# The Hovercraft (General) Order 1972, Article 10: Issue of Type Certificates


(1) The CAA may, if satisfied by such investigations of one or more hovercraft as it may require, or by a study of relevant specifications, or by a combination of investigations and a study of relevant specifications, that individual examples of a particular type of hovercraft would if suitably constructed be capable of safe use, issue a Type Certificate in respect of the type of hovercraft specified in the Certificate.
(2) The CAA may, if satisfied by such investigations as it may require or by a study of relevant specifications, or by a combination of investigations and a study of relevant specifications, that individual examples of an engine, component, instrument, or equipment intended for use in a hovercraft would if suitably constructed safely fulfil the function for which they are intended, issue a Type Certificate in respect of that type of engine, component, instrument, or equipment.
(3) The CAA may, if satisfied by such investigations as it may require, vary a Type Certificate issued under paragraph (1) and (2) of this Article, at the request of an applicant.
(4) A Type Certificate shall remain in force until cancelled or suspended.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/674/article/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hovercraft-general-order-1972/article-10
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