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Aircraft equipment

Aircraft shall be equipped with suitable instruments and with navigation equipment appropriate to the route to be flown.

Minimum Levels

Except when necessary for take-off or lading, or except when specifically authorized by the appropriate authority, an IFR flight shall be flown at a level which is not below the minimum flight altitude established by the State whose territory is over flown, or where no such minimum flight altitude has been established:

a) Over high terrain or in mountainous areas, at a level which is at least 600m ( 2 000 ft) above the highest obstacle within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft;

b) Elsewhere than as specified in a), at a level which is at least 300 m (1 000 ft ) above the highest obstacle within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft;

Note 1. – The estimated position of the aircraft will take account of the navigational accuracy which can be achieved on the relevant route segment, having regard to the navigational facilities available on the ground and in the aircraft