Auster on a permit (Merged)
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L+S - precisely the point of my loaded question. Now that they can get onto a permit the vast majority of Austers and their owners will benefit greatly - something that one or two who want to fly over built up areas etc have some difficulty to appreciate. However, I don't think it would have been EASA wielding the axe - they are not interested in a load of ancient rag and bone Annex II aircraft - it would have been the CAA with its lawyer-driven interpretation of our antiquated national rules.
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Well it does seem to be true, the letter to operators is on the CAA website and is being sent out as of 11th December.
Arrangements fro transfer to permits will be notified within 10 days they say.
So Austers do look like they have a real future. Unobtaniium stocks should stay at present levels. It's taken a very long time but I think the 'right' outcome is here.
Thanks heavens for small mercies!
Arrangements fro transfer to permits will be notified within 10 days they say.
So Austers do look like they have a real future. Unobtaniium stocks should stay at present levels. It's taken a very long time but I think the 'right' outcome is here.
Thanks heavens for small mercies!
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Austers and permit
Notice for Auster Owners
Auster Aircraft are no longer supported as a type, and so their continuing operation under an internationally recognised Certificate of Airworthiness is no longer viable.
The possibility of Austers no longer qualifying for Cs of A after December 2007 was notified to all registered owners on the 30th May 2007. It is now confirmed that the CAA will be offering owners the option of placing their aircraft on a UK Permit to Fly, and that no C of A renewals or issues will be executed from now on.
The PFA/LAA and CAA are working toward defining a joint conversion process, taking into account owners’ preferences, the various expiry dates of the Certificates of Airworthiness and the current demands upon both organisations.
The Applications and Approvals Department acknowledges all the calls and correspondence received recently on this matter and notes the consensus for the type to convert to Permit. However the arrangements for conversion need to be equitable to all parties and so a process cannot be published until the resources and rules are in place.
This is scheduled for release in the next 10 days.
Howard Dyer
Head Applications and Approvals
11th December 2007
The text above is a copy of the information on the CAA web-site. To view the CAA News Bulletin which contains this Urgent Notice to owners of Auster aircraft, click on the link below and once on the CAA Permits to Fly page, click on the link alongside News Bulletin highlighted as urgent Notice
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...13&pagetype=90
Regulatory changes affecting UK Auster series aeroplanes.
Permit to Fly
The Committee of the International Auster Club confirm that no Type Responsibility Agreement (TRA) has been established for UK Auster series aeroplanes and they will no longer be eligible for Certificates of Airworthiness (C of A).
The CAA are now initiating a programme of transferring UK registered Austers to Permit to Fly and owners will have the option of having their Permit administered either by the Popular Flying Association (PFA) or the CAA.
A Letter to Owners/Operators (LTO) will shortly be published by the CAA outlining initial information on the intended change. Detailed discussions between the CAA and PFA are still ongoing so updates will be provided in due course.
Overseas owners will need to liaise with their national airworthiness authorities to find out what arrangements will apply to them, although it may be some time before the CAA notifies their overseas counterparts of these arrangements.
Please try to refrain from contacting the Committee, the CAA or the PFA for further information as this will only serve to delay the output of information being prepared at this time.
More information will appear on this website as the situation is clarified and it is expected that the LTO will appear on the CAA website, to which there is a link below.
Ref: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...pe=68&gid=1597
Auster Aircraft are no longer supported as a type, and so their continuing operation under an internationally recognised Certificate of Airworthiness is no longer viable.
The possibility of Austers no longer qualifying for Cs of A after December 2007 was notified to all registered owners on the 30th May 2007. It is now confirmed that the CAA will be offering owners the option of placing their aircraft on a UK Permit to Fly, and that no C of A renewals or issues will be executed from now on.
The PFA/LAA and CAA are working toward defining a joint conversion process, taking into account owners’ preferences, the various expiry dates of the Certificates of Airworthiness and the current demands upon both organisations.
The Applications and Approvals Department acknowledges all the calls and correspondence received recently on this matter and notes the consensus for the type to convert to Permit. However the arrangements for conversion need to be equitable to all parties and so a process cannot be published until the resources and rules are in place.
This is scheduled for release in the next 10 days.
Howard Dyer
Head Applications and Approvals
11th December 2007
The text above is a copy of the information on the CAA web-site. To view the CAA News Bulletin which contains this Urgent Notice to owners of Auster aircraft, click on the link below and once on the CAA Permits to Fly page, click on the link alongside News Bulletin highlighted as urgent Notice
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...13&pagetype=90
Regulatory changes affecting UK Auster series aeroplanes.
Permit to Fly
The Committee of the International Auster Club confirm that no Type Responsibility Agreement (TRA) has been established for UK Auster series aeroplanes and they will no longer be eligible for Certificates of Airworthiness (C of A).
The CAA are now initiating a programme of transferring UK registered Austers to Permit to Fly and owners will have the option of having their Permit administered either by the Popular Flying Association (PFA) or the CAA.
A Letter to Owners/Operators (LTO) will shortly be published by the CAA outlining initial information on the intended change. Detailed discussions between the CAA and PFA are still ongoing so updates will be provided in due course.
Overseas owners will need to liaise with their national airworthiness authorities to find out what arrangements will apply to them, although it may be some time before the CAA notifies their overseas counterparts of these arrangements.
Please try to refrain from contacting the Committee, the CAA or the PFA for further information as this will only serve to delay the output of information being prepared at this time.
More information will appear on this website as the situation is clarified and it is expected that the LTO will appear on the CAA website, to which there is a link below.
Ref: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...pe=68&gid=1597
