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Air Services Act 1995
59Imposition of statutory lien
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#### 59 Imposition of statutory lien
(1) If:
(a) a service charge in respect of an aircraft is not paid in full by the due date for payment; and
(b) any part of the charge, or any part of late payment penalty on the charge, remains unpaid;
an authorised employee may direct the Registrar to make an entry in the Register in the manner prescribed by the regulations.
(2) When the entry is made, a statutory lien on the aircraft vests in AA.
(3) The lien covers the following:
(a) the service charge or penalty;
(b) any penalty that becomes payable in respect of the service charge after the entry is made;
(c) any further outstanding amounts in respect of the aircraft.