ICAO Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft

Structure of Annex 6

ICAO Annex 6 is divided into three parts:

1. Part I: International Commercial Air Transport – Aeroplanes.
2. Part II: International General Aviation – Aeroplanes.
3. Part III: International Operations – Helicopters.

Key Concepts (Part I)

Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

An authorization granted by the State of the Operator to an operator to carry out commercial air transport operations.

• The operator must demonstrate the ability to conduct safe operations.
• The AOC specifies the type of operations authorized (e.g., passenger/cargo, area of operation, aircraft types).

Operations Manual (OM)

The operator must provide an Operations Manual for the use and guidance of operations personnel.

• It must be amended or revised as necessary.
• It contains standard operating procedures (SOPs), aircraft limitations, performance data, and route information.

Responsibilities

• State of the Operator: The state issuing the AOC. Responsible for oversight.
• State of Registry: The state on whose register the aircraft is entered. Responsible for airworthiness.
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC): Responsible for the safety of the aircraft and occupants. Has final authority.