Proposal to develop a tailored set of maintenance regulations for general aviation - (DP 1809SS)

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Last name?

Last name (Required)
Stevenson

Issues and opportunities

1. In regard to general aviation, have you experienced issues and/or challenges in any of the following areas? (Select all that apply).

Please select all that apply
Ticked Maintenance organisation requirements
Ticked Independent licensed aircraft maintenance engineer (LAME) privileges
Generic inspection schedule
Ticked Maintenance certifications
Ticked Maintenance release
Pilot maintenance
Ticked Maintenance records and logbook requirements
Ticked Modifications and repairs
Other

2. What kind of issues and/or challenges are you currently experiencing in regard to general aviation, and how have they impacted you?

Comments
There is in my opinion, being a retired Qantas Engineer with 42 years experience a need to check more regularly on the sector that governs Warbards and Vintage Aircraft as I believe and have seen some Maintenance Practices including paperweight that leaves a lot to be desired.

3. Can you think of any opportunities that would improve our regulatory system for general aviation maintenance? For example, ways to reduce costs and red tape while maintaining a high safety standard. Please provide detail.

Comments
The main thing I have found is the lack of understanding of the modern day practices that are required to keep aircraft safe and able to fly safely. There is an 'older generation' of maintenance engineers who find it hard if not impossible to adhere to the current day regulations. The still believe in the methods of days past and won't except change .

Benefits and limitations of international models

1. United States – FAA

a) What would you see as the main benefits in adopting the United States’ model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
For what I have seen and I've seen a lot of the USA regulatory practices I believe we could take a lead from their practices and regulations.
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the United States’ model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
I believe there would be few if and limitations . As I have said before the USA are very good at wast the do and how the control general aviation especially Warbirds and Vintage Aircraft.

2. New Zealand – CAA

a) What would you see as the main benefits in adopting the New Zealand model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
No benefit what so ever.
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the New Zealand model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
NZ regulations are too wide open for interpretation.

3. Europe

a) What would you see as the main benefits in adopting the European model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
They are similar the the USA Model but need to be a bit tighter.
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the European model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
A lack of accountability.

4. Canada

a) What would you see as the main benefits in adopting the Canadian model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
Canada is similar to the USA in a lot of aspects.
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the Canadian model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
None what so ever but the key is more checks on the organisations themselves.

International regulations

Have you worked in general aviation maintenance under the rules of any of the international models mentioned in this consultation (i.e. United States, New Zealand, Europe or Canada)?

Have you worked in general aviation maintenance under the rules of any of the international models mentioned in this consultation?
Please select one item
(Required)
Ticked Yes
No

Experience with international regulations

1. You have identified as having experience working under the general aviation maintenance rules of one or more of the international models mentioned in this consultation. Please select from the list below, those regulations to which your experience applies.

Please select all that apply
Ticked Europe
Canada
Ticked United States
New Zealand

2. What kind of role did/do you have? (You may select more than one role if applicable)

Please select all that apply
Aerial work
Private flying
Business aviation
Sport aviation (including self-administered organisations)
Flight training (including recreational, private and commercial pilot training organisations, and multi-crew training organisations)
Recreational pilot/private pilot
Ticked Maintenance authority
Aircraft design/engineering/building
Ticked Maintenance organisation
Ticked Maintenance training organisation
Licensed aircraft maintenance engineer
Ticked Aircraft maintenance engineer
Consultant & other professional services
Chief engineer
Government organisation
Safety manager
CASA officer
Other (Specify)

3. Based on your experience working with international regulations, what do you consider to be the benefits of the maintenance regulations for general aviation in that country? Please detail.

Comments
The ability to keep a complete check on every facet of the industry where Australia needs to be more pro-active.

4. Based on your working experience in international regulations, what do you consider to be the limitations of the maintenance regulations for general aviation in that country? Please detail.

Comments
None at all.

Final Comments

Do you have any further comments or feedback?

Comments
We have a smaller General Aviation , Warbird and Vintage Aircraft population compared to other countries and I believe it's to our disadvantage that we don't have Standards and Practices that have been put in place by these other countries.

Final question to assist analysis

Which of the following best describes your current primary role in the aviation sector? (please select one)

Please select one item
(Required)
Aerial work
Private flying
Business aviation
Sport aviation (including self-administered organisations)
Flight training (including recreational, private and commercial pilot training organisations, and multi-crew training organisations)
Recreational pilot/private pilot
Maintenance authority
Aircraft design/engineering/building
Maintenance organisation
Maintenance training organisation
Licensed aircraft maintenance engineer
Ticked Aircraft maintenance engineer
Consultant & other professional services
Chief engineer
Government organisation
Safety manager
CASA officer
Other (Specify)