MEL approval - CASA's nice little earner?
I've been quoted an "initial" $750 by CASA South Qld Area Office to assess an application for approval of a MEL for a VFR charter 172.
In doing the right thing in attempting to comply with 20.18, it seems I am to be charged for the privilege. It seems iniquitous to me that CASA should make a rule and then charge for its implementation.
Before I challenge it, does this apply in other CASA jurisdictions? In my case, $750 plus would pay for a lot of defect rectification - making the aircraft safer and better. Is this not in fact an anti safety measure if I have to pay the money to CASA instead? Comments welcome!