Originally Posted by
Duck Pilot
Lots, CASA can certainly ground it in the interests of safety if they have a reasonable cause.
No different in principle if CASA bust a foreign pilot for DUI or expired MEL defects, etc.
If it has a potential negative effect on safety, CASA can act and quite rightly so.
I know who has interests in the aircraft, and I doubt he would cut corners if something went south.
What would be reasonable cause? If all is done to get a FAA "Ferry Permit". Is some AWI going to pull a few panels and find some fuzz and ground it?
CAsA will stay clear if all the paperwork is correct and the pilot is sober.