Inquiries & Recommendations

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Review the Operations Specifications and the associated Operations Manuals of each helicopter operator licensed to conducted scenic air transport operations to ensure any minimum height dispensations are given in specific detail.

instigate a programme of training and practice to reinforce bridge resource management techniques amongst members of bridge navigation teams on board the company's vessels.

Re-emphasises to pilots involved in single pilot VFR Air Transport that in the event of adverse weather or abnormal circumstances being encountered, management assistance and support from suitably qualified and experienced company personnel may be obtained by discussion prior to flight, or by RTF contact during flight.

In conjunction with Fullers Group Limited, ensure that all crews serving on the company’s ferries are aware that, when investigating a suspected or indicated fire within an enclosed space, opening the access may rapidly exacerbate the fire endangering the crew, passengers and the vessel. The procedure in the operations manual should include a caution and a reminder that where a fixed fire fighting system is installed for the engine spaces, its use should be considered as a possible safer alternative to opening the space, especially in vessels with twin-engine spaces.

Instigate regular monitoring and logging of the critical operating oil pressures and flows of the controllable pitch propeller system under repeatable standardised operating conditions. Ensure that data collected is understood by the engineers and is sufficient to give warning of a possible failure in the unit. The maintenance system of the vessel should include the action to be taken if the values obtained deviate from those specified by the manufacturer.

Issue standards and procedures to ensure that safety straps effectively restrain loose brake rodding gear clear of all obstructions within the permitted tolerances associated with rolling stock / track interaction.

Require all commercial jet boat operators to use only authentic or approved parts when replacing worn or damaged critical components, or to use parts reconditioned, either to the manufacturer's specifications, or to the approval of an appropriate surveyor.

Require all commercial jet boat drivers to keep a log book of hours and training.

Align the requirement for the fitting of Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS) with the ICAO recommendation on this topic.

Require the owners of Pterodactyl Ascender II + 2 aircraft to remove the second seat and associated structure.

Buller Port Services liaise with Tranz Rail to find a permanent solution to minimise the effect of the yard lights on vessels navigating in the port area without compromising the safety of personnel working in the rail operating yards.

Require his Rules Rewrite Team to review the requirements for gaining an approval to conduct an air show to: • Prohibit the simultaneous operation of display and non-display aircraft with any airspace designated for an air show.