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last 2 years; and
(b) weighs the balloon on scales that are approved by CASA, or an organisation that has been approved by CASA, for the purpose of this subparagraph; and
(c) complies with any other condition that CASA deems necessary.
       3.5Balloons must be weighed on scales that:
(a) have an accuracy over the temperature range for which the scales are designed of:
 (i) 0.2% of the applied load; or
 (ii) 2 kg;
 whichever is the greater; and
(b) are of a type suitable for the purpose.
       3.6Each scale must have been calibrated:
(a) in accordance with the procedures required or recommended by the manufacturer; or
(b) in accordance with the procedures required or recommended either by a laboratory that has been accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (Australia) or a similar national accreditation body that is a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation;
       whichever is shorter, within a maximum 5 year period.

4 Record of empty weight alterations
       4.1A complete, continuous and current record of changes in the empty weight of a balloon, including a balloon component, must be maintained and recorded in the balloon logbook or other approved alternative to the logbook.
       4.2The balloon must be reweighed if:
(a) the empty weight alters by more than 5 kg as a result of repairs to, or maintenance on, the balloon, including a balloon component; and
(b) the repairs, or maintenance, are of such a nature that the subsequent empty weight of the balloon cannot be accurately substantiated by calculation.
       4.3 A new weighing summary and record of empty weight alteration must be prepared after each weighing.

5 Current empty weight
       When determining the empty weight or operating weight of a balloon in a particular configuration, the operator and the pilot in command must use the current weighing summary that includes each balloon component for that configuration.