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CARs Part V — Airworthiness Standards

No Step / No Walk Zone Markings — Aircraft Ground Safety

CARs Part V — Aircraft Surface Placards · Federal — Canada

§The Law

CARs Part V — Airworthiness StandardsCARs Part V — Aircraft Surface Placards

Aircraft skin areas that cannot support human weight without structural damage must be marked with permanent placards reading "NO STEP" or showing the walk/no-walk zones as specified in the aircraft type certificate data sheet.

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Plain English

"NO STEP" decals protect aircraft surfaces that look walkable but will dent or puncture under weight — wing skins, fairings, and cowlings. Missing or faded "NO STEP" markings are an airworthiness defect.

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Specific Requirements

"NO STEP" placard on all prohibited areas

Walk paths on wing root marked or painted

Text must be legible from maintenance standing position

Weather-resistant material — outdoor grade vinyl minimum

Check TCDS for aircraft-specific requirements

Replace if faded or peeling

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Regulation Quick Facts

Regulation
CARs Part V — Airworthiness Standards
Jurisdiction
🇨🇦 Federal — Canada
Category
Aviation Law
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