In response to a "high, and increasing rate" of engine failures among Jabiru powered aircraft the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has proposed to limit operations on the Bundaberg produced aircraft while investigations are underway.
Under the proposed change the authority stated that all Jabiru powered aircraft should be limited to day flights, should not carry passengers, and should not be used for solo operations by student pilots.
Jabiru business manager Susan Woods said it disagreed with the draft proposal and is concerned about the financial effects it could have.
"We're finding it very hard at the moment ... because we've got a very big collection of aircraft out there - 150 that run flying schools which are very nervous about the situation," she said.
"We'll be fighting it very hard and pointing the financial impacts that it will have for all these businesses around Australia."
Comments on the proposal are now open and should be submitted via the Project Leader at sport@casa.gov.au by close of business on November 27.
- Source: http://www.hitz939.com.au
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