Aiki_Aviator
Well Known Member
I have just noticed via the Australian Yahoo groups a new project being completed by CASA that may severly restrict if not kill Experimental IFR flight with all of the major Experimental EFIS makers...
Project CS 13/01: Clarification of certification requirements for instruments and equipment used in Australian aircraft - Consultation history
(Ref: http://casa.gov.au/newrules/projecthistory.asp?session=1452856201&pc=PC_101318&project=CS 13/01)
The nuts and bolts appear to be that all IFR required equipment/instruments fitted to the aircraft must be TSO'd.
I am not a legal person, however, this looks like a major issue to affect IFR capabilities of Experimental aircraft. I would be happy if people who have capability can review and see if there is a problem with this or I a just misunderstanding, however, it did not read that way.
If there is an issue here, given Australia is likely to reflect US standards, the reciprical may be that US adopts the same standard from Australia. This needs to be fought strongly so that this does not occur.
Any and all thoughts welcome.
Project CS 13/01: Clarification of certification requirements for instruments and equipment used in Australian aircraft - Consultation history
(Ref: http://casa.gov.au/newrules/projecthistory.asp?session=1452856201&pc=PC_101318&project=CS 13/01)
The nuts and bolts appear to be that all IFR required equipment/instruments fitted to the aircraft must be TSO'd.
I am not a legal person, however, this looks like a major issue to affect IFR capabilities of Experimental aircraft. I would be happy if people who have capability can review and see if there is a problem with this or I a just misunderstanding, however, it did not read that way.
If there is an issue here, given Australia is likely to reflect US standards, the reciprical may be that US adopts the same standard from Australia. This needs to be fought strongly so that this does not occur.
Any and all thoughts welcome.