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CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 91.680

Pilot in command to report emergencies

  (1)   The pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation   if, during the flight:

  (a)   an emergency occurs that threatens the safety of the aircraft or the persons on the aircraft; and

  (b)   the aircraft is fitted with, or carries, a means for the pilot in command to communicate with Air Traffic Services; and

  (c)   it is practicable to inform Air Traffic Services of the emergency; and

  (d)   the pilot does not inform Air Traffic Services, at the time that it is practicable to do so, of:

  (i)   the emergency; and

  (ii)   if the aircraft is carrying dangerous goods--the nature and state of the goods.

  (2)   A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation   (1).

Penalty:   50 penalty units.


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