A certificate shall be required in respect of each flight simulation training device used for the training of pilots, except for situations in which, as a result of F1regulations made under point (a) of Article 27(1), taking into account the objectives and principles set out in Articles 1 and 4, and in particular the nature and risk of the activity concerned, such certificates are not required.

The certificate referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be issued upon application, when the applicant has demonstrated that the applicant and the device comply with F2regulations made under Article 27 adopted to ensure compliance with the essential requirements referred to in Article 20.

The certificate referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall specify the functionalities of the device. The certificate may be amended to reflect changes to those functionalities, in accordance with F2regulations made under point (a) of Article 27(1).

The certificate referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be limited, suspended or revoked when the holder or the device no longer complies with the rules and procedures for issuing and maintaining such certificate, in accordance with F2regulations made under point (a) of Article 27(1).

Where F2regulations made under Article 27 so provide, the organisation responsible for the operation of the flight simulation training device shall be required to declare the compliance of the device with the essential requirements referred in Article 20 and with the detailed specifications established in accordance with F2regulations made under point (b) of Article 27(1).