A genuine but simple question

[robin]

Guys

This does sound a stupid question, but could anyone describe the process whereby owners of aircraft on the G-register are notified of ADs.

Are we expected to know of any ADs affecting our aircraft, or does the CAA write to us?

[IO540]

The CAA will write to the address on its G-reg database.

Also, any UK maintenance shop should be on a data subscription and there are several of these, offering not only maintenance manuals but also a list of SBs and ADs on a CD, etc. So when you take the plane in for a service, the shop should already have a list of all applicable ADs.

[robin]

Thanks for that

The reason I asked is that I have just seen an indication of an AD affecting my a/c with an 'effective date' of some months ago and a limitation of 50 hours from that date. However, I haven't yet seen the original

[TST Tom]

Robin,

Airworthines Directives are now online at

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=536&pagetype=90

Cheers

Tom

[IO540]

Worth mentioning that a G-reg is subject to

- CAA ADs

- EASA ADs

- ADs issued by the manufacturer of any part of the plane even if not one of the above

The reference for this requirement is in CAA CAP411 (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP411.PDF) 5.1 All applicable Airworthiness Directives issued by EASA, the CAA and any applicable Third Country Airworthiness Authority which is responsible for the state of design must be complied with.