(e)  Operability of ground equipment during the simulated diversion.

(2)  The exercise of the operator’s reaction and recovery plan may be completed prior to the validation flight.

(3)  DGCA will give favorable consideration to a request by the operator, through the POI, to conduct the validation flight in a passenger revenue status only if the operator’s reaction and recovery plan has been previously demonstrated to the satisfaction of DGCA. The carriage of cargo revenue is permissible in this case, and is encouraged, for airplane weight and balance purpose.

Issue I 28.08.2007  Rev.0