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the NANDTB as meeting the requirements of AS 3669 or a recognised standard; and
           (ii) recognised by CASA.

9 Term and scope of NDT authority
       9.1 An NDT authority must be issued for a period not exceeding 5 years to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 8.1. It must be endorsed for the relevant NDT method with such limitations as are appropriate, having regard to the applicant's examination, training and experience.
       9.2 An NDT authority must be issued to the appropriate level of qualification, being level 1 "limited", level 1, or level 2 as specified in AS 3669.

10 Visual acuity requirements
       The holder of an NDT authority must at all times when conducting NDT comply with the visual acuity requirements of AS 3669.

11 Renewal of NDT authority
       11.1 An NDT authority may be renewed by application on the approved CASA form. In accordance with paragraphs 11.2 and 11.3, the holder must produce evidence to CASA that he or she has maintained proficiency for the relevant NDT method for which the authority was issued, continues to satisfy the applicable visual acuity requirements and has undergone the practical assessment requirements of AS 3669 for reapproval at the specific NDT qualification level.
       11.2 Evidence referred to in paragraph 11.1 must be issued in a statement by a responsible level 3 person nominated by the applicant's employer and must include details of:
(a) the applicant's practical experience in the relevant NDT method for which the authority was issued; and
(b) relevant NDT training received by the applicant; and
(c) specific examinations (as required under AS 3669) passed by the applicant; and
(d) practical assessments (as required under AS 3669) of the applicant's work that were carried out.
Note   To assist the responsible level 3 person's assessment of proficiency for renewal of an NDT authority, an applicant should keep a record of evidence of their work experience.
       11.3 An application for renewal must also be accompanied by the results of the most recent near vision test conducted within the last 12 months, being a test conducted in accordance with AS 3669 and paragraph 6.3 to show that the applicant meets the required standard of visual acuity.

12 Authority to carry out inspection using an NDT method
       For subregulation 42ZC (5) of CAR 1988, the holder of a valid airworthiness authority (AA) issued under regulation 33B of CAR 1988 to conduct NDT of aircraft and aircraft components is authorised to carry out on an aircraft component or aircraft material, that is covered by the AA, maintenance in the form of an inspection using an NDT method.
Note   For the exercise of his or her privilege under section 12, the holder of an