Simplethings,
I have indeed read the link.
As engineering authority for XH558, Marshalls are the organisation which has to apply to the CAA for the PtF.
The VoC present the evidence and documentation to the Eng Authority for them to audit and validate. This is then passed onto the CAA, who after making any necesary checks with the Eng Authority, issues the PtF.
Does this make things any clearer?
Wingco,
Yes the submission date was the 23rd. This was when Marshalls, NOT the VOC submitted the paperwork to the CAA.
Also note the "Expected date of processing" not expiry date which is the 29th.
This would place the PtF issue fit quite nicely before the expiry of last years (01/07/11).
The work and audit (mostly done during winter service) was completed some months ago and was ratified by Marshalls.
I do agree the date of renewal for the PtF is not the best but having a winter/spring date of renewal isn't particularly helpful either as the A/c would most likely be in winter service and thus not available for a CAA Test Pilot to take a "check ride" should there be a need. Which for this year was done at the time of the move from Lyneham to Finningley.
Last edited by Fluffy Bunny; 25th Jun 2011 at 18:03.