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Change-over to 406 MHz distress beacons
From February 1, 2009, the SARSAT/COSPAS satellites will cease processing distress signals on 121.5 MHz and only process signals from more advanced 406 MHz digitally encoded ELTs or EPIRBs and while RA-Aus members are not required to carry a distress beacon, many of our members wisely do so. The 406 MHz beacons also transmit a fifteen character beacon identity code which is retransmitted by the satellite. This ID should be registered with AusSAR's data base and linked to your personal and aircraft details. Part of the functional working of the 406 MHz beacon system is having the owner of the beacon register it with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority [AMSA] — this will be compulsory under new CASA regulations.
The date for changeover is rapidly approaching but the AMSA is finding pilots reluctant to change before the regulations are in force. Please switch to a 406 MHz beacon and register that beacon as soon as possible. In order to make the process of registration and upkeep of details easier, AMSA has developed an online registration program. This system is now available to all beacon owners to use and there is no charge for its use; go to www.amsa.gov.au/beacons to register your unit.
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RA-Aus Aircraft Operators!
Latest AIRWORTHINESS NOTICES
October 17, 2008. Airworthiness notice – Jabiru J160 aircraft
Possible locking of rudder pedals.
October 17, 2008. Airworthiness notice – Rotec R2800 engines
Inspection of cylinder hold-down studs.
October 10, 2008. Airworthiness notice – Warp Drive propellers
Inspection of blades for correct length.
October 10, 2008. Airworthiness notice – Tecnam aircraft
Fitment of fuel tank drain valves.
September 23, 2008. RANS Operational Alert
Replacement of fuel lines
September 20, 2008. CASA AD Spekon emergency parachute
Replacement of drogue
September 20, 2008. Airworthiness Bulletin – Cessna 150
Nose and main landing gear
See the airworthiness notices page.
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RA-Aus bulletins
The Notice Board contains these new notices plus older items which may still be of interest to RA-Aus members.
October 10, 2008: CEO's urgent call to all RA-Aus members to respond to CASA discussion paper!
September 24, 2008: CASA discussion paper re 760 kg weight increase for aeroplanes administered by RAAOs
September 24, 2008: Value for money insurance for RA-Aus members; new third party policy.
 GYFTS program. The Giving Young People Flight Training Support is a member funded program aiming to provide scholarships for flight training. Each year, if every one of our members donates just $2, the fund could support 5 flight training scholarships of over $3000 each.
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