(1) The registered operator of a limited category aircraft may apply, in writing, to the administering authority for the aircraft for the assignment of a new permit index number for the aircraft.
(2) Part 11 applies to an application mentioned in subregulation (1) as if a permit index number were an authorisation (within the meaning of Part 11).
(3) Subject to regulation 11.055, the administering authority must assign a new permit index number to the aircraft.
Note: See also regulation 132.230 (notice to CASA--certain
proposed actions by limited category organisation).