Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) The operator and the pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight each contravene this subregulation if:
(a) cargo is carried on an unoccupied seat in the aircraft; and
(b) a requirement mentioned in subregulation (2) is not met.
(2) The requirements are the following:
(a) the cargo must not weigh more than:
(ii) if the seat manufacturer permits a greater weight for the seat--that weight;
(b) the cargo, and the means of restraint of the cargo, must not interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft.
(3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).