Originally Posted by
Sbaker
…[size=33px]It would be nice if Australia had a minor modification / field approval option like the FAA form 337... Where a LAME can sign off on some modifications (IE: Patroller door windows, headset holders, a pen holder.. etc)... This does not exist in Australia[/size][size=33px]..[/size]
…..however in the land of the free - aircraft owners can also do "owner produced parts" - this is not a thing over here in Australia.
Try to find one with long range tanks, but beware …….
…as an iPad can fit behind the pilot / co-pilot yoke very nicely (and doesn't block any external view)...
Good guff here!
A correction and a few comments:
FAA Form 337 is for a major change, supposed to be the equivalent level of engineering as an STC but applies to one SN (often copied to others). An IA there (somewhat similar to a LAME) can approve a minor change with an entry in the logbook only.
Part 21 rules here are very similar to those in the USA but implementation here is much more onerous for minor changes.
Owner produced parts are in our Part 21, some explanation in one of the ACs.
There is an STC for a higher maximum takeoff weight applicable to 152s.
See the AC on EFBs for CASA’s opinion on their rules regarding fitting an iPad to a yoke - it is a major design change.