Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1988 NO. 158 CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS - REG 233

233. (1) An aircraft shall not commence a flight unless evidence has been
furnished to the pilot in command and the pilot has taken such action as is
necessary to ensure that:

   (a)  the instruments and equipment required for the particular type of
        operation to be undertaken are installed in the aircraft and are
        functioning properly;

   (b)  the gross weight of the aircraft does not exceed the limitations fixed
        by or under regulation 235 and is such that flight performance in
        accordance with the standards specified by the Authority for the type
        of operation to be undertaken is possible under the prevailing
        conditions; and

   (c)  any directions of the Authority with respect to the loading of the
        aircraft given under regulation 235 have been complied with;

   (d)  the fuel supplies are adequate for the particular flight and the
        required reserves of fuel are carried;

   (e)  the required operating and other crew members are on board and in a
        fit state to perform their duties;

   (f)  the air traffic control instructions have been complied with;

   (g)  the aircraft is safe for flight in all respects; and

   (h)  the aeronautical maps, charts and other aeronautical information and
        instructions published in Aeronautical Information Publications that
        are applicable to the route to be flown and any alternative route
        which may be flown on the particular flight are carried in the
        aircraft and are readily accessible to the flight crew.

(2) An aircraft engaged in international air navigation shall not commence a
flight, unless the pilot in command has completed an approved flight
preparation form, certifying that the pilot is satisfied in respect of the
matters specified in subregulation (1).

(3) Each completed flight preparation form shall be kept by an operator for a
period of 6 months.