Botswana - Suspension and Cancellation of Aerodrome Certificate

ProcedureEdit

Based on sufficient reason, the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) may suspend the Aerodrome certificate until the certificate holder takes due corrective measures. CAAB Contact Details

The Authority may suspend aerodrome certificate where—
- After a safety inspection or audit, if, it is evident that the applicant/holder of the certificate has not complied with the requirements prescribed in the Authority Regulations and failed to remedy the non-compliance within a period of thirty days after the inspection;
- The applicant of aerodrome certificate prevents the Authority from carrying out a safety inspection or audit following these Regulations;
- The holder of the certificate is under receivership, liquidation or bankruptcy proceedings;
- It is deemed necessary by the Authority, in the interest of aviation safety.
The Authority may, on giving reasons to the holder of a certificate, where the certificate has been, shall require the licensee to respond accordly for a period not exceeding sixty days.
A holder of a certificate who is notified of a suspension of the aerodrome certificate may submit a response in writing within fourteen days.
Where deemed necessary the Authority may proceed and suspend any or all of the operations at an aerodrome pending receipt of a response from the holder about the suspension.
A holder of a certificate who is aggrieved by the suspension of a certificate may appeal to the Minister against the suspension, within thirty days of the suspension.
Where an appeal is made on the suspension or cancellation, the holder of a certificate shall state in writing the reasons why in his or her opinion, the suspension should be varied or set aside.
Upon receipt of the appeal the minister shall vet the dossier submitted and where satisfied that the bases of the suspension or cancellation of the certificate were not justified he may vary or set aside the suspension made by the Authority.
Where a holder of a certificate does not appeal against the suspension, the Authority shall proceed and cancel the certificate, on giving reasons to the holder of the certificate.
The Authority shall cancel the certificate upon the expiry of the period of notice.
Where a certificate is cancelled, the holder shall surrender to the Regulatory Authority a all copies of the certificate on display in every place of business of the licence publish a notice of the revocation.

Note

An operator shall comply with any conditions that may endorsed on a License or certificate.
An operator who contravenes the set regulations, commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding forty-eight currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty-four months or both.
A holder of a certificate who wishes to surrender the certificate shall give the Authority not less than sixty days’ notice in writing, of the intention to surrender the certificate.

Required DocumentsEdit

Upon making a suspect ion or revocation of the aerodrome certificate the applicant shall submit the Authority following:-

Two copies of the aerodrome manual;
Furnish particulars of the charges levied for the use of an aerodrome or the performance of services at the aerodrome;
Provided the aerodrome safety, security, efficiency and regularity of air navigation reports;
Approval from any relevant authority;
Proof of financial capability;
Particulars of any non-compliance or deviations from the appropriate aerodrome design, operation or equipment standards;
Particulars of the airspace classification requirements; and charges as prescribed by the Authority in the Aeronautical circular.
Information Publication (AIP) or the Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC).
Any other additional supporting documentation as requested by the Authority.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF BOTSWANA {CAAB)
Head office
Physical Address: Plot 61920, Letsema Office Park Fairgrounds
Gaborone
P O Box 250, Gaborone
Telephone: +267 368-8200
Fax number: +267 391-3121 / 2222
Email address: [email protected]

OTHER CAAB BRANCH OFFICEPG Matante International Airport
P.O. Box: 315, Francistown, Botswana
Telephone: +267 241 3420
Fax: +267 241 5855
Email address: [email protected]

Maun International Airport
P O Box 54, Maun
Telephone: +267 686 0238
Fax: +267 686 0238
Email address: [email protected]

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
P/bag SK9, Gaborone, Botswana
Telephone: +267 390 44 01
Fax: +267 390 45 57
Email address: [email protected]

Kasane International Airport
P O Box 349, Kasane
Telephone: +267 625 0133
Email address: [email protected]
CAAB contact and map location
CAAB Website
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30

EligibilityEdit

Holder of a aerodrome certificate that has been suspended or cancelled by the Authority.

FeesEdit

Please consult with the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB).

ValidityEdit

Valid until the issues that led to cancellation are resolved.

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Required InformationEdit

Aircraft operators’ details
Approved maintenance organizations detail
Organizations responsible for type design and/or manufacture of aircraft details
Air traffic Services details
Identity card details
Reason for cancellation and suspension of the certificate
Aerodrome certificate details

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Based on sufficient reason, the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) may suspend the Aerodrome certificate until the certificate holder takes due corrective measures.

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CAAB Aerodrome certification Guide

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