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e best managed by DHs, amendments to the RTS should be kept to the minimum necessary to
support DHs and be focussed on enduring changes to maintain the integrity of the RTS. Wherever
possible, lower level controls, such as appropriate Flying Orders or Instructions issued by the DHs,
or Clearances with Limited Evidence, should be employed in preference to frequent detailed and
temporary amendments to the RTS. In all cases, active and close consultation between the
interested parties will be required, to ensure that any RtL are being appropriately captured and
managed. In considering amendments to a RTS, the RTSA should ultimately act in the interests of
the SDH, tempered with an understanding and acknowledgement of any relevant operational
imperatives. Notwithstanding, the final decision on whether or not to tolerate RtL associated with
operating an in-service system lies with the DH chain, at the appropriate level, and/or any relevant
operational commander 5 .
Queries
6. Any queries or requests for further guidance on the content of this RN should be submitted in
the first instance, by email to MA to DG MAA at MA-DGMA@mod.uk or on 020 721 82724.
DG MAA
5 RA 1020(1) – Aviation Duty Holders – Responsibilities in Operations.
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