Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) This regulation applies to a person if the person holds an authorisation from a Part 105 ASAO to undertake a parachute descent.
(2) A person contravenes this subregulation if the person:
(a) knows there is a major defect in the reserve parachute; and
(b) knows that the major defect has not been reported to the Part 105 ASAO; and
(c) does not report the defect to the Part 105 ASAO within 3 business days after becoming aware of the defect.
(3) The report must:
(a) be made in writing; and
(b) be made in a form approved by the Part 105 ASAO; and
(c) contain the following information:
(i) the make and type of the parachute;
(ii) the serial number of the parachute;
(iii) the name and address of the owner of the parachute;
(iv) a description of the defect;
(v) how the defect may affect the safety of the parachute or cause the parachute to become a danger to persons or property.
(4) An ASAO contravenes this subregulation if the ASAO:
(a) receives a report under subregulation (2); and
(b) does not provide a copy of the report to the following within 3 business days of receiving the report:
(i) CASA;
(ii) the manufacturer of the reserve parachute;
(iii) all other Part 105 ASAOs.
(5) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subregulation (2) or (4).