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in Table 2 will no longer be permissible. This would make sense but might prove troublesome.
5. Any alternative would be to substitute in the proviso to paragtaph 3(a) some different weight to be assumed, on the basis of actual experience in Hong Kong. This would be better than the unrestricted free-for-all which might result from the present draft. The Explanatory Note does not make it clear that the baggage will no longer need to be weighed and there will no longer be statutory assumptions as to its weight in different circumstances.
6. The proposed amendment with regard to aircraft maintenance is a matter of policy and the Director of Overseas Operations, Civil Aviation Authority, has some doubts. If, however, it will tighten safety requirements rather than relaxing them, we see no reason to object.
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As you will see from all this, the draft Regulations would benefit from some tightening up. I hope these observations will be helpful.
cc:
Mr Kean, CAA
Mr Thompson, HK&GD
K Ghosh
Maritime Aviation and Environment
Department
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