CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 137.220 Crew intercom system

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 137.220

  (1)   The operator of an aeroplane that requires a crew of more than 1 person must not allow it to engage in an application operation unless it is equipped with an intercom system that:

  (a)   can be used by all members of the crew; and

  (b)   includes headsets, whether or not built into a helmet, and microphones that are not of a handheld type.

Penalty:   25 penalty units.

  (2)   Subregulation (1) does not apply to the operation if:

  (a)   the use of any item of intercom equipment may adversely affect the safety of the operation; and

  (b)   another appropriate method of communication between the crew is arranged before the operation commences.

  (3)   A contravention of subregulation   (1) is an offence of strict liability.