Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:35:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 35 (pt 3/20)
Character Range: 1726873–1729573

that it does not:
 (a) prevent the proper operation of the helicopter; or
 (b) hinder a person in the helicopter if he or she must leave the helicopter in an emergency.
Source FARs section 91.205 modified.
 (5) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.

90.120  Side‑facing seats
 (1) The registered operator of an aircraft to which this Subpart applies commits an offence if:
 (a) the registered operator:
 (i) operates the aircraft; or
 (ii) permits a person to operate the aircraft; and
 (b) a requirement in this regulation is not met while the aircraft is operating.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (2) In the aircraft, a side‑facing seat that is to be used during take‑off or landing must be fitted with:
 (a) an approved lap belt and an energy‑absorbing rest that would support the arms, shoulders, head and spine of the occupant during an emergency landing; or
 (b) an approved safety harness that would prevent the occupant's head being injured by striking an object during an emergency landing.
Source FARs section 121.311 modified.
 (2A) A side‑facing seat in the aircraft that is not fitted with an approved lap belt or an approved safety harness as mentioned in subregulation (2):
 (a) must not be used during take‑off or landing; and
 (b) must carry a placard to that effect.
 (3) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.

90.125  Cabin crew seats
 (1) The registered operator of an aircraft to which this Subpart applies commits an offence if:
 (a) the registered operator:
 (i) operates the aircraft; or
 (ii) permits a person to operate the aircraft; and
 (b) while the aircraft is operating, a cabin crew seat or any related equipment does not meet the standard set out in the Part 90 Manual of Standards.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Source FARs sections 91.521 and 121.311 modified.
 (2) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.

90.130  External doors
 (1A) This regulation does not apply in relation to an external door that is only used for cargo.
 (1) The registered operator of an aircraft to which this Subpart applies commits an offence if:
 (a) the registered operator:
 (i) operates the aircraft; or
 (ii) permits a person to operate the aircraft; and
 (b) a requirement in this regulation is not met while the aircraft is operating.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (2) An external door in the aircraft must be of a kind that can be opened from both inside and outside the aircraft, unless:
 (a) the aircraft is an unpressurised small aeroplane; and
 (b) in the aircraft's type design the door can be opened from the inside only.
 (3) The information mentioned in subregulation (4) must be