Air Navigation (47 — Aircraft Registration) Regulations 2026 · As enacted · Part 3 · Requirements for Aircraft
13. Nationality mark and registration mark
Feedback & supportA holder of a certificate of registration in respect of an aircraft must ensure that —
the nationality mark and registration mark on the aircraft; and
any other markings on the aircraft,are painted or affixed in accordance with Aviation Specifications 12.
A holder of a certificate of registration in respect of an aircraft must not make any change to the nationality mark or registration mark on the aircraft without the approval of the Director‑General of Civil Aviation.
A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —
to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or
where the person is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $40,000 or to imprisonment not exceeding 15 months or to both.
Subregulation 1
A holder of a certificate of registration in respect of an aircraft must ensure that —
the nationality mark and registration mark on the aircraft; and
any other markings on the aircraft,are painted or affixed in accordance with Aviation Specifications 12.
Subregulation 2
A holder of a certificate of registration in respect of an aircraft must not make any change to the nationality mark or registration mark on the aircraft without the approval of the Director‑General of Civil Aviation.
Subregulation 3
A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —
to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or
where the person is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $40,000 or to imprisonment not exceeding 15 months or to both.