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Proposal title
Accuracy of weighing equipment increased to 472.5kg
Existing text
S10
5.2 MEASUREMENT
5.2.1 Weighing equipment. The scales used to establish the weight of an aircraft entering a competition, shall have an accuracy of not less than 0,2% when weighing up to 450 kg. The calibration of the scales shall have taken place within a year from the date of the weighing. All scales used shall carry a certificate indicating weighing accuracy and the time of the latest calibration of the scales. For records it is sufficient that the weighing rules of the airworthiness certifying body, of the country where the aircraft is registered, are followed.
New text
5.2 MEASUREMENT
5.2.1 Weighing equipment. The scales used to establish the weight of an aircraft entering a competition, shall have an accuracy of not less than 0,2% when weighing up to 450 472.5 kg. The calibration of the scales shall have taken place within a year from the date of the weighing. All scales used shall carry a certificate indicating weighing accuracy and the time of the latest calibration of the scales. For records it is sufficient that the weighing rules of the airworthiness certifying body, of the country where the aircraft is registered, are followed.
Reason
This should have been amended when the definition of a microlight was changed to add 5% for ballistic recovery systems.