ Operational Category Applicant Regional Aviation Administration
(dept. in charge of aircraft inspection)
⑪ Desired Inspection Site
Preparation of Submission
Receipt
⑫ Desired Inspection Date Application
⑬ Total Number of Hours of Use Instruction

Following Production Preview on Processing
Plans
Determination
As per Paragraph 1, Article 15 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 18 of its of Inspection
Review
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for a Certificate of Airworthiness and attach the Schedule, Site,
Notification of
required documents. Implementatio and Inspector
n Plan
Preparation Approval
Date of Application:
Applicant (signature)
Implementation of
Inspection
Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Notification
of Result
Receipt of Certificate Approval
210 mm × 297 mm (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled))

Form 1-2 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Special Flight Permit for Aircraft Duration
Without a Certificate of Airworthiness 3 days Authority Concerned
Resident
Name Applicant Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or
Applicant Registration No.
Address Dept. in Charge of Technology,
Type·Registration Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Category/Class Administration
Aircraft Mark
Owner (tel.: )
Purpose/Date
Flight Plan
Path
Name Qualification
Pilot Submission
Address Preparation of
Receipt
Accompan Purpose of Application
Name
ying Accompaniment
Persons Address
Other Matters Related to the
Flight
As per Paragraph 3, Article 15 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 2, Article 20 of its
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for a special flight permit for an aircraft without Review
a Certificate of Airworthiness.
Notification of
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Receipt of Result Approval
(Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration) Notification
Fee
Documents: None
None
210㎜×297㎜ ((newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled))

Form 2 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> Form 3 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 17, 2006>
Republic of Korea Certificate No.
Issue No.
Ministry of Construction and Transportation
Operating Limitations Specification
Certificate of Airworthiness
1. Nationality and 2. Manufacturer and Its

1. Type or Model of Aircraft 3. Aircraft Serial No.
Registration Marks HL Designation of Aircraft
2. Nationality and Registration Marks of Aircraft HL
4. Operational Category 5. Airworthiness Category
3. Aircraft Serial No. 6. This Certificate of Airworthiness is hereby issued pursuant to the Convention
on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and Aviation Act of
4. Airworthiness Certificate No. the Republic of Korea in relation to the abovementioned aircraft, which is
considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the
As per Paragraph 5, Article 15 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 2, Article 22 of foregoing matters and pertinent operating limitations.
its Ministerial Regulations , the operating limitations of the abovementioned 7. Date of Issuance:
aircraft are as follows:
8. Validity Period
Airworthiness Category
□ From: To:
Operating Limitations □ As per Article 21 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act, this
certificate shall remain in effect pending its suspension, curtailing, or
restriction.
Date of Issuance:
9. Signature (inspector) and Date
Note: The manufacturer's designation of the aircraft should specify the aircraft
type and model.
134 mm × 190 mm (paper for preservation (Class 1) 120g/㎡)

Form 4 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>(front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Duration Authority Concerned
Intermediary
Application for Replacement of Airworthiness Certificate Applicant
Institution Regional Aviation Administration
7 days (dept. in charge of aircraft inspection)
1. Category 2. Registration Mark Preparation of Submission

Receipt
Application
3. Type 4. Product Serial No.
5. Airworthiness 6. Airworthiness Preview

Category Certificate No.
Instruction on
Processing Plans
7. Manufacturer
Review
8. Reasons
As per Paragraph 2, Article 24 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act, I hereby Preparation of
apply for a replacement of Airworthiness Certificate and attach the required documents. Certificate
Address of Applicant
Name (signature) Receipt of Issuance of Certificate
Approval
Certificate
Fee
Documents
1. Unusable Certificate of Airworthiness Article 328,
2. Statement of Reasons for Loss/Damage Ministerial Regulations
of the Aviation Act
33332-00611 Min 210㎜×297㎜

Approved, Jan. 29, 1993 (newsprint 54g/㎡)
Form 5 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006>(front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Noise Certificate 7 days Intermediary
Applicant
Institution Dept. in Charge of Aircraft Inspection,
② Resident
① Name Regional Aviation Administration
Registration No.
Applicant
③ Address
④ Address of Receipt
Application
Manufacturer
⑤ Name of
Manufacturer
⑦ Nationality and
⑥ Category Preview
Registration Marks Instruction on
Aircraft
⑧ Type ⑨ Registration No. Processing Plans
⑩ Product Determination of
⑪ Production Date
Serial No. Measurement
Review
⑫ Validity of Schedule, Site,
⑬ Noise Certificate Notification of
Airworthiness and Inspector
No. Implementation
Certificate
Plan for Noise
⑮ Desired
⑭ Desired Inspection Site Preparation Measurement Approval
Inspection Date
As per Paragraph 1, Article 16 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 28 of its Ministerial
Regulations , I hereby apply for a Noise Certificate and attach the required documents.
Implementation of
Noise Measurement
Notification of
Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration Receipt of Result Approval
Certificate
Documents Fee
1. 1 copy of the Flight Manual of the aircraft Article 328,
2. 1 copy of Document certifying that the aircraft complies with the Ministerial
required noise standards Regulations of
3. 1 copy of the Technical Records on repair or alteration the Aviation Act
33332-04011 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Approved, Jan. 29, 1993 (newsprint (special class) 70g/㎡)

Form 6 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> Form 7 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004 (front)
Certificate No. Durations
Application for Type Certificate 30 days
Republic of Korea ② Registration
① Name
Ministry of Construction and Transportation Applicant No.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority ③ Address
Noise Certificate ④ Airworthiness category

⑤ Type or Model
□ Aircraft
1. National and 2. Manufacturer, Manufacturer's ⑥ Product Serial No.
3. Aircraft Serial Number □ Engine
Registration Marks HL Designation of Aircraft
□ Propeller
⑦ Name of Manufacturer
4. Engine : 5. Propeller : ⑧ Address of Manufacturer
6. Maximum Take-off Mass 7. Maximum Landing Mass ⑨ Name of Designer
8. Noise Certificate Standard
㎏㎏
⑩ Remarks
In accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 17 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 31 of
9. Additional modifications incorporated for the purpose of compliance with the applicable noise
Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply for Type Certificate and submit
certification standards
herewith the required documents.
10. Lateral/Full Power 11. Approach Noise 12. Flyover/ 13. Take-off Date of application
Noise Level Level Overflight Noise Level
Noise level Applicant (Signature)
Attention : Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Documents Fee
14. This Noise Certificate is issued pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation Article 328, Ministerial
dated 7 December 1944, and to the Aviation Act of the Republic of Korea, in respect of the 1. 1 copy of Design Description Regulations of the
abovementioned aircraft, which is considered to comply with the relevant noise requirements 2. 1 copy of Design Document Aviation Act
when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the regulations made 3. 2 copies of Design Drawings List
thereafter. 4. 1 copy of Design Drawings
5. 2 copies of Equipment lists
15. Date of issuance 6. 1 copy of Manufacturing Plan
7. 2 copies of Specifications
Administrator of ○○ Regional Aviation Administration Signature 9. 1 copy of Document describing the Maintenance Procedures
210㎜×297㎜ (printing paper (special class) 120g/㎡
This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 8 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Duration
Authority Concerned (dept. in charge) Application for Modification of Type Design
30 days
Applicant
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (dept. in charge ① Category
of aviation technology) ② Type ③Type Certificate No.
④Name of Designer ⑤Product Serial No.
Submission □ Aircraft ⑥Name of
Preparation of □ Engine Manufacturer
Receipt
Application □ Propeller ⑦Address of
Manufacturer
Instruction on ⑧Airworthiness ⑨Validity of
Processing Certificate No. Airworthiness Certificate
Preview (limited to aircraft) (limited to aircraft)
Plans
⑩ Reasons for Modification
⑪ Remarks
Determination As per Paragraph 1, Article 32 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply
of Inspection for the modification of type design and attach the required documents.
Review
Schedule, Site,
and Inspector Date of Application:
Notification of Applicant (signature)
Implementation
Plan Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Documents Fee
Article 328,
1. 1 copy of Type Certificate Ministerial Regulations
2. 1 copy of Design Description of the Aviation Act
3. 1 copy of Design Documents
Implementation of 4. 1 copy of Design Drawings list
Inspection 5. 1 copy of Design Drawings
6. 2 copies of Equipment lists
7. 1 copy of Manufacturing Plan
8. 2 copies of Specifications
Notification of 9. 1 copy of Flight Manual or Operation Manual
Result 10. 1 copy of Document describing the Maintenance Procedures
Receipt of Certificate Approval 11. 1 copy of Reference Documents
※ This Application is processed in the same manner as the Application for Aircraft Type Certificate.
33332-00911 Min 210 mm × 297 mm
Approved, Sept. 12, 1994 (newsprint 54g/㎡)

Form 9 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Duration Authority Concerned (dept. in charge)

Application for Supplemental Type Certificate
30 days Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (dept. in
① Name ② Registration No.
Applicant charge of aviation technology)
③ Address
Submission
④ Airworthiness category Preparation of
Receipt
Application
⑤ Type or Model
□Aircraft ⑥ Product Serial No.
⑦ Name of Manufacturer Instruction on
□Engine Processing
⑧ Address of Manufacturer Preview Plans
□Propeller ⑨ Name of Designer
⑩ Description of Modification
⑪ Intent to sell the Parts Determination
of Inspection
⑫Remarks Review
Schedule, Site,
and Inspector
In accordance with Paragraph 4, Article 17 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 32-2
of Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply for Supplemental Type Notification of
Certificate and Submit herewith the required documents. Implementation
Plan
Date of application
Applicant (Signature)
Attention : Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority Implementation of

Inspection
Fee
Documents Article 328, Ministerial
Regulations of the
Notification of
1. 1 copy of Supplemental Type Certificate Plan Aviation Act
Result
2. 1 copy each of the Design Drawings and Drawings List Receipt of Certificate Approval
3. 1 copy each of the Parts List and Specifications
Form 9-2. Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004
Form 10 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> Form 10-2 <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea Certificate No.:
Certificate No. : Ministry of Construction and Transportation
Transportation
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Type Certificate No.:
Supplemental Type Certificate
Type Certificate
1. Classification
2. Type or Model
3. Airworthiness Category
1. Classification 4. Name of Designer
2. Type or Model
5. Address of Designer
3. Name of Designer
6. Description of Modification
5. Airworthiness Category
7. Remarks
6. Type of Certificate Data Sheet No.
As per Paragraph 4, Article 17 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 3, Article 34 of its
Ministerial Regulations , the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority hereby certifies that the
Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, the Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority hereby
abovementioned [aircraft, engine, propeller] type design meets the airworthiness requirements of
certifies that the abovementioned [aircraft, engine, propeller] type design meets airworthiness
the Aviation Act.
requirements of the Aviation Act.
Date of issuance
Date of Issuance:
Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority
210 mm × 297 mm (paper for preservation (Class 1) 120g/㎡


Form 11 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004 (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Durations
Application for Type Certificate Validation Authority Concerned (dept. in charge)
30 days
Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (dept. in charge of
Applicant aviation technology)
③ Address
Submission
④ Airworthiness Category Preparation of
Receipt
⑤ Type or Model Application
⑥ Certificate No.
□Aircraft
Instruction on
⑦ Product Serial No.
□Engine Processing
Preview
⑧ Name of Manufacturer Plans
□Propeller
⑨ Address of Manufacturer
Determination
⑩ Name of Designer
of Inspection
Review
⑪ Type Certification Data Sheet No. Schedule, Site,
In accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 17-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 35-2 of and Inspector
Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply for Type Certificate Validation and Notification of
submit herewith the required documents. Implementation
Plan
Date of application
Attention : Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority Implementation of

Fee Inspection
Documents
Article 328, Ministerial
1. 1 copy of Type Certificate
Regulations of the Notification of
2. Type Certification Data Sheet
Aviation Act Receipt of Result
3. Documents describing the design Approval
Certificate
4. Compliance Checklist and Compliance Reports
6. Documents describing the Maintenance Procedures
Form 11-2 <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004 Form 12 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006 (front)
Republic of Korea □New Duration
Certificate No. : □Additions or Change to Application for Production Certificate
Transportation 30 Days
Production Certificate
Type Certificate Validation ③ Address (Tel) :
Applicant
④ Eligibility of □ T.C. Holder
applicant □ Licensee under a T.C or S.T.C
1. Classification ⑤ Type or Model
⑥ Type Certificate No.
2. Type or Model □Aircraft Supplemental Certificate No.
⑦ Name of Manufacturer
□Engine
3. Name of Designer ⑧ Address of Factory
□Propeller ⑨ Production Certificate No.
5. Certificate No. issued by foreign Authority ⑪ Address of Designer
⑫ Remarks
6. Airworthiness Category, Aircraft only
In accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 17-3 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 35-5
of Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act. I hereby apply for Production certificate and
7. Type Certification Data Sheet No. submit herewith the required documents.
Date of application
In accordance with Article 17-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 35-4 of Enforcement Regulation
of the Aviation Act, the Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority hereby certifies that the Attention : Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority
abovementioned [aircraft, engine, propeller] type design meets airworthiness requirements of the Documents Fee
Aviation Act. 1. 1 copy of the Quality Control Manual Article 328, Ministerial
2. 1 copy of Document describing the manufacturing method and Regulations of the
technique Aviation Act
Date of issuance 3. 1 copy of Data describing the manufacturing facilities and manpower
4. 1 copy of Data describing the Quality Control System
Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority 5. 1 copy of Document describing the Continued Airworthiness Traceability System of Aircraft
and Parts
210 mm × 297 mm (paper for preservation (Class 1) 120g/㎡) 210 mm × 297 mm (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled))

This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 12-2 <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Republic of Korea
Authority Concerned (dept. in charge) Ministry of Construction and
Applicant Certificate No.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (dept. in charge Transportation
of aviation technology) Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Production Certificate
Preparation of
Receipt
Application
1. Classification
Instruction on 2. Type or Model

Processing
Preview Plans 3. Name of Manufacturer
4. Location of Manufacturing Facilities
Determination 5. Title of Quality Control Manual

Review of Inspection
Schedule, Site, 6. Related Type Certificate No. and/or Supplemental
and Inspector Certificate No.
Notification of
Implementation
Plan As per Paragraph 1, Article 17-3 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 35-7 of its Ministerial
Regulations , the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority hereby certifies that the
abovementioned manufacturer complies with the requirements of the Aviation Act.
Date of Issuance
Implementation of
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority [signature]
Evaluation
Notification of
Result
Receipt of Certificate Approval This Certificate is not transferable; any major change in the basic facilities or in their location shall
be reported immediately to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Form 13 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004 (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Duration
Application for Approval of Repair and Alteration Authority Concerned (dept. in charge)
7 days Applicant
Regional Aviation Administration
① Airworthiness (dept. in charge of aircraft inspection)
② Registration Mark
Category
Submission
Aircr ② Type and Model ④ Airworthiness
Preparation of
aft Certificate No. Receipt
Application
⑤ Product Serial No. ⑥ Noise Certificate No.
⑦ Validity of Airworthiness Instruction on

Certificate Processing
Preview Plans
⑧ Desired Inspection Site
⑨ Desired Inspection Date

Determination
⑩ Reasons for Repair and of Inspection
Alteration Review
Schedule, Site,
⑪ Remarks and Inspector
Notification of
Inspection
As per Paragraph 1, Article 19 of the Aviation Act and Article 37 of its Ministerial Regulations. Implementation Plan
I hereby apply for approval of repair and alteration and attach the required documents. Preparation Approval
Date of Application
Address of Applicant
Name of Applicant (signature)
Implementation of
Inspection
Fee Notification of
Article 328, Ministerial Result
Documents: 1 copy of Repair or Alteration Plan Receipt of Notice Approval
Regulations of the
Aviation Act

Form 13-2 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> Form 14 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Receipt No. Duration
Major Repair & Alteration Duration
※ 3 days Application for Technical Standard Order Authorization
30 days
Make Model
①Aircraft ① Name ③ Registration No.
Serial No. Registration No.
Applicant
Name ③ Address
②Owner
Address ④ Name of TSO
③Applicable Technology Standard ⑤ Part Number of TSO
④ Unit Identification ⑤ Type ⑥ Applicable MPS
Unit Make Model Serial No. Repair Alteration ⑦ Title of QC System
Airframe ⑧ Name of Manufacturer
Powerplant ⑨ Location of Manufacturing
Propeller Facility
Appliance
⑪ Address of Designer
⑥ Confirmity Statement
⑫ Remarks
AMO Name & Address Certificate No.
Authority Mechanic Designated Inspector Government Inspector
Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply for Technical Standard Order
Authorization and submit herewith the required documents.
⑦ Description of Work
* If more space is required, attach additional sheets Date of application
Accomplished
In accordance with Section 1, Article 19 of the Aviation Act and Section 2, Article 38 of
Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, I hereby report for Repair and/or Alteration made to Attention : Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority
the unit(s) identified in item 4 above. Documents Fee
Date of Report: 1. 1 copy of Compliance Statement Article 328, Ministerial
2. 1 copy each of the Design Drawings,·Design Drawings List, and Parts Regulations of the
Submitted by: (signature) List Aviation Act
Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration 3. 1 copy each of the Manufacturing Specifications and Product Specifications
4. 1 copy of the Quality Control Manual
Documents: 1 copy of duly accomplished Engineering Order 5. 1 copy of Document describing the Continued Airworthiness and Traceability System of the
TSO Parts
Note: When filling out this form, leave the column marked with ※ blank. 6. 1 copy of Reference Documents
210㎜×297㎜ (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled)) 210 mm × 297 mm (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled))
This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 14-2 <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Republic of Korea
Authority Concerned (dept. in charge) Ministry of Construction and
Applicant Authorization No.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (dept. in charge Transportation
of aviation technology) Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Technical Standard Order Authorization
Preparation of
Receipt
Application
1. Name of TSO
2. Parts Number of TSO
Instruction on
Processing 3. Applicable MPS
Preview Plans
4. Application of Deviation
5. Name and Address of Designer

Determination
of Inspection 6. Applicable Quality Control System
Review
Schedule, Site,
and Inspector 7. Name and Address of Manufacturer
Notification of
Implementation
Plan In accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 20 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 41 of
Preparation Approval Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, the Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority hereby
certifies that the abovementioned Technical Standard Order is in Compliance with requirements
of the Aviation Act.
Date of issuance
Implementation of
Evaluation Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Notification of 210 mm × 297 mm (paper for preservation (Class 1) (120g/㎡)

Result
Receipt of Certificate Approval

Form 15 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front) (back)

Duration Guidelines for the Preparation of Application Form
Application for Parts Manufacturer Approval ① Applicant Name: Record the name of the individual or corporation.
30 days ② Resident Registration No.: Record the resident registration number of the individual or corporate registration
① Name ③ Registration No. number of the corporation.
Applicant ③ Address of applicant: Record the address of the individual or corporation.
③ Address ④ Eligible aircraft, etc.: Record the name of the holder of the Type Certificate for the aircraft, engine, or
propeller to which the parts being applied for are to be mounted.
④ Eligible Product Model ⑤ Eligible parts: Record the name of the manufacturer, name of the part, part number, and drawing numbers for
⑤ Eligible Parts the type-certified aircraft parts to be replaced or altered by this application.
⑥ Parts for PMA: Record the part name, part number, and drawing number for the parts for which Parts
⑥ Parts for PMA Manufacturer Approval (PMA) is applied for through this application.
⑤ Quality assurance system: Record the certified quality system (ISO9001, AS9100, Defense Quality System,
⑦ Quality Control System etc.) employed in the factory where the approved parts are to be manufactured through this application,
⑧ Name of Manufacturer certification date, or other quality system operated in-house in accordance with related requirements.
⑧ Name of manufacturer: Record the name of the manufacturer where the approved parts are to be
⑨ Location of Manufacturing manufactured through this application.
Facility ⑨ Location of manufacturing facilities: Record the address of the factory where the approved parts are to be
manufactured through this application.
⑩ Name of Designer ⑩ Name of designer: Record the name of the designer with design rights for the parts for which PMA is applied.
⑪ Address of Designer ⑪ Address of designer: Record the address of the designer of the parts for which PMA is applied.
⑫ Remarks: Record the design verification methods (test and calculation, identity, licensing contract,
⑫ Remarks supplemental type certificate) for parts for which PMA is applied and other matters.
In accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 20-2 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 42 This Application is processed as follows:
of Enforcement Regulation of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply for Parts Manufacturer Approval Authority Concerned (dept. in charge)
and submit herewith the required documents. Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(dept. in charge of aviation technology)
Date of application
Submission
Preparation of Application Receipt
Attention : Head of Civil Aviation Safety Authority Instruction on

Preview Processing Plans
Documents Fee
Determination of
Article 328, Ministerial Review Inspection Schedule,
Site, and Inspector
1. 1 copy of Part Identification Document Regulations of the
2. 1 copy of Compliance Statement Aviation Act Notification of Inspection
Implementation Plan
3. 1 copy each of the Design Drawings, Design Drawings List, and Parts List Preparation Approval
4. 1 copy each of the Manufacturing Specifications and Product Specifications

5. 1 copy of the Quality Control Manual
Implementation of Inspection
6. 1 copy of Document describing the Continued Airworthiness and Traceability System of the
Parts
Notification of Result
7. 1 copy of Reference Documents Receipt of Certificate Approval
Form 15-2 <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004> Form 19 <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2000, Mar. 19, 2007> (front)
Republic of Korea Certificate No. Designated Overseas Maintenance Mechanic Certificate
Civil Aviation Safety Authority PMA Supplement No.
Parts Manufacturer Approval
1. Eligible Product Model
2. Parts for Replacement

Certificate No.: Photo
3. Parts for PMA (2.5㎝×3㎝)
Full Name:
4. Name and Address of Designer
5. Applicable Quality Control System Birth Date:
6. Name and Address of Manufacturer

Nationality:
Qualification:
As per Paragraph 1, Article 20-2 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 44 of its Ministerial
Regulations , the Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority hereby certifies that the
abovementioned Parts Manufacturer Approval complies with the requirements of the Aviation
Act.
The undersigned hereby certifies that the person whose name appears above is appointed as an
Date of Issuance:
authorized overseas mechanic for aircraft maintenance in the following capacity as per Article 22
of the Aviation Act and Article 64 of its Ministerial Regulations :
210 mm × 297 mm (paper for preservation (Class 1) 120g/㎡) 90㎜×70㎜ (paper for preservation (Class 1) 120g/㎡)
Form 16. Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004>
Form 17. Deleted <Jul. 3, 2004>
Form 18. Deleted<Jul. 3, 2004

(back) Form 19-2 <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Receipt No. Duration
Report of Ultra Light Flying Vehicles
※ 7 days
Category Report No.
Designated Area
Manufacturer
Flying
Vehicle Production
Production No.
Date
Place of Storage
Effective Term : From : To:
Name
Owner Address
Rating Resident
Tel. No.
Registration No.
Before the Modification and After the Modification and
Category Class Type Remark Move Move
Modification and Move
Regulations , I hereby report that I own an ultra light flying vehicle.
Date of Report:
Applicant: (signature)

Date of Issue : Signature : Documents
1. Document verifying possession of an ultra light flying vehicle
Minister 2. Document verifying that the ultra light flying vehicle complies with the technical standards
Ministry of Construction and Transportation for ensuring the flight safety of the ultra light flying vehicle
Republic of Korea 3. Specifications and Performance Table of the ultra light flying vehicle
4. Photo of the ultra light flying vehicle (15cm × 10cm; side view)
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Signature
Note: When filling out this form, leave the column marked with ※ blank.
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This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 19-4 <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Reporter Regional Aviation Administration Report Ledger of Ultra Light Flying Vehicles
Submission Report No. Report Date

Preparation of Report Receipt
Category Manufacturer
Review
Use Receipt No.
Notification of Production Number

Result Place of Storage
Notice Handling and Date
Maximum Speed Engine

Form 19-3 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
No.
Republic of Korea Cruising Speed No. of Passengers
Ministry of Construction and Transportation Major
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Features
Stall Speed Self-weight
Certificate of Report of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle
1. Category: Length × Width
Fuel Capacity
2. Manufacturer and Production No.: × Height
3. Report No.:
4. Name of Owner:
5. Address of Owner: Photo:
The undersigned hereby certifies that the person whose name appears above has reported
ownership of an ultra light flying vehicle as per Paragraph 1, Article 23 of the Aviation Act and
Paragraph 2, Article 65 of its Ministerial Regulations .
Date of Certification:
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration Signature

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(back) Form 20 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front)

Reporter (public Duration
Item Report Date Receipt No. Application for Approval of Flight Plan for Ultra Light Flying Vehicle
official's confirmation) 1 day
Resident
Name
Address
Flying Category/Class Type/Report Mark
Vehicle Owner (tel.: )
Date and Time Area
Flight Plan Flight Rules
Path/Altitude
Resident
Name
Registration No.
Pilot Address
Flight
Experience
Resident
Accompanyi Name
Registration No.
ng Person
Address
Wireless Telephone
Transceiver
Transponder for Secondary
Surveillance Radar
Regulations , I hereby apply for approval of the flight plan.

Fee
※ Documents
None
1. Certificate of Report of Ultra Light Flying Vehicle as per Paragraph 2, Article 65
2. Certificate of Safety as per Paragraph 4, Article 66-2
This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 20-2 <Amended as of Nov. 22, 2003> (front)
Authority Concerned
Application for Designation as Approved Training Organization for Pilots of Ultra Duration
Applicant Regional Aviation Administration
(dept. in charge of operation) Light Flying Vehicles 30 days
Name
Training
Submission Organization
Preparation of Application Receipt Address
Name
Address
Review
Founder Resident
Registration
No.
Telephone
Notification of No.
Receipt of Approval Result Approval
Curricula
Max. Number
Education Period
of Trainees
Desired Site
Inspection Date
As per Paragraph 6, Article 23 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 66-4 of its Ministerial
Regulations , I hereby apply for designation as an approved training organization for pilots of ultra
light flying vehicles.
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Fee
Documents
None
1. Status of instructors
2. State of training facilities and equipment
3. Training Plan and Training Manual

This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 20-3 <Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003, Mar. 19, 2007>
Applicant Certificate of Designation as Approved Training Organization for Pilots of
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (dept. in charge of
designating approved training organizations) Ultra Light Flying Vehicles
No.:
Submission
Preparation of Application Receipt Approved Name
Training
Organization Address
Name
Review
Address
Founder
Birth Date
Notification of Telephone
Receipt of Designation Result No.
Approval
Certificate
Curricula
Conditions of
Designation
The undersigned hereby designates the abovementioned training organization as an approved

training organization for pilots of ultra light flying vehicles as per Paragraph 6, Article 23 of the
Aviation Act and Article 66-4 of its Ministerial Regulations .
Date of Designation:

Form 20-4. Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006
Form 20-5 <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug. 18, 2006> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Duration
Application for Permission of Test Flight, Etc. Authority Concerned
3days
Resident Applicant
Name Regional Aviation Administration
Registration No. (dept. in charge of safe operation)
Applicant
Address
(tel.: )
Type/Registrati
Category/Class
Aircraft on Mark Submission
Preparation of
Owner Receipt
Application
Purpose/Date and
Flight Plan Time
Path
Pilot Name Qualification
Accompanying Purpose of
Name
Person Accompaniment Review
Others
As per Article 16 and Paragraph 4, Article 27 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 2, Article 30
and Article 70 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for permission of test flight, etc. Notificatio
Receipt of Notice n of Result Approval
Form 21. Deleted <Dec. 17, 1999>
Fee
Documents: None
None
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Form 22 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front) (back)

Guidelines for Filling out the Application Form
Application for Airman Certificate Test (rating examination)
I hereby submit this Application to take the theoretical and practical tests for Airman Certificate Test (rating
1. Columns marked with * shall be left blank.
examination) for (year).
2. Information shall be recorded legibly in black or dark blue ink.
※ I certify that the information presented below are true and correct. In case any such information is
discovered to be false or incorrect after I pass the test, I pledge not to raise an objection to the cancellation 3. The address in column ③shall be the address where the test result can be forwarded. Record all
of the test result. the details including the zip code in Korean.
Date of Application: 4. In column ④, only the certificate corresponding to the test subject to be waived shall be recorded.
Applicant (signature) 5. Column ⑥shall be recorded separately by category of Airman Certificate, type limitation, kind of
Attention: Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority business, instrument flight certificate, or pilot training certificate (if applicable).
Korean ② Resident 6. Columns ⑦, ⑧, and ⑪ shall be marked with √ (check mark).
① Name of Applicant Registration No. 7. Column ⑬shall be recorded only when applicable.
English
(passport no.)
8. For the fee, the amount prescribed in the public notice of the test flight shall be paid as per
③ Address Zip Code ( - ) Telephone No.: EMAIL:
Article 328 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act and Value-added Tax Act.
Name of Certificate: No.: Acquired on:
④ Certificates Acquired 9. Information recorded in the received Application cannot be modified.
Name of Certificate: No.: Acquired on:
10. The submitted Application and fee shall not be returned except for unavoidable reasons.
From: To: Employed at:
⑤ Recent Career ................................................................................................................................................................
From: To: Employed at:
⑥ Name of Certificate
Caution
Applied for
1. Upon the receipt of an Applicant ID, the applicant shall check for any omission in the prescribed
□ Airplane □Land (□single-engine □multi-engine)
⑦ Category of Aircraft □ Rotorcraft □ Airship ⑧ Class □Water (□single-engine □multi-engine) columns.
□ Glider □ Air Spacecraft □Glider (□upper-class □middle-class) 2. Any applicant without an Applicant ID shall not be allowed to take the test. Any lost or damaged
Theoretical Test: Applicant ID should be replaced or reissued.
⑨ Test Subjects 3. Only a writing instrument (water-based sign pen for computer, etc.) and a calculator can be
Practical Test: □ Oral □ Practical
⑩ Subjects Waived carried to the test site of the theoretical test as necessary for writing in the answer sheet.
□ Related Certificate Acquired □ Passed Certain Subjects □ Completed Training at 4. The tools required for the practical test can be carried to the test site of the theoretical test
⑪ Grounds for Waiving
Approved Training Organization □ Career □ Others provided they are checked in advance by the proctor or examiner of the practical test before use.
1 copy each of Certificate of Career, 5. Applicants shall be seated in the prescribed seats 30 minutes before the start of the test. The
Theoretical Practical ⑬
⑫ Application No. Certificate of Qualification, Certificate of Applicant IDs shall be checked by the proctor.
Test* Test* Documents
Graduation, and Certificate of Pass by Subject 6. When writing in the answer sheet, only a water-based sign pen for computer can be used.
⑭Test Site Writing outside of a prescribed column, lining, or leaving other marks is prohibited.
..............................................................................................................................................................................
7. Anyone leaving the test site or his/her seat shall not be readmitted. Smoking, conversation
Name of Certificate Applied for Applicant ID
related to the test, or borrowing of any item inside the test site is strictly prohibited.
Applicant Theoretical Theoretical/Practical Test of Airman Certificate Test (rating
8. Anyone cheating or failing to follow the caution or instruction of the proctor shall be ordered to
No. Practical examination) (sequential no.) for (year)
leave the test site immediately, his/her test shall be invalidated, and his/her eligibility to sit for
Korean ② Resident Registration No.
Name any qualification test (rating examination) conducted by the Transportation Safety Authority
English (passport no.) ( )
shall be suspended for 2 years.
Date of Application: Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority Signature 9. Matters other than those set forth above shall be governed by the instruction of the proctor or
examiner of the practical test.
Form 22-2 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Certificate of Flight History
1. Name: 2. Employer: 3. Birth Date (resident registration no./passport no.): ( )

No. of Flight Hours by Flight Task No. of Flight Hours by Flight Category
Co-Pilot
Daytime Flight Nighttime Flight Instrument Flight
Type of No. of Piloting Cross-country Cross-country
Date Instructor Student Flight Visual Flight
Aircraft Landings PIC Under the Subtotal Flight Flight Others
Co-Pilot Pilot Pilot Engineer Visual Actual Simulated
Supervision of
Flight Flight Flight
PIC PIC Co-Pilot PIC Co-Pilot PIC Co-Pilot
Total
The flight experience of the person whose name appears above is hereby certified as described above pursuant to Article 79 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act.
Date of Issuance: Name of Issuing Institution/Address: Issued by: Telephone No.:

Form 23 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front) (front)

Airman Certificate REPUBLIC OF KOREA AIRMAN CERTIFICATE
Name: Nationality: NAME:

Birth Date: ( - )
NATIONALITY:
Title of Certificate:
Photo BIRTH DATE: . . .
Certificate No.:
(2.5×3cm) Photo
Date of Passing the TITLE OF CERTIFICATE:
( - ) (2.5×3cm)
Examination: CERTIFICATE NO.:
Date of Issuance: ( - ) DATE OF PASSING THE
. . .
EXAMINATION:
DATE OF ISSUANCE: . .
The undersigned hereby issues the foregoing Airman Certificate as per Article 25 of the Aviation
Act and Paragraph 2, Article 89 of its Ministerial Regulations .
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PERSON WHOSE NAME APPEARS ABOVE IS
Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority Signature PROPERLY QUALIFIED TO EXERCISE THE PRIVILEGES OF THE TITLE INDICATED IN
THE CERTIFICATE.
(back)
CHAIRMAN OF THE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Name: Certificate No.: (back)
Ratings (date of issuance)

NAME: CERT. NO.:
RATINGS (DOI)
Remarks
REMARKS
- Level of Language Proficiency (valid date): - LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (VALID DATE):
- Limitations
- LIMITATIONS:
Signature of Holder:
SIGNATURE OF HOLDER:
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Form 24 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Replacement of Certificate
5 days Applicant Transportation Safety Authority
□Loss □ Pilot Training Certificate □Class Change □ Others ( )
Reason for (dept. in charge of test)
□Damage □Instrument Flight Certificate □Category Change □Type Rating (model
Application
name: )
□Airline Transport Pilot
□Aircraft Maintenance Type II Mechanic □Aircraft Maintenance Type I Mechanic
Eligibility
□Commercial Pilot □Traffic Controller □Flight Engineer
□Private Pilot □Flight Dispatcher □Flight Navigator Preparation of Submission
Receipt
□Airplane □Airship □ Glider Application
Category
□Rotorcraft □Air Spaceship
□Land Single-engine □Land Multi-engine □ Water Single-engine
Class
Aircraft □Water Multi-engine □Others ( )
□Airframe □Piston Engine □Turbine Engine □Propeller Engine
Job □Electronic, Electric, or Instrument
※ To be Recorded by Aircraft Maintenance Type I Mechanic Only Verification
Language Level (date of passing the examination: )
Proficiency Level ※ To be Recorded Only When Applicable
Certificate No. Home
Korean Contact Mobile Phone
Name
English Email
Resident
※ For foreigners, the birth date and passport number shall be recorded. Reissuance Preparation of
Registration No. Receipt
Address Certificate
Gender □ Male □Female Nationality
Fee
Regulations of the Aviation Act
As per Article 25 of the Aviation Act and Article 89 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply
for a replacement of the Certificate.
Attention: Chairman of the Transportation Safety Authority
※ Guidelines for Filling out the Application Form: Check the relevant column
Others
with √ (check mark).

Form 25 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> Form 25-2 <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Issuance Ledger of Airman Certificate Application for Designation as Approved Training Organization Duration
① Certificate Category ②Certificate No. ③ Date of Issuance for Airmen [ Program] 30 days
Photo
⑤ Resident Registration No.
① Name
(2.5㎝ × 3.5㎝) ④ Name (Korean/Chinese Character/English) Training
(passport no. ) Organization ② Address
(tel.: )
⑥ Height ⑦ Weight ⑧ Hair Color ⑨ Eye Color ⑩ Gender ⑪ Nationality ③ Name of
cm ㎏ Training ④ Max.
⑫ Address Organization Number of
⑬ Employer Trainees
⑭ Career ⑤ Training Period
⑮ Certificates Acquired (previous certificate, etc.)
⑥ Desired Site
Certificate Date of Date of
Category No. Issuance Grounds Verification Verified by Inspection Date
As per Subparagraph 2, Article 29 (4) of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 93 of its
󰊉󰊘 Instrument Flight Certificate/Pilot Training Certificate Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for designation as an approved training organization for
Aircraft Date of airmen.
Category Certificate No. Category Grounds Certification Verified by
Instrument Flight Certificate
Pilot Training Certificate
󰊉󰊙 Invalidation
Reason for Date of Date of Application:
Description Grounds Verified by
Invalidation Invalidation
󰊉󰊚 Rating
Category Class Type Grounds Date of Rating Verified by
󰊉󰊛 Administrative Disposition
Grounds Reason for
Disposing Disposition Date of
Authorities (date of Category Duration Disposition Verification Verified by
disposition) (violation Category) Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
󰊊󰊒 Level of Language Proficiency Fee

Level Valid Date Level Valid Date Level Valid Date Documents: 1 copy of Training Plan
None
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Others
This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 25-3 <Amended as of Mar. 11, 2005>
Authority Concerned Certificate of Designation as Approved Training Organization for Airmen [ Program]
Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(dept. in charge of qualification management) Name and Address of Founder
Name of Approved Training

Preparation of Submission Organization
Receipt
Application
Address of Approved Training
Organization
Name of Training Program

Preview
Condition of
Notification of Designation
Examination
Implementation Plan Designation of
Examination
Preparation Review
Schedule, Place,
and Examiner
The undersigned hereby designates the abovementioned training organization as an approved
training organization for airmen as per Paragraph 1, Article 29-3 of the Aviation Act and
Paragraph 2, Article 93 of its Ministerial Regulations .
Examination
Notification of Date of Designation:

Examination Result
Receipt of Notice Approval

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Form 25-4 <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Designation as Flight Simulator 15 days Applicant Regional Aviation Administration
Resident (dept. in charge of safe operation)
Name
Address (tel.: ) Submission
Preparation of
Type Name of Receipt
Application
Flight /Category Manufacturer
Simulator Owner Production Date
Production No. Place of Storage
Desired Date
Inspection Preview
Schedule Place
Designated Regular Change Others Notification of
Inspection Type
Inspection
Total Number of Hours Total Number of Hours Used Designation of
Implementation Plan
Used Following Production Following the Last Inspection Inspection
Preparation Review
Schedule, Place,
and Inspector
As per Paragraph 3, Article 29 (2) of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 94 of its
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for designation as flight simulator.
Date of Application: Inspection
Notification of
Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration Inspection Result
Documents Fee
1. Installation process of flight simulator and summary
None
2. Operating regulations of flight simulator
3. Test flight record of flight simulator based on the test flight record of an actual aircraft
4. Performance of flight simulator and guidelines for inspection
5. Management of flight simulator and maintenance method
6. Training plan via flight simulator
7. Minimum operational equipment list for flight simulator and application method (limited to
commercial aircraft)
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Form 25-5 <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999>
Certificate of Designation as Flight Simulator
Name of Applicant:
Location:
Type/Category of Flight Simulator:
The undersigned hereby designates the flight simulator indicated in the application as flight
simulator of the ( ) category as per Article 29-2 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 2, Article
94 of its Ministerial Regulations .
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Form 26. Deleted <Sept. 18, 1998>

Form 29 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>

Application for Airman Medical Certificate Issue No.:
Medical Examination Table (to be filled out by the applicant)
Full Korean Resident Registration
Medical Certificate Class
Name English No. (birth date)
Address (zip code: - ) Telephone
Type of Airman Airman Certificate Date of Issuance of
Certificate No. Airman Certificate
Type of License Valid Date of Medical
□ Initial □ Renewal Employer
Applied for Certificate
Medical History (Have you ever been diagnosed with, have you had, or do you currently have any of the following? Answer "yes" or "no" for every condition listed below.)
Frequent Hypersensitivity to
□ Yes □ No □ Yes □No Lung Disease □Yes□No Eye Trouble □ Yes □No
Headaches Medicines
Dizziness or
□ Yes □ No Suicide Attempt □Yes □No Heart Disease □Yes□No Skin Disease □Yes □No
Fainting Spell
Unconsciousness Neurological
□ Yes □ No Insomnia □ Yes □No Kidney Disease □Yes□No □ Yes □No
for Any Reason Disorder
Epilepsy, High or Low Stomach or Other Illness or
□ Yes □ No □ Yes □No □ Yes □ No □ Yes □No
Seizures Blood Pressure Intestinal Trouble Disability
Head Trauma □Yes □ No Diabetes □Yes □No Liver Disease or Jaundice □Yes □ No Surgery □Yes □No
Military
Motion Ear, Nose, or
□ Yes □ No Cancer □Yes □No □ Yes □ No Medical □ Yes □No
Sickness Throat Problems
Discharge
Rejection for
Allergy or Hay Gall Stone or
□ Yes □ No □ Yes □No Mental Disorders □Yes □No Life or Health □ Yes □No
Fever Kidney Stone
Insurance
Alcohol Substance
Aircraft
Asthma □ Yes □No Dependence □ Yes □No Dependence □ Yes □ No □ Yes □No
Accident
or Abuse or Abuse
Major Medical History(describe the details of any surgical operation and/or hospital treatment check ‘No’ if not applicable)
Any Current Medical History for the
Medication Last 2 Years
Explanation
Has your Airman Medical Certificate ever been denied, suspended, or revoked?
□ Yes □No
Date: Reason:
I hereby apply for the airman medical certificate prescribed in Article 31 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 96 of its Ministerial Regulations .
Date of Application: Applicant (signature)
I hereby certify that all statements and answers provided in this application form are complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false
information found in this application form may result in the suspension or revocation of my medical certificate as well as denial of application for airman medical
certificate for not more than 2 years (Article 33 of the Aviation Act). Applicant (signature)
Airman Medical Certificate (to be recorded by aviation medical examiner)
Blood Pressure (when
Height cm Weight ㎏ / Pulse (when stable) times/min.
stable,㎜Hg)
Naked Eye Left ( ) Naked Eye Left ( ) Naked Eye Left ( ) Left
Intraocular Pressure
Distance Vision Near Vision Intermediate Vision
Right ( ) Right ( ) Right ( ) (㎜Hg) Right
(correction) (correction) (correction)
Upper Oblique Refraction
□ Normal Oblique Inner Oblique: □ Pass Left
Visual Field (left): Color Correction Value
Examination
Examination Upper Oblique Sense (spherical/
□ Abnormal (diopter) Outer Oblique: □ Fail cylinder) Right
(right):
Electrocardiogram Test Date: Result Chest X-ray Test Date: Result
Brain Wave Test Test Date: Result Urine Test Urine Glucose ( ) Urine Protein ( )
2. Respiratory 3. Circulatory □ Normal □ Normal
1. General □ Normal □Abnormal □Normal □ Abnormal 4. Digestive Organs
System Organs □ Abnormal □ Abnormal
5. Blood, 6. Mental and □ Normal □ Normal
□ Normal □Abnormal □Normal □ Abnormal 7. Motor organs 8. Urinogenital Organs
Blood-forming Organ Neuro System □ Abnormal □ Abnormal
11. Oral and □ Normal □ Normal
9. Ophthalmology □Normal □Abnormal 10. ENT □Normal □ Abnormal 12. Visual Function
Odontology □ Abnormal □ Abnormal
Speech Discrimination Labial Sound Left Right
Voice Test
13. Hearing Score (SDS) Hearing 500 1000 2000 3000 500 1000 2000 3000
□ Pass □ Fail
% Capacity
14. Overall and Other Opinions of the Examiner
15. Result of Judgment
16. Limitations and Reasons Based on Judgment Result
□ Fit
□ Conditional Fit
□ Unfit
□ Judgment Withheld
Judgment Date:
Examination Date:
Judgment Result: □ Fit □ Conditional Fit □ Unfit
Name of Medical Institution:
Aviation Medical Examiner: (signature) Resolution of Advisory Committee:
Chairman of the Aerospace Medical Association of Korea: (signature)
Designation No.:
Caution
1. In a physical examination for updating, the initial medical certificate shall have precedence.
2. The Airman Medical Certificate is valid for 3 months from the examination date.
3. The Examiner shall explain and verify the guidelines for recording the medical history (major medical history) to the applicant.
4. The Examiner shall explain the detailed result of the airmen physical examination to the applicant.
Form 29-2 <Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Extension of Validity of Airman Medical Certificate
10 days Applicant
① Name (Korean) Aviation Medical Examiner
③Birth Date
② Name(English)
④ Employer
Applicant
(zip code: - )
⑤ Address ⑥ Telephone
⑦ Current Address
⑧ Type of Airman
Airman
Certificate
Certificate
⑨Airman Certificate ⑩Date of Issuance of
Held
No. Airman Certificate
Currently ⑪ Airman Medical Certificate No. Review of Documents
Held Airman
Medical ⑫ Validity of Medical Certificate ～
Certificate
Airman ⑬ Medical Certificate
Medical No. Issued in a ⑭Date of Issuance
Certificate Foreign Country Notification
Issuance of Airman
Issued in a 󰊉 Institution Issuing
󰊘 Receipt of Airman Medical of
Foreign ⑮ Kind of Medical Medical Certificate with
Certificate/Medical Certificate
Country Certificate Results Extended Validity
Examiner
󰊚 Period of
󰊉
󰊙 Foreign Country Where Aircraft is
󰊉
Operating Aircraft in
Currently Being Operated
a Foreign Country
󰊛 Reason for Operating in a Foreign
󰊉
Country
󰊒 Requested Period of Validity
󰊊
to
Extension
As per Paragraph 2, Article 96-2 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply
for the extension of validity of the Airman Medical Certificate and attach accompanying documents.
Date:
Documents
1. 1 copy of Airman Medical Certificate
2. 1 copy of Airman Medical Certificate issued in a foreign country

Form 30 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> Form 31 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Republic of Korea
Issuance Ledger of Airman Medical Certificate
Issue No.
Certificate Kind of
Date of Issue Birth Valid
AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATE Employer Name Held Physical Limitations
Issuance No. Date Date
(no.) Examination
(Korean)
Class Name
(English)
Birth Date
Valid Date
Limitations
I hereby certify that the person whose name appears above has met the medical standards
prescribed in Article 31 of the Aviation Act for this Medical Certificate Class.
Examiner's Serial No.

Date of Examination
(Korean)
Name
Examiner (English)
Signature
Airman's Signature
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Form 30-2. Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006>
Application for Objection Applicant
30 days Civil Aviation Safety Authority
①Name ②Birth Date
Applicant ③ Employer ④ Telephone No.
⑤ Address
⑥ Date of Receipt of Disposition Notice (or when the fact of disposition was first known): Receipt
Application
Date:
⑦ Notified matter or content of disposition (result of airmen physical examination, etc., shall be
recorded)
⑧ Reason for objection (use additional sheets if necessary)
Examination
As per Article 31 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 97-2 of its Ministerial Regulations
, I hereby apply for Objection.
Date:
Notification
..........................................................................................................................................................
Receipt of Application for Objection (receipt no. )
Name Receipt Date
Address Received by

Duration
Application for Designation as Aviation Medical Examiner Authority Concerned
10 days
Resident Applicant
Name Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Registration No. (dept. in charge of qualification management)
Applicant Address
(tel.: )
Medical Name of Issuing Date of
License Institution and No. Issuance
Name of Name of Submission
Preparation of
Hospital /Clinic Hospital/Clinic Owner Receipt
Application
Address
Name of Educational Status of
Period Location
Institution Completion
Aviation Medicine
Education
Name of Examination
Period Location Career
Career in Hospital/Clinic
Clinical/Aviation
Medicine
Others
As per Paragraph 1, Article 31-2 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 98 of its Ministerial
Regulations , I hereby apply for designation as aviation medical examiner. Notification

Documents Fee
1. Documents verifying the completion of specialized educational program on
aviation medicine None
2. Copy of Specialist Certificate or Documents verifying career in the field of aviation medicine
3. Certificate of Employment issued by a medical institution that meets the facilities and
equipment standards for aviation physical examination as prescribed in Appendix 15
Form 33-2 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006, Mar. 19, 2007> Form 34 <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>
Designation No.: Administrative Disposition Ledger of Airmen
Cause of
Disposition Disposition Verification Verified
Certificate of Designation as Aviation Medical Examiner No. Grounds Description Disposition
Date Category Date by
(violation)
Name: Birth Date:
Medical License No.:
Address:
Name of Hospital:
Condition:
As per Paragraph 1, Article 31-2 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 3, Article 98 of its
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby designate the person whose name appears above as aviation
medical examiner.
Date:
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Signature
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Form 35 <Amended as of Mar. 19, 2007> Form 36 <Amended as of Jan. 19, 1999> (front)
Duration
Certificate of Language Proficiency Application for Aircraft Pilot Practice Permit
2 days
②Resident
Name Nationality ① Name
Registration No.
Address Applicant
③ Address ④ Telephone No.
Birth Date
⑤ Desired Practice
20 . . ~ 20 . .
Language Proficiency Level Period
As per Paragraph 2, Article 35 of the Aviation Act and Article 103of its Ministerial Regulations ,
I hereby apply for an Aircraft Pilot Practice Permit.
Effective Date
As per Article 34-2 of the Aviation Act, Article 102-3 of its Ministerial Regulations , and
ICAO Annex 1, I hereby certify that the person whose name appears above is properly qualified
according to the Language Proficiency Requirements.
Date of Issuance:
CHAIRMAN OF THE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AUTHORITY Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Fee
85㎜×54㎜ ((paper for preservation (Class 1) 70g/㎥)) Appendix 37 and
Article 328 of the
Ministerial
Regulations of the
Aviation Act
3005-31B 210㎜×297㎜
Approved, Oct. 13, 1982 (newsprint 54g/㎡)
This Application is processed as follows: (back) (back)
Authority Concerned
Applicant
Regional Aviation Administration Instructor Verification
No. I hereby certify that this Permit is valid for solo flight as
prescribed below.
Preparation of Submission Name:
Receipt Birth Date: Date of Instructor’s
Application Category Class Type
Address: Acknowledgement Signature
Review
Notification This Permit is hereby issued as

Receipt of Permit Approval per Article 35 of the Aviation
Act.
Form 37 <Amended as of Jan. 19, 1999, Mar. 19, 2007> (cover) Administrator of the Regional
Aviation Administration
Aircraft Pilot Practice Permit
3005-32A Size 147㎜×104㎜

Limitations Approved, Oct. 13, 1982 (printing paper (special class) 120g/㎡)
Form 38. Deleted <Nov. 30, 1994>

Administration

□ Airman Medical Certificate Duration
Application for Replacement Authority Concerned
□ Pilot Practice Permit 10 days
② Resident Applicant Regional Aviation Administration
① Name (dept. in charge of air operation)
Applica Registration No.
nt Aerospace Medical Association of Korea
③ Address
(tel.: )
④ Certificate
⑤ Certificate No.
Category
⑥ Reason for
Application for Preparation of Submission
Receipt
Replacement Application
As per Articles 31 and 35 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 115 of its Ministerial
Regulations , I hereby apply for a replacement of ( ).
Review
Notification

Chairman of the Aerospace Medical Association of Korea
Documents: None
Fee
※ The Reason for Replacement shall be written according to the 6W
Principle.
Regulations of the
Aviation Act

Form 40-2 <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999> (front) Form 40-3 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Duration
Application for Permission to Fly in Restricted Area Report of Intake/Use of Alcoholic Beverages
1 day
① Name ② Resident Registration No. Date Violation Type
Applicant
③ Address (tel.: ) Place □ Drinking □ Intake of Drugs
④ Type of Aircraft ⑤ Call Sign of Aircraft □ Alcohol Tester (instrument no.: ) □ Blood Test
Method
⑥ Summary of Radio □ Others
Facilities Mounted Drinking
Objective of Flight Blood Alcohol
Result (0. %)
⑦ Summary of Flight Concentration:
Date of Flight Flight Altitude
Plan
Flight Path Method □ Urine Test □ Blood Test □ Others
Intake of Drugs
⑧Pilot Name Qualification Kind
⑨ Other Reference Address Telephone
As per Article 38-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 116-3of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby Personal Birth
apply for permission to fly in a restricted area. Name
Information of Date
Violator License
Date of Application: Employer
Applicant (signature) No.
I hereby certify that the foregoing description is true and correct.
Fee Name (signature)
Documents: None
None
33332-17111Min 210㎜×297㎜
An offense was discovered and reported as described above.
This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Authority Concerned Date:
Applicant Regional Aviation Administration
(dept. in charge of air operation)
Name (signature)
Submission (employed by )
Verification and Review
Notification Form 41. Deleted <Aug. 18, 2006>

Receipt of Permit Flight Permission

Form 41-2 <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front) Form 42 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Application for Accreditation [Examination] of Operational Qualifications for Duration
Republic of Korea Pilot 7 days
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY
Ministry of Construction and Transportation Examination □ Pilot in Command (PIC) □ Co-Pilot
INSPECTOR CERTIFICATE
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Category □ Knowledge Check □ Proficiency and Line Check
Name: ② Resident
① Name
Gender:
③ Address
Birth Date: ④ Category ⑤ Rating ⑥ No.
License
Photo Employed by: ⑦Date of Issuance of Airman
3㎝×4㎝ Occupation: Medical Certificate
Certificate No.: ⑨ No. of Flight Hours
Expiration Date: ⑧ Total No. of Flight Hours Following the Last
Examination
Signature of Holder:
⑩ No. of Flight Hours Spent as ⑪ No. of Flight Hours
PIC of Airline Transportation of Using an Aircraft
Aircraft of the Same Model
⑫ Route Examination, Route, and Aircraft
(back) ⑬ Simulated Flight Training
⑭ Date ⑮ Place and Type Instructor Name
Record
Republic of Korea
Desired Date of Examination
As an aviation safety inspector, (Name) is a government official who has been assigned the duties As per Article 51 of the Aviation Act and Article 150 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
of inspection, investigation, and enforcement as per Article 153 of the Aviation Act and Article apply for the accreditation [examination] of operational qualifications for pilots of airline
326 of its Ministerial Regulations . transportation aircraft.
Date of Issuance: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety

Signature
Issued at: Authority Applicant (signature)
80㎜×50㎜ (paper for preservation (Class 1) 120g/㎡)) Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Fee
Documents: 1 copy of Certificate of Flight Experience
None
This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 43 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (page 1)
Authority Concerned Application for Designation [Examination] as Person in Charge of Accreditation or Duration
Applicant Examination Work 14 days
① Name ② Resident Registration No.
③ Address ④ Employer
Receipt Air Transportation Pilot
Application ⑤ Category No. ⑨ Total No. of Flight Hours
No.
⑥ Certificate of ⑩ No. of Hours Spent as PIC of
No. (date: )
Lice Training Air Transportation Aircraft
Preview nse ⑪ No. of Hours Spent as PIC of
⑦ Rating
the Aircraft
⑧ Aircraft Type ⑫ No. of Flight Hours of Using
Applied for the Aircraft
⑬Date of
Review Airman Medical Date
Issuance
Certificate
⑭ No. Subject
Knowledge
Job Training
Notification of Date of Examination of Check Duration
Preparation of Implementation of Operational Proficiency
Approval Qualifications for Pilot and Line
Examination Examination Instructor
Check
Certificate of Flight History Page 2
Violation Record
Status of Flight Experience Page 3
Implementation of □ Flight Simulator Designated Examination Route
Examination Category
Operational Qualifications □ Aircraft (application)
Examination for Pilot Desired Date and Route
Date . . . Air Route
of Examination
As per Paragraph 4, Article 51of the Aviation Act and Article 160 of its Ministerial Regulations ,
Notification of I hereby apply for designation [examination] as person in charge of accreditation or examination
Receipt of Notice Result Approval work on the operational qualifications for pilots.
Documents: Fee
1 copy of document proving that the candidate for Designated Examiner meets the
requirements of Article 162 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act None

(page 2) Form 43-2 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front)

Certificate of Flight History GENERAL DECLARATION
④ No. of Flight ⑥ Date of (outward/inward)
② Type of ③ No. of
① Period Hours Spent as ⑤ Employer Qualification Operator:
Aircraft Flight Hours
PIC Acquisition Nationality and Registration: Flight No.: Date:
Departure from .......................................... Arrival at.................................................
(place) (place)
Flight Routing
(list in the "Place" Column the origin, every en-route stop, and the destination)
Place Total Number of Crew1 Number of Passengers at This Stage2
Departure Area:
Embarking......................................................
Through the Same Flight................................
Departure Area:
Embarking......................................................
Through the Same Flight................................
Passenger Freight T/S
Via
Charge FOC Total Cargo Baggage Mail PAX
Seats:
Ferry(y/n):
DECLARATION OF HEALTH For Official Use Only
Persons onboard and known to be suffering from illness other
than air sickness or effects of accidents as well as those cases Operating/DT Cabin Crew Duty
of illness disembarked during the flight Period
......................................................................... Off Duty (GMT)
Other conditions onboard and possibly leading to the spread of
On Duty GMT)
disease.....................
.........................................................................
Details of each disinfection or sanitary treatment (place, date,
(page 3)
time, and method) during the flight; if no disinfection has been Total No. of Duty
Status of Flight Experience carried out during the flight, describe the details of the most Hours
recent disinfection. .................................................................
Signed if required.................................
(crew member concerned)
I hereby declare that all statements and particulars contained in this General Declaration and in
supplementary forms, if any, to be presented together with this General Declaration are complete, exact, and
true to the best of my knowledge, and that all through passengers will continue/have continued on the flight.
Signature......................(authorized agent of pilot in command)
Size of document: 210㎜×297㎜(or 81/4×113/4 inches)
1. To be completed only when required by the State
2. Not to be completed when passenger manifests are presented; to be completed only when required by the State
Appendix 1 Passenger Manifest Appendix 2 Cargo Manifest
(page 2) (page 3)
PASSENGER MANIFEST CARGO MANIFEST
Operator............................................... Date....................................... Operator............................................... Date.......................................

Nationality and Registration Marks1....... Flight No................................ Nationality and Registration Marks1....... Flight No...............................
Point of Embarkation................................ Point of Disembarkation........... Point of Embarkation................................ Point of Disembarkation...........
(place) (place) (place) (place)
Surname and Initials For Use by the Operator Only For Official Use Only Number of Number of For Use by the For Official
Airway Bill Number
Packages Goods Operator Only Use Only
1. To be completed only when required by the State Size of document: 210 mm x 297 mm (or 81/4x113/4 inches)
1. To be completed only when required by the State

Form 44 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>

FLIGHT PLAN
PRIORITY ADDRESSEE(S)
<<≡ FF→
<<≡
FILING TIME ORIGINATOR
→ <<≡
SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF ADDRESSEE(S) AND/OR ORIGINATOR
3 MESSAGE TYPE 7 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION 8 FLIGHT RULES TYPE OF FLIGHT
<<≡ (FPL - - <<≡
WAKE TURBULENCE
9 NUMBER TYPE OF AIR CRAFT 10 EQUIPMENT
CAT.
- / - <<≡
13 DEPARTURE AERODROME TIME
- <<≡
15 CRUISING SPEED LEVEL ROUTE
- →
<<≡
TOTAL EET
16 DESTINATION AERODROME HR MIN ALTN AERODROME 2ND. ALTN AERODROME
- → → <<≡
18 OTHER INFORMATION
-
)<<≡
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (NOT TO BE TRANSMITTED IN FPL MESSAGE)
19 ENDURANCE EMERGENCY RADIO
MI PERSONS VH ELB
HR UHF
N ONBOARD F A
-E/ →P/ →R/ U V E
SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT JACKETS

POLAR DESERT MARITIME JUNGKLE LIGHT FLUORES UH VH
Polaire Desert Maritime Jungle F F
→ S / P D M J → J / L F U V
DINGHIES
NUMBER CAPACITY COVER COLOR
→ D / → → → <<≡
AIRCRAFT COLOR AND MARKINGS

A/
REMARKS
→ / <<≡
PILOT IN COMMAND
C/ )<<≡
FILED BY
SPACE RESERVED FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Form 44-2 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
REPETITIVE FLIGHT PLAN LISTING
C DEPARTURE D E
A OPERATOR B ADDRESSEE(S) F
AERODROME(S) DATE SERIAL NO.
PAGE
------ -- --
-- / --
yy㎜dd
G SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (item 19) AT:
H I J K L M N O P Q
TYPE OF DESTINATION
AIRCRAFT DEPARTURE ROUTE (item 15) AERODROME
DAYS OF AND AERODROME AND
OPERATION AIRCRAFT
VALID VALID WAKE AND TOTAL
IDENTIFICA
UNTIL UNTIL TURBULENCE TIME CRUISING ESTIMATED
+ TION
yy㎜dd yy㎜dd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CATEGORY REQUIRED SPEED LEVEL ROUTE TIME REQUIRED REMARKS
- (item 7)
(item 9) (item 13) (Item 16)
250㎜×190㎜ (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled)

Form 44-3 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Designation as Inspection Institution for Duration Authority Concerned (dept. in charge)
Dangerous Goods Packaging and Containers 30 days Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Name of (dept. in charge of aviation security)
Company
Applicant Name of Preparation of Submission
Birth Date Receipt
Representative Application
Address (tel.: )
Location of Inspecting Review
Office
Site Area Notification of
Preparation of
Inspection Equipment Examination Plan Examination
Examination
Receipt of Certificate of Notification

As per Article 60 of the Aviation Act and Article 201 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby Approval
apply for designation as inspection institution for dangerous goods packaging and containers. Designation
Date of Application: Form 44-4 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006, Mar. 19, 2007>
Certificate of Designation as Inspection Institution for Dangerous Goods Handling, Packaging,
Applicant (signature) and Containers
No.:
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Title
Inspection Institution
Address
Name
Address
Representative
Fee Birth Date
Documents Telephone No.
None
1. Documents proving that facilities for inspecting dangerous goods packaging Targets for Inspection
and containers have been secured (including lists of facilities and equipment as Inspection Items
well as a drawing of their layout) The undersigned hereby designates the abovementioned inspection institution as inspection
2. Business Plan institution for dangerous goods packaging and containers as per Article 60 of the Aviation Act
3. Inspection Manual specifying the necessary matters for conducting and Article 201of its Ministerial Regulations .
inspections, e.g., management of facilities and technicians and inspection Date:
procedures Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority signature
210㎜×297㎜ (printing paper (special class) 120g/㎡)
Form 44-5 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front) Form 44-6 <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Application for Designation as Approved Training Organization for Handling Duration
Dangerous Goods 30 days
Certificate of Designation as Approved Training Organization for
Training ① Title Handling Dangerous Goods
Organization ② Address (tel.: )
③ Name of Training No.:
Program ④Prescribed Number
of Trainees
⑤ Training Period Title
⑥ Desired On-site Approved Training
Inspection Date Organization
Address
As per Article 61 of the Aviation Act and Article 202 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply
for designation as an approved training organization for handling dangerous goods. Name
Date of Application: Address

Applicant (signature) Founder
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Birth Date
Documents: Fee
Telephone No.
1 copy of Training Plan None
Name of Training
210㎜×297㎜ (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled)) Program
Condition for
This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Designation
(dept. in charge of training)
Preparation of Submission The undersigned hereby designates the abovementioned training organization as an
Receipt approved training organization for handling dangerous goods as per Article 61 of the
Application
Aviation Act and Article 202 of its Ministerial Regulations .
Review
Notification of Date:
Preparation of
Examination Plan
Examination
Examination
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority signature
Receipt of Certificate Notification
Approval
of Designation
210㎜×297㎜ (printing paper (special class) 120g/㎡)

Form 45 <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Approval to Operate a Twin-Engine Aircraft
30 days (cooperating dept.)
②Resident Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority,
① Name -
Applicant Registration No. Dept. in Charge of Operation
③ Address (telephone no.: ) (dept. in charge of aviation technology)
④ Registration Date of License
Acquisition (or estimated date) Submission
⑤ Estimated Date of Commencement
of Operation
⑥ Estimated Operation Area
(estimated section, route, and airport
to be specified) Preview
⑦ Name of Airport Where Landing is
Possible
⑧ Airplane Expected to be Operated
(type, registration mark, and type and Review
model name of engine)
⑨ Desired Maximum Return Time for
Approval
⑩ Desired Date of Verification Flight Notification of
Preparation for Implementation of
As per Article 69-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 204-2 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby Approval
Verification Flight Verification Flight
apply for approval to operate a twin-engine airplane.
Applicant (signature) Verification Flight for

Approval
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration
Notification of
Documents
Fee Result
Documents proving that the airplane complies with the Receipt of Notice Approval
operational technology criteria prescribed in Article 74-2 of the Article 328, Ministerial
Aviation Act Regulations of the Aviation Act
210㎜×297㎜ ((newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled))

Form 45-2 <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 28, 2006> (front) This Application is processed as follows: (back)
□ RVSM Airspace (cooperating dept.)
Application for Approval to Fly Aircraft Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority,
□ RSNP Airspace 25 days Dept. in Charge of Operation
① Name ② Birth Date
Applicant
(telephone no.: ) Submission
③ Address Preparation of Application Receipt
④ Aircraft Registration Date (or estimated

registration date)
⑤ Estimated Date of Commencement of

Operation Preview
⑥ Aircraft Expected to be Operated

(registration mark, type, and model name)
Review
As per Article 69-3 of the Aviation Act and Article 204-3 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
apply for aircraft operation in □ RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum) airspace and
□ RSNP (Required Specific Navigation Performance) airspace.
Applicant (signature) Notification

Receipt of Notice of Result Approval
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional Aviation
Administration
Fee
Documents
Documents proving that the aircraft complies with the
operational technology criteria prescribed in Article 74-2 of the Article 328, Ministerial
Aviation Act Regulations of the Aviation Act

Form 46 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front) Documents to be Verified by
□ Aerodrome Duration the Public Official in Charge
□ Aeronautical Lighting (documents to be submitted
Documents to be Submitted by the Applicant
Facilities directly by the applicant in
Application for (CEO)
□ Navigation Safety Radio case he/she does not agree
Installation Permit 21 days
Facilities with the verification of the
□ Aeronautical Information and public official in charge)
Communication Facilities 1. 1 copy of Project Plan
② Resident 2. 1 copy of Document verifying ownership of or usage
① Name (CEO)
Applicant Registration No. right to the aerodrome site
③ Address (telephone no.: ) 3. Design Documents (including 1 copy each of Design
Owner of ⑤ Resident Drawings, ·Specifications, Design Budget, and
④ Name (CEO) Quantity Calculation Sheet)
Expected Facilities Registration No.
Installation Site ⑥ Address (telephone no.: ) 4. Surveyed Map (including 1 copy each of the Ground
Plan, Longitudinal Section of the Landing Zone,
⑧Estimated Date of
Cross-section of the Landing Zone, and Vicinity Plan)
⑦ Title Commencement of
5. 1 copy of Land and Object Record (indicating the
Construction
owner’s name and address)
⑩ Estimated Date of Copy of Corporate
⑨ Location 6. 1 copy of Document verifying ownership of or usage
Construction Completion Registration (limited to
Documents right to the installation site for navigation safety radio
cases wherein the applicant
⑪ Summary of Facilities and (aeronautical lighting or aeronautical information and
is a corporation)
Objective of Installation communication) facilities
⑫ Management Plan 7. 1 copy of the Aerodrome Installation Permit (limited
to cases wherein facilities are installed inside the
□ 219 aerodrome)
of its Ministerial Regulations
As per Article 75-2 of the Aviation Act and Article(s) □ 223 ※ For the Aerodrome Installation Permit, documents
,
□ 224 falling under items 1~5 shall be submitted in the case of
Installation Permit for aeronautical lighting facilities,
□ Aerodrome navigation safety radio facilities, and aeronautical
□ Aeronautical Lighting Facilities information and communication facilities, however,
□ Navigation Safety Radio Facilities I hereby apply for an installation permit. documents falling under items 3, 6, and 7 shall be
□ Aeronautical Information and submitted.
Communication Facilities For the handling of business related to this case, I hereby allow the public official in
charge to verify the Documents to be Verified by the Public Official in Charge
Date of Application: through the joint use of administrative information as per Paragraph 1, Article 21 of
Applicant (signature) the Act on the Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs, Etc., for the
Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration Creation of Electronic Government.
Fee Article 328, Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act
Applicant (CEO) (signature)
This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 47 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> (front)
Authority Concerned □ Aerodrome Facilities Duration
Applicant □ Aeronautical Lighting Facilities Application for Inspection
Regional Aviation Administration □ Navigation Safety Radio Facilities of Construction
(dept. in charge of facilities construction) □ Aeronautical Information and Completion 15 days
Communication Facilities
② Resident
① Name (CEO)
Submission Applicant Registration No.
Preparation of Application Receipt ③ Address (telephone no.: )
⑤ Estimated Date of
④ Title
Commencement of Construction
⑦ Estimated Date of Construction
⑥ Location
Completion
⑧ Date of
Installation Permit
Review
□ 227
As per Paragraph 1, Article 77 of the Aviation
□ 229 of its Ministerial Regulations ,
Act and Paragraph 1, Article(s)
□ 231
□ Aerodrome Facilities
□ Aeronautical Lighting Facilities I hereby apply for the inspection
Notification
□ Navigation Safety Radio Facilities of construction completion.
of Result
Receipt of Notice Approval □ Aeronautical Information and Communication Facilities

Documents Fee
1 copy of Completion Inspection Record of the Installer (including
Completion Design Documents and Completion Photos; note, however, Article 328, Ministerial
that Completion Design Documents may not be submitted in the absence Regulations of the
of a change in the Design Documents submitted at the time of submission Aviation Act
of the Application for Installation Permit)
210 mm × 297 mm (newsprint 54g/㎡)

This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 48 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004> (front)
Authority Concerned □ Aerodrome Duration
Applicant Regional Aviation Administration □ Aeronautical Lighting Facilities
(dept. in charge of facilities construction) □ Navigation Safety Radio Report of Commencement
Facilities of Use 7 days
□ Aeronautical Information and
Submission Communication Facilities
② Resident
① Name (CEO)
Registration No.
Applicant
Review ③Address
(telephone no.: )
⑤ Date of
④ Title
Inspection Installation Permit
⑥ Location ⑦ Date of Use
⑧ Reason for
Alteration
Notification
Receipt of Notice of Result Approval □ 227
As per Paragraph 2,
□ 229 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act,
Article(s)
□ 231
□ Aerodrome
□ Aeronautical Lighting Facilities
□ Navigation Safety Radio Facilities I hereby report the commencement of use.
Date of Report:
Reporter (signature)

Fee
Documents: None
None
This Application is processed as follows: (back) Form 49 <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Authority Concerned Duration
Reporter Regional Aviation Administration □ Aeronautical Lighting Facilities
(dept. in charge of facilities construction) □ Navigation Safety Radio Facilities Notification of Alteration
None
① Name ③Resident
Report Receipt ② Name
(corporate Registration
(CEO)
Applicant name) No.
④ Address
(location) (telephone no.: )
⑤ Title ⑥Date of Commencement of Construction
⑦ Location ⑧Date of Construction Completion
Notification Processing ⑨ Date of Installation Permit
⑩ Reason for Alteration
⑪ Management Plan
□ 234
As per Article 78 of the Aviation Act and of its Ministerial
□ 236
Paragraph 1, Article(s) Regulations ,
□ 238
□ Aeronautical Lighting Facilities I hereby submit the foregoing
□ Navigation Safety Radio Facilities items for alteration.
□ Aeronautical Information and Communication Facilities
Date:
Documents: Fee
For aerodrome facilities alteration, documents falling under items 1~3 shall be None
submitted in case of aeronautical lighting facilities, navigation safety radio facilities,
and aeronautical information and communication facilities, however, documents
falling under items 1~2 shall be submitted.
1. 1 copy of Document describing the details of facilities alteration
2. 1 copy of Drawing related to the facilities to be altered
3. 1 copy of Drawing showing the aerodrome zone, approach surface, horizontal surface, conical
surface, or transitional surface after the alteration

Form 50 <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999> [Form 51] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
□ Suspension Duration Navigation Safety Radio Duration
□ Aerodrome
□ Discontinuation Notification Facilities Application for Performance
□ Navigation Safety Facilities None
□ Resumption Aeronautical Information and Compatibility Certificate
① Name of Communication Facilities 30 days
③ Resident
Company ② Name
Registration ②Resident
(corporate (CEO) ①Name
Applicant No. Registration No.
name) Applicant
③Address
④ Address
(location)
(location) (tel.: )
④Name
⑥ Date of Installation
⑤ Title ⑤Type Number
Permit
⑥Product Serial
⑦Location No.
⑦Name of
⑧ Date of Suspension
Manufacturer
(discontinuation, resumption)
⑧Address of
⑨ Reason for Suspension
Manufacturer
(discontinuation, resumption)
⑨Name of
As per Paragraph 1, Article 79 of the Aviation Act and Article 239 of its Ministerial Regulations ,
Designer
I hereby submit the foregoing Notification.
⑩Remarks
□ Aerodrome □ Suspension
As per Article 80-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 245-2 of its Ministerial Regulations , I
□ Aeronautical Safety Use □ Discontinuation .
hereby apply for Performance Compatibility Certificate and attach the required documents.
Facilities □ Resumption

Date: 2. 1 copy each of Design Drawings List and Fee
Documents
Drawings None
1. 1 copy of Design Document
Applicant (signature) 4. Documents describing the methods and
3. 1 copy of Parts List
procedures related to securing the performance of
Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration the manufactured facilities
5. 1 copy of Ground/Flight performance testing method and performance test result
Fee 6. 1 copy of Reference Documents
Documents: None
None 210 mm × 297 mm (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))
33332-11311 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Amendment approved, Jul. 20, 1999 (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recycled))
This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 51-2] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Authority Concerned Republic of Korea Certificate No.
Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Dept. of Ministry of Construction and Transportation
Navigation Policy) Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Performance Compatibility Certificate
Preparation of Submission Navigation Safety Radio
Receipt
Application Facilities
1.
Aeronautical Information and
Preview 2. Facilities Name and Type
Number
3. Name of Manufacturer
4. Address of Manufacturer or
Review
Office
This is to certify that the abovementioned facilities comply with the requirements of Article 80-2 of
Notification the Aviation Act and Article 245-4 of its Ministerial Regulations .
of Inspection
Plan
Implementation of Inspection
Date of Issuance:
Notification
Receipt of Certificate of Result Approval
210 mm × 297 mm (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))

[Form 51-3] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004> (front) This report is processed as follows: (back)
Duration
□Aviation Obstacle Light
Installation Report Authority Concerned
□Obstacle Markings 7 days
Reporter
Name of Installer Date of Installation Regional Aviation Administration, City/Province (dept. in charge
Address of Installer of installation including that of Aviation Obstacle Light, etc.)
Location of Obstacle
Obstacle Coordinates
North Latitude: East Longitude: Submission
(WGS-84) Preparation of Report Receipt
Elevation of Location of Type of
Sea Level:
Obstacle Obstacle
Height of Obstacle Ground Level: Height of Width:
(including lightning rod) Sea Level: Obstacle Length:
Relation with Aerodrome Distance km Azimuth
Type and Quantity of
Brightness
Aviation Obstacle Light Review
Type of Obstacle Painting
Painting:
Markings for day-use Sectioning
Contact
Responsible Manager Name Title
No.
As per Article 83 of the Aviation Act and Article 251 of its
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby report the completion of □Aviation Obstacle Light
installation. □ Obstacle Markings Processing
Date of Report:
Reporter: (signature)
Mayor/ Provincial Governor
Documents
(1) Drawings: 1 copy each of drawings specifying the kind and quantity of aviation obstacle lights
and installation site
1 copy each of Installation Drawings for Obstacle Markings
(2) 1 copy each of photos showing the overall installation site of Aviation Obstacle Light and
Obstacle Markings for day-use
[Form 52] <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002> [Form 53] <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Duration
Report on the Rent (change) for Aerodrome and Navigation Safety Facilities
Blue 10 days
②Resident
①Name
Registration No.
Applicant
③Address
(telephone no.: )
④Name
⑤Location
Flammables
As per Article 86 of the Aviation Act and Article 258-1 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
report the rent (change) for the aerodrome and navigation safety facilities.
White Red
NO SMOKING
Date of Report:
The use of fire-related equipment is prohibited within the scope of

( ) from this sign. Applicant (signature)
Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation

(name of installer of the aerodrome)
Documents Fee
1. 1 copy of the Statement of Estimated Revenue and Expenditure None
2. 1 copy each of the Reason for Change and Statement of Revenue and Expenditure Before the
Change (limited to rent change)
33332-11511 Min 210 mm × 297 mm
Note: ○ Square whose side measures more than 40 cm
○ This sign must be put up in an easily noticeable place in an area where the use of
fire-related equipment is prohibited.

This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 54] <Amended as of Sept. 18, 2000, Aug. 7, 2006>
□ Aerodrome Duration
Authority Concerned Report of Succession to the Position of Installer
□ Navigation Safety Facilities None
Applicant
Aviation Policy Team, Ministry of Construction ①Name (representative) ②Resident Registration No.
Successor
and Transportation ③Address (telephone no.: )
Predecess ④Name (representative) ⑤Resident Registration No.
or ⑥Address (telephone no.: )
⑧Title
Submission ⑦Date of Installation Permission
⑨Location
⑩Terms of Succession ⑪Desired Period of Succession
As per Article 87 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 259 of its Ministerial Regulations ,
□Aerodrome I hereby report the succession to the position of
□Navigation Safety Facilities installer.
Date of Report:
Review
Fee None
Matters to be Verified by the Public
Official in Charge
Documents to be Submitted by Reporter (In case the relevant party does not
(representative) agree to such checking by the public
official in charge, documents to be
Notification of submitted directly by the reporter)
Receipt of Notice Result Approval 1. Document proving the succession
2. List of assets (limited to individual)
1. Abstract of family register (limited to
3. In case the reporter is an organization (e.g.,
individual)
association) that does not qualify as a
2. Copy of Corporate Register (limited
Documents corporation, a copy of the association contract,
to corporation)
etc., and the list of members and list of assets
4. In case the reporter is a corporation or a
corporate organization, document specifying
the decision making on the succession of status
For this case, I hereby agree to let the public official in charge check the matters to be
verified by the public official in charge as described above through the joint use of
administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Act on the
Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs, Etc. for the Creation of
Electronic Government.
Reporter (representative) (signature)
33332-11611 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Amendment Approved, Jul. 20, 1999 (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))
[Form 55] Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999> (back)
[Form 56] Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006>
[Form 57] Deleted. <Jun. 7, 2006>
[Form 58] (front) Action to be Taken in Relation to the Permission
Duration
Application for Permission to Execute Airport Development Project
45 days An implementation plan must be made within 6 months of the date of permission for approval by
②Resident the Minister of Construction and Transportation. In case of inevitable reasons, however, the period
①Name
Registration No. of application may be extended up to 3 months.
Operator
④Name of Business
③Address
Entity
(telephone no.: )
⑤Name of Construction This application is processed as follows:
(project)
⑦Construction Period Authority Concerned
⑥Type of Business Applicant
(project)
⑧Location and Zone
⑨Overview of Construction
(project)
As per Paragraph 2, Article 94 and Article 265 of the Aviation Act, I hereby apply as described Preparation of Submission
Receipt
above. Application
Review
Applicant Signature or Seal

Documents Fee
1. Business plan for the execution of the project and design documents (1 copy Notification of
None Result
each) Receipt of Notice Approval
2. Total project cost and calculation details (1 copy each)
3. Financial resource procurement plan (1 copy)
4. Topographical map drawn at a scale of 1:5000 or more or corresponding general ground plan,
land registration ground plan, and project ground plan including adjacent land (1 copy each)
33332-12011 Min 210㎜×297㎜

[Form 59] <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999> (front) This application is processed as follows: (back)
Duration Authority Concerned Consulting Authority
Application for Approval of Plan to Implement Airport Development Project
45 days
Competent Administrative
②Resident Applicant
①Name Regional Aviation Administration Agency Prescribed in Paragraph
Registration No.
Applicant 3, Article 96 of the Aviation Act
(operator) ④Name of Business
③Address
Entity
(telephone no.: ) Preparation of Submission
⑤Name of Construction ⑥Date of Receipt
Application
(project) Permission
⑧Estimated Date
⑦Type of Business of Commencement
of Construction Request for
⑨Location and Zone Opinion
⑩Overview of Construction
Review Review
(project)
Reply to
As per Paragraph 3, Article 95 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 266 of its Ministerial Request
Regulations , I hereby apply as described above.
Notification of
Receipt of Result
Applicant (signature) Approval
Notice
Documents Fee
1. Location map and Ground plan showing authorized zones (1 copy each) None
2. Construction description
3. Project ground plan and drawings (1 copy each)
4. Construction schedule (1 copy)
5. Financing plan (including capital investment plan and financial resource procurement plan by
year)
6. Environmental impact assessment (limited to the business subject to environmental impact
assessment pursuant to Appendix 2 and Article 7 of the Presidential Decree of the Basic
Environmental Policy Act) - 1 copy
7. Other documents describing matters related to the construction work
33332-12111 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Application for Approval of Revision of Plan to Execute and Implement Airport Duration Authority Concerned Consulting Authority
Development Project 30 days
Applicant Competent Administrative Agency
②Resident Regional Aviation Administration Prescribed in Paragraph 3, Article
①Name
Registration No. 96 of the Aviation Act
Applicant
③Address Submission
Entity Preparation of
(telephone no.: ) Receipt
Application
⑤Name of Construction (project) ⑥Date of Approval
⑦Original Plan ⑧Revised Plan

Changes Request for
Opinion
⑨Reason for Review Review

Change
Reply to Request
Regulations , I hereby apply for plan revision as described above.
Date of Application: Notification of

Receipt of Result Approval
Applicant (signature) Notice
Documents
Fee
Data showing the Reason for Change and/or Details of Change (related drawings
included) – 1 copy
None
33332-12211 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Approved, Jan. 29,1993 (newsprint 54g/㎡)

Application for Inspection of Completion of Airport Facilities and Completion Duration Authority Concerned
Inspection Certificate 15 days Applicant
②Resident
①Name
Registration No.
Applicant Submission
③Address
Entity
(telephone no.: )
⑤Name of Construction ⑥Date of
⑦Location Review
⑧Size or Area of Facilities
⑩Construction
⑨Total Construction Cost (unit - KRW1,000)
Period
Notification of
As per Paragraph 1, Article 104 of the Aviation Act, Paragraph 3, Article 35 of its Presidential Receipt of Notice Result Approval
Decree, and Paragraph 1, Article 268 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply as described
above.
Dotted Line
No.
Applicant (signature) This is to certify that the completion inspection of the airport facilities has been conducted as per
Paragraph 3, Article 104 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 3, Article 35 of its Presidential Decree.
Date of Certification:
Documents Fee Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration

1. Record of inspection of completion (including completion design drawings
and documents and completion photos) None
2. Land and property assessment evaluation sheet (1 copy)
3. Other documents describing the necessary matters for completion verification
33332-12311 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Application for Permission to Use Before Completion
15 days Applicant
②Resident Regional Aviation Administration
①Name
Registration No.
Applicant
③Address
Entity
(telephone no.: ) Preparation of Submission
Receipt
⑤Name of Construction ⑥Date of Application
⑧Estimated
⑦Location Date of
Completion
⑨Details of Application for
Provisional Use Review
⑩Period of Provisional Use Y/M/D ~ Y/M/D ( days)
Regulations , I hereby apply for permission to use the airport facilities before their completion as
described above.
Notification of
Receipt of Notice Result Approval

Fee
Documents
Design drawings and photos of the relevant airport facilities, etc. (1 copy, 1 None
sheet)
33332-12511 Min 210㎜×297㎜


[Form 62-2] <Newly Inserted as of Jun. 29, 2007> [Form 63] <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002> (front)
Duration
Report on Persons Committing Prohibited Acts in Airport Facilities Application for Permission to Invest in Airport Development Project
60 days
①Name ①Name ②Resident
Airport
②Birth Date (representative) Registration No.
Facilities Applicant
③Address
Manager ③Address
④Telephone No. (telephone no.: )
⑤Name ⑤Estimated
④Name
⑥Birth Date Starting Date
Violator
⑦Address ⑦Estimated Date of
⑥Location
⑧Telephone No. Completion
Acted contrary to order to quit or evacuate by the airport facilities manager pursuant ⑧Overview of
⑨Violations
to Paragraph 2, Article 106 of the Aviation Act Construction
⑩Date of (project)
Violation
⑪Place of
As per Paragraph 1, Article 105 of the Aviation Act and Article 269 of its Ministerial Regulations ,
Violation
I hereby apply as described above.
□ Subparagraph 1, Paragraph 1, Article 106-2
⑫Details of
□ Subparagraph 2, Paragraph 1, Article 106-2
Violation
□ Foregoing Part of Subparagraph 3, Paragraph 1, Article 106-2
□ Latter Part of Subparagraph 3, Paragraph 1, Article 106-2
⑬
Summary
of Violation Applicant (signature)

Documents
1. Evidence of violations falling under any of those prescribed in Article 106-2 (1) of the Aviation Documents Fee
Act 1. Business Plan (1 copy)
2. Statement or opinion of those who suffered as a result of the violations referred to in item (1) 2. Design drawings and documents (including design drawings/ construction None
(limited to cases wherein such facts exist) specifications/calculation sheet of construction cost/calculation sheet of
Date of Report: quantity/calculation sheet of structure) – 1 copy each
Airport Facilities Manager (seal) 3. Construction Schedule (1 copy)
4. Other references
Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration 33332-12511 Min 210 mm × 297 mm
210 mm × 297 mm (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable)) Approved, Jan. 29,1993 (newsprint 54g/㎡)
This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 63-2] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
Duration
Authority Concerned Consulting Authority Application for Airport Operation Certificate
90 days
Applicant Airport Planning Section, Ministry of Related Administrative ①Name of Firm
②Name
Construction and Transportation Agency (name of ③Birth Date
(representative)
corporation)
Applicant
④Address
Submission (location of main
Preparation of (telephone no.: )
Receipt office)
Application
⑤Name
Owner of (name of ⑥Birth Date
Airport corporation)
Facilities
⑦Address
Request for (telephone no.: )
Opinion ⑧Name
⑨Location
Review Review ⑩Elevation
Reply to ⑪Reference Points
Request Airport ⑫Whether
Scheduled Flight is □ Yes □ No
Operated or not
⑬Type of Largest
Aircraft to be Used
Notification of
Receipt of Result As per Paragraph 1, Article 111-2 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 277-2 of its
Approval
Notice Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for Airport Operation Certificate as described above.
Fee
Documents: None
None

This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 63-3] <Newly Inserted as of Nov. 22, 2003>
Authority Concerned (competent department)
Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Airport Operation
Certificate Department)
Preparation of Submission Airport Operation Certificate

Receipt
Application
1. 2.
Designation of Inspector Name of Airport: Airport Operator:
Submission to Public
Inspection
Preparation of 3.
Inspection Plan This Airport Operation Certificate is hereby issued pursuant to the Convention on International
Including Calculation of Preliminary Examination Civil Aviation and Civil Aviation Law of the Republic of Korea. The operator whose name appears
Inspection Expenses above is hereby authorized to operate the abovementioned Airport in compliance with the foregoing
matters and regulations established thereafter.
Notification of
Preparation Inspection Plan Approval
4.
Return This certificate is not transferable; it shall remain in effect pending suspension or revocation.
No 5.
Date of Issuance: Year Month Day
Document and Site
Supplementation
Request for Inspection
Reinspection
Yes 6.
Effective Date Year Month Day
Receipt of Airport Issuance of Certificate
Approval
Operation Certificate
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (official seal)
210 mm × 297 mm (paper for preservation (class 1) 120g/㎡)

[Form 63-4] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) in the Criteria for Safe Operation of Airport
Duration 6. In case of any matter falling short of the Criteria
Application for Authorization for Airport Operation Regulations for Safe Operation of Airport, documents describing
25 days
the alternative facilities or alternative operation
①Name of Firm ②Name procedures that can supplement such shortage
③Birth Date
(name of corporation) (representative)
Applicant For this case, I hereby agree to let the public official in charge check the matters to be
④Address
(location of main office) (telephone no.: )
administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Electronic
⑤ Name of Airport
Government Act.
⑥ Reason for Application Applicant (representative) (signature)
⑦Main Details
As per Paragraph 1, Article 111-3 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 1, Article 277-3 of its
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for authorization for Airport Operation Regulations as
described above. This application is processed as follows: (back)
Date of Application: Authority Concerned (competent
Consulting Authority
agency)
Applicant (signature) Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Airport Operation Certificate Related Agency
Fee None Department)
Matters to be Verified by the
Public Official in Charge Preparation of Submission
Receipt
(in case the relevant party does Application
Documents to be Submitted by Applicant
not agree to such checking by
(representative)
the public official in charge,
documents to be submitted Submission to
directly by the applicant) Public Inspection
1. 2 copies of Airport Operation Regulations
(including Detailed Operation Regulations as per
Article 111-3 (1) of the Aviation Act) Request for
Documents Copy of Corporate Register (1 Review
2. Compliance Statement as prescribed by the
copy) Review Review
Criteria for Safe Operation of Airport pursuant to
Paragraph 2 , Article 111-2 of the Aviation Act Reply to
3. Documents proving the ownership or lease status Request
of airport facilities
4. Documents proving the management and
operation status (including status of commission Notification
operation) of the facilities for takeoff and landing of Receipt of Notice of Result Approval
the aircraft, e.g., runway, taxiway, and apron
5. Required airport information form as prescribed

[Form 63-5] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) This application is processed as follows: (back)
Application for Authorization to Amend Airport Operation Regulations Consulting Authority
25 days (competent agency)
①Name of Firm
②Name Applicant Civil Aviation Safety
(name of ③Birth Date
(representative) Authority
corporation) Related Agency
Applicant (Airport Operation
④Address
(location of main Certificate Department)
(telephone no.: )
office)
⑤Name of Airport Preparation of Submission
Receipt
⑥Reason for Amendment Application
⑦Main Details of Amendment
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply for authorization to amend the Airport Operation Submission
Regulations as described above. to Public
Inspection
Request for
Date of Application: Review
Review Review
Reply to
Request
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Notification

Receipt of Notice of Result Approval
Documents Fee
1. Details of Amendment (1 copy)
None
2. Comparative table of new and old details (1 copy)
3. In case of any matter falling short of the Criteria for Safe Operation of Airport, documents
describing the alternative facilities or alternative operation procedures that can supplement such
shortage
[Form 63-6] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) This report is processed as follows: (back)
Duration Authority Concerned (competent department)
Report on Amendment to Airport Operation Regulations
25 days Reporter Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Airport
①Name of Firm Operation Certificate Department)
②Name
(name of ③Birth Date
(representative)
corporation)
Reporter Submission
④Address Preparation of Report Receipt
(location of main
(telephone no.: )
office)
⑤Name of Airport Submission to Public
⑥Reason for Amendment Inspection
⑦Main Details of Amendment
Ministerial Regulations , I hereby report the Amendment to the Airport Operation Regulations. Review
Notification
Date of Report: Receipt of Notice of Result Acceptance of Report
Documents Fee
1. Details of Amendment (1 copy)
None
2. Comparative table of new and old details (1 copy)

[Form 64] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) (1 copy)

Duration 3. Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>
Application for Scheduled Air Carrier Business License 4. Business Plan (1 copy)
25 days 5. Support plan for aircraft accident as per Article
①Name of Firm ③Resident 49-2 (1) of the Aviation Act
②Name
(name of Registration
(representative) For this case, I hereby agree to let the public official in charge check the matters to
Applicant corporation) No.
be verified by the public official in charge as described above through the joint use
④Address of administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Act on
(location) (telephone no.: ) the Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs, Etc. for the Creation
of Electronic Government.
⑤Capital
⑥Estimated Air Route or Applicant (representative) (signature)
Business Area
33332-04811 Min 210 mm × 297 mm
⑦Estimated Date of Amendment Approved, Jul. 20, 1999 (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))
Commencement of Operation
⑧List of Names of Executives
(back)
⑨Names and Locations of
Other Business Places Action to be Taken in Relation to the License
As per Article 112 of the Aviation Act and Article 278 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
apply for a Scheduled Air Carrier Business License. 1. After obtaining the license, you must receive an authorization for or report on the following:
Date of Application: □ Authorization for operation regulations and maintenance regulations (Article 116 of the
Applicant (signature) Aviation Act)
Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation □ Authorization for and report on fares and rates (Article 117 of the Aviation Act)
2. You must commence business by the Estimated Date of Commencement of Operation as
Fee Appendix 37, Article 328 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act specified in your license application.
Matters to be Verified by the 3. Contact the competent department of the Ministry of Construction and Transportation
Public Official in Charge (telephone no.: ) for other details.
(in case the relevant party does
Documents to be Submitted by Applicant
not agree to such checking by
(representative)
the public official in charge,
documents to be submitted
Documents
directly by the applicant)
1. Documents specifying the purposes of Copy of Corporate Register
management of the relevant business (1 copy) (limited to corporation)
2. Documents proving or indicating compliance of
the relevant license application with the
requirements of Article 113 of the Aviation Act
[Form 65] <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999> [Form 66] <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug. 18, 2006>
Scheduled Air Carrier Business License Ledger
Name of Firm Details No.

License Date of Name Classification of
(name of Address Capital of
No. License (representative) License
corporation) License Scheduled Air Carrier Business License
Name of Firm (name of corporation)
Name (representative)
Birth Date (corporate registration no.)
Address
(location)
Scope of Business
Business Place
Date of License
As per Article 112 of the Aviation Act, I hereby grant the foregoing Scheduled Air Carrier
Business License as described above.
33332-12611BI 364㎜×257㎜ Date of License:

Amendment Approved, Jul. 20, 1999 (printing paper (special quality) 70g/㎡)
Minister of Construction and Transportation signature
33332-07711IL 210㎜×297㎜

[Form 67] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front) (back)
Duration Action to be Taken in Relation to the License
□ Domestic Application for License to Introduce New Air
1. After obtaining the license, you must receive an authorization for or report on fares and rates.
□ International Route for the Scheduled Air Carrier Business 17 days 2. You must commence business by the Estimated Date of Commencement of Operation as
②Resident specified in your license application.
①Name 3. Contact the Aviation Policy Deliberation Office of the Ministry of Construction and
Registration No.
Applicant Transportation for other details.
③Address This application is processed as follows:
(telephone no.: )
④Name of New Air Route Authority Concerned Authority Concerned
⑤Estimated Date of (cooperating department) (competent department)
Commencement of Operation Applicant Air Transportation Section and Aviation Policy Team and
⑥Names and Locations of Aviation Technology Section, Civil International Aviation Team, Ministry
Office to be Established and Aviation Safety Authority of Construction and Transportation
Other Offices
As per Article 112 of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 3, Article 278 of its Ministerial Receipt
Application
Regulations , I hereby apply for a License to Introduce a New Air Route for the Scheduled Air
Carrier Business as described above.
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Instruction of
Date of Application: Processing Plans
Person in Charge
Applicant (signature) Request for
Technical
Technical Review of
Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation Review
Review Details
Fee
Documents
Appendix 37, Article
1. Documents specifying the purposes of introducing a new air route (1
328 of the
copy) Notification of Review Result Approval
Ministerial
2. Documents proving or indicating the compliance of the application with
Regulations of the
the license requirements of Article 113 of the Aviation Act (1 copy)
Aviation Act
Receipt of Notification of Result
License
3. Business Plan (1 copy) Notice
4. Report on the business results for the last 3 years (1 copy) Administrator
33332-04911 Min 210㎜×297㎜ of the Regional
Approved, Jan. 29,1993 (newsprint 54g/㎡) Aviation
Administration
[Form 67-2] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 14, 1995, Aug. 18, 2006> [Form 68] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
Application for Approval of Extension of Estimated Date of Commencement of Duration
Operation 17 days
No.
②Resident
①Name
Registration No.
License for Air Route of the Scheduled Air Carrier Business Applicant
③Address
(telephone no.: )
Name of Firm
④Original Estimated Date of
Name (name of representative in case of corporation) Commencement of Operation
⑤Desired Date of
Birth Date (corporate registration no.) Commencement of Operation
⑥Reason
Address (location of main office in case of corporation)
□Article 115
of the Aviation Act □ Article 279 of its Ministerial
As per □Article 132
Name of Line and □ Article 302 Regulations ,
□Article 134
Business Place
I hereby apply for approval of the extension of the estimated date of commencement of
Date of License operation.
grant a license for the new air route of the scheduled air carrier business as described above.
Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation and Administrator of the Regional

Date of Application: Aviation Administration
Fee
Documents: None
328 of the Ministerial
Minister of Construction and Transportation Regulations of the
Aviation Act
33332-05211 Min 210㎜×297㎜
210㎜×297㎜(printing paper (special quality) 70g/㎡) Approved, Mar. 3, 1988 (newsprint 54g/㎡)

This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 69] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
Report on Commencement of Operation Before the Estimated Starting Date
Aviation Policy Team, Ministry of 17 days
Applicant Via Construction and Transportation or ②Resident
①Name
Competent Department of the Regional Registration No.
Reporter
Aviation Administration ③Address
(telephone no.: )
④Original Date of Air Operation
Receipt ⑤New Date of Commencement of
Application
Operation (before the estimated
starting date)
⑥Reason
Preview
□Article 115
of the Aviation Act □Article 279 of its Ministerial
Instruction of As per □Article 132
and □Article 302 Regulations ,
Processing Plans □Article 134
I hereby submit this Report on the Commencement of Operation Before the Estimated Starting
Person in Charge Date.
Review of
Details
Approval
Receipt of Notice Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation and Administrator of the Regional
Fee
Documents: None
Regulations of the
Aviation Act
33332-05111 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Approved, Mar. 3, 1988 (newsprint 54g/㎡)
This report is processed as follows: (back) [Form 70] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Application for Air Operator Certificate
Reporter Via Construction and Transportation or 1. Company Name and Address 2. Address of Main Base
Competent Department of the Regional
Aviation Administration 3. Estimated Date of 4. Company Identification Marks (consists of 3 characters, pursuant
Commencement of to the priority order)
Operation ① ② ③
Receipt
Report 5. Representative of Company
Name Title Telephone No. (including area code)
6. Type of Business
Preview □ Scheduled Air Carrier Business □ Non-scheduled Air Carrier Business
Instruction of □ Aircraft-Using Business
Processing Plans 7. Aircraft Data
8. Air Service Area
□ Type of Aircraft
□ Number of Passenger
Person in Charge Seats or Freight Loading
Capacity
Review of 9. Additional Information on the Estimated Operation or Business (attach additional data if
Details necessary)
As per Article 115-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 280 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
Approval submit this Application for Air Operator Certificate.
Receipt of Notice Acceptance of Report
Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional
Documents: Documents to be submitted pursuant to Fee
Article 280 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Article 328 of the Ministerial
Act Regulations of the Aviation Act

This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 70-2] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Authority Concerned
Civil Aviation Safety Authority or
Air Service Operation Department, Regional
Submission
Air Operator Certificate

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1. Name of Air Operator or Aircraft-Using Business Operator
2. This certifies that the person whose name appears above is deemed compliant with the
Review requirements of the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and
Civil Aviation Act of the Republic of Korea as well as the rules, regulations, and standards
prescribed therein in relation to the issuance of this air operator certificate and is hereby
authorized to carry out commercial air transportation operations as per such Convention, Act,
and rules, regulations, and standards prescribed therein as well as the terms, conditions, and
Notification limitations indicated in the approved operations specifications.
of Inspection
Preparation of Examination Approval
Plan 3. This certificate is not transferable; it shall continue to remain in effect pending its expiration,
surrender, suspension, or revocation.
4. Effective Date: Year Month Day
Document and Site Inspection
Notification
Receipt of Notice of Result Approval Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority seal
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration seal
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[Form 70-3] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (Page 1) (front of Page 2)
Republic of Korea Air Operator Air Operator
Republic of Korea
Ministry of Certificate No. Certificate No.
Construction and
Operations Specifications Ministry of Construction and Transportation
Transportation As per Article 115-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 280-3 of its Ministerial Regulations , these
Operations Specifications are hereby issued to ( ).
As per Articles 280-4 and 281 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act, I hereby submit
this Application for the Revision of the Operations Specifications.
Reason for Revision and Details (including documentary evidence; attach additional data if
necessary)
This is to certify that the submitted data are true and correct.
Revision No.: Effective Date:

The Revised Operations Specifications are hereby issued as described above.
Date of Issuance:
Air Service Operation Section Chief or Aviation Technology Section Chief of the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority,
Air Service Operation Section Chief or Aviation Inspection Section Chief of the Regional
Effective Date:

This application is processed as follows: (back of Page 2) [Form 70-4] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Application for Inspection of Change to Safe Operation System
Air Service Operation Department or Aviation 25 days
Technology Department, Civil Aviation Safety ②Resident
Applicant ①Name -
Authority and Air Service Operation Registration No.
Department or Aircraft Inspection Department, Applicant
Regional Aviation Administration ③Address
(telephone no.: )
④Air Operator Certificate No./Date
Submission
Preparation of Application Receipt Acquired
⑤Flight Sector Whose Operation is
Expected to Commence
Preview (specify air route and aerodrome)
⑥Desired Date of Inspection
⑦Desired Place of Inspection
Review ⑧Type of Aircraft
Operations-R Designated
elated Details ⑨Estimated Date of
Notification Commencement
of Inspection
Preparation of Examination Approval As per Article 115-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 281 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
Plan
apply for an Inspection of Change to the Safe Operation System as described above.
Document and Site Applicant (signature)

Inspection
Notification
Receipt of Notice of Result Approval Documents Fee
1. Data proving compliance with the provisions of each
subparagraph of Paragraph 2, Article 281 of the Ministerial Article 328 of the Ministerial
Regulations of the Aviation Act Regulations of the Aviation Act
2. In case of any change in the Operations Specifications, Application for Revision of Operations
Specifications as per Form 70-3
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This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 71] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
□ Operation
Air Service Operation Departments of the Regulations (amendment) Report
Applicant □ Maintenance 15 days
Civil Aviation Safety Authority and
Regional Aviation Administration ②Resident
①Name
Registration No.
Reporter
Submission
Preparation of Application Receipt ③Address
(telephone no.: )
④Reason for Establishment
(amendment)
⑤Main Details of
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Establishment
(amendment)
□Article 116
Review of the Aviation Act and Article 282 of its
As per □Paragraph 4, Article 132
Ministerial Regulations ,
□ Paragraph 3, Article 134
□ Operation
Notification of I hereby report the Regulations (amendment).
□ Maintenance
Preparation of Examination Inspection Plan Approval
Date of Report:
Document and Site
Inspection
Notification of Attention: Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Administrator of the Regional
Receipt of Notice Result Approval Aviation Administration
Documents Fee
1. Operation Regulations or Maintenance Regulations (2 copies) None
[Form 70-5] Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004>
2. Amended Operation Regulations or Maintenance Regulations (limited to report on
[Form 70-6] Deleted. <Jul. 3, 2004>
amendment)
3. Comparative table of new and old details (limited to report on amendment) – 2 copies

This report is processed as follows: (back) [Form 71-2] <Amended as of Jul. 3, 2004, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
□ Operation Regulations (amendment)
Air Service Operation Department or Aviation
□ Maintenance Authorization Application 17 days
Technology Department, Civil Aviation Safety
Reporter
Authority and Air Service Operation Department ②Resident
①Name
or Aircraft Inspection Department, Regional Registration No.
Aviation Administration Applicant
③Address
(telephone no.: )
④Reason for Establishment
Submission
Preparation of Report Receipt (amendment)
⑤Main Details of Establishment
(amendment)
□Article 116
Preview of the Aviation Act and Paragraph 2, Article
As per □ Paragraph 4, Article 132
283-2 of its Ministerial Regulations ,
□ Paragraph 3, Article 134
□ Operation
Review I hereby apply for Regulations (amendment) Authorization.
□ Maintenance
Receipt of Notice Approval Date of Application:
Documents Fee
1. Operation Regulations or Maintenance Regulations (2 copies) None
2. Amended Operation Regulations or Maintenance Regulations (limited to authorization to
amend)
3. Comparative table of new and old details (limited to authorization to amend) – 2 copies
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This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 72] <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Authority Concerned Application for Authorization for Scheduled Air Carrier Business Fares and Rates Duration
(change) 25 days
Air Service Operation Department, Aviation
②Resident
Technology Department, and Qualification ①Name -
Registration No.
Management Department, Civil Aviation Applicant
Applicant Via
Safety Authority or Air Service Operation ③Address
Department and Aircraft Inspection (telephone no.: )
Department, Regional Aviation ④Applicable Air Route and
Administration Aircraft
⑤Type and Amount of Fares and
Rates to Be Set or Changed and
Preparation of Submission Application Method
Receipt
Application ⑥Reason for Change
apply for authorization for Scheduled Air Carrier Business Fares and Rates (change).
Preview
Review
Notification of
Receipt of Notice Result Approval

Fee
Documents Appendix 37, Article
1. Documents specifying the Type and Amount of Fares and Rates and 328 of the Ministerial
basis of calculation (1 copy) Regulations of the
Aviation Act
2. Statement of Estimated Revenue and Expenditure (excluding application for authorization to
change) – 1 copy
3. Reason for Change of Fares and Rates, Statement of Revenue and Expenditure Before the
Change, Statement of Estimated Revenue and Expenditure After the Change (limited to
application for authorization to change) – 1 copy
33332-05311 Min 210㎜×297㎜

Report on Scheduled Air Carrier Business Fares and Rates (change)
Applicant Via International Aviation Team, Ministry 7 days
of Construction and Transportation ①Name of Firm ③Resident
②Name
(representative)
Reporter corporation) No.
Preparation of Submission ④Address
Receipt
Application (location) (telephone no.: )
⑤Applicable Air Route and
Aircraft
⑥Type and Amount of Fares and
Preview Rates to Be Set or Changed and
Application Method
Instruction of
⑦Reason for Change
Processing Plans
report the Scheduled Air Carrier Business Fares and Rates (change).
Person in Charge
Review of
Details Date of Report:
Approval
Notification of Result Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation

Receipt of Notice Authorization Documents Fee
1. Documents specifying the Type and Amount of Fares and Rates (1 Appendix 37, Article
copy) 328 of the Ministerial
2. Statement of Estimated Revenue and Expenditure – 1 copy (excluding Regulations of the
report on change) Aviation Act
3. Reason for Change of Fares and Rates, Statement of Revenue and Expenditure Before the
Change, Statement of Estimated Revenue and Expenditure After the Change (limited to report on
change) – 1 copy
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This report is processed as follows: (back) [Form 76] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
Authority Concerned
Scheduled Air Carrier Business Duration
Reporter Via International Aviation Team, Ministry
Non-scheduled Air Carrier Application for Authorization to
Business Revise Business Plan
25 days
Aircraft-Using Business
Receipt ②Resident
Report ①Name -
Registration No.
Applicant
③Address
(telephone no.: )
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④Estimated Date of
Revision
⑤Reason for Revision
Person in Charge
□ Paragraph 2, Article 120 of its
Review of of the Aviation □Article 289
As per □ Paragraph 4, Article 132 Ministerial
Details Act and □Article 302
□ Paragraph 3, Article 134 Regulations ,
Approval
Scheduled Air Carrier Business
Non-scheduled Air Carrier I hereby apply for authorization to revise the
Business business plan.
Notification of Result Aircraft-Using Business
[Form 74] Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
[Form 75] Deleted. <Dec. 17, 1999>
Fee
Documents
1. Details of matters to be changed (1 copy) Appendix 37, Article
2. Statement of Estimated Revenue and Expenditure After the Change (1 328 of the Ministerial
copy) Regulations of the
Aviation Act
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This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 76-2] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
Authority Concerned
□Temporary Increase in the Number of Flights Duration
Aviation Policy Team and International
of Scheduled Air Carrier Business Authorization
Aviation Team, Ministry of
Applicant Via □International Irregular Flights of International Application
Construction and Transportation or 3 days
Non-scheduled Air Carrier Business
Aviation Administration ②Resident
①Name -
Registration No.
Applicant
Preparation of Submission ③Address
Receipt
Application (location) (telephone no.: )
④Estimated Date of
Change
Preview ⑤Reason for Change
Instruction of □Paragraph 2,
Processing Plans Article 120 of the Aviation □Article 289 of its Ministerial
As per
□ Paragraph 4, Act and □Article 302 Regulations ,
Person in Charge Article 132
Review of □Temporary Increase in the Number of Flights of
Details Scheduled Air Carrier Business I hereby apply for
□International Irregular Flights of International authorization.
Approval Non-scheduled Air Carrier Business
Receipt of Notice Authorization Applicant (signature)
Attention: Minister of Construction
and Transportation and
Administrator of the Regional
Fee
Documents: Details related to the Temporary Increase in the Number
of Flights (international irregular flights) – 1 copy
Regulations of the
Aviation Act
※ An authorization application must be submitted 5 days before the estimated date of
commencement of operation.
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(newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))
Authority Concerned
Scheduled Air Carrier Duration
International Aviation Team, Ministry
Business
Applicant Via of Construction and Transportation or Report on Business Plan
Non-scheduled Air Carrier
Competent Department of the Revision
Business 7 days
Submission ①Name ②Resident

Preparation of Application Receipt -
Registration No.
Reporter
③Address
(telephone no.: )
Preview ④Date of Revision
Instruction of ⑤Details of Revision
Processing Plans □ Paragraph 2,
Article 120
Person in Charge □ Paragraph 4, of the Aviation Act □Article 290 of its Ministerial
As per
Review of Article 132 and □Article 302 Regulations ,
Details □ Paragraph 3,
Article 134
Approval Scheduled Air Carrier
Business
Non-scheduled Air Carrier I hereby report the business plan revision.
Business
Notification of
Receipt of Notice Result Authorization
Date of Report:
Attention: Minister of Construction and
Transportation and
Administration
Fee
Documents: Documents specifying the revision (1 copy)
Regulations of the
Aviation Act
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(newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))

This report is processed as follows: (back) [Form 78] <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Aviation Policy Team and Application for Authorization to Conclude (amend) Transportation 17 days
International Aviation Team, Ministry Agreement/Cooperation Agreement (60 days in the case of
Reporter Via
of Construction and Transportation or cooperation agreement)
Competent Department of the ②Resident
①Name
Regional Aviation Administration Registration No.
Applicant
③Address
Submission (telephone no.: )
Preparation of Report Receipt ④Name
⑤Resident
Parties (name of corporation and
Registration No.
Concerned name of representative)
Contracting ⑥Address (address and
Preview Party location of main business
Instruction of place in Korea in the case
Processing Plans of foreign transportation
(telephone no.: )
business operator)
⑦Effective Date of the Agreement
Person in Charge
⑧Validity of the Agreement
Review of ⑨Name and Location of Office Having Control over
Details Affairs Related to the Agreement (if any)
of the
□Article 121 □Article 291 of its Ministerial
Approval As per Aviation
□Article 132 □Article 302 Regulations ,
Act and
I hereby apply for authorization to conclude (amend) the transportation agreement.
Notification of Date of Application:
Receipt of Notice Result Acceptance of Report Applicant (signature)
Fee
Documents Appendix 37, Article
1. Overview of business run by the parties concerned (1 copy) 328 of the Ministerial
2. Documents related to the agreement, etc., to be concluded or amended Regulations of the
Aviation Act
(in case of an agreement in a foreign language, both the original agreement and its translation) – 1 copy
3. Reason for concluding or amending the agreement, etc. (1 copy)
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This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 78-2] <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Duration
Authority Concerned Report on Amendment of Transportation Agreement/Cooperation Agreement
7 days
Applicant Via International Aviation Team, Ministry ①Name ③Resident
of Construction and Transportation ②Name
(representative)
④Address (location)
Preparation of Submission (telephone no.: )
Receipt ⑤Name ⑤Resident
Application Parties
(name of corporation and (corporate)
Concerned name of representative) Registration Number
Contracting ⑦Address (address and
Party location of main business
Preview place in Korea in the case
of foreign transportation
Instruction of business operator)
Processing Plans
⑧Effective Date of the Agreement
⑨Validity of the Agreement
⑩Name and Location of Office Having Control
Person in Charge over Affairs Related to the Agreement (if any)
Review of □Paragraph 3,
Details of its
□Article 121 of the Aviation Article 291
As per Ministerial
□Article 132 Act and □Paragraph 1,
Regulations ,
Article 302
Approval
I hereby report the conclusion (amendment) of the transportation agreement.
Date of Report:
Notification of Result Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation
Receipt of Notice Authorization Fee
Documents
Appendix 37, Article 328 of
Documents specifying the amendment (1 copy)
the Ministerial Regulations of
the Aviation Act
33332-17111 Min 210㎜×297㎜

Approved, Jul. 20, 1999 (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))

Application for (report on) Authorization to Transfer/Acquire ( ) Business
Reporter 10 days
International Aviation Team, Ministry of Construction
②Resident
and Transportation ①Name -
Registration No.
Transferor
③Address
(telephone no.: )
Submission
Preparation of Report Receipt ⑤Resident
④Name -
Registration No.
Transferee
⑥Address
(telephone no.: )
Preview ⑦Airline to be Transferred/
Acquired or Scope of Business
Instruction of
Processing Plans ⑧Transfer (acquisition) Cost
⑨Date of Transfer (acquisition)
Person in Charge ⑩Reason for Transfer
(acquisition)
Review of Details □Article 124
□Article 292
□Article 132 of the Aviation Act of its Ministerial
□Article 134 and Regulations ,
□Article 314
□Article 142
Approval
I hereby apply for (report) the authorization to transfer/acquire the ( ) business.
Notification of Result Applicant (reporter) (signature)
Fee Appendix 37, Article 328 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act
Public Official in Charge
(in case the relevant party
Documents to be Submitted by Applicant/Reporter does not agree to such
Documents
(representative) checking by the public
official in charge, documents
to be submitted directly by
the applicant or reporter)
1. Business Plan for the relevant airline after the This application (report) is processed as follows: (back)
transfer/acquisition (1 copy) Authority Concerned
2. Documents proving or indicating the compliance of Aviation Policy Team, Ministry of
Copy of Corporate Register Applicant (reporter) Via
the Transferee with the requirements of Construction and Transportation or
of Transferee (limited to
Subparagraphs 3 and 4, Article 113 of the Aviation Competent Department of the
corporation)
Act and Documents proving that the Transferee does Regional Aviation Administration
not fall under any of the reasons for disqualification
as prescribed in Article 114 of the Aviation Act (1
copy each) Preparation of Submission
Receipt
3. Duplicate of the transfer/acquisition contract (1 copy) Application (report)
4. Documents specifying the decision making related to
the transfer/acquisition (limited to the case wherein
the transferor or transferee is a juridical person)
Preview
verified by the public official in charge as described above through the joint use of Instruction of
administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Electronic Processing Plans
Government Act.
Applicant/Reporter (representative) (signature) Person in Charge
Review of
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Approval
Notification of Result Authorization/

Receipt of Notice
Acceptance of Report

[Form 80] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) (in case the relevant party
Duration does not agree to such
□ Authorization Application checking by the public
Corporation Merger
□ Report 10 days official in charge,
①Name of documents to be submitted
Corporation directly by the applicant or
Party reporter)
②Address 1. Documents specifying the method and terms of merger
A (telephone no.: )
③Name of ④Resident (1 copy)
- 2. Overview of business run by the party at the time of
Corporation Representative Registration No.
to be Merged ⑤Name of application (1 copy) Copy of Corporate Register
Corporation 3. Documents proving or indicating that the remaining of the Party to the Merger
Party corporation after the merger or the newly established
⑥Address corporation following the merger complies with the
B (telephone no.: )
standards prescribed in Subparagraphs 3 and 4, Article
⑦Name of ⑧Resident
- 113 of the Aviation Act and documents proving that such
Representative Registration No.
corporation does not fall under any of the reasons for
Remaining ⑨Name of
disqualification as prescribed in Article 114 of the
Corporation After the Corporation
Aviation Act
Merger or New
⑩Address 4. Duplicate of the merger contract (1 copy)
Corporation to be (telephone no.: )
5. Documents specifying the decision making regarding
Established Following ⑪Name of ⑫Resident
- the merger (1 copy)
the Merger Representative Registration No.
⑬Airline or Scope of Business
⑭Date of Merger administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Electronic
⑮Reason for Merger Government Act.
□Article 125
□Article 293
□Article 132 of the Aviation of its Ministerial Applicant/Reporter (representative) (signature)
□Article 134 Act and Regulations ,
□Article 314
□Article 142 33332-06011 Min 210㎜×297㎜
I hereby apply for (report) authorization for corporation merger. Approved, Mar. 3, 1988 (newsprint 54g/㎡)
Applicant (reporter) (signature)
Matters to be Verified by
Documents to be Submitted by Applicant/Reporter
Documents the Public Official in
(representative)
Charge
This application (report) is processed as follows: (back) [Form 81] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
Report on Business Succession of Successor to ( )
Applicant (reporter) Via Construction and Transportation or ①Name ②Birth Date
Reporter
Competent Department of the ③Address (telephone no.: )
Regional Aviation Administration ⑤Date of Death of
④Relationship with Predecessor . . .
Predecessor
Preparation of Submission ⑥Airline or Scope of Business Run
Receipt
Application (report) by Predecessor
⑦Name and Address of the
Successor, if Any (excluding the
Preview reporter)
□Article 126
Instruction of □Article 294
□Article 132 of its Ministerial
Processing Plans As per of the Aviation Act and □Article 302
□Article 134 Regulations ,
□Article 314
□Article 142
Person in Charge I hereby submit this Report on Business Succession of Successor to ( ).
Review of Date of Application:
Details Reporter (signature)
Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation and
Approval
Fee Article 328 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act
Notification of Result Authorization/ (in case the relevant party
Receipt of Notice
Acceptance of Report Documents to be Submitted by Reporter does not agree to such
Documents
(representative) checking by the public
to be submitted directly by the
reporter)
1. Documents proving that the reporter complies with
the standards prescribed in Subparagraph 3, Article 113
of the Aviation Act and documents proving that the
reporter does not fall under any of the reasons for
Copy of Family Register (1
Documents disqualification as prescribed in Article 114 of the
copy)
Aviation Act (limited to the scheduled air carrier
business)
2. Documents proving that the reporter complies with
the standards prescribed in Paragraph 3, Article 132 of

the Aviation Act and documents proving that the This report is processed as follows: (back)
reporter does not fall under any of the reasons for
Authority Concerned
disqualification as prescribed in Article 114 of the
Aviation Act (limited to the non-scheduled air carrier Aviation Policy Team, Ministry of
business) Reporter Via Construction and Transportation or
3. Documents proving or indicating that the reporter Competent Department of the
complies with the standards prescribed in Paragraph 2, Regional Aviation Administration
Article 134 of the Aviation Act (limited to the
aircraft-using business) – 1 copy
4. Documents proving or indicating that the reporter Submission
complies with the standards prescribed in Paragraph 2,
Article 137 of the Aviation Act and documents proving
that the reporter does not fall under any of the reasons
for disqualification as prescribed in Paragraph 3,
Article 137 of the Aviation Act (limited to the Preview
aircraft-handling business) – 1 copy
5. Another successor’s consent to the reporter’s
succession to the business (limited to the case wherein
there are two or more successors) – 1 copy
Person in Charge
administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Electronic Review of
Documents
Government Act. Details
Reporter (representative) (signature)

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[Form 82] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) This application (report) is processed as follows: (back)
□Permission Suspension Permission: 18 Aviation Policy Team and
Application days International Aviation Team, Ministry
□Suspension Applicant (reporter) Via
( ) Business □Approval Suspension Report: 5 days of Construction and Transportation or
□Cessation
Application Cessation Report: 5 days Competent Department of the
□Report Cessation Approval: 18 Regional Aviation Administration
days
②Resident Preparation of Application Submission
①Name Receipt
Applicant Registration No. (report)
(reporter)
③Address
(telephone no.: )
④Airline or Scope of Preview
Details of Business Instruction of
Business ⑤Estimated Period of Processing Plans
. . From . . to ( Year/ Month)
Suspension Business Suspension
or Cessation ⑥Date of Business
Person in Charge
Cessation
Review of
⑦Reason for Suspension or Cessation
Details
□Article 127
□Article 295
□Article 128 Approval
of the Aviation □Article 296 of its Ministerial Regulations
Act and □Article 302 ,
□Article 134
□Article 314
□Article 142
Notification of
Permission or Approval/
□I hereby apply for permission. Receipt of Notice Result
□Suspension Acceptance of Report
( ) Business □I hereby apply for approval.
□Cessation
□I hereby report the foregoing matters.
Date of Application/Report:
Applicant (reporter) (signature)

Fee
Documents: None
None
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[Form 83] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)

1. Documents specifying the purposes of management of
Non-scheduled Air Duration the relevant business (1 copy)
Carrier Business Registration Application 2. Business Plan (1 copy)
Aircraft-Using Business 30 days 3. Documents proving compliance with the requirements Copy of Corporate Register
of Paragraph 3, Article 132 and Paragraph 2, Article 134 (limited to corporation)
②Resident
①Name of the Aviation Act (1 copy)
Registration No.
Applicant 4. Documents proving the availability of the airport or
③Address airfield facilities during the operation hours (limited to the
(telephone no.: )
non-scheduled air carrier business using fixed-wing
④Capital
aircraft excluding the chartered transportation business)
⑤Estimated Airline or Scope of 5. Support plan for aircraft accidents as per Article 49-2
Business (1) of the Aviation Act (limited to the non-scheduled air
⑥Estimated Date of carrier business)
Commencement of Operation
⑦List of Names of Executives For this case, I hereby agree to let the public official in charge check the matters to be
⑧Names and Locations of Other verified by the public official in charge as described above through the joint use of
Business Places administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Electronic
□Paragraph 1, Article Government Act.
of the Aviation Act and Article 298 of its Ministerial
As per 132
Regulations ,
□Article 134 Applicant (representative) (signature)
Business I hereby apply for registration. 33332-12911 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Aircraft-Using Business Approved, Jan. 29,1993 (newsprint 54g/㎡)

Documen does not agree to such
Documents to be Submitted by Applicant (representative)
ts checking by the public
the applicant)
(back)
Action to be Taken in Relation to the Registration
1. After registration, you must receive an authorization for the following:

□Authorization for operation regulations and maintenance regulations (Articles 132 and 134 of
the Aviation Act)
2. You must commence business on the date of acceptance of your registration.
3. Contact the Aviation Policy Team of the Ministry of Construction and Transportation or the
competent department of the Regional Aviation Administration (telephone no.: ) for details.
This application is processed as follows:

Authority Concerned
Aviation Policy Team, Ministry of
Applicant Via Construction and Transportation or
Submission
Preview
Instruction of
Processing Plans
Person in Charge
Review of
Details
Approval
Notification of
Receipt of Notice Result Register

[Form 84] <Amended as of Dec. 17, 1999>

Business
Registration List
Aircraft Handling Business
Type of Date of
Registration Name of Firm (name Name Classification of Details of Major Business Plan
Business Acceptance of Address Capital
No. of corporation) (representative) Registration (revision)
Registered Registration
33332-13011BI 364 mm × 257 mm

[Form 85] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> [Form 86] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front)
No. Duration
Certificate of Registration of
Business Registration Change
Non-scheduled Air Carrier Business
Aircraft-Using Business Report 25 days
①Name of Firm ③Resident
②Name
Name of Firm (name of corporation) (name of Registration
(representative)
Name (representative)
④Address (location)
(telephone no.: )
Birth Date (corporate registration no.) ⑤Names and Locations of Other
Business Places
Address (location) ⑥List of Names of Executives
Excluding Representative
Scope of Business ⑦Reason for Change
As per Articles 132, 134, and 137 of the Aviation Act and Articles 300 and 304-2 of its
Business Place Ministerial Regulations ,
Date of Registration Non-scheduled Air Carrier

Business I hereby report the changes
Non-scheduled Air Carrier Aircraft-Using Business to the registration.
□Article 132 Aircraft Handling Business
Business
As per □Article 134 of the Aviation Act,
□Article 137
Aircraft Handling Business Date of Report:
I hereby register the foregoing matters.

Date of Registration: Aviation Administration
Fee
Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation and Administrator of the Regional Documents Appendix 37, Article
Aviation Administration Documents specifying the change (1 copy) 328 of the Ministerial
Regulations of the
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33332-06511 Min 210㎜×297㎜

Application for Aircraft Handling Business Registration
Reporter Via Construction and Transportation or ①Name ②Name ③Birth
Competent Department of the Applicant (name of corporation) (representative) Date
Regional Aviation Administration ④Address (location) (telephone no.: )
⑤Capital
Submission ⑥Names and Locations of Other
Business Places
⑦List of Names of Contract Air
Transportation Business Operators
Preview ⑧List of Names of Executives
Instruction of As per Article 137 of the Aviation Act and Article 304 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
Processing Plans apply for aircraft handling business registration.
Person in Charge Applicant (signature)
Review of Attention: Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration
Details Fee Appendix 37, Article 328 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act
Approval Public Official in Charge
Documents to be Submitted by Applicant does not agree to such
Notification of (representative) checking by the public
Receipt of Notice Result Register official in charge, documents
the applicant)
1. Documents proving or indicating compliance with
1. Copy of Real Estate
Documents the registration requirements of Paragraph 2, Article
Registration
137 of the Aviation Act (1 copy)
2. Copy of Corporate
2. Business Plan (1 copy)
Register (limited to
3. In case another party’s real estate is used, documents
corporation)
proving that the applicant can use such real estate
For this case, I hereby agree to let the public official in charge check the matters to
of administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Electronic
Government Act.
Applicant (representative) (signature)
33332-06311 Min 210㎜×297㎜
This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 88] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004> (front)
Applicant Via Competent Department of the
Application for AMO Certificate 25 days
Receipt Name Registration No.
Application
Applicant
Address (telephone no.: )
Preview Ratings Applied for

Instruction of
Processing Plans Reason for the Ratings
Person in Charge
Review of As per Article 138 of the Aviation Act and Article 305-2 of its Ministerial Regulations , I
Details hereby apply for an Approved Maintenance Organization certificate and attach the required
documents.
Approval
Receipt of Notice License
Fee
Documents: 1 copy of the Manual on Maintenance Organization

Procedures
Article 328 of the
Ministerial
Regulations of the
Aviation Act

This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 88-2] <Newly Inserted as of Jul. 3, 2004>
Authority Concerned (competent department)
Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Aviation
Technology Department)
Preparation of
Receipt
Application Republic of Korea
Instruction of
Preview Processing APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATE
Plans
Certificate No.:
Review Name of Approved Maintenance Organization:
Address:
Notification of Inspection Plan
Preparation of
Approval
Examination Upon finding that its organization complies in all respects with the requirements of Article 138 of
the Aviation Act and Article 305-3 of Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act an Approved
Maintenance Organization and is empowered to operate an Approved Maintenance Organization
Document and Site with the following ratings
Inspection
Ratings
Notification This certificate is not transferable; it shall continue to remain in effect pending cancellation,
Receipt of Certificate of Result Approval suspension, or revocation.
Date of Issuance:
210 mm × 297 mm (paper for preservation (class 1) 120g/㎡)

[Form 89] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007> (front) 1. Business Plan (1 copy)
2. Statement of Estimated Revenue and
Commercial Documents Duration Expenditure (1 copy)
Delivery Business 3. Duplicate of contract with the air
Air Transportation General (revision) Report operator (limited to the Air Transportation
Agent Business 7 days General Agent Business and City Air
City Air Terminal Business Terminal Business) – 1 copy
①Name ②Birth Date 4. Duplicate of contract with the foreign
Reporter commercial documents delivery business or
③Address (telephone no.: ) Copy of Corporate
In case of documents proving the establishment of
④Capital Register (limited to
initial report overseas subsidiaries in at least 6 countries
⑤Details of Business corporation)
⑥Details of in 3 continents (limited to the Commercial
(name of contract airline
Revision Documents Delivery Business) – 1 copy
company)
5. Detailed statement of the city air
⑦Names and Locations of Other ⑧Reason for
terminal (limited to the City Air Terminal
Business Places Revision
Business) – 1 copy
⑨List of Names of Executives 6. Documents specifying the provision of
□Article 306 transportation between the airport and city
of its Ministerial
As per Article 139 of the Aviation Act and □Article 309 air terminal (limited to the City Air
Regulations ,
□Article 310 Terminal Business) – 1 copy
Details of business plan revision (in the
Commercial Documents
In case of case of the Air Transportation General Copy of Corporate
Delivery Business
revision Agent Business and/or City Air Terminal Register (limited to
Air Transportation General I hereby make the (revision) report.
report Business, limited to change in the scope of corporation)
Agent Business
business) – 1 copy
City Air Terminal Business
For this case, I hereby agree to let the public official in charge check the matters to
Date of Report:
of administrative information pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 21 of the Act on the
Promotion of the Digitalization of Administrative Affairs, Etc., for the Creation of
Fee Article 328 of the Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act Electronic Government.
Matters to be Verified by Reporter (representative) (signature)
the Public Official in 210㎜×297㎜ (newsprint 54g/㎡)
Charge
Classificati Documents to be Submitted by Reporter
Documents does not agree to such
on (representative)
checking by the public
official in charge,
documents to be submitted
directly by the reporter)

This report is processed as follows: (back)

Authority Concerned
Reporter Via Competent Department of the Regional
Receipt
Report
Preview
Instruction of
Processing Plans
Person in Charge
Review of Details
Approval
Notification of
Receipt of Notice Result Acceptance of Report
[Form 90] <Amended as of Nov. 30, 1994>
Commercial Documents Delivery Business

Report List Air Transportation General Agent Business
City Air Terminal Business
Type of Date of Details of Major Business

Classification of
Report No. Business Acceptance of Name of Firm Representative Address Capital Plan (revision)
Report
Reported Report
33332-13111BI 364 mm × 257 mm

Approved, Sept. 12, 1994 (printing paper (special quality) 70g/㎡)

[Form 91] <Amended as of Jun. 29, 2007>

Report No. [Form 94] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Duration
Application for International Air Transportation Business Permission
60 days
Commercial Documents
①Name ②Nationality
Delivery Business Applicant
Air Transportation General (change) Report Certificate ③Address (location) (telephone no.: )
Agent Business ④Capital
City Air Terminal Business ⑤Estimated Date of Commencement of
Operation
⑥Names and Locations of
Name of Business Entity Main Office and Other Offices in Korea
Representative apply for international air transportation business permission.
Address Date of Application:
Scope of Business Applicant (signature)
Other Business Places Attention: Minister of Construction and Transportation

Fee
□Article 306 ※ Documents
of its Ministerial Article 328 of the
As per Article 139 of the Aviation Act and □Article 309 1. Documents specifying the purposes of management of the international
Regulations , Ministerial Regulations
□Article 310 air transportation business (1 copy)
of the Aviation Act
Commercial Documents 2. Detailed statement of the rate of capital and investment amount of investors by nationality, state,
Delivery Business public organization, corporation, and individual (1 copy)
I hereby certify that the business entity has made the 3. Overview of the air transportation business run by the applicant at the time of application
Air Transportation General
(change) report. (limited to the case wherein the applicant runs the air transportation business) – 1 copy
Agent Business
City Air Terminal Business 4. Business Plan (1 copy)
5. Duplicate of the air transportation business license obtained by the applicant for the relevant
airline in the home country or equivalent documents (1 copy)
Date of Certification: 6. Articles of Incorporation of the corporation and its translation (in case the applicant is a
corporation)
7. Latest income statement and balance sheet (1 copy)
Administrator of the Regional Aviation Administration [seal] 8. Transport clause and its translation (1 copy)
9. Operations Manual and Maintenance Control Manual authorized by the relevant government as
33332-13211IL 210㎜×297㎜ per Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1 copy each)
Approved, Sept. 12, 1994 (printing paper (special quality) 70g/㎡) 10. 1 copy each of the Air Operator Certificate and Operations Specifications authorized by the
[Form 92] Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> relevant government as per Annex 6 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
[Form 93] Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> 210㎜×297㎜( (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))
Authority Concerned (department) Application for Foreign Aircraft Commercial Transportation Permission
Applicant Ministry of Construction and Transportation (International ①Name (name of
②Nationality
Aviation Team) airline company)
Applicant
③Address (location)
(telephone no.: )
Preparation of Submission ④Domestic Office or Agent
Receipt
Application (if there is an office or an agent
in Korea)
(telephone no.: )
Review
apply for foreign aircraft commercial transportation permission.
Approval
Notification
Receipt of Notice Authorization
Documents: Details of Operation (1 copy)

33332-19211 Min 210㎜×297㎜

This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 95] <Amended as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Authority Concerned (front)
Applicant International Aviation Team, Ministry of Construction Application for Authorization for International Air Transportation Business Fares Duration
and Transportation and Rates (change) 25 days
①Name (name of airline
②Nationality
Preparation of Submission Applicant company)
Receipt ③Address (location) (telephone no.: )
Application
④Type and Amount of Fares and Rates to
be Set or Changed (in case of change,
attach the comparative table of new and
Preview old details) (telephone no.: )
⑤Reason for Setting or Change
Instruction of ⑥Estimated Date of Enforcement
Processing Plans
Person in Charge As per Article 152 of the Aviation Act and Article 323 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby apply
for authorization for international air transportation business fares and rates (change).
Review of Details
Approval Applicant (signature)

Notification of
Receipt of Notice Result Permit
Documents
Documents showing the calculation of fares and rates (1 copy)
This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 95-2] <Newly Inserted as of Dec. 17, 1999> (front)
Authority Concerned (department) Duration
Report on International Air Transportation Business Fares and Rates (change)
Applicant Ministry of Construction and Transportation (International 7 days
Aviation Team) ①Name of Firm
②Name
(name of ③Nationality
(representative)
Reporter corporation)
④Address
Preparation of Submission (location) (telephone no.: )
Receipt ⑤Type and Amount of Fares and
Application
Rates to be Set or Changed (in
case of change, attach the
comparative table of new and old
Review details)
⑥Reason for Setting or Change
⑦Estimated Date of Enforcement
Approval report the international air transportation business fares and rates (change).
Notification
Receipt of Notice Authorization
Date of Report:
Documents: None
33332-19311 Min 210㎜×297㎜

This report is processed as follows: (back) [Form 96] <Amended as of Sept. 30, 2002, Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Authority Concerned Application for Authorization to Revise International Air Transportation Business Duration
Reporter Via International Aviation Section, Ministry of Plan 25 days
Construction and Transportation ①Name of Firm
②Name
(representative)
Preparation of Submission Applicant corporation)
Receipt ④Address
Report
⑤Revision
(attach the comparative table of new
Preview and old details)
⑥Reason for Revision
Instruction of ⑦Estimated Date of Enforcement
Processing Plans
Person in Charge As per Article 152 of the Aviation Act and Article 324 of its Ministerial Regulations , I
hereby apply for authorization to revise the business plan.
Review of Details
Approval
Notification of
Receipt of
Result Acceptance of Report
Notice
Attention: Minister of
Construction and Transportation and
Administrator of the Regional
Documents: None
33332-07611 Min 210㎜×297㎜
Report on Revision of International Air Transportation Business Plan
Applicant Via International Aviation Team, Ministry of 7 days
Construction and Transportation ①Name of Firm
②Name
(representative)
Preparation of Submission Reporter corporation)
Receipt
Application ④Address
⑤Revision
Preview (attach the comparative table of new
and old details)
Instruction of ⑥Reason for Revision
Processing Plans ⑦Estimated Date of Enforcement
Person in Charge
Review of Details report the business plan revision.
Approval
Notification of
Receipt of Notice Result Authorization
Date of Report:
Documents: None
33332-19411 Min 210㎜×297㎜

This report is processed as follows: (back) [Form 97] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006> (front)
Authority Concerned Application for Designation [modification] as Specialized Evaluation Institution for
Reporter Duration
International Aviation Team, Ministry of Construction Language Proficiency
Via
and Transportation 30 days
①Name
②Birth Date
Preparation of Submission (representative)
Receipt
Report Applicant ③Address (telephone no.: )
④Name of Business
Entity
⑤Organization and ※Use additional sheets or attach related documents including organizational
Preview Personnel chart if necessary.
Instruction of ⑥Evaluation Method ※Use additional sheets or attach related documents if necessary.
Processing Plans Evaluation-Relat
Status of Specialized Department Contact
Name ed Duty Remarks
Evaluation Personnel and Title No.
Person in Charge
Review of Details
Approval Major Evaluation

Results ※Use additional sheets if necessary.
Notification As per Article 34-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 327-1 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
Receipt of Notice of Result Acceptance of Report apply for designation [modification] as specialized evaluation institution for language proficiency.
Fee
Documents:
None
1. Organizational chart of the evaluation institution
2. Prescribed number, qualification, and career of specialized evaluation personnel
3. Education and training program for specialized evaluation personnel,
4. Implementation plan for language proficiency evaluation
5. Plan for securing objectivity and fairness of evaluation and measures for the prevention of
irregularities
210㎜×297㎜( (newsprint 54g/㎡ (recyclable))
This application is processed as follows: (back) [Form 98] <Newly Inserted as of Aug. 18, 2006>
Authority Concerned (department) Certificate of Designation as Specialized Evaluation Institution for Language Proficiency
Applicant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Qualification Name and Address of Owner of Evaluation
Department) Institution
Name of Evaluation Institution
Address of Evaluation Institution
Terms of Designation
Receipt As per Article 34-2 of the Aviation Act and Article 327-2 of its Ministerial Regulations , I hereby
Application
designate the abovementioned evaluation institution as a specialized evaluation institution for
language proficiency.
Review
Head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Seal
210㎜×297㎜ (paper for preservation (class 1) 120g/㎡))
Approval [Form 99] Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998>

[Form 100] Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>
Notification [Form 104] Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>
Receipt of Notice Designation [Form 105] Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994>

[Form 106] [Form 109]

Actual International Line Airfares
Aircraft Accident Report
Name of Airline Company: ①Date of Occurrence of Accident
Discount ②Place Where the Accident Occurred
Airline Authorized Fare Actual Fare Remarks
Rate ④Nationality and Registration
③Type of Aircraft
Mark
⑤Flight Number and Sector ⑥Owner, Etc.
Aircraft
⑦Final Starting Place and ⑧Destination and Estimated
Time Arrival Time
⑨Number of Aircrew and
Number of Passengers
⑩Details of the Accident (describe

based on the 5W1H principle)
□Human Life:
⑪Details of Damage □Aircraft:
□Others:
⑫Details of Action Taken (lifesaving,

etc.)
⑬Other Matters Related to the

33332-14211BO 210㎜×297㎜
Accident
33332-14511BO 210㎜×297㎜
Form 107] Deleted. <Nov. 30, 1994> Approved, Jan. 29,1993 (newsprint 54g/㎡)
[Form 108] Deleted. <Sept. 18, 1998>
[Form 110] Deleted. <Aug. 18, 2006>

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Aviation Act

Presidential Decree of the Aviation Act

Ministerial Regulations of the Aviation Act

DEC. 21, 2007.

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Article 3 (Registration of aircraft) ························································ II-1 CHAPTER III. PERSONNEL LICENSING

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 1

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 3

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 5

Article 168 (Criminal penalty - Violation in reporting by Pilot- [Presidential Decree]

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 7

ADDENDA ····························································································· A-1 CHAPTER II. AIRCRAFT

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 9

Article 63 (Application for a Maintenance Article 76 (Test Prerequisites) ···························································· III-6

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 11

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 13

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 15

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 17

CHAPTER VIII-2 INVESTIGATION OF AVIATION ACCIDENT

CHAPTER IX. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Article 325 (Aviation Safety Specialist) ············································ IX-2

ADDENDA ····························································································· A-1

APPENDICES AND FORMS ·························································· A-II-1

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations 19

[Established Act No. 591, Mar. 7, 1961]

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-1

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

CHAPTER I. GENERAL CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-3

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-5

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

apply) of the aircraft; 3. Water airfields;

Presidential Decree No. 19607, Jul.

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-7

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

ground operation equipment;

(h) Aircraft oil supply, oil

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-9

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

operate the relevant airport; and

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-11

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structural failure and crew

accident involving an aircraft or an ultra light flying

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-13

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

damage, when the damage is limited to the engine, its

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-15

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

14. and 15.Deleted; <by Act No. 7691, 2. Conical surface;

(b) Airfields where runways are installed and used for

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-17

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

(h) Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS)

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-19

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

6. Runway Threshold Lights

runway edge lights are not enough to make the aircraft

Aviation Act / Presidential Decree / Ministerial Regulations I-21

Aviation Act Presidential Decree Ministerial Regulations

etc., for air traffic safety

31. Taxiway Guidance Sign