Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
7/11/2015	OCC0484	Gawler Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Aircraft flying in the circuit had just taken off aga...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Aircraft flying in the circuit had just taken off again when the rudder became ineffective. Pilot was unable to turn right however was able to conducted a landing on a suitable runway available to aircraft turning left only. Aircraft landed safely. OUTCOME: Aircraft has been fitted with a new rudder control cable and the aircraft is flying again. See Jabiru Service Letter: Rudder Cable End JSL019 for information from the manufacturer on further information about inspection of this defect. http://jabiru.net.au/images/JSL019-2_Rudder_cable_end_inspect.pdf
29/10/2015	OCC0483	Wollongong	NSW	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200	Jabiru was holding ready to cross RWY08 and RWY26 and did not hear the base call for the VH aircraft...
Jabiru was holding ready to cross RWY08 and RWY26 and did not hear the base call for the VH aircraft on RWY08 however heard the on-final call for a full stop. The active runway at the time was RWY34 however there was a 5-10 kt wind from the East. The VH aircraft touched down and Jabiru pilot gave a call that he was taxing for RWY34 and cross RWY08 and RWY26. The VH aircraft called to state they were still on the runway which Jabiru had a clear view of and could see they were starting their turn off the runway. Jabiru pilot started to move when a call was heard from VH aircraft and pilot immediately stopped to assess the situation. The VH aircraft departed at the cross strip and radioed the runway was available and Jabiru Pilot acknowledged. OUTCOME: Ops spoke with JABpilot who agreed confusion may have existed between his intentions and his actions. Pilot didn't believe the risk of collision was high, however wasn't aware the Seneca had applied emergency braking to stop. JABPilot has spoken to local CFI and learnt several lessons including ensuring a situational picture of aircraft is built even while taxiing and running up, and ensuring clear comms are made.
14/10/2015	OCC0465	Blackwater	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Camit	33SLR	Failure of fuel to feed from right hand wing to surge tank due to blockage in the vent. OUTCOME: T...
Failure of fuel to feed from right hand wing to surge tank due to blockage in the vent. OUTCOME: The pilot/ maintainer inspected the engine and the breather/vent was cleaned out. The pilot/ maintainer waited for fuel to cross feed as the breather/vent was not operating correctly due to contamination. RAAus Technical review. This is a 19 amateur built - previous reports have identified that the fuel vent is susceptible to small particles and grit becoming lodged and then preventing the vent from working (for example, in coastal conditions, salt crystals have formed which has then prevented the vent from operating correctly). The inspection identified that there was no cross feeding and in removing and cleaning the fuel vent the pilot was able to continue on without any other further issues.
2/10/2015	OCC0517	Drysdale River Station	WA	Jabiru	SP 500T	Camit	CAE3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Pilot attempted to start the engine and the starter e...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Pilot attempted to start the engine and the starter engaged and remained engaged after pilot released the starter button. The stater tuned the engine until the battery was flat. Pilot removed and dismantled the starter solenoid. The solenoid return spring appear to be in perfect condition. after inspections it appeared that the copper contacts welded themselves together causing the starter to remain engaged. OUTCOME: The solenoid and battery were replaced and the starter system now works properly.
1/10/2015	OCC0448	Port Lincoln	SA	Jabiru	J200	Jabiru	3300	Fuel mismanagement. Pilot shut off wrong fuel tap. OUTCOME: Pilot confirmed fuel starvation was the...
Fuel mismanagement. Pilot shut off wrong fuel tap. OUTCOME: Pilot confirmed fuel starvation was the result of incorrect fuel system management. The pilot/owner advised the aircraft has a modified fuel tank system incorporating 3 separate fuel cells. 2 x 50L wing tanks and a centre fuselage 50L tank. All are separately tapped to allow PIC to regulate flow from wing tanks to original; primary tank. Pilot confirmed that having all tanks selected ON can overflow main tank and if wing tanks are empty and in ON position may introduce air into fuel system.
22/9/2015	OCC0521	Amberley	QLD	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	Airspace Infringement - Pilot did not check NOTAMs or broadcast on the CTAF. OUTCOME: Pilot complet...
Airspace Infringement - Pilot did not check NOTAMs or broadcast on the CTAF. OUTCOME: Pilot completed a ground based review of RAAus CTA avoidance and planning, transponder use and NOTAM revision.