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CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 90.140

Cargo and baggage compartment lighting

  (1)   The registered operator of an aircraft to which this Subpart applies commits an offence if:

  (a)   the registered operator:

  (i)   operates the aircraft; or

  (ii)   permits a person to operate the aircraft; and

  (b)   a requirement in subregulation   (2) is not met while the aircraft is operating.

Penalty:   50 penalty units.

  (2)   If the aircraft has lighting within a cargo or baggage compartment, the lamps:

  (a)   must be protected against the possibility of accidental damage; and

  (b)   must be designed so that any baggage placed adjacent to the lamp is not subjected to excessive heat.

  (3)   An offence against subregulation   (1) is an offence of strict liability.



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