Glider Engineers

GNZ Engineer Approvals

Under Civil Aviation Rule Parts 43 and 149, a person must not perform maintenance on a glider or glider component or certify a glider or glider component for release to service after maintenance unless that person is so authorised by GNZ.

Accordingly, GNZ administers a system of Engineer Approvals, as set out in detail in Part 3 of the Manual of Approved Procedures (MOAP). Broadly, this system of approvals is based on three levels (classes):

Class 2 – minor inspections and maintenance
Class 3 – as for Class 2, plus Annual Inspections, minor modifications and repairs, weighing, compass swings
Class 4 – as for Class 3, plus major modifications and repairs.

Classes 3 & 4 are subdivided according to the construction material of the glider – Wood, Metal or Plastic. Various ratings may also apply.

GNZ Engineer Approval holders are as follows:

Class 2

Club or Organisation

 

Ratings

Expiry

Andrew Austin Rotorua     30 June 2023
John Carter New Plymouth     30 June 2024
Kieran Cassidy Wellington     30 June 2024
Dan Corneanu Wellington     30 June 2025
Dane Dickinson Wellington     30 June 2023
Glyn Jackson Taranaki     30 June 2025
Colin Kelly Piako     30 June 2025
Daniel Meyer Auckland     30 June 2023
James Mitchell Masterton     30 June 2022
Philip Plane Omarama     30 June 2025
Angus Tapper Omarama   E3 30 June 2025
         

Class 3

Club or Organisation

Subdivisions

Ratings

Expiry

David Austin Taupo P R E4 30 June 2024
Alan Belworthy Tauranga W M P R E4 30 June 2024
Richard Black Canterbury P R 30 June 2024
Martin Brill Canterbury P R 30 June 2025
John Brooks Manawatu W P R O 30 June 2024
Paul Buchanan Masterton M R E4 30 June 2024
Michael Chubb Kaikohe W M P R E2 30 June 2025
Martyn Cook Wellington W P R E4 30 June 2025
Bruce Cooper Canterbury W P R E3 30 June 2024
John Crawford Canterbury W M P R E3 30 June 2025
Terry Delore Christchurch P R E4 30 June 2024
Marc Edgar Nelson P R E2 30 June 2025
Shane Glassey Christchurch W M P R E3 30 June 2025
Don Grigg Rotorua W M P R 30 June 2025
David Hirst Martinborough W P E3 30 June 2024
Bob Lock Hutt Valley M P R 30 June 2025
Michael Marra Christchurch P 30 June 2024
Jay McIntyre Blenheim P R E4 30 June 2025
Garry Morgan Marlborough W M P R E3 30 June 2024
Paul Muller Kaitaia W P R E3 30 June 2025
Peter Neels Auckland P R E2 30 June 2024
Jerry O’Neill Canterbury P R E4 30 June 2025
Rodney Ruddick Wellington W P A 30 June 2024
Mark Saunders Rangiora P R E4 30 June 2024
Darren Smith South Canterbury M P R E2 30 June 2024
Jason Smith Auckland P   30 June 2024
Max Stevens Canterbury M P R 30 June 2025
Paul Waterhouse Piako W M P R E3 30 June 2025
Graham White Hawkes Bay & Waipukurau P E4 30 June 2024
Ian Williams Auckland P R E4 30 June 2024
         

Class 4

Club or Organisation

Subdivisions

Ratings

Expiry

Derry Belcher Auckland W M P R E4 30 June 2025
Paul Buchanan Wellington W P R E4 30 June 2024
Marc Edgar Nelson W R E2 30 June 2025
Ross Gaddes Sailplane Services, Auckland W M P R E3 A 30 June 2025
Tony Hansen Rangiora W M P R E3 30 June 2024
Kerry Jackson Jackson Fibreglass, Methven P R E3 30 June 2025
Mike Kelly Wanaka W M P 30 June 2024
Bob Lock Hutt Valley W R 30 June 2025
Jay McIntyre Blenheim W M R E4 30 June 2025
Marc Morley Auckland W M P R E3 30 June 2025
Paul Muller Kaitaia M R E3 30 June 2025
Nigel Sheppard Marlborough W M P R E4 30 June 2025
Jason Shields Hawkes Bay W M P R E4 30 June 2024
Mike Strathern Nelson W P R E4 30 June 2024

Inspection Authorisations

Under Civil Aviation Rule Parts 43 and 149, a person must not perform a review of airworthiness on a glider or certify conformity of gliders and glider components following major modification or major repair unless that person is so authorised by GNZ (or is appropriately authorised by CAA under Part 66).

Accordingly, GNZ administers a system of Inspection Authorisations (IA-G), as set out in detail in Part 3 of the Manual of Approved Procedures (MOAP).

IA-G holders are as follows:

IA-G

Club or Organisation

David Austin Taupo
Derry Belcher Auckland
Alan Belworthy Tauranga
Martin Brill Christchurch
Paul Buchanan Masterton
Martyn Cook Wellington
Ross Gaddes Sailplane Services, Auckland
Tony Hansen Rangiora
Kerry Jackson Jackson Fibreglass, Methven
Darren Smith Omarama
Mike Strathern Nelson
Graham White Hawkes Bay & Waipukurau
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