The
summary of proposed changes on the CASA consultation hub makes for interesting reading.
If your private category piston aircraft engine isn't maintained to AD/ENG/4 charter standards then you will be disqualified from conducting angel flights under the proposed rules. Your engine may have plenty of hours to run to TBO, but if it's on condition due to calendar life it will not comply.
Given that this is probably 30-40% of all PVT category aircraft in the Australian GA fleet the impact will be substantial. What's the safety gain? Is there any data on engine reliability comparing overall hours vs calendar age to inform this kind of mandate?
If you haven't made a submission.. do it now.
PPP