What We Do
The section fulfils two main (yet entirely separate) roles related to structures and aero-mechanical systems for all Defence fixed-wing aircraft in support of the wider Defence aviation community:
1. Conduct independent Authority assurance functions in support of Initial, Continued and Continuing Airworthiness activities:
- Prescribe and interpret relevant elements of policy, regulation, design standards and requirements (and promotion thereof);
- Provide technology specialist safety assurance services internal to DASA (for products, processes, oversight and enforcement);
- Analysis and inspection of Compliance Demonstration Evidence;
- Provision or in support of Authority authorisations and products; and
- Review of reportable occurrences and management thereof, including the issue of Airworthiness Directives (if required).
2. In capacity as a Defence Centre of Expertise (CoE); Assist the Aviation Safety Community by supporting Commanders in their requirement to ensure structurally-airworthy platforms:
- Provide specialist technical analysis and advice;
- Where appropriate and when agreed, task coordination and management of Structural Integrity activities on behalf of the Defence Aviation Safety Community.
ADF ASI Symposium
As circumstances permit, ASI Section will coordinate the ADF ASI Symposium.
The ADF Aircraft Structural Integrity Symposium (AASIS) is the only dedicated forum for military Aircraft Structural Integrity in Australasia. The theme varies from year-to-year.
The Symposium is targeted at all personnel involved in the acquisition and in-service management of ADF aircraft systems, as well as interested representatives from foreign military forces, science and technology organisations, research and development centres, commercial aviation organisations, airworthiness regulators and academia.
Registration for the ADF ASI Symposium is free. The cost of travel, accommodation, and incidentals are the responsibility of the delegate's organisation.
Details of future ADF ASI Symposiums will be published on this website under Events.
ASI Familiarisation Course
Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASI) Familiarisation Course provides a synopsis of ASI management in Defence. This course is primarily suited to Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) managers, Defence personnel, Industry SI engineers, or airframe/structures engineers involved in SI management. The course is designed to highlight the importance of effective structural integrity management with case studies and group collaboration to engage students in the content. This course is intended to complement other Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) courses by providing specific information for how ASIPs enhance aircraft safety.
Further information on the course is available on this website under under Education and Promotion.
Support
If you have questions about this topic please contact dasadaveng.submission@defence.gov.au
For DASR queries please submit a DASR Query Form (DQF) Form 110.