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Article 7 Validity of noise certificate

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(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), any noise certificate issued by the Governor under article 6(1) remains valid indefinitely.

(2)

A noise certificate immediately ceases to be valid where—

(a)

the certificate is suspended under article 12(1) or (2);

(b)

the certificate is revoked under article 12(2);

(c)

the aircraft, or any part of it, is modified in a way that affects its ability to comply with the applicable noise standards;

(d)

there is a breach of any condition imposed under article 6.

(3)

Where a noise certificate has ceased to be valid under paragraph (2)(a), it becomes valid again at such time as the Governor lifts the suspension under article 12(6).

(4)

Where a noise certificate ceases to be valid under paragraph (2)(c), the operator must apply for a new certificate in accordance with article 6.

(5)

Where a noise certificate has ceased to be valid under paragraph (2)(d), it becomes valid again as soon as the relevant condition is again complied with.

(6)

Subject to paragraph (2), where a noise certificate becomes valid again as mentioned in paragraph (3) or (5), that certificate remains valid indefinitely.