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51BDefects discovered in complying with directions by CASA
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#### 51B Defects discovered in complying with directions by CASA
(1) If a person discovers a defect in an aircraft in the course of complying with an airworthiness directive or a direction given by CASA under regulation 38, the person must report the defect to CASA.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.