135.69 Manipulation of controls

• (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person must not manipulate the controls of an aircraft performing an air operation.
• (b) A holder of an air operator certificate must take reasonable care to ensure that a person does not manipulate the flight controls of an aircraft performing an air operation under the authority of the certificate, unless the person is--
  • (1) a flight crew member; or
  • (2) an authorised representative of the Director who--
    • (i) has the permission of the certificate holder and the pilot- in-command; and
    • (ii) is performing a required duty.