Aircraft hopper markings or other level indicators not updated when hopper is modified
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

Aircraft operations with an enlarged hopper but no associated recalibration of the hopper level sight gauge increased the potential for operations at an uncertain aircraft operating weight, and therefore risk of operations in excess of the published aircraft limitations.

Issue number
AI-2011-150-SI-04
Transport Function
Aviation: General aviation
Issue Owner
Operators of M18 Dromader aircraft
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

ATSB dissemination/publication of the issue, does not guarantee that will be addressed