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25th Dec 2010, 06:40
New maintenance regulations
Australia’s aviation maintenance industry will reap a wide range of benefits from a new suite of safety regulations.
The maintenance suite of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations was made by the Governor General last week and formally registered today.
It covers continuing airworthiness requirements (Part 42), approved maintenance organisations (Part 145), maintenance personnel licensing (Part 66) and maintenance training organisations (Part 147).
The new regulations will be introduced from 27 June 2011. The rules covering continuing airworthiness and maintenance organisations only apply to regular public transport aircraft and operations, and are being phased in over two years.
Revised maintenance regulations for other sectors of aviation such as charter, aerial work and private operations will be developed at a later date, after wide consultation with these sectors.
All licensed aircraft maintenance engineers will have their licenses re-issued under the new regulations, with current privileges retained.
CASA will begin a comprehensive information and education campaign early in 2011 to make sure the aviation industry is ready for the new regulations well before the commencement date.
CASA’s Director of Aviation Safety, John McCormick, said the maintenance suite will bring real benefits to Australian aviation.
“Safety will be enhanced by ensuring regular public transport operators have a continuing airworthiness management system,” Mr McCormick said.
“Safety systems and human factors training will be introduced for maintenance organisations which support regular public transport operations.
“In addition, the new rules are more closely aligned with many other leading aviation nations, making it easier for Australia to do business with the rest of the world.
“The outcome-based approach of the new regulations means there is a clear focus on safety outcomes at all times, while providing the aviation maintenance industry with flexibility.
“The flexibility will provide Australia with the ability to respond positively to innovation and technological developments in the future.”
Australia’s aviation maintenance industry will reap a wide range of benefits from a new suite of safety regulations.
The maintenance suite of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations was made by the Governor General last week and formally registered today.
It covers continuing airworthiness requirements (Part 42), approved maintenance organisations (Part 145), maintenance personnel licensing (Part 66) and maintenance training organisations (Part 147).
The new regulations will be introduced from 27 June 2011. The rules covering continuing airworthiness and maintenance organisations only apply to regular public transport aircraft and operations, and are being phased in over two years.
Revised maintenance regulations for other sectors of aviation such as charter, aerial work and private operations will be developed at a later date, after wide consultation with these sectors.
All licensed aircraft maintenance engineers will have their licenses re-issued under the new regulations, with current privileges retained.
CASA will begin a comprehensive information and education campaign early in 2011 to make sure the aviation industry is ready for the new regulations well before the commencement date.
CASA’s Director of Aviation Safety, John McCormick, said the maintenance suite will bring real benefits to Australian aviation.
“Safety will be enhanced by ensuring regular public transport operators have a continuing airworthiness management system,” Mr McCormick said.
“Safety systems and human factors training will be introduced for maintenance organisations which support regular public transport operations.
“In addition, the new rules are more closely aligned with many other leading aviation nations, making it easier for Australia to do business with the rest of the world.
“The outcome-based approach of the new regulations means there is a clear focus on safety outcomes at all times, while providing the aviation maintenance industry with flexibility.
“The flexibility will provide Australia with the ability to respond positively to innovation and technological developments in the future.”