COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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.
Airbus Industrie A319/A320/A321 Series Aeroplanes
AD/A320/121 Passenger Door Upper Safety Pin 8/2001
Applicability: All Model A319, A320, and A321 aircraft without Airbus Industrie modification 27142 in production or Service Bulletin A320-52-1105 in-service.
Requirement: Carry out the actions specified in DGAC AD 2001-100(B).
Note: All Operators Telex A320/AOT 52-06, and Service Bulletins A320-52-1105 and A320-52-1057 refer.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 August 2001.
Background: Reports were received of the inability to open passenger doors due to jamming during translation of the upper safety pin; as a result of migration of guide bushes. This condition , unless corrected, could delay the evacuation of passengers during an emergency.
This Directive requires the incorporation of a single recessed bush with a screwed grease fitting.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 26 June 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 July 2001.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998), enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, were introduced to regulate civil aviation and ensure the safety of aircraft operating within Australian airspace. One of the critical components of these regulations is Part 39, which addresses airworthiness directives. These directives are essential for maintaining the safety standards of aircraft and aeronautical products, ensuring they meet the necessary safety criteria to prevent unsafe conditions. An example of such a directive is AD/A320/121, which pertains to the Airbus Industrie A319/A320/A321 Series Aeroplanes and addresses an issue with the passenger door upper safety pin. This directive was introduced to correct a condition where the upper safety pin could jam, potentially delaying passenger evacuation during an emergency. The directive mandates specific actions to rectify this issue, aligning with the overarching policy objective of the CAR 1998 to enhance the safety and reliability of civil aviation.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertains to the regulation of airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is applicable to all Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes that do not have Airbus modification 27142 in production or Service Bulletin A320-52-1105 in service. The directive mandates that corrective actions must be undertaken to address an unsafe condition related to the passenger door upper safety pin, which could potentially impede the opening of passenger doors and delay emergency evacuations. The directive references the actions specified in DGAC AD 2001-100(B) and requires compliance with the detailed instructions set out in the requirement document. It is noteworthy that the AD becomes effective on 9 August 2001, and its implementation is mandatory for all operators of the specified aircraft models. The directive ensures adherence to safety standards and the maintenance of airworthiness within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) mandates specific actions to address an identified safety issue. In this case, the AD (AD/A320/121) pertains to the Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes, specifically those without Airbus Industrie modification 27142 in production or Service Bulletin A320-52-1105 in-service (subregulation 39.1 (2)). The AD requires the incorporation of a single recessed bush with a screwed grease fitting, as specified in DGAC AD 2001-100(B), to prevent the jamming of the upper safety pin during translation of the passenger door, which could delay passenger evacuation in an emergency (subregulation 39.1 (3)).
Operators of the affected aircraft are obligated to comply with the AD by performing the actions outlined in DGAC AD 2001-100(B) as per the requirement section (subregulation 39.1 (4)). This includes ensuring that all operators have access to the relevant telex communication (A320/AOT 52-06) and service bulletins (A320-52-1105 and A320-52-1057) to fully understand and implement the necessary modifications (subregulation 39.1 (5)). Compliance with the AD must be achieved within the timeframe specified in the requirement document (subregulation 39.1 (6)).
Failure to comply with this Airworthiness Directive can result in significant consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) can take enforcement actions against operators who do not adhere to the AD. Potential penalties may include fines, suspension or revocation of air operator certificates, and other administrative or legal actions as deemed necessary by CASA to ensure compliance and maintain aviation safety standards. The specific penalties depend on the severity of the non-compliance and the circumstances surrounding the breach.