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  "long_title": "These Regulations consolidate and amend the Civil Aviation Authority Regulations 1983, as amended. In addition to some minor and drafting amendments, the following changes have been made—The Civil Aviation Authority’s functions under the Air Navigation (Aeroplane and Aeroplane Engine Emission of Unburned Hydrocarbons) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/ 1994) of issuing certificates of compliance with requirements for the emission by aircraft engines of unburned hydrocarbons and of appointing authorised persons must now be exercised in accordance with the procedure laid down in regulation 6 (regulation 6(1)).Members of the Civil Aviation Authority hearing cases under regulation 6 may now sit with assessors (regulation 6(6)).",
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