§ 6-38. Private operators.

(a)

Definition. A private operator is a person who owns or operates aircraft in pursuit of his own pleasure and business and does not operate for hire or reward.

(b)

Registration of aircraft. Private aircraft based at an airport owned or operated by the city must be registered in the office of the director of aviation, and such registration, when accepted, shall be deemed permission for the use of the aircraft for private operations.

(c)

Securing aircraft. Individuals owning or privately operating aircraft shall make arrangements to house or tie down such aircraft when left unattended for periods of time exceeding eight hours, and under no circumstances will aircraft be tied down on grounds not authorized for such purposes.

(d)

Maintenance of aircraft. No aircraft shall be dismantled and no cowlings shall be removed and left lying on the ground except when there is a qualified mechanic or airman actually performing maintenance on the aircraft. During such times as any maintenance is actually being performed on such aircraft, all parts, cowling and gear shall be stored in the hangar or in shops.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 3.9)