Storage of baggage and cargo
16.—(1)  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 —
(a)is not stowed and restrained in accordance with the instructions in the aircraft’s flight manual; and
(b)is not packaged to avoid injury to any person on board the aircraft.
(2)  The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft must not permit any item of baggage or cargo carried on board the aircraft —
(a)to exceed the load limitation for the seats, berths, or floor structure as specified by the flight manual or by placards;
(b)to be located in a position that restricts the access to or use of any required emergency exit; or
(c)to be located in a position where the item of baggage or cargo may —
(i)restrict access to any flight control equipment or part of the aircraft cockpit; or
(ii)restrict visibility of any flight instrument.