The Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air is governed by Rwanda Civil Aviation Regulations Part 18 and supported by associated regulations and technical documents when necessary. The Dangerous Goods program is managed by Dangerous Goods Coordinator (DGC). The DGC is responsible for ensuring adequate original certifications and on-going inspection programs are administered effectively and in a standardized manner. Qualified Dangerous Goods Inspectors (DGI) provide support to ensure certification and inspections are completed and conducted in a timely manner. Together these persons provide oversight and advice on dangerous goods in the interest of public safety in the acceptance, transport and handling of dangerous goods in air transport only.

The Rwanda Civil Aviation Regulations (RCARs) related to Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air : -

• RCAR Part 01: General Policies, Procedures & Definitions
• RCAR Part 09: Approved Training Organization
• RCAR Part 11: Aerial Work Operations
• RCAR Part 12: Air Operation Certification and administration
• RCAR Part 13: Addition Passenger Carrying Requirements
• RCAR Part:14: AOC Personnel Qualification
• RCAR Part 18: Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air

The followings Advisory Circulars (AC) have been provided for additional insight into Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air:

• AC 18-001: Process and Application: Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air
• AC 18-002: Guidance for Development of Dangerous Goods Manuals
• AC 18-003: Guidance for Development of Dangerous Training Programs
• AC 09-001: Application and Process: Training Organization Approval
• AC 09-005: Guidance and Process for Distance Learning Approvals

To initiate the approval process, applicants are required to complete and submit to the Authority the following Forms and related documents:

• Form 575A:    Application for Exemption or Deviation or Waiver
• Form 561C:  Application for Approved Training Organization Certificate
• Form 560C:  ATO Pre-Application Statement of Intent
• Form 561C:  Application for Approved Training Organization Certificate
• Form 519A:  Application for Foreign Training Organization Approval