Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00118:clause:1_35:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00118
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 35 (pt 4/14)
Character Range: 19850–22500

external door that, in use, initially opens outwards must allow for the locking mechanism to be visible from inside the aircraft to check whether the locking pins or latches are fully engaged.
 (6) An external door must also meet the requirements in this Part for an emergency exit.
 (7) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.

90.135  Emergency exits
 (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) Subject to paragraph (6) (b), each passenger and crew member in the aircraft must have unobstructed access to at least 1 emergency exit.
 (3) The location of each emergency exit must be marked so that each seated passenger can see the location of the exit nearest to the passenger.
 (4) Each passenger compartment in the aircraft must have a sign showing the way to any emergency exit that is not located in the passenger compartment.
 (5) Instructions showing how to open the emergency exit must be clearly marked on:
 (a) the inside of each emergency exit; and
 (b) if an emergency exit can be opened from the outside—on the outside of the emergency exit.
 (6) If an aircraft has 7 or more seats, including crew seats:
 (a) each emergency exit sign and the instructions for operating each emergency exit must be provided with lighting so that, if the cabin is in darkness and the cabin lighting is not operating, the sign and instructions can be read by a person attempting to open the emergency exit; and
 (b) access to an emergency exit must not be blocked by a seat back unless:
 (i) the seat back can easily be moved out of the way; and
 (ii) instructions for moving the seat back are clearly marked on or near the seat.
 (7) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.

90.140  Cargo and baggage compartment lighting
 (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 subregulation (2) is not met while the aircraft is operating.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (2) If the aircraft has lighting within a cargo or baggage compartment, the lamps:
 (a) must be protected against the possibility of accidental damage; and
 (b) must be insulated so that any baggage placed adjacent to the lamp is not subjected to excessive heat.
 (3)