Defenestrator / Thorn Bird.
Agree 100% - the crap that is required to be checked by CASA mandated use of GA manufactures procedures lists takes the emphasis away from the real killer items - completely defeating the purpose of the checklist in the first place.
The one I can't get over is the exemptions for the requirements for a CAR 232 Flight Check System to be approved by CASA under EX38/2004.
CASA has, by Instrument Number CASA EX38/2004 (the exemption), exempted some
aircraft from the requirement to obtain CASA approval of FCS required by CAR
232(2). This instrument does not exempt operators from the requirement to
establish and use a FCS, only the requirement for CASA to approve that system.
The following aircraft do not require CASA approval of a FCS:
• Single and multi-engine piston engine aircraft not above 5700 kg MTOW and
not involved in RPT operations
• Aircraft engaged in agricultural operations
• Aircraft engaged in private operations
• Single turbine engine helicopters certified in the normal category and not
involved in RPT operations
• Hot air balloons.
Is anyone able to come up with a rational explanation as to why a Caravan is so dangerous that it requires formal check system approval when heavier piston twins and single engine turbine helicopters don't?