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Pilot safety hub newsletter - March 2023 In this edition, you can watch our wire strike video, give your opinion on aviation weather services, check your SARTIME know-how and read tips and tricks on how to get organised. 22 Mar 2023 Pilot safety hub newsletter
Drone activity around Bankstown Airport The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), in partnership with Airservices Australia and Bankstown Airport, has detected an increased number of drones being operated in controlled airspace near Bankstown Airport. 21 Mar 2023 Media release
Safety promotion sponsorship program now open Safety promotion sponsorship program now open. We are looking to support organisations, flying clubs or individuals who are raising awareness of aviation safety. 20 Mar 2023 News
Pilots gain access to tailored training and assessment system for mustering endorsement Pilots can now access a better training and assessment pathway for aerial mustering endorsements. 17 Mar 2023 News
FAA SAIB 2023-04 This SAIB provides information about a company undertaking unapproved maintenance on Hartzell and McCauley propellers. 16 Mar 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
Transfer your aircraft registration through myCASA Aircraft owners can now transfer any aircraft registration online using myCASA, thanks to recent upgrades. 9 Mar 2023 News
FAA SAIB 2023-03 This SAIB provides information to help understand the importance and safety benefits of crash resistant fuel systems (CRFS) for rotorcraft. 9 Mar 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
FAA UPN 2023-S20220531034 This notification informs of non approved parts for Honeywell TFE731-2 engines 9 Mar 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
FAA UPN 2023-S20220706012 This notification informs of non approved windshield wiper arm assemblies manufactured by Krause Airco. 9 Mar 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
Three new CASA-verified drone safety apps available now We have been working with developers to launch 3 new drone safety apps for recreational and commercial drone operators in Australia. 7 Mar 2023 News
FAA SAIB 2023-02 This SAIB informs owners/operators of Mooney M20 aircraft about issues relating to the landing gear 7 Mar 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
Regulatory wrap-up February 2023 In February's Regulatory warp-up learn about new rules and regulations, and have your say on the future of vertiport design. 6 Mar 2023 Regulatory Wrap-up
Transport Canada CASA 2023-01 This alert notifies operators that an aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid (AAF) distributed within Canada could have viscosity measurements higher than its specified maximum 2 Mar 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
The CASA Briefing - March 2023 In this edition of the CASA Briefing, we discuss the latest extension to the flight operations rules transition, our plans for emerging technologies, and the updated BVLOS exam for drone operators. 1 Mar 2023 CASA Briefing
Easy to understand rules - latest version out now We’ve just released a new version of the plain English guide for the general operating and flight rules. 28 Feb 2023 News
Join us at the Avalon Airshow After 4 long years of COVID-fuelled disruptions, we're headed to Victoria for Australia's renowned aviation air show – Avalon 2023. 22 Feb 2023 News
Meet the experts – aviation safety advisors Avalon 2023 starts next week and we're bringing you a range of experts to help answer all your aviation-related questions. 22 Feb 2023 News
Meet our standards and regulatory experts at Avalon We're just about ready for Avalon and we've got a host of subject matter experts (SMEs) who'll be on hand at our brand-new stand at Hall 1 - 1G21 this year. 22 Feb 2023 News
Meet our RPAS and dangerous goods experts at Avalon Our remotely piloted aircraft subject matter experts (SMEs) will be on hand to answer any questions at the Avalon Airshow next week. 22 Feb 2023 News
AME scholarship program rolls out Learn about our latest scholarships to help up-and-coming engineers achieve their Part 66 aircraft maintenance engineers’ (AME) licence. 20 Feb 2023 News
Continental MSB23-01 - Crankshaft Counterweights This bulletin describes a potential safety of flight issue for aircraft equipped with Continental 360, 470, 520, 550 series engines and replacement crankshaft assemblies. 17 Feb 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
New scholarship supports development of safety managers The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) today announced the winners of a new scholarship program aimed at boosting aviation safety in Australia. 17 Feb 2023 Media release
FAA SAIB 2023-01 This SAIB alerts Robinson helicopter operators of potential wear on the main rotor blade (MRB) spindle bearings, part number (P/N) A159-3 16 Feb 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
Changed deadlines for training and checking systems Read about the new deadlines for when you need to submit your training and checking systems documentation. 15 Feb 2023 News
EASA SIB 2022-10R1 EASA has received reports of failed control system push rod ends. Investigation of the affected push rod end bearings showed signs of hydrogen embrittlement, probably caused by a production deficiency during manufacturing. 7 Feb 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
The CASA Briefing - February 2023 In this month's CASA Briefing, read our latest CEO update, find out about learn why flight planning is critical, where to find us at Avalon and more. 6 Feb 2023 CASA Briefing
EASA SIB 2023-02 This SIB notifies operators and maintainers of DHC-8 aeroplanes of the danger of premature wear in aileron cables. 2 Feb 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
Regulatory wrap-up January 2023 In January’s Regulatory wrap-up, learn about our current consultations, newly published rules and regulations, join our vertiport webinar, and more. 2 Feb 2023 Regulatory Wrap-up
CAA NZ CAN 51-004 The purpose of this Continuing Airworthiness Notice (CAN) is to alert operators and maintainers of a significant crack found in the upper vertical fin of a Hughes 369HS helicopter. 31 Jan 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
Track your enquiries online We’ve launched a new service to help you keep track of the questions you send us and monitor our responses. 30 Jan 2023 News
CAA NZ CAN 27-019 Revision 2 The purpose of this Continuing Airworthiness Notice (CAN) is to alert operators and maintainers of Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters of a possible safety issue with the main rotor flight control pitch links. 27 Jan 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
CAA NZ CAN 27-021 Revision 1 This CAN is revised to advise that MDHI have released a Service Letter and updated the relevant aircraft ICA and introduced an inspection for the pilots interconnecting cyclic pitch torque tube assembly. 27 Jan 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
EASA SIB 2023-01 SIB 2023-01 is published to inform operators of cracking in flight control ends of HG Cabri G2 helicopters 27 Jan 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
EASA SIB 2013-04R2 SIB 2013-04R2 is published to ensure that Emergency Locator Transmitters are mounted securely. 24 Jan 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
Pilot safety hub newsletter - January 2023 In this edition you'll find a wealth of information on wire strike prevention, how to approach proper flight planning and links to free downloads and tools. 16 Jan 2023 Pilot safety hub newsletter
Bonza cleared for take-off The Civil Aviation Safety Authority today issued an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to new Australian airline Bonza after the carrier submitted final documents and successfully completed proving flights. 12 Jan 2023 Media release
Regulations for the Ockerby Gardens Helicopter landing site We take a look at safety regulations for helicopter landing sites. 11 Jan 2023 Stating the facts
FAA SAFO 23001 - CL-600 This SAFO serves to alert air carriers and commercial operators of the potential for damage to the NLG when using certain towing procedures 10 Jan 2023 Airworthiness Directive notice
EASA SIB 2022-11 SIB 2022-11 is published to ensure that operators and de-icing crew are aware the TCCA’s recommendations regarding anti-icing fluids. 20 Dec 2022 Airworthiness Directive notice
November to December 2022 Regulatory wrap-up In November/December's end-of-year Regulatory wrap-up, learn about our current consultations, rules and regulations, recently published guidance materials, upcoming vertiport design webinars, and more. 19 Dec 2022 Regulatory Wrap-up
New Safety Management System resource booklet for drones A new safety management system (SMS) resource booklet designed specifically for commercial drone or remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operators, is now available. 19 Dec 2022 News
Have your say on a modular AME licensing structure Consultation is now open on our proposal to develop a progressive, modular aircraft maintenance engineer licence structure. 16 Dec 2022 News
Ballina airspace review published We have published the airspace review of Ballina, New South Wales. 16 Dec 2022 News
Australia signs MoU with Tonga Civil Aviation Division The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tonga Civil Aviation Division. 14 Dec 2022 News
Pilot safety hub newsletter - December 2022 Did you miss out on AvSafety expert weather webinars, podcasts and accident investigation videos? In this edition pick up useful tips and test your weather knowledge. 14 Dec 2022 Pilot safety hub newsletter
CASA Briefing December 2022 The December 2022 CASA Briefing discusses the following topics: invitations to comment on several different consultations, our Christmas period shutdown, and the release of the Mangalore aeronautical study. 13 Dec 2022 CASA Briefing
What can I do next? 7 December 2022 edition In this edition we explain the 2023 deferred provisions timeline, remind you of the CASA Christmas shutdown, and alert you of the new air display advisory circular. 12 Dec 2022 Flight operations newsletter
