NCAA Reacts To Trending Video, Says No Airline Can Operate With Worn-out Tyres

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has declared that
no Nigerian airline can operate with worn-out tyres, contrary to
what has been trending online in the past one week.

The regulatory authority insisted that with all the various
checks and counter checks it had put in place, combined with that
of the operators, it is improbable that any airline in Nigeria
would operate a service with that kind of tyre.

The regulatory agency, however, advised the original author of
the post or any other individuals with safety-related issues to
furnish it with the identity of the airline or any such information
to enable it establish the authenticity of the claim and ensure
appropriate action.

A press statement by Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, the
NCAA Public Affairs, said its Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI) are
well-trained and well-motivated to carry out routine ramp
inspection on all airlines operating in Nigeria.

Adurogboye hinted that it is the primary responsibility of the
authority’s inspectors to ensure that all the parts of the aircraft
complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements and remains
in a condition for safe operation before every flight and
throughout its operating life.

He said in addition to the agency’s oversight roles, NCAA had
placed the onerous responsibility of the first line of safety on
the operating airlines’ Pilot-In-Command (PIC) of each flight and
the assigned engineer that authorised each flight.

He said: “According to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations
(Nig.CARs) Part 5.4.1.1(b) the authority shall issue a Certificate
of Airworthiness for aircraft registered in Nigeria based on
satisfactory evidence that the aircraft complies with the design
aspects of the appropriate airworthiness requirements (type
certificate) and is in a condition for safe operation.

“NCAA’s Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI) are well-trained and
well-motivated to carry out routine ramp inspection on all airlines
operating in Nigeria.

“It is the primary responsibility of the authority inspectors to
ensure that all the parts of the aircraft complies with the
applicable airworthiness requirements and remains in a condition
for safe operation before every flight and throughout its operating
life.

“However, NCAA wishes to advise the original author of the post
or any other individuals with safety related issue, if any, to
furnish the authority with the identity of the airline or any of
such information to enable us establish the authenticity of the
claim and ensure appropriate action.”

He maintained that NCAA would continue to carry out surveillance
checks on the industry to ensure safety and security of airline
operations in Nigeria, noting that violation is viewed
seriously.