Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887:reg:2:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 3/5)
Character Range: 22858–25725

systems; and
 (d) the aircraft's flight control lock system and associated operating mechanisms and control systems; and
 (e) the aircraft's yaw system and associated operating mechanisms and control systems; and
 (f) if the aircraft is a rotorcraft—the aircraft's pitch control systems; and
 (g) if the aircraft is an airship—the aircraft's ballonet system and associated operating mechanisms and control systems.
flight plan means specified information, provided to air traffic control, relative to the intended flight of an aircraft.
gross weight, in relation to an aircraft at any time, means the weight of the aircraft, together with the weight of all persons and goods (including fuel) on board the aircraft, at that time, estimated in accordance with the method set out in a direction in force under regulation 235.
I.F.R. is the symbol used to designate the Instrument Flight Rules prescribed in Part 12.
landing strip means a rectangular portion of the landing area, specially prepared for the take‑off and landing of aircraft in a particular direction.
maintenance controller means a person:
 (a) appointed under regulation 42ZV; and
 (b) whose appointment:
 (i) is approved under regulation 42ZW; and
 (ii) is not suspended or cancelled under regulation 42ZX.
maintenance control manual means a maintenance control manual mentioned in regulation 42ZY.
maintenance instruction means an instruction that is issued by:
 (a) CASA or an authorised person in writing under regulation 38; or
 (b) the manufacturer of an aircraft, aircraft component or aircraft material; or
 (c) the designer of a modification or repair of an aircraft or aircraft component;
but does not include an instruction issued by a manufacturer or designer if it is clear from the terms of the instruction that the manufacturer or designer regards compliance with the instruction as optional.
maintenance release means a maintenance release in force under regulation 43.
maintenance schedule, in relation to a class B aircraft, means the maintenance schedule referred to in regulation 42A, 42B, 42C or 42CA that applies to the aircraft.
major damage, in relation to an aircraft, means damage of such a kind that it may affect the safety of the aircraft or cause the aircraft to become a danger to person or property.
manual welding means welding carried out and controlled completely by hand.
manufacturer's maintenance schedule, in relation to an aircraft, means a schedule issued by the manufacturer of the aircraft that sets out what maintenance should be carried out on the aircraft and when it should be carried out.
moored, in relation to lighter‑than‑air aircraft, means the aircraft:
 (a) is tethered; and
 (b) is not occupied by any person.
operating crew means a crew member.
permissible unserviceability, for an aircraft, means:
 (a) a defect in the aircraft approved by CASA as