(1) The registered operator of a passenger - carrying transport category aeroplane to which this Subpart applies commits an offence if:
(a) the registered operator:
(i) operates the aeroplane; or
(ii) permits a person to operate the aeroplane; and
(b) while the aeroplane is operating, an over - wing exit on the aeroplane, or an escape device fitted to the aeroplane for regulation 90.205, is not fitted with an exterior emergency lighting system that meets the standard for exterior emergency lighting set out in the Part 90 Manual of Standards.
Source FARs section 121.310 modified.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.