| (1) |
An operator of an FSTD shall notify the Director, in writing, if it proposes to modify an equipment or software of an FSTD— |
| (a) |
in a way that may change the handling characteristics, flight modelling, performance and systems operation or any QTG; |
| (b) |
in a way that may change the motion or visual systems; |
| (c) |
by re-hosting of FSTD software; |
| (d) |
by addition of systems and procedures including but not restricted to— |
| (ii) |
applicable TCAS; and |
| (e) |
by aircraft modification that could affect an FSTD qualification. |
| (2) |
Upon receipt of a notice referred to in subregulation (1), the Director may conduct a special evaluation of an FSTD on how it is proposed to be modified. |
| (3) |
Subject to subrequlations (4) and (5), regulations 60.01.4 and 60.01.5 shall apply in respect of a special evaluation as applicable to the initial evaluation. |
| (4) |
If the Director elects not to conduct a special evaluation referred to in subregulation (2), the Director shall advise an operator in writing— |
| (a) |
that such operator may make a proposed modification of an FSTD; which includes a modification documentation; and |
| (b) |
an FSTD qualification shall continue to be in force after a modification has been effected. |
| (5) |
During a special evaluation, an FSTD may be assessed against— |
| (a) |
a qualification level at which an FSTD was qualified at an initial qualification of an FSTD in the Republic; or |
| (b) |
a qualification level as changed, if the Director has changed a qualification level since an initial evaluation. |
[Regulation 60.01.11 substituted by regulation 10 of Notice No. R.1503, GG45491, dated 16 November 2021 (Twenty-First Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2021)]
Administration of Estates Act, 1965
