55A. Issue of Special Flight Permit― (1) The Director-General may issue a special flight permit when an aircraft is not fully in compliance with the airworthiness requirements but is in a condition for safe operation subject to such conditions as are specified in the special flight permit.

(2) The owner or operator of an aircraft may apply to the Director-General for the issue of a special flight permit in respect of the aircraft for any of the purposes as specified by the Director-General.

(3) The Director-General may issue a special flight permit in respect of an aircraft when, ―

(a) an applicant furnishes such documents as may be specified by the Director-General; and