Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) This regulation applies to the operator of an aircraft for an aerial work operation whether or not the operator holds an aerial work certificate authorising the operation.
(2) The Part 138 Manual of Standards may prescribe requirements relating to landing performance for a flight of an aircraft.
(3) Without limiting subregulation (2), the Part 138 Manual of Standards may prescribe requirements relating to one or more of the following:
(a) the aircraft's configuration;
(b) the operation of any equipment for the flight;
(c) characteristics of the aerodrome at which the aircraft lands;
(d) safety factor percentages to be applied.
(4) The pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:
(a) the pilot is subject to a requirement mentioned in subregulation (2) for the flight; and
(b) the requirement is not met for the flight.
(5) The operator of an aircraft for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:
(a) the operator is subject to a requirement mentioned in subregulation (2) for the flight; and
(b) the requirement is not met for the flight.
(6) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (4) or (5).
Subpart 138.J -- Weight and balance