2. What kind of issues and/or challenges are you currently experiencing in regard to general aviation, and how have they impacted you?
Comments
I am a Private Pilot and held a Lic for the past 50 years, i have owned built and restored a number of aircraft namley a Jodel D9 VH-AME - Thorp T18 VH- TMF , presently own - Vans RV 8 VH- TMN - Cessna 190 VH- BIS.
All of the above aircraft are airworthy and in excellent condition, the aircraft have been maintained in an approved workshop operated by LAME Peter Middleton at the Wagga Airport.
With the catergory of the aircraft C190 and RV 8, i can as an original builder maintain the RV 8 under the SAAA Maintenance Approval.
My C190 which i purchased and imported from the USA in 2012 was assembled and had the SIDS programe completed in Peter Middletons approved workshop and has been maintained up to now in this facility.
Due to Peters health he has decided not to continue with his workshop approval but still retain his LAME Lic.
I have new 15m x 15m hanger where i store my aircraft, the hanger is fully fitted out with office and storage areas, well lit and clean and tidy.
We have available in the facility all calibrated tooling and equipment to maintain all types of private aircraft including Antiques.
I would request that CASA allow qualified LAMEs to undertale annanual inspections and reactive maint in facilities such as i have described.
I have available all manuals and data relating to both my and other aircraft, and consider we can undertake maint with LAME supervision to the required standard.
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
Cost is now a big issue in having maint undertaken and a number of approved Workshops have ceased trading due to various reasons, and have not been replaced.
In this area we have LAMEs available who are prepared to work individual private aircraft under suitable arrangements i facilities such as i described.
This would lead to cost savings and i believe no loss of safety standards.
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.
I understand Private aircraft can be maintained in the feild by a FAA A&P Eng
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the United States’ model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
At this point it would be savings in Administrative costs.
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.
The NZ system is unknown to myself.
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the New Zealand model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
Unknown.
3. Europe
a) What would you see as the main benefits in adopting the European model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
Unknown .
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the European model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
As we have the majority of USA manufactured Aircraft here it would make sence to align with FAA standards.
4. Canada
a) What would you see as the main benefits in adopting the Canadian model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
I understand they adopt the FAA system
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
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Yes
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No
Final Comments
Do you have any further comments or feedback?
Comments
Not at this stage.
Final question to assist analysis
Which of the following best describes your current primary role in the aviation sector? (please select one)
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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)
Other
I am a qualified Mechanical Engineer ( Building Services) with considerable experince at all levels up to Project Manager.