57Removal or alteration of manufacturer’s data plate

57 Removal or alteration of manufacturer’s data plate

 (1) A person must not, without CASA’s written approval, remove from an aircraft, aircraft engine, aircraft propeller, propeller blade or propeller hub a manufacturer’s data plate that has been attached to the aircraft, engine, propeller, blade or hub.

Note   The removal of a manufacturer’s data plate is permitted during maintenance, subject to conditions — see regulation 60.

 (2) A person must not, without CASA’s written approval, remove or alter any of the information on a manufacturer’s data plate required by Division 2 of Subpart Q of Part 21 of CAR 1998 to be there.

 (3) CASA must not grant an approval under subregulation (1) or (2) if granting the approval would adversely affect the safety of air navigation.