Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated RegulationsTurbine - engine aeroplanes
(1) An operator contravenes this subregulation if:
(a) the operator assigns a pilot to duty as pilot in command for flights on different types of turbine - engine aeroplanes; and
(b) the pilot does not hold a valid proficiency check, in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Part 135 Manual of Standards, for an aeroplane of each type for a pilot in command.
Piston - engine aeroplanes
(2) An operator contravenes this subregulation if:
(a) the operator assigns a pilot to duty as pilot in command for flights on different types of piston - engine aeroplanes; and
(b) the pilot does not meet the requirement mentioned in subregulation (3).
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the requirement is that:
(a) if the aeroplanes are of the same aircraft class rating--the pilot must hold a valid proficiency check, in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Part 135 Manual of Standards, for an aeroplane of one of the types for a pilot in command; or
(b) if the aeroplanes are of different aircraft class ratings--the pilot must hold a valid proficiency check, in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Part 135 Manual of Standards, for an aeroplane of each class for a pilot in command.
(4) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1) or (2).