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robin
27th Sep 2007, 11:59
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
27th Sep 2007, 14:50
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
27th Sep 2007, 18:56
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
27th Sep 2007, 21:20
Robin,
Airworthines Directives are now online at
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=536&pagetype=90
Cheers
Tom
IO540
28th Sep 2007, 03:43
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.