Originally Posted by
Lead Balloon
I think AndrewR makes a legitimate point about ramp checks being quasi-investigations into the past.
Rick Durden made this point an article on Avweb about ramp checks in the USA. I have no idea whether there are equivalent principles in Australian law.
https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/...es-for-pilots/
The moment an inspector asks you about something that happened in the past, even one second ago, its no longer just a ramp check, its an investigation. The FAA is supposed to tell you when its doing an investigation, but sometimes an inspector slips up. You do not have to answer investigation questions. If you are asked about something in the past, my suggestion is that you politely say that it sounds like this is becoming an investigation and that you will speak to your attorney before you answer any further questions. That is your right and inspectors are used to such an answer.
I have my doubts that CASA inspectors would be as accepting of this answer.