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No person may operate an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise agreed with the Civil Aviation Authority of the State of Registry.
Distribution:
The ADs applicable to an aircraft are those issued or adopted by the State of Registry of this aircraft.Upon issue, Transport Canada ADs are distributed to the registered owners of affected Canadian aircraft.
In accordance with ICAO Circular 95-AN/78 Transport Canada ADs are also distributed to the airworthiness authorities of foreign states where Canadian certified products are believed to be operating.