kearney
Well Known Member
Hi
When I went through my inspection with MD-RA last year I had a serious problem with their misapplication of the CARS. I ended up appealing to Transport Canada. When I was done, I also noted to Transport that MD-RA was entirely unhelpful in resolving the dispute. The good news is that MD-RA has now published a dispute resolution process that allows builders to appeal MD-RA decisions. There is a link on the MD-RA home page. Here is what it says:
RESOLUTION OF BUILDER DISPUTES:
In the event that a builder does not agree with a delegate's assessment of the aircraft project, the matter shall be referred to the Regional Representative who, in consultation with the General Manager, shall attempt to resolve the problem. If the problem still cannot be resolved, the General Manager shall forward the matter to the appropriate regional Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) - Airworthiness for resolution. The Organization will inform Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) within ten (10) business days of the situation. The organization will supply all supporting documentation regarding the project. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) may advise, consult or intercede as deemed necessary.
When a delegate determines that the issue of a certificate is not advisable the delegate will document the determination and inform the organization. The Organization will inform the regional Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) - Airworthiness within ten (10) business days.
When I went through my inspection with MD-RA last year I had a serious problem with their misapplication of the CARS. I ended up appealing to Transport Canada. When I was done, I also noted to Transport that MD-RA was entirely unhelpful in resolving the dispute. The good news is that MD-RA has now published a dispute resolution process that allows builders to appeal MD-RA decisions. There is a link on the MD-RA home page. Here is what it says:
RESOLUTION OF BUILDER DISPUTES:
In the event that a builder does not agree with a delegate's assessment of the aircraft project, the matter shall be referred to the Regional Representative who, in consultation with the General Manager, shall attempt to resolve the problem. If the problem still cannot be resolved, the General Manager shall forward the matter to the appropriate regional Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) - Airworthiness for resolution. The Organization will inform Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) within ten (10) business days of the situation. The organization will supply all supporting documentation regarding the project. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) may advise, consult or intercede as deemed necessary.
When a delegate determines that the issue of a certificate is not advisable the delegate will document the determination and inform the organization. The Organization will inform the regional Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) - Airworthiness within ten (10) business days.