Markings and placards
87.  An AOC holder must ensure that, for every relevant aircraft —
(a)any placard, listing or instrument marking containing the operating limitations of the aircraft is displayed —
(i)in a conspicuous place in the aircraft; and
(ii)in such a manner to minimise the risk of erasure, disfigurement, obscuring or removal;
(b)each unit of measure used on a placard, listing or instrument marking is the same as that on any related instrument or in the related flight manual;
(c)each fuel contents gauge is clearly marked to indicate the units to which the gauge is calibrated;
(d)a placard or marking is displayed in the immediate vicinity of each fuel and oil filler with the specification or grade, or both, of fuel or oil, as appropriate;
(e)for every door (other than a flight deck door, if installed) in the aircraft that separates a passenger compartment from another compartment that has emergency exit provisions, a placard is displayed to indicate that the door must be open during take‑off and landing;
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(f)any placard or marking required under any certificate issued in respect of the aircraft is present at the designated location and remains legible; and
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(g)in the case of a relevant aircraft that is a small aeroplane, a passenger information sign or placard containing a prohibition against smoking is displayed in each lavatory compartment and every other appropriate location in the aircraft.
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