Airworthiness Industry Workshop Minutes  - Lanseria

 

HELD AT LANSERIA AIRPORT ON THE  8 OF APRIL 2005 AT 08H00

 

 

1.  ATTENDANCE REGISTER

 

The following members attended the workshop:

 

Name

Organisation

E-mail

 

 

 

1.Seboseso Machobane

CAA

 

2.  Obert Chakarisa

CAA

 

3.  Carel Raath

 

 

4.  Karl Greger

 

 

5.  Reinie Guldenpfennig

 

 

6.  Andre Swanepoel

 

 

7.  Albert Mstihini

 

 

8.  Sello Mfisa

 

 

9.  Mandla Mahlangu

 

mahlangum@caa.co.za

10. Ginah Mokoena

 

mokoenag@caa.co.za

11. Ridge Mbokazi

 

mbokazir@caa.co.za

12. Rea Tlhoaele

 

tlhoaeler@caa.co.za

13. Mduduzi Mahlangu

 

 

Natasha Apollis

CAA

apollisn@caa.co.za

A. Hustler

AMC

 

E. Beukes

Executive Turbine

ernie@xturbine.co.za

G. Goosen

ATQA

goosing@absamail.co.za

T. Bezuidenhout

Orsmond

 

A. Winson

SAPS

SAPSAIRWINGTECHNICAL@SAPA.ORG.ZA

G. Rae

Execujet

 

N.A. Dibon

AAC

 

H. du Plessis

Solenta

hugo.duplessis@solenta.com

B. Werner

AirQuarius

belinda@airquarius.com

J. Sawyer

AirQuarius

jons@airquarius.com

K. de Longchamps

Execujet

 

M. Cilliers

Century Avionics

mornec@centuryvionics.co.za

D. Rensburg

NAC

dolfjvrensburg@nac.co.za

G. Bennets

NAC

Gavin@nac.co.za

W. v Rensburg

Precision Aviation

 

B. Versteegh

Nationwide

bVersteegh@nationwideac.co.za

D. Shaw

Solenta

dave.shaw@solenta.com

G.P. Stemmet

Falconair

gs@remgro.com

I. Wilson

Comair

 

W. Keller

Execujet

werner.keller@execujet.com

T. Edwards

CAA

 

Isamil J. Shaw

Airworks

iroberts@iconnect.co.ke

T. Lerm

Pro-Av

Aerobody@iconnect.co.ke

J. Schoonraad

Fugro

johanschoonraad@fugroairborne.co.za

P. Ludick

Inter Avionics

info@interavionics.com

V. Goncalves

Aircraft Instruments

vince@aircraftinstruments.co.za

J. Olivier

Executive Turbine

jaco@xturbine.co.za

F. de Jager

ATQA

fritzdejager@absamail.co.za

A.S. Meyer

Rovos Air

Maintenance@rovos.co.za

P.H. Taylor

TAWS

PHT@POLKA.co.za

B. Crystal

Execujet

brian.crystal@execujet.co.za

W. Moore

Interjet

chevy@netactive.co.za

R. Cohor

Sky Sprayers

skyspray@mweb.co.za

I.Schoonraad

Fugro

ischoonraad@fugroairborne.co.za

T. Munro

Rovos Air

 

D. Wehmeyer

ETA

 

S. Barker

 

 

S. Kruger

Nationwide

skruger@nationwideair.co.za

T. Voges

Aeronautical

 

E. Venter

AME

eddie@amo1010.co.za

D. Kennedy

SAPS

dkennedy@faithworks.co.za

Des Miles

Execujet

des.miles@execujet.co.za

L. Bowen

Solenta

lynette.bowen@solenta.com

S. Murphy

Airquarius

seanm@airquarius.com

P. How

 

afriair@mweb.co.za

J. Rule

NAC

joe.rule@nac.co.za

M. Gerbl

Breytech Air

 

P. Loch

Hawk Helicopter

paul@pcworld.co.za

R. Hill

Misasa ( Aero Club)

rob@misasa.co.za

M. le Roux

Pro-Av

aerobody@worldonline

J. Beurman

Blue Eagle Aviation

beurman@kwano.co.za

 

1.        WELCOME

 

The meeting was opened by Mr. S. Machobane.  He thanked the industry in advance for their participation and expressed that their input would be imperative for a successful workshop.  He also added that this was the platform to share with industry, the SACAA’s intentions and current position.  The SACAA and industry needs to work together to ensure safety and security.

 

3.  PRESENTATIONS

 

The following presentations were delivered by SACAA personnel:-

 

3.1      Obert Chakarisa

 

       Overview of developments in aircraft since the last workshop in May 2004.

 

a.        Current staffing levels

b.        Divisional competency and training

c.        Divisional vision statement

d.        Divisional Strategic Intent Items

e.        Overhaul of Operations

f.         Dilemmas and successes since 1998

g.        Challenges Facing us

 

3.2. Obert Chakarisa

       

      Human Factors

 

a.        Industry responsibility

b.        CAA responsibility

c.        Reality

d.        Several videos were screened.

 

3.3.    Reinhard Guldenpfennig

 

      AMO issues

 

a.        Company certification

b.        Training

c.        Certifying staff

 

3.4.    Carel Raath

 

      Continuation Training

 

a.        Company certification

b.        Continuation training under parts 145 and 66

 

3.5.    Karl Greger

 

       Aircraft logbooks and inspection issues

 

3.6.     Albert Msithini

 

Avionic matters

 

a.        TCAS II / ACAS II

b.        ELT

c.        Modifications and installations

d.        EGPWS / TAWS

e.        RVSM

 

3.7.    Andre Swanepoel

 

Non-type certified aircraft

 

a.        General

b.        Aircraft

c.        Maintenance

d.        Regulations

e.        Frequently asked questions

f.         Historical misconceptions

       

3.8.    Linnae Thomas

 

       Suspected unapproved parts

 

a.        5 types of approved parts

b.        SA CAA Certificate of Conformity –vs-Certificate of Conformity

c.        Installation certificate

 

4             OPEN FORUM

 

        The following matters were raised by members from the Industry:-

 

        4.1. The status of AD 04-01 needs clarification.

        4.2. Issuing of aircraft registration to be discussed with Merriam.

        4.3. The AMO renewal reminder system is not effective.

4.4. Mr. Bob Cohoe, AME 2332 has not receive his license.

4.5. C of A for a training school was not received.

4.6. Inefficiency of switchboard.  Lack of communication.

4.7. Eddie Venter from AMO 1010 expressed his gratitude and thanks to the Avionic section.

       Excellet services renderedThe difference between helicopters and fixed wing logbooks in the eyes of the SACAA

        4.2. How must AD’s be filled in, in logbooks as there isn’t enough space?

        4.3. Why are certificates issued with a control number?

4.4. The use of tipex in logbooks.

4.5. How long will it take for the TCAS II to be approved?

4.6. What is the implementation date that the 406 ELT will replace the standard ELT?

4.7. Is the 406 ELT weight connected.

4.8. Are all NCT aircraft approved by an AMS.

4.9. Must all parts and instruments that are used on NTC airport be approved parts and instruments?

4.10. Can all re-categorized aircraft be re-categorized again?

4.11. What is the procedure for the importation of an aircraft?

4.12. Must the SACAA be supplied with copies of  form 8130 for approved spares?

4.13. Can an AMO apply for a credit facility?

4.14. Why is there a difference between the service delivery for pilot licenses versus AME licenses?

4.15. It took 3 months for AME 2332’s license to be approved.

4.16. Are ADF radios still a requirement?

4.17. An AIC regarding transponders was sent out.  Who must feedback be addressed  to as the industry is against the decision?

4.18. The handling of MEL approvals are taking too long.  MEL’s are also mislaid. 

4.19. Why can’t a QA certify work?

4.20. Why does it take so long to de-register an aircraft?  What is the procedure?

4.21. Why does the audit section not notify the AMO’s about their renewals?

4.22. What is the current status with regard to AD 04—01?

 

5             CLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SPONSORS

 

Capt. Reiling thanked all the attendees and explained that their contribution will definitely help the CAA improve their service delivery.  He also thanked the sponsor, SAFAIR for the lunch and presented them with a Certificate of appreciation.  Ms. Reiling also thanked the individuals who delivered presentations.

 

6             CLOSURE

 

The Chairman thanked those present and closed the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OBERT CHAKARISA

SM:A (CHAIRMAN)

 

 

 

 

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NATASHA APOLLIS

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR (SECRETARY)