Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR 13) for Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigation & Reporting Procedures 2024
Date Issued: 01 October 2024
CAR 13 (Version 4.0), updated on October 1, 2024, sets the procedures for investigating and reporting aircraft accidents and incidents in Oman. It defines roles, reporting timelines, data collection protocols, and confidentiality rules to promote safety and align with ICAO standards.
Legal Foundation & Enforcement Date
- The regulation was enacted under Decision 116/2023 and became effective on 6 February 2023, published in Official Gazette No. 1479 .
Scope & Applicability
- Applies across all civil aviation domains, including aircraft, airports, operators, navigation services, maintenance entities, and foreign aircraft operating within Omani territory.
Structural Changes & Oversight Bodies
- Abolishes the former 2007 executive regulation (except for parts on fees) and mandates new implementation systems issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) chaired by MTCIT Minister.
Key Areas Covered
- Air Operations & Airworthiness: Standards for flight operations, certification, inspection, and maintenance.
- Aerodromes: Regulations for obstacles, planning, noise control, and safety auditing.
- Meteorology: Prohibits publication of unofficial meteorological data; only CAA-sanctioned data can be shared publicly.
- National Airspace Planning: Sets up a committee including CAA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Royal Air Force representatives.
- Commercial Air Transport: Regulates licensing, fares, fees exemptions, and passenger rights policy frameworks.
- Accident Investigation: Aligns with ICAO’s accident investigation standards and reinforces independence of investigation unit.
Exemptions & Special Cases
- Grants partial exemption from conditions (except insurance) for manned and unmanned aircraft used solely in educational, experimental, or training contexts
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