...the CAA cannot automaticly refuse. But of course they will add in alot of extra criteria to cover themselves before they will allow it to get in the air again. . .
. . .Can anybody find out if this maint on the Vulcan since being grounded, is the reason why CAA will entertain the idea of it flying again?
I just stumbled into Spotters Corner when my mouse slipped off the History & Nostalgia link and I found this topic.
For those interested in what the UK CAA can and cannot do, visit the UK CAA Airworthiness Regulation Group's web pages and download
CAP 632 - which sets out the rules pertaining to operating former military aircraft with a MTWA greater than 2730 Kg
or piston engine with more than 800 hp
or a turbine or turbo jet engine. Its only 196 kb (50 Pages) so it won't take long and its written in clear language that even pilots can understand.
The CAA can and will withold a Permit to Fly from any aircraft that cannot be demonstrated to meet all of the criteria set out in CAP 632.