Cap. 641 чл. 13Airworthiness directive.

(1) An airworthiness directive means a document issued or adopted by the Director General which orders a specific action to be performed on an aircraft to restore it to an acceptable level of safety, whenever evidence shows that the safety level of this aircraft may be compromised.

(2) The Director General may issue an airworthiness directive to address an immediate safety problem not related to type design pursuant to Article 70 of the Basic Regulation for those aircraft, products and parts covered by that Regulation and its implementing rules.

(3) In the case of non-EASA aircraft, the Director General shall issue an airworthiness directive when:

(a) an unsafe condition has been determined by EASA or another competent design authority to exist in an aircraft, as a result of a deficiency in the aircraft, or an engine, propeller, part or appliance installed on that aircraft, or as a result of improper maintenance or manufacturing practices and certification; and

(b) that unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in other aircraft.

(4) An airworthiness directive shall contain at least the following information:

(a) an identification of the unsafe condition;

(b) an identification of the affected aircraft;

(c) the action required;

(d) the compliance time for the required action;

(e) the date of entry into force of the said airworthiness directive.

(5) An airworthiness directive ceases to have effect if:

(a) it is withdrawn by the Director General; or

(b) it is revoked by the Director General following a finding, made in accordance with Article 70 of the Basic Regulation, that the airworthiness directive is found not to be justified.

(6) An aircraft in respect of which an airworthiness directive has been issued shall not fly unless and until that directive is complied with or revoked.