31 July 2011 C1 CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT HONG KONG ...

and with the associated Declaration of Design and Performance, underthe modification approval procedure of HKAR-1 Sub-section 1.2-5.NOTE: A container produced in compliance with CS-ETSO/JAR-TSO C90c or FAA TSOC90c (FAR 37.199) will be accepted on the basis of having been manufactured toprocedures equivalent to HKAR-1 Sub-section 1.4-8.5 Additional Information5.1 CAD approval will be limited to the airworthiness features of the containerwith regard to the aircraft, flight crew and other persons present on the flight.It will not cover the safeguarding of the cargo or, in case of livestock, itswelfare.5.2 It is recommended that containers should be sufficiently robust and simple thatassembly and/or installation into the aircraft would not constitute worknecessitating the signing of a Certificate of Release to Service.5.3 It is strongly recommended that, in view of the mishandling to which suchequipment may be subjected, the instructions provided in accordance withparagraph 3.3 should also contain advice as regards tolerable damage and anyresulting load limitations.5.4 Operators are reminded that they are responsible for safeguarding the aircraftstructure and equipment against the effects of corrosive liquids and any othermaterials which could cause damage or malfunction.5.5 Where restraint of the cargo and container is provided by approved nets,bulkheads, etc. and no reliance is placed on the strength of the container, thensuch containers will not be subject to the above requirements.6 CancellationThis Notice cancels Airworthiness Notice No.92 Issue 4, dated 31 May 2003, whichshould be destroyed.Norman LODirector-General of Civil AviationAN-92 P.330 May 2006