7. Variation of special operations approval

(1)

A Singapore operator with any special operations approval must obtain the Director‑General of Civil Aviation’s approval before varying —

(a)

the special operation that is the subject of the special operations approval; or

(b)

a document or procedure approved for the special operation.

(2)

An application to vary a special operations approval or the period for which a special operations approval is valid —

(a)

must be made to the Director‑General of Civil Aviation in the form and manner required by the Director‑General of Civil Aviation; and

(b)

must contain —

(i)

the details of the proposed variation, including the necessary changes to the Singapore operator’s Operations Manual and all other relevant documentation if the proposed variation is approved; and

(ii)

the results of a safety risk assessment conducted by the Singapore operator to assess the level of safety of the special operation if the proposed variation is approved.

(3)

After considering the application made under paragraph (2), the Director‑General of Civil Aviation may —

(a)

approve the variation subject to conditions, restrictions and limitations;

(b)

refuse to approve the variation sought; or

(c)

withdraw the relevant special operations approval.

Subregulation 1