(1) This regulation applies to the holder of the certificate of registration for, or the operator or pilot in command of, an Australian aircraft while the aircraft is outside Australian territory.
(2) A person to whom this regulation applies must not use, or permit the use of, an aircraft component, aircraft material or other thing in connection with the maintenance of the aircraft if:
(a) use of the component, material or thing would be an offence against these Regulations if the aircraft were in Australian territory; and
(b) CASA has not approved the use.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .