2.1Application of Part 2

2.1 Application of Part 2

(1) Subject to subregulation (2), this Part applies only in relation to matters involving aircraft operations. (2) This Part (other than regulation 2.9) does not apply in relation to aircraft operations involving: (a) Australian defence aircraft; or (b) exempt foreign aircraft. (3) To avoid doubt, if a matter involves: (a) an aircraft (the first aircraft) that is involved in an aircraft operation (other than an aircraft operation mentioned in subregulation (2)); and (b) an aircraft that is not involved in such an operation; subregulation (2) does not prevent the matter from being a reportable matter in relation to the first aircraft. (4) Subject to subregulation (5), in relation to a particular aircraft, this Part applies only in relation to matters occurring during the period: (a) beginning when the aircraft is being prepared for take‑off; and (b) ending when all passengers and crew members have disembarked after the flight. (5) This Part also applies in relation to a death or serious injury mentioned in paragraph 2.3(1)(a), if the death or serious injury occurs as a result of an occurrence occurring during the period mentioned in subregulation (4).