Section 70 Civil Aviation Act 2022

Section 70 of the Civil Aviation Act 2022 is about Authority to inspect aircraft. It is under Part X (Safety Regulation) of the Act.

(1) The Authority shall have the power and duty to—
(a) carry out such inspections of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and appliances used by any operator of civil aircraft as may be necessary to determine that the operator is maintaining it in safe condition for the
operation in which it is used ; and

(b) advise each operator in the inspection and maintenance of these items.

(2) Where the Authority finds that any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller or appliance, used or intended to be used by any operator in civil aviation, is not in a condition for safe operation, the Authority shall so notify the operator, and the aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance shall not be used in civil aviation or in such manner as to endanger civil aviation, unless and until found by the Authority to be in a condition for safe operation.