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Conclusions – Yes. Storm, not required.

Rod Stiff. - “We have weathered the storm – it is now onwards and upwards for the Jabiru fleet."

Well done Jabiru; it’s also tempting to say well done CASA.  Indeed, I would welcome the opportunity shout it out to the world, this is how an administration should function; bravo.

Perhaps next time CASA act promptly and properly – in timely manner – without causing gross levels of stress, tension and anxiety to the ‘victim’, it will be a pleasure to say Jolly well done. But the process between the high drama and sensible conclusion has taken a lot of shine off this result.  It is a result, a sane, sensible, reasoned approach, based on facts achieved by working with the company.  Even the conditions imposed are practical and realistic; if the engine is up to ‘spec’, then off you go.  If not, get it sorted or don’t fly where you can harm folk on the ground – excellent.  But why did it take a major shit storm to drag CASA to this conclusion?

But, we must acknowledge the shift and we should also encourage CASA to continue with this practical approach, in the hope that the next event can be managed in the same manner without the angst.

Anyway – that’s a good, if tardy result.  We’ll break out the band and the marching girls if CASA manage a hat trick of sane results.  Better late than never, good job CASA (and whoever used a bloody big stick - to drive them to sanity).

Toot toot.

Update: via Anthony Klan on the Oz.

CASA relaxes Jabiru restrictions

• Anthony Klan
  
• The Australian
  
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Light aircraft engine manufacturer Jabiru says it has been vindicated after the safety regulator lifted strict flight restrictions on its planes following a long-running investigation.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority in 2014 placed restrictions on all Jabiru-powered aircraft when flying over populated areas and required all passengers in the aircraft to sign litigation waivers following a string of Jabiru engine failures. CASA has lifted those limitations on the “majority of the fleet” where it could be demonstrated those engines had “sufficient and acceptable” levels of reliable operations since the 2014 restrictions were set.

It found many of the issues arose because engines had not been maintained to the standards set by Jabiru and non-compliant parts had been installed.

Many owners conduct their own maintenance, which is more intensive and difficult than many think, the report notes.

They were also more susceptible to backyard tinkering.

Jabiru business manager Sue Woods welcomed the moves by CASA, whom the manufacturer and others including Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association had criticised as being too heavy-handed in its 2014 banning and for taking too long to clear the company.

“It is heartening to see recognition by CASA of the issues faced which are beyond our control and the steps taken by Jabiru to deal with the issues which are within our control,” Ms Woods said.

 

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