38Maintenance directions

#### 38 Maintenance directions (1) CASA may give directions relating to the maintenance of Australian aircraft for the purpose of ensuring the safety of air navigation. (2) A direction is not binding on a person unless it has been served on the person. (3) A person must not contravene a direction that is binding on the person. Penalty: 50 penalty units. (4) If a direction relating to an aircraft is binding on the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft, the holder must take reasonable steps to ensure the direction is brought to the attention of any person who is likely to fly, or issue a maintenance release for, the aircraft. Penalty: 50 penalty units. (5) An offence against subregulation (3) or (4) is an offence of strict liability. > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.