036/07

Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
CAA
Text
Define ageing aircraft, and in conjunction with industry and manufacturers develop guidance and regulatory documentation to help ensure the safe operation of these aircraft.
Reply Text
With respect to the specific recommendation contained in the report, the CAA will:

1) Monitor the steps being taken by other civil aviation regulators, and where appropriate consider adopting or adapting their approaches to address the issue;

2) Consider adopting the FAA's maintenance schedule for operators using aging aircraft, and providing additional advice to operators on good practice through an Advisory Circular; and

3) Review existing programmes for aircraft designed and manufatured in New Zealand.
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