(1) If an aircraft's flight manual requires a pre - flight inspection of the aircraft to be carried out before the aircraft is operated for a flight, the pilot in command of the aircraft must ensure that a pre - flight inspection of the aircraft is carried out before the aircraft is operated for the flight.
Note: For the definition of flight manual , see Part 1 of the Dictionary.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.