Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The Ayers Corporation S2R-G10 Thrush aircraft type had a published maximum take-off weight that was not practical for agricultural use, increasing the risk that pilots would operate the aircraft above the published maximum weight and potentially at unsafe weights. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2012-049-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Statewide Aviation |
| Transport function | Aviation: General aviation |
| Date issue released | 23/10/2013 |
| Issue status justification | The STC should enable pilots to use a practical and proven weight limit for the S2R-G10 Thrush, and provide any other necessary operational or maintenance restrictions associated with flying at the higher weights. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2012-049-NSA-022 |
| Organisation | Statewide Aviation |
| Action date | 23/10/2013 |
| Action description |
In June 2012, Statewide Aviation, the Australian distributor for Ayres aircraft, in consultation with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, commenced developing a Supplemental Type Certificate to permit an increase in the maximum take-off weight of a number of Thrush variants, including the S2R-G10, to 10,500 lb (4,673 kg). This certificate is expected to be available to Thrush owners in October 2013. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Statewide Aviation will, when implemented, adequately address this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |