Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) The operator of a certified aerodrome must operate the aerodrome in accordance with the procedures set out in the aerodrome's aerodrome manual.
Note: Section 3 of the Act defines operate , in relation to an aerodrome, to include manage, maintain and improve the aerodrome.
(2) However, subregulation (1) does not apply to the operator if:
(a) the operator does not comply with the procedures set out in the aerodrome's aerodrome manual; and
(b) the non - compliance is necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft, aircraft operations or individuals using the aerodrome; and
(c) the operator tells CASA of the non - compliance in accordance with regulation 139.060.
(3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subregulation (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code .