COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
AD/A320/108 Flight Management and Guidance Computer 7/2000
Applicability: Model A319, A320 and A321 series aeroplanes in the following configurations and without Airbus Industrie modification 26799, 26968, 26716, 27831 or without Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin (SB) A320-22-1063 or A320-22-1064 orA320-22-1065 or A320-22-1067 Revision 1 or A320-22-1068 or A320-22-1069:
A319/321 with modification 25469 (or SB A320-22-1054), A319/320/321 with modification 26093,
A320 with either modification 24065 (or SB A320-22-1040) or modification 24067 (or SB A320-22-1039),
A320 with either modification 25314 (or SB A320-22-1051) or modification 25315 (or SB A320-22-1050),
A320/321 with either modification 24064 (or SB A320-22-1034) or modification 24066 (or SB A320-22-1029),
A320/321 with either modification 25199 (or SB A320-22-1045) or modification 25200 (or SB A320-22-1046),
A320/321 with either modification 25240 (or SB A320-22-1033) or modification 25274 (or SB A320-22-1056),
A320/321 with modification 26243, or A319/320 with modification 26717.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Requirement: 1. If not previously accomplished, insert Temporary Revision TR 4.03.00/02 into the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).
2. Depending on the current Flight Management and Guidance Commuter (FMGC) configuration, install new FMGCs in accordance with the applicable Airbus Industrie SBs listed below:
A320-22-1063, A320-22-1064, A320-22-1065,
A320-22-1067 Revision 1, A320-22-1068, or
A320-22-1069.
Incorporation of either SB A320-22-1074 in place or SB A320-22-1064 or SB A320- 22-1075 in place of SB A320-22-1068 is considered an acceptable alternate means of compliance with this Requirement. AFM TR 4.03.00/02 may be removed following compliance with this Requirement.
Note: DGAC AD 1999-411-140(B)R1 refers.
Compliance: For Requirement 1 - Before 20 July 2000.
For Requirement 2 - Before 30 June 2001.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 July 2000.
Background: DGAC AD 1997-153-100(B) R1 required the incorporation of TR 4.03.00/02 into the AFM to provide additional guidance for aircrew because of a FMGC software anomaly. This Directive requires that the FMGCs be replaced which will allow the AFM TR to be removed.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 19 May 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 June 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, provide a comprehensive framework for regulating the safety of civil aviation in Australia. One of the key components of this framework is Part 39 - 105, which includes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives. This part aims to ensure that all civil aircraft operated in Australian airspace meet the necessary safety standards. The Airworthiness Directive (AD) related to Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes is an example of how specific safety issues are addressed under this legislative instrument. The AD, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) delegate, identifies the need to correct unsafe conditions in certain configurations of these aircraft. The policy objective of these regulations is to enhance aviation safety by mandating corrective actions to address identified safety concerns, thereby protecting the public and ensuring the reliability of civil aviation operations in Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, includes an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) pertaining to the Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes. This AD applies to the specified models of these aircraft in various configurations that lack certain Airbus Industrie modifications or Service Bulletins, which are crucial for ensuring the safety of flight operations. The directive mandates specific actions to be undertaken by aircraft operators to address identified unsafe conditions concerning the Flight Management and Guidance Computers (FMGC). The actions include inserting a specified temporary revision into the Aircraft Flight Manual and installing new FMGCs according to specified Airbus Industrie Service Bulletins. This directive applies nationwide under the Commonwealth jurisdiction and is effective from 13 July 2000, with compliance deadlines set for 20 July 2000 for the first requirement and 30 June 2001 for the second requirement. This AD was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 June 2000.
Key Provisions
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) applies to Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes that meet specific configurations and lack certain modifications or service bulletins (SBs). The directive mandates that certain actions be taken to ensure the airworthiness of these aircraft. First, Temporary Revision (TR) 4.03.00/02 must be inserted into the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) if it has not been done already. Second, new Flight Management and Guidance Computers (FMGCs) must be installed according to applicable Airbus Industrie SBs. These SBs include A320-22-1063, A320-22-1064, A320-22-1065, A320-22-1067 Revision 1, A320-22-1068, or A320-22-1069, with certain alternate SBs also being acceptable. The AFM TR 4.03.00/02 can be removed once the FMGCs have been replaced.
This AD imposes several obligations on the parties governed by it, primarily aircraft operators and maintenance providers. Operators must ensure that the specified modifications or SBs are not present in their aircraft, and if they are, they must comply with the AD's requirements. This includes inserting the relevant TR into the AFM and replacing the FMGCs as directed. Maintenance providers are responsible for carrying out the necessary modifications and installations in accordance with the CASA-approved instructions and within the specified timeframes.
Failure to comply with the AD can result in civil or criminal consequences. The AD does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, but non-compliance with CASA directives generally can result in fines, enforcement actions, and potential grounding of the aircraft. Furthermore, failure to adhere to airworthiness standards can also lead to criminal charges under relevant Australian aviation laws, potentially resulting in substantial fines and imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the severity of the non-compliance and any subsequent investigations or legal proceedings.