Someone referred to a statement to the committee by a CASA executive to the effect that CASA don't hold files on pilots.
What then does this reference in the AIP p157 gen 2.2 - 5 mean?
Aviation Reference Number (ARN): A unique six-digit number used to identifyaclientwhoconductsbusinesswithCASA. WhenCASAreceivesan application for a new licence, certificate, or other service, an ARN is established and all subsequent transactions for the client are recorded against that ARN. In addition to being a client number, the ARN may also be the licence or certificate number. The ARN should be quoted in all correspondence with CASA or with Airservices Publications Unit.