An older FAA Airworthiness Bulletin has just been re-released by the CAA NZ drawing maintainers attention to the possible cracking or lack of locking of MS21042 Reduced Hex metal lock nuts. AWAL suggests Registered Operators have a discussion with their maintenance providers regarding this issue.

FAA SAIB HQ-14-16

The New Zealand CAA has released an AD, DCA/CT4/9 Wing Rear Spar – Inspection, for all CT4/B aircraft. AWAL considers this to be a ‘Safety of Flight Critical’ inspection and it is required maintenance for all Limited Category CT4/B aircraft.

See link below

NZ DCA-CT4-9

Dear AWAL Members,

I am pleased to be able to declare the results of the recent Postal Ballot for election of Directors of AWAL.

The successful candidates are listed below in order of votes received highest to lowest.

ELECTED 1 – DEATH, Stephen
ELECTED 2 – HANDLEY, Matthew
ELECTED 3 – HAMILTON, Douglas
ELECTED 4 – ROLPH-SMITH, Cameron
ELECTED 5 – CANDLER, Brian
ELECTED 6 – CAMILLERI, Charles
ELECTED 7 – PARKER, Ross
ELECTED 8 – PICKERING, Allan

Directors elected 1,2,3, 4 will serve until the election for directors and AWAL AGM 2022.

Directors elected 5,6,7,8 will serve until the election for directors and AWAL AGM 2021.

The formal declaration by the Australian Election Company of votes for all candidates can be accessed here.

This declaration gives effect to the resignations submitted by the current board members except for those re-elected being Messrs Handley, Camilleri, and Pickering.

A board meeting of all newly elected directors will be called as soon as possible.

Yours Sincerely

Stephen Robinson
President AWAL
25 March 2021

CASA has issued an Airworthiness Bulletin AWB 01-033 Iss 1 on the potential installation of unapproved bolts at fuselage Joint H which could cause an unsafe condition. AWAL recommends those owner/operators of DH82 Tiger Moths have their Maintenance providers confirm the installation of the corrent bolts

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Dear AWAL Members,

Please click on the link below to obtain the list of the 19 candidates standing
for the election and the 18 biographies submitted.

View Candidate List

VOTING
Ballot papers are being sent to all eligible members nominated postal address
by Austelect. These Ballots must be completed and returned to Austelect to
reach them by no later than 1700 hours AEDT 22 March 2021.
Election results will be declared on 25 March 2021.

Allan Pickering
Company Secretary
04 March 2021

Dear AWAL Members,

Firstly, Wishing you all a hopefully happier New Year than last!

AWAL is assembling an Events calendar, that the Association will endeavour to have a presence at.
To any member wishing to suggest an event be added, please do not hesitate to contact me (preferably via email).  I am looking forward to including fly-ins, air shows and other get-togethers from all states.  The calendar will be updated periodically going forward.

Calendar of Events 2021

Date                           Event                                   Location

6-7 Mar              AWAL Fast & training             Bathurst, NSW
26-28 Mar          AAAA national Fly-in              Echuca, VIC
18 Apr                Wings, Wheels & Wine         Mudgee, NSW
03-04 Jul            Brisbane Airshow                 Watts Bridge QLD
17 Oct                Jamestown Air Spectacular  Jamestown, SA
13-14 Nov          Wings over Illawarra             Wollongong NSW
23-28 Nov          Avalon 2021                          Avalon Airport, VIC
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FAST Clinic and Training Weekend

I am looking at organising a FAST clinic and training weekend, 6/7 Mar 2021.
Location will be Bathurst at this stage.
If you are interested in attending please contact me asap.

Thank you!

Charlie Camilleri
AWAL Director – Events Officer
charlie.conrad26@yahoo.com.au
Mb: 0409 455 084