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S.I. No. 47/1983 -- Air Navigation (Fees) Order, 1983.

S.I. No. 47/1983 -- Air Navigation (Fees) Order, 1983. 1983 47

S.I. No. 47/1983:

AIR NAVIGATION (FEES) ORDER, 1983.

AIR NAVIGATION (FEES) ORDER, 1983.

I, JIM MITCHELL, Minister for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 5 , 9 and 11 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1946 (No. 23 of 1946), the Transport, Fuel and Power (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order, 1959 ( S.I. No. 125 of 1959 ), the Transport and Power (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order, 1977 ( S.I. No. 305 of 1977 ), and the Tourism and Transport (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order, 1980 ( S.I. No. 11 of 1980 ), hereby order as follows:

1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Air Navigation (Fees) Order, 1983.

(2) This Order shall come into operation on the 1st day of April, 1983.

2. In this Order "the Minister" means the Minister for Transport.

3. The Air Navigation (Fees) Order, 1981 (S.I. No. 349 of 1981) is hereby revoked.

4. There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of registration of an aircraft fees in accordance with the following scale--

where the maximum total authorised weight of the aircraft--

IR£
(a) does not exceed 2,730 kgs. 15.50
(b) exceeds 2,730 kgs. but does not exceed 5,700 kgs. 47.50
(c) exceeds 5,700 kgs. but does not exceed 13,600 kgs. 63.00
(d ) exceeds 13,600 kgs. but does not exceed 45,500 kgs. 105.00
(e) exceeds 45,500 kgs. 157.50

5. There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of type approval a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for the purpose of issuing the certificate.

6. (1) There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for the purpose of issuing the certificate of airworthiness.

(2) There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness for export the following scale of fees:--

IR£
(a) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 1,000 kgs.

6.00

(b) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight exceeds 1,000 kgs.

15.50

(c) in the case of any other aircraft for every 500 kgs. or part thereof ... 31.00

(3) In the case of an aircraft in respect of which a certificate of airworthiness has previously been issued there shall be charged for the validation of a certificate of airworthiness the following scale of fees for each complete year of validity specified:--

IR£
(a) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 1,000 kgs

6.00

(b) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight exceeds 1,000 kgs.

15.50

(c) in the case of other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 2,000 kgs. for every 500 kgs. or part thereof

25.00

(d ) in the case of any other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight exceeds 2,000 kgs. for every 500 kgs. or part thereof

31.25

(4) There shall be charged and levied for the renewal of a certificate of airworthiness and for the renewal of a validation of a certificate of airworthiness the following scale of fees for each complete year of validity specified:--

IR£
(a) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 1,000 kgs.

10.00

(b) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight exceeds 1,000 kgs.

15.50

(c) in the case of other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 2,000 kgs. for every 500 kgs. or part thereof

25.00

(d) in the case of any other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight exceeds 2,000 kgs. for every 500 kgs. or part thereof

31.25

7. There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a flight permit a fee of an amount equal to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for the purpose of issuing the flight permit.

8. There shall be charged and levied for the approval of a modification to an aircraft a fee of an amount equal to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for the purpose of granting the approval as may be prescribed from time to time, subject to a minimum charge of IR £10.50.

9. There shall be charged and levied for the approval of an engine a fee of an amount equal to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for the purpose of granting the approval.

10. There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a noise certificate a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for the purpose of issuing the noise certificate.

11. There shall be charged and levied--

( a ) for the inspection of an organisation for the purpose of the approval of the organisation to overhaul and maintain aircraft and aircraft components and to manage and conduct an aviation ground training school a fee of IR £315 per annum for each branch of the organisation separately inspected;

( b ) for the approval of an organisation for the manufacture of aviation materials, a fee of IR £79 per annum;

( c ) for the inspection of premises for the purpose of the approval of the premises for the storage of aviation accessories and component parts, a fee of IR £79 per annum.

12. There shall be charged and levied for the grant of permission by the Minister in respect of an aircraft engaged in the dropping of material for the purpose of sowing seed for dusting or spraying the surface of the land or water or anything growing on the land a fee of IR £210 per aircraft per annum.

13. There shall be charged for an inspection on the application of an owner of an aircraft (not being an inspection made with a view to issuing or renewing or validating a certificate of airworthiness or issuing a certificate of airworthiness for export) for the purpose of seeing that the aircraft is airworthy and complies with the requirements for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness a fee equal in amount to the cost of such investigations as were made for the purpose of the inspection.

14. There shall be charged and levied for the approval by the Minister of a course of training connected with the requirements for the grant of an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence the following charges:--

( a ) for the grant of approval, a fee of IR £315;

( b ) for the renewal of such approval, a fee of IR £150.

15. There shall be charged and levied for the issue, renewal or variation of a licence for an aerodrome a fee of an amount equal to the cost of such investigations as are required by the Minister for the purpose of the issue, renewal or variation of a licence subject to the following minimum charges:--

( a ) for the issue of a licence for an aerodrome, a fee of IR £52.50;

( b ) for the renewal of a licence for an aerodrome, a fee of IR £31;

( c ) for the variation of a licence for an aerodrome, a fee of IR £15.50.

16. There shall be charged and levied

( a ) for the grant of special approval of an aerodrome by the Minister, a fee of an amount equal to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for the grant of the approval;

( b ) for the inspection of a proposed aerodrome site, a fee of an amount equal to the costs of such inspection.

17. (1) ( a ) There shall be charged and levied for a person normally resident in the State, or in a member state of the European Communities, or employed by an air transport undertaking which has its principal place of business in the State or in a member state of the European Communities, the scale of personnel licence fees in respect of the grant, renewal or extension of such licences set out in the Schedule to this Order.

( b ) In the case of persons other than those specified in paragraph (1) (a) of this Article, there shall be charged and levied for the issue of a Basic Aeronautical Certificate or the grant, renewal or extension of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence such fee of an amount as may be prescribed from time to time.

( c ) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) (a) and (1) (b) of this Article, there shall be charged and levied for the validation of personnel licences the scale of fees set out in the Schedule to this Order.

( d ) (i) Where a medical examination is conducted by a specially qualified medical officer (in accordance with the provisions of the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1966 ( S.I. No. 165 of 1966 )) for the purpose of the grant, validation or renewal of a licence to act as a flight crew member, the fees payable for such an examination shall be:--

IR£
(a) in the case of the grant or validation of a licence 55.50
(b) in the case of the renewal of a licence 33.00

(ii) Where only a part of parts of a medical examination referred to in subparagraph ( d ) (i) of this paragraph above is conducted, the fee payable for each such part shall be:--

IR£
(a) radiography examination 14.00
(b) electrocardiography examination 7.00
(c) ophthalmology examination 7.00
(d ) auditory acuity test 8.00
(e) special medical examination The cost of such examination
( f ) Special Medical Review The cost of such review.

(2) In the case of the approval of a person pursuant to Article 25 of the Air Navigation (Airworthiness of Aircraft) Order, 1964 ( S.I. No. 141 of 1964 ), there shall be charged and levied for the grant of such approval a fee of IR £52.50, and for the renewal of such approval, a fee of IR £15.50.

(3) Where an applicant for a personnel licence is exempt from examination or test, the appropriate fee may be remitted or reduced in such manner as the Minister thinks fit.

(4) Where an application for a personnel licence is withdrawn by the applicant or refused by the Minister, the appropriate fees may be refunded but the Minister may retain such amount of the fees as appears to him to be reasonable in respect of any examination or test already conducted pursuant to the application.

(5) If an endorsement of a personnel licence is made at the time of the issue of the licence or if at any other time the endorsement is made as a result of the passing by the applicant of an examination or test conducted by the Minister, the appropriate fee may be remitted.

(6) In the case of a holder of a Flight Radiotelegraphy Operator's Licence (Temporary) who qualifies for the grant of a Flight Radiotelegraphy Operator's Licence the Minister, if he thinks fit, may remit in full the fee otherwise payable for the last mentioned licence.

(7) In the case of a holder of a Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence (Restricted) who qualifies for the grant of a Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence (General) the Minister, if he thinks fit, may remit in full the fee otherwise payable for the last mentioned licence.

(8) There shall be charged and levied for the re-examination of the result of the technical examination required by an applicant for a personnel licence, a fee of an amount equal to the cost of such investigations as were required by the Minister for such re-examination.

18. The Minister may remit or reduce, in any case in which he is satisfied that it is reasonable to do so, any fee referred to or mentioned in this Order.

SCHEDULE

Article 17

Description of Service

Technical Examination (if required)

IR£

Flying Test (if required)

IR£

Grant, Renewal or Validation Fees for each complete period of validity

IR£

Grant -- -- 5.00
Renewal -- -- 3.00
Validation -- -- 5.00
2. Private Pilot's Licence
Grant 10.00 15.50 6.00
Renewal 10.00 15.50 6.00
Night Rating -- -- 3.00
Validation -- -- 6.00
Each additional Rating 5.00 15.50 5.00
3. Commercial Pilot's Licence
Grant 94.50 47.50 29.00
Renewal 94.50 47.50 29.00
Validation -- -- 29.00
Each additional Type Rating 44.50 47.50 5.00
4. Senior Commercial Pilot's Licence
Grant 189.00 47.50 29.00
Renewal 189.00 47.50 29.00
Validation -- -- 29.00
Each additional Type Rating. 44.50 47.50 5.00
5. Airline Transport Pilot's Licence
Grant 189.00 47.50 29.00
Renewal 189.00 47.50 29.00
Validation -- -- 29.00
Each additional Type Rating 44.50 47.50 5.00
6. Flight Instructor Rating Class II
Grant 10.00 19.50 5.00
Renewal 10.00 19.50 3.00
Each additional Type Rating 10.00 19.50 5.00
7. Flight Instructor Rating Class I
Grant 10.00 19.50 5.00
Renewal 10.00 19.50 3.00
Each additional Type Rating 10.00 19.50 5.00
8. Instrument Rating
(1) Commercial and Airline Transport Pilot
Grant 27.50 47.50 5.00
Renewal 27.50 47.50 3.00
(2) Private Pilot
Grant 27.50 31.00 5.00
Renewal 27.50 31.00 3.00
9. Controlled Visual Flight Rules Flight Rating
Grant 10.00 15.50 5.00
Renewal 10.00 15.50 3.00
10. Flight Navigator's Licence
Grant 126.00 79.00 25.50
Renewal 126.00 79.00 25.50
Validation -- -- 25.50
11. Flight Radiotelegraphy Operator's Licence
Grant -- -- 29.00
Renewal -- -- 29.00
Temporary
Grant -- -- 29.00
Renewal -- -- 29.00
12.

Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence

(General)

Grant -- -- 19.50
Renewal -- -- 19.50
(Restricted)
Endorsement of pilot's licence to authorise the holder to act as Flight Radiotelephony Operator

--

--

5.00

13. Flight Engineer's Licence
Grant 47.50 47.50 29.00
Renewal 47.50 47.50 29.00
Validation -- -- 19.50
Each additional Aircraft Rating 29.00 47.50 5.00
14. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence
(a) in respect of aircraft less than 2,700 kgs. maximum weight.
Grant 19.50 -- 5.00
Renewal 19.50 -- 3.00
Extension of Licence 10.00 -- 5.00
Validation -- -- 5.00
(b) in respect of aircraft of 2,700 kgs. or more maximum total weight
Grant 24.00 -- 24.00
Renewal 24.00 -- 15.50
Extension of Licence 34.00 -- 10.00
Validation -- -- 15.00
(c) Basic Aeronautical Certificate, each part

10.00

--

--

15. Extension of a Licence if endorsed without examination or test

--

--

5.00

16. Replacement of a Licence or Certificate -- -- 5.00
17. Type ratings conducted on behalf of other aviation authorities

--

--

50.00

18. Issue of parachutist's permit -- -- 3.00
Parachute display permit -- -- 5.00

GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 23rd day of February, 1983.

JIM MITCHELL,

Minister for Transport.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This Order revokes and re-enacts with modifications the Air Navigation (Fees) Order, 1981. It provides for a new charge for carrying out an inspection of a proposed aerodrome site, as well as charges for type ratings conducted on behalf of other aviation authorities, and charges for the issue of a parachutist's permit and parachute display permit. The level of fees payable under the 1981 Order is also increased.



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