Australian Senate, THE PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

8 Aug 2006

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE BAe 146 Aircraft (Question No. 2318) Question Senator O'Brien (Tasmania) Asked the Minister representing the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, upon notice, on 8 August 2006:

Do the engines on the wing or the auxiliary power units of BAe 146 aircraft that have operated or are operating in Australia contain parts or components that contain beryllium, including parts and components manufactured by sub-contractors; if so, can details be provided of those parts or components that contain beryllium.

Answer

Senator Ian Campbell (Western Australia) Minister for the Environment and Heritage) The Minister for Transport and Regional Services has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:

CASA does not hold records on which engine parts and auxiliary power units (APU) on the BAe 146 aircraft contain beryllium.