57Removal or alteration of manufacturer’s data plate

#### 57 Removal or alteration of manufacturer’s data plate (1) A person must not 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, if the person does not have CASA’s written approval to do so. Penalty: 20 penalty units. > 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 engage in conduct that results in the alteration of any of the information on a manufacturer’s data plate required by Division 21.Q.2 of CASR to be there. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2A) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability. > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code. (3) CASA must not grant an approval for subregulation (1) or (2) if granting the approval would adversely affect the safety of air navigation.