16. Storage of baggage and cargo

The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft must not commence a flight if any item carried on board the aircraft, including any item of baggage and cargo —

is not stowed and restrained in accordance with the instructions in the aircraft’s flight manual; and

is not packaged to avoid injury to any person on board the aircraft.

The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft must not permit any item of baggage or cargo carried on board the aircraft —

to exceed the load limitation for the seats, berths, or floor structure as specified by the flight manual or by placards;

to be located in a position that restricts the access to or use of any required emergency exit; or

to be located in a position where the item of baggage or cargo may —

restrict access to any flight control equipment or part of the aircraft cockpit; or

restrict visibility of any flight instrument.

The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft must not commence a flight if any item carried on board the aircraft, including any item of baggage and cargo —

is not stowed and restrained in accordance with the instructions in the aircraft’s flight manual; and

is not packaged to avoid injury to any person on board the aircraft.

The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft must not permit any item of baggage or cargo carried on board the aircraft —

to exceed the load limitation for the seats, berths, or floor structure as specified by the flight manual or by placards;

to be located in a position that restricts the access to or use of any required emergency exit; or

to be located in a position where the item of baggage or cargo may —

restrict access to any flight control equipment or part of the aircraft cockpit; or

restrict visibility of any flight instrument.