Commercial air transport aircraft in Cabo Verde must adhere to provisions of ICAO Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part 1 - International Commercial Air Transport - Aeroplanes, Chapter 6 (Aeroplane Instruments) and Chapter 7 (Aeroplane Communication and Navigation Equipment).
All civil fixed wing turbine - engine aircraft having a maximum take - off mass exceeding 15 000 KG, or a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 30, will be required to be equipped with ACAS II.
With effect from 1st January 2005, all civil fixed wing turbine - engine aircraft having a maximum take - off mass exceeding 5 700 KG, or a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 19, will be required to be equipped with ACAS II.
The following signalling equipment shall be carried:
An emergency locator transmitter (ELT);
Two signal flares of the day and night type;
Eight red signal cartridges and a means of firing them;
A signal sheet (minimum 1 x 1 M) in a reflecting colour;
An electric hand torch.
The following survival equipment shall be carried:
A compass;
A knife;
A sleeping bag with a waterproof inner lining or a rescue blanket (Astron) per person;
Four boxes of matches in waterproof containers;
A ball of string;
A cooking stove with fuel and the accompanying cooking and eating utensils.
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