Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 91.215

  (1)   This regulation applies in relation to the operation of an aircraft during the following period:

  (a)   from the earlier of:

  (i)   the time the aircraft's doors are closed before take - off; and

  (ii)   the time the flight begins;

  (b)   to the later of:

  (i)   the time the aircraft's doors are opened after landing; and

  (ii)   the time the flight ends.

  (2)   The pilot in command of the aircraft:

  (a)   has final authority over:

  (i)   the aircraft; and

  (ii)   the maintenance of discipline by all persons on the aircraft; and

  (b)   must ensure:

  (i)   the safety of persons on the aircraft; and

  (ii)   the safety of cargo on the aircraft; and

  (iii)   the safe operation of the aircraft during the flight.