This annex applies to all types
of craft. Tests to evaluate operational safety shall be conducted
on the first craft of a new design or of a design incorporating new
features which may modify the results of a previous testing. The tests
shall be carried out to a schedule agreed between the Administration
and the manufacturer. Where conditions of service warrant additional
testing (e.g., low temperature), the Administration or base port State
authorities as appropriate may require further demonstrations. Functional
descriptions, technical and system specifications relevant to the
understanding and evaluation of craft performance shall be available.
The objective of these tests is to provide essential information
and guidance to enable the craft to be operated safely under normal
and emergency conditions within the design speed and environmental
envelope.
The following procedures are outlined as requirements
in dealing with verification of craft performance.