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small items such as magazines and maps), shall satisfy the test standards ofPart IV and V of Appendix F of JAR-25/CS-25.5 Additional Information5.1 For the purpose of this Notice, the term 'substantially complete cabin interiorrenewal', has been used to cover the renewal of all sidewall panels, ceilingpanels and/or overhead stowages, whether this is done at one refurbishment orprogressively over a period of time as part of a planned cabin interior renewalprogramme.5.2 The requirements of this Notice are not applicable to individual cabin interiorcomponents which are refurbished or have to be replaced due tounserviceability, e.g., individual sidewall or ceiling panels or overheadstowage doors. However, where these components are newly manufacturedthe Director-General strongly recommends that they should meet theappropriate requirements of this Notice.5.3 The requirements of this Notice are not normally applicable to the internalstructures of galleys and overhead stowages, floor panels and floor coverings,transparent or translucent components such as lenses used in interior lights,illuminated signs and window anti-scratch panels, and other small cabin itemssuch as door and window mouldings, curtains, window shades, seat trays, armrests and parts of the passenger service units but see ACJ 25.853. However,these requirements would be applicable to large surface panels of passengerservice units.5.4 If there is any uncertainty as to the applicability of this Notice the Director-General should be consulted for clarification.6 CancellationThis Notice cancels Airworthiness Notice No. 61, Issue 3 dated 31 January 2002,which should be destroyed.Norman LODirector-General of Civil AviationAN-61 P.330 May 2006