51Reporting of defects in Australian aircraft—general

#### 51 Reporting of defects in Australian aircraft—general (1) Where a person who, in the course of his or her employment with an employer, is engaged in the maintenance of an Australian aircraft becomes aware of the existence of a defect in the aircraft, the person shall report the defect to his or her employer. (2) Subject to subregulation (3), if a person engaged in the maintenance of an Australian aircraft becomes aware of the existence of a major defect in the aircraft, the person must report the defect to the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft and to CASA. Penalty: 25 penalty units. (3) A person is not required to report a defect under subregulation (2) if: (a) the person was engaged in the maintenance as an employee; or (b) the person is the holder of the certificate of registration for the aircraft. (4) If the holder of the certificate of registration for an Australian aircraft becomes aware of the existence of a defect in the aircraft, he or she must: (a) have an investigation made of the defect; and (b) if the defect is a major defect—have a report made to CASA with respect to the defect and to any matters revealed by the investigation. Penalty: 25 penalty units.