GaryGnu said:
Airbus AFMs do not contain Standard Operating (Normal) Procedures for the Go-Around. By varying the Go-Around SOP an operator is NOT rendering invalid the certification basis for the aircraft.
Incorrect. Airbus FCOMs detail ALL normal and abnormal procedures including the procedures for Go Around.
(In case of doubt, I am quoting from personal experience of factory conversion in Toulouse in the mid-90's and subsequent thousands of Airbus flying hours).
GaryGnu said:
It is not illegal to do what what Jetstar did.
But, it is foolish in the extreme for any airline to vary a recommended procedure that has been detailed by the manufacturer without having said variation reviewed, examined and approved by the manufacturer. In this regard, Jetstar failed miserably and the event reflected upon Jetstar's Flight Operations Dept lack of effective oversight, knowledge and depth of experience at that time.
LeadSled has raised some very important inconsistencies in CASA regulations and management.