Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:5:p32
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 32/35)
Character Range: 2989265–2992062

to landing performance for a flight of an aeroplane.
 (2) Without limiting subregulation (1), the Part 135 Manual of Standards may prescribe requirements relating to one or more of the following:
 (a) the aeroplane's configuration;
 (b) the operation of any equipment for the flight;
 (c) characteristics of the aerodrome at which the aeroplane lands;
 (d) safety factor percentages to be applied.
 (3) The pilot in command of an aeroplane for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:
 (a) the pilot is subject to a requirement mentioned in subregulation (1) for the flight; and
 (b) the requirement is not met for the flight.
 (4) The operator of an aeroplane for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:
 (a) the operator is subject to a requirement mentioned in subregulation (1) for the flight; and
 (b) the requirement is not met for the flight.
 (5) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (3) or (4).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Subpart 135.J—Weight and balance

135.355  Loading of aeroplane
 (1) The operator and the pilot in command of an aeroplane for a flight each contravene this subregulation if, when the flight begins, the aeroplane is loaded in a way that contravenes the aeroplane's weight and balance limits.
 (2) The operator and the pilot in command of an aeroplane for a flight each contravene this subregulation if, during the flight, the aeroplane ceases to be loaded in accordance with the aeroplane's weight and balance limits.
 (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1) or (2).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

135.360  Procedures for loading aeroplane etc.
  An aeroplane operator's exposition must include the following:
 (a) procedures for loading the aeroplane for a flight to comply with regulation 135.355;
 (b) procedures for working out the following weights for a flight of the aeroplane:
 (i) the total weight of the crew members;
 (ii) the total weight of the passengers;
 (iii) the total weight of the cargo, including carry‑on baggage;
 (iv) the total weight of the fuel to be carried;
 (c) procedures to ensure that a last‑minute change to a load does not cause the aeroplane to exceed its weight and balance limits;
 (d) procedures for offloading passengers or cargo to ensure that the aeroplane does not exceed its weight and balance limits.

135.365  Weight and balance documents
 (1) The operator and the pilot in command of an aeroplane for a flight each contravene this subregulation if, when the flight begins, the weight and balance documents for the flight do not comply with subregulation (2).
 (2) The weight and balance documents must include the following:
 (a) the weight and balance of the aeroplane and the information used to calculate