Originally Posted by
andrewr
One problem is that what CASA say you need to supply on a ramp check is not necessarily supported by the regulations - it is more of a wish list. Am I really required to tell CASA where I came from?
Also, most people probably do not strictly comply with e.g. weight and balance requirements. How many actually weigh each passenger? From the CASA web site:
although we’d rather connect with you using a carrot, not a stick, don’t forget that it’s only a matter of time until you’re ramp checked, and the nice friendly CASA man is going to want to see evidence of pilot and passenger weights (standard weights should not be used in aircraft with fewer than seven seats) and evidence of cargo weights.
Many people would estimate weights when they are very familiar with their aircraft weight and balance and are sure they are within limits. It is possible that does not comply with the letter of CASA's ramp check law. Can you always provide evidence of passenger weights?
andrewr
Spot on!
And Squark7700 probably has not ever had the pleasure of a ramp check from an aggressive AWI or FOI.
I am bleeding well aware of the various "guides" CASA and predecessors have trotted out over the years ----- but read and try and understand what I said, as andrewr understands.
I said that CASA has not and will not commit to any definitive list that --- if you comply, you pass ---- if the FOI/AWI does not agree with the "advisory" material he/she is not bound by it ----- and there is quite a major AAT case that applies.
Likewise passenger and fuel weights ---- look at the record over the years, a terrible can of worms ---- with some terrible injustices on the record, up to an including operators driven out of business, and CASA figures finally proven wrong, but years after the financial damage was terminal.
All in all a very sorry state of affairs.
Tootle pip!!