Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) A record of the deferral of the rectification of a defect must be made in:
(a) the flight technical log for the aircraft, if:
(i) the defect affects the operation of the aircraft; or
(ii) the deferral was permitted by subparagraph 42.360(3)(b)(ii) or (iii); or
(b) the continuing airworthiness records system for the aircraft, in any other case.
(2) The record must contain:
(a) a description of the defect; and
(b) a statement of the reasons for the qualified individual's decision to defer the rectification of the defect; and
(c) any limitations or conditions mentioned in a document mentioned in paragraph 42.360(3)(b) in relation to the deferral of the rectification of the defect and the operation of the aircraft.
(3) A qualified individual commits an offence if:
(a) he or she makes a record of the deferral of the rectification of a defect; and
(b) the record does not comply with this regulation.
(4) An offence against subregulation (3) is an offence of strict liability.