What We Do
The section fulfils two main (yet entirely separate) roles related to propulsion systems for all Defence 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 Wear Debris Analysis (WDA)
The PSI Section is also the Steward of the ADF WDA capability and service for ADF platforms in collaboration with DSTG’s WDA laboratory. More information can be found here.
ADF Propulsion Systems Symposium (APSS)
As circumstances permit, the PSI Section coordinate the ADF Propulsion System Symposium (APSS). The APSS is the only dedicated forum for military propulsion systems in Australasia. It provides an excellent opportunity for organisations and personnel in the ADF propulsion systems community to network and share their knowledge and experience.
The APSS is open to all personnel involved in the acquisition and in-service management of ADF fixed and rotary-wing propulsion systems. Attendance at the APPS include representatives from foreign militaries, science and technology organisations, universities, industry, and airworthiness authorities.
Details of future ADF PSI Symposiums will be published on this website at ADF Propulsion Systems Symposium.
Propulsion System Engineering Course (PROPSYSENG)
The course is aimed at engineers involved in ADF and civil processes for certifying new propulsion systems, or for those personnel who are managing in-service propulsion systems.
The course runs for 3.5 days, typically at RAAF Base Amberley. Attendance at the course is free for ADF personnel and Australian Public Service (APS) employees and at a cost for industry participants.
Further information on the course is available here.
CASG Aerospace Propulsion Centre of Expertise (APCoE)
Disclaimer: The CASG APCoE is not affiliated with or managed by DASA. However, the CASG APCoE works closely with DASA and this information is provided to assist personnel and agencies who may be unsure whether to contact DASA or the CASG APCoE about a particular aero propulsion-related matter.
The APCoE’s objective is to assist Air Domain agencies to make better propulsion acquisition, sustainment and fleet management decisions and help to achieve improved capability and cost of ownership for the ADF’s air platforms by:
- Providing independent propulsion system commercial & technical advice for acquiring & sustaining ADF aerospace propulsion systems
- Assisting with the development and negotiation of aircraft engine acquisition and sustainment contracts
- Improving Air Domain aerospace propulsion system technical and commercial knowledge and expertise
- Supporting industry engagement & collaboration to optimise propulsion system support capabilities (including workforce, support infrastructure, Australian Industry Capability and innovation).
The APCoE can be contacted at group mailbox: APCoE.CASG@defence.gov.au.
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.