AMSA - AeroRescue Dornier 328 fleet a "mechanical nightmare"
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Sloppy journalism it may be (or not) but it may be closer to truth than many would wish. It was known that the Dornier ( a great aeroplane btw) would need TLC and preventative maintenance long before the first delivery. If that was trimmed from the budget then lots of downtime is no surprise.
Surely Aerorescue has its own AOC? Otherwise, how would they be operating? My guess is that AMSA will be releasing the stats on the availability of the Dorniers on Tuesday to refute the allegations of a lack of contractual performance.
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No it does,nt have an AOC-operated under Pearls and has since start up.
More in Australian today 28th. Mr Hughes reports the DO328 having 69 ADs issued since late 2005. This he compares to the SF340 -6, CASA 212 -3 and the F27 -1.
This bloke does'nt like them at all, what have they done!
More in Australian today 28th. Mr Hughes reports the DO328 having 69 ADs issued since late 2005. This he compares to the SF340 -6, CASA 212 -3 and the F27 -1.
This bloke does'nt like them at all, what have they done!
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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...014045,00.html
Dunno.....
It appears his credibility as an investigative journalist is well established.
Dunno.....
It appears his credibility as an investigative journalist is well established.
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Are the pilots still jumping off this sinking ship like rats. I remember about a year ago, they had a lot leave due to maintenance and managaement issues. Looks like the whole start up from inception was interesting. Lets hope they get their issues under control and get back to saving lives.
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Keep those feet dry on Australia Days
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...rom=public_rss
Frank,
Do you really think AMSA is going to enter this 'debate' by any way other than parliamentary process or, sadly, through the Coroners Act after a hull loss (airframes included)?
I would even suggest the former would be pursued by an opposition Liberal Party senate committee with the vigour and probity expected of those charged with finding the guilty party responsible for that choking elevator fart or that reeking dead cat left in your office in-tray by the last incumbent.
Given that AMSA is a public service organisation I thought they would kill this debate with a factual press release. Are we still waiting or did I miss it?
Do you really think AMSA is going to enter this 'debate' by any way other than parliamentary process or, sadly, through the Coroners Act after a hull loss (airframes included)?
I would even suggest the former would be pursued by an opposition Liberal Party senate committee with the vigour and probity expected of those charged with finding the guilty party responsible for that choking elevator fart or that reeking dead cat left in your office in-tray by the last incumbent.
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The original tender contract stipulated "an aircraft currently in production".
Why was this abandoned?
Why was this abandoned?
This one was previously posted!!!But maybe I'm just too cynical!!!
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...6-2702,00.html
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http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/skyworks/airshow.html
6:55pm in Perth in January - I dont think it was the one with the dodgy nav lights!
Of the aircraft still available, one was restricted to daylight flying due to a navigation light fault. The other two were subjected to unscheduled maintenance - one to correct a problem with fuel calibration, and the other an issue with an oil leak.
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From Frank,
From Sharky
http://www.casa.gov.au/casadata/aoc/...T411832-17.pdf
Read Condition 1 on the AOC - Dornier operations (read national Tier 1 SAR operations) are dependant on keeping two Check Captains named happy in the service!! If only one leaves for VB or J* - no Dornier SAR operations permitted under the AOC.
Also begs the question - Pearl is the operator but was AeroRescue, as the successful tenderer, required contractually to have their own AOC?
Surely Aerorescue has its own AOC? Otherwise, how would they be operating? My guess is that AMSA will be releasing the stats on the availability of the Dorniers on Tuesday to refute the allegations of a lack of contractual performance.
No it does,nt have an AOC-operated under Pearls and has since start up.
Read Condition 1 on the AOC - Dornier operations (read national Tier 1 SAR operations) are dependant on keeping two Check Captains named happy in the service!!
If only one leaves for VB or J* - no Dornier SAR operations permitted under the AOC. Also begs the question - Pearl is the operator but was AeroRescue, as the successful tenderer, required contractually to have their own AOC?