This regulation shall apply to any civil subsonic jet aeroplane not registered in any member State or EEA State which has a maximum take-off mass of more than 34,000 kilograms and a capacity of more than 19 seats, powered by engines having a by-pass ratio of less than 2 and for which there is not in force a noise certificate certifying that the aeroplane complies with requirements which are at least equal to the standards specified in Part II, Chapter 3, Volume 1 of Annex 16/1988.

An aeroplane to which this regulation applies shall not be operated in the United Kingdom if its operation would have the effect of circumventing regulation 10(2).

Any person who agrees any form of leasing agreement which has the effect referred to in paragraph (2) shall be guilty of an offence.