1.5.1 Every craft should be subject to the procedures
specified below:
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(a) An initial assessment before the certificate
required under 1.6 is issued for the
first time. This assessment should include:
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(i) an appraisal of the assumptions made and limitations
proposed in relation to loadings, environment, speed and manoeuvrability;
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(ii) an appraisal of the data supporting the safety
of the design obtained as appropriate from calculations, tests and
trials;
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(iii) an investigation into the adequacy of the
various manuals to be supplied with the craft; and
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(iv) a complete survey of the craft's structure,
equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials in so far as the craft
is covered by this Code; and which should be such as to ensure that
the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials fully
comply with the applicable provisions of this Code and should be supported
by such tests and trials as necessary.
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(b) Periodical surveys at intervals specified
by the Administration, but not exceeding one year, in order that the
Administration may satisfy itself as to the suitability of the structure,
equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials for the intended service
of the craft. The Administration should consider application to have
the required surveys carried out over the duration of the certificate.
An extension of the duration of the Dynamically Supported Craft Construction
and Equipment Certificate may be granted by the Administration for
a period not exceeding 30 days.
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(c) Intermediate inspections at intervals specified
by the Administration which should be such as to ensure that the maintenance
instructions and operating instructions listed in the technical manuals
required by 1.8 are being complied with.
1.5.2 No change should be made that would affect
the structural integrity, change the functional operation of a system,
or change the arrangements or materials covered by the survey, without
the sanction of the Administration, except the direct replacement
of such equipment and fittings for the purpose of renewal, repair
or maintenance.
1.5.3 Surveys of craft with respect to the enforcement
of the provisions of this Code should be carried out by competent
persons duly authorized for the purpose by the Administration.
1.5.4 The owner of the craft, or the organization
responsible for the commercial operation and maintenance of the craft
are to be authorized or approved by the Administration on the basis
of information provided by documents and by direct inspection of the
facilities that confirms the ability of the said owner or organization
to comply with the requirements of Chapters 17 and 18.
1.5.5 The Administration may reconsider the approval
if necessary but in any case the approval should be withdrawn if the
conditions of approval are not observed.