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 revokes Airworthiness Directive AD/A320/144 and issues the following 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 and A321 Series Aeroplanes
AD/A320/144
Amdt 1
Elevator 1/2003
Applicability: All Model A319, A320, and A321 aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the requirements of DGAC AD 2002-514(B) R1.
Note: Airbus Industrie Service Bulletins A320-27-1132 and A320-27-1114 refer.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 23 January 2003.
This Amendment becomes effective on 23 January 2003.
Background: Several operators reported airframe vibrations originating from the elevator surfaces. Investigation, including flight test analysis, revealed that these vibrations may occur with current elevator neutral setting combined with backlash at elevator servo attachments.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the Requirement document, which modifies the compliance conditions.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 28 November 2002.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 29 November 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 18 December 2002.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) was enacted to provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation of civil aviation in Australia, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation services and the operation of aircraft. Part 39, specifically, deals with the safety of aircraft and aeronautical products, aiming to address any potential hazards that could compromise the safety of aircraft in operation. The policy objective behind these regulations is to maintain and enhance the safety standards in civil aviation, aligning with international benchmarks and best practices. This legislative instrument was enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia and is administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The Authority issues Airworthiness Directives to ensure that all aircraft in operation meet the required safety standards, thereby protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the aviation industry.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) applies to all Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes, mandating specific action to address an identified unsafe condition related to airframe vibrations originating from the elevator surfaces. These aircraft, which are subject to the AD, must comply with the requirements outlined in the directive, ensuring that they meet safety standards as specified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The directive applies on a national level, affecting all operators of the specified aircraft within the Commonwealth of Australia. The AD incorporates actions as defined by DGAC AD 2002-514(B) R1 and references Airbus Industrie Service Bulletins A320-27-1132 and A320-27-1114. Compliance with the directive is mandatory for all affected aircraft, with an effective date set for 23 January 2003, as specified in the directive. This AD revokes the previous AD/A320/144 and amends it to reflect updated safety requirements and compliance conditions.
Key Provisions
This legislative instrument pertains to the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998), specifically under Part 39, which deals with the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs). Section 39.1 of CAR 1998 empowers the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue ADs when necessary to correct an unsafe condition in aircraft or aeronautical products. The primary section of this AD (1) outlines the applicability, requirement, and compliance details for the Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes. The AD was issued in response to reported airframe vibrations originating from the elevator surfaces, which were found to occur under certain conditions with current elevator settings and backlash at elevator servo attachments.
The AD mandates that operators of the affected aircraft models must take specific actions to address the identified unsafe condition. This requirement (section 2) stipulates that operators must adhere to the instructions set out in DGAC AD 2002-514(B) R1, with reference to Airbus Industrie Service Bulletins A320-27-1132 and A320-27-1114. The compliance section (section 3) specifies that these actions must be taken in accordance with the revised effective date of 23 January 2003, replacing the original effective date of 28 November 2002. The AD was amended to reflect changes in the compliance conditions, as outlined in the Requirement document.
The obligations imposed by this AD (section 4) require operators of the A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes to ensure that the specified actions are carried out to mitigate the risk of airframe vibrations. This includes implementing the corrective measures as per the referenced service bulletins and ensuring compliance with the revised effective date. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, potentially leading to grounding and other regulatory actions.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance (section 5), the AD does not explicitly state specific penalties or offences. However, non-compliance with ADs can result in severe consequences, including the enforcement of fines, legal action, and operational restrictions. CASA has the authority to take enforcement actions against non-compliant operators, which may include imposing monetary penalties and issuing directives to rectify the non-compliance. These measures are intended to ensure the continued safety of air travel and adherence to regulatory standards.