Safety Issue
Compliance with the APF Jump Pilot's Handbook & Aircraft
Operation Procedures Manual was understood by the APF to not
be mandatory for members of the federation. However, it appeared
that the manual could be considered an applicable manual in
accordance with the schedule. The clarification of the intent of
Schedule A has the potential to mandate the adoption of the APF
Jump Pilot's Handbook & Aircraft Operation Procedures
Manual by APF members. In turn, that would enhance the safety
and efficiency of APF members' parachuting operations.
Safety Recommendation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the
Australian Parachute Federation (APF) clarify with the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) the intent of Schedule A of the
Deed of Agreement between the APF and CASA as it affects compliance
by APF members with APF documentation.