(1) The operator of a class A aircraft must prepare a maintenance control manual for the aircraft that:
(a) states the operator's name; and
(b) if the operator does not hold the registration certificate for the aircraft--states the name of its certificate holder; and
(c) sets out the functions of the operator's maintenance controller; and
(d) includes:
(i) a description of the aircraft that identifies it, including particulars of its type, model and marks; and
(ii) details of the arrangements for the control of maintenance of the aircraft; and
(iii) details of the arrangements under which the aircraft's approved maintenance program is to be met; and
(iv) details of the arrangements to ensure compliance with the weight and balance requirements for the aircraft; and
(v) a statement determining the period, or period of time - in - service, for which a maintenance release for the aircraft is to remain in force.
(2) The operator must ensure:
(a) compliance with the maintenance control manual; and
(b) that the maintenance controller properly carries out the maintenance controller's function set out in Part 2 of Schedule 9.
(3) An operator must make available to a person who carries out maintenance on the operator's aircraft a copy of the parts of the maintenance control manual that are relevant to the maintenance.
(4) An offence against subregulation (1), (2) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .