Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) The operator of a qualified flight simulator or qualified flight training device must notify CASA, in writing, if it proposes to modify the equipment or software of the simulator or device in a way that will change the characteristics of the simulator or device.
(2) If CASA receives a notice under subregulation (1), CASA may conduct an evaluation (a special evaluation ) of the simulator or device as it is proposed to be modified.
(3) Subject to subregulations (4) and (5), regulations 60.030 and 60.035 apply in respect of a special evaluation in the same way as they apply to the initial evaluation.
(4) If CASA decides not to conduct a special evaluation:
(a) the operator may make the proposed modification of the simulator or device; and
(b) the flight simulator or flight training device qualification continues to be in force.
(5) During a special evaluation, a simulator or device must be assessed against:
(a) the qualification level at which the simulator or device was qualified at the initial qualification or accreditation of the simulator or device in Australia; or
(b) if CASA has changed the qualification level since the initial evaluation--the qualification level as changed.
Note: CASA may arrange for an evaluation to be conducted by an evaluation team: see regulation 60.090.
(6) This regulation does not apply to the modification of a device for the purpose of a change in the qualification level of the simulator or device.