9Missed approaches during curfew periods

9 Missed approaches during curfew periods

(1) If an aircraft attempts to land at Sydney Airport during a curfew period but misses the approach, the operator of the aircraft must lodge a return in accordance with subsection (3) within 7 days after the attempted landing. (2) The operator of an aircraft commits an offence if: (a) the operator engages in conduct; and (b) the operator’s conduct results in a contravention of subsection (1).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2A) Strict liability applies to paragraph (2)(b).

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

(3) The return must: (a) state the date and time of the attempted landing; and (b) state the aircraft’s registration mark, its operator, and its type; and (c) state the reasons for missing the approach, including the wind conditions prevailing at the time; and (d) state the down wind limits for landing specified in the aircraft’s flight manual; and (e) be lodged by giving the return to an authorised person at a prescribed address.