COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
On the effective date specified below, and for the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/A320/147 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 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/A320/147
Amdt 1
Life Limited and Monitored Parts 8/2004
DM
Applicability: All Model A319, A320, and A321 aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the requirements of DGAC AD F-2004-032.
Note: Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 MPD Section 9-1 Revision 05, dated 24 April 2002, and MPD Section 9-1 Revision 06, dated 13 June 2003, refer.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 30 June 2004.
This Amendment becomes effective on 30 June 2004.
Background: The DGAC requires compliance with new certification requirements introduced by Revision 5 of subsection 9-1 of the referenced MPD temporary revision.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new DGAC AD, which was prompted by the issue of Revision 06 of MPD section 9-1 which introduces some new life-limited items and decreases the values of some limits already listed.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 23 January 2003.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 June 2004
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 30 June 2004.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia, addressing gaps in aircraft maintenance and operational standards. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is the regulatory body responsible for enforcing these regulations, with a policy objective to ensure the highest possible safety standards are maintained. An amendment to Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/A320/147, specifically AD/A320/147 Amendment 1, was issued to address new certification requirements for Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 Series Aeroplanes. This amendment, effective from 30 June 2004, was in response to a new directive from the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) that required compliance with Revision 5 of subsection 9-1 of the referenced Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). This revision introduced new life-limited parts and altered the values of some existing limits, necessitating timely updates to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive mandates that all Model A319, A320, and A321 aircraft comply with the specified requirements as outlined in the DGAC AD F-2004-032, with an effective date of 30 June 2004.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105, mandates the applicability and requirements for maintaining the airworthiness of Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes. The regulations apply to all model A319, A320, and A321 aircraft, ensuring compliance with specified safety directives. The Airworthiness Directive AD/A320/147 Amendment 1, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) delegate, revokes the previous AD/A320/147 and introduces new requirements as per the French Civil Aviation Authority's (DGAC) AD F-2004-032. The directive mandates actions to correct unsafe conditions, in accordance with detailed instructions and compliance timelines set out in the requirement and compliance sections. This Airworthiness Directive became effective on 30 June 2004, as published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, and is integral for ensuring the ongoing safety and airworthiness of the specified aircraft models.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39 – 105, include specific provisions for Airworthiness Directives (ADs) concerning Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes. Section 39.1(1) of these regulations empowers a delegate from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue or revoke ADs. The latest AD/A320/147 Amendment 1, effective from 30 June 2004, replaces the previous AD/A320/147 and mandates specific actions to address safety concerns. This new directive applies to all Model A319, A320, and A321 aircraft and requires compliance with the French Civil Aviation Authority's (DGAC) AD F-2004-032. This directive responds to changes introduced in the MPD (Maintenance Programme Document) Section 9-1 Revision 06, which includes new life-limited items and modified limits for existing ones.
The obligations imposed by AD/A320/147 Amendment 1 include adherence to the DGAC AD F-2004-032, which entails specific maintenance and monitoring actions for life-limited and monitored parts of the aircraft. Operators of A319, A320, and A321 aircraft must ensure these modifications are implemented in line with the instructions provided in the requirement document. The compliance section specifies that the actions must be completed by 30 June 2004, as per the revised effective date set out in the requirement document. The directive also references the MPD Section 9-1 Revision 05 and 06 documents, which detail the specific changes and updates to be applied.
Failure to comply with the requirements of AD/A320/147 Amendment 1 may lead to significant consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the AD itself, breaches of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 can result in substantial civil or criminal penalties. For instance, under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance can lead to fines and imprisonment. Additionally, CASA may take enforcement actions, such as grounding the aircraft, until the required actions are satisfactorily completed. Such actions can severely impact the operations of airlines and compromise air safety, underscoring the importance of strict adherence to the AD.