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
AD/A320/41
Amdt 1
Passenger Door Safety Pin Guide Fitting and Telescopic Rod Freezing
7/99
Applicability: All Model A320 and A321 aircraft without Modification 24389 incorporated.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin (SB) A320-52-1057 Revision 6.
Note: DGAC AD 1999-148-130(B) refers.
Compliance: Before 31 August 2000.
This Amendment becomes effective on 15 July 1999.
Background: This Directive requires certain actions to the passenger door rods, fittings, and locking devices in order to prevent possible freezing of the door locking mechanism which could delay the evacuation of passengers during an emergency.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the related DGAC AD which calls up SB A320-52-1057 Revision 6 as the Requirement Document to correct an anomaly in previously issued Revision 5 of the Service Bulletin.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 2 March 1995.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, introduced AD/A320/41 Amendment 1 to address issues related to the Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument was enacted to mandate specific actions regarding the passenger door safety pin guide fitting and telescopic rod freezing, as outlined in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin (SB) A320-52-1057 Revision 6. The primary aim of this amendment is to mitigate the risk of freezing in the door locking mechanism, which could potentially delay passenger evacuation during an emergency. The policy objective is to enhance the safety of air travel by ensuring that all applicable aircraft are maintained in accordance with the latest safety directives issued by the relevant authorities. The amendment became effective on 15 July 1999, with compliance required before 31 August 2000, following the revision of the related DGAC AD to correct an anomaly in the previously issued SB Revision 5.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105 under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's schedule of Airworthiness Directives, applies to all Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 series aeroplanes that do not have Modification 24389 incorporated. The regulations mandate actions to be taken in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin (SB) A320-52-1057 Revision 6, aimed at enhancing passenger safety by addressing potential issues with the passenger door locking mechanism. This directive was initially effective from 2 March 1995 and was subsequently amended on 15 July 1999 to correct an anomaly in the previously issued Revision 5 of the Service Bulletin. Compliance with the requirements of the directive must be achieved before 31 August 2000, ensuring that the safety measures are implemented in a timely manner across the applicable aircraft fleet. This regulation underscores the importance of maintaining stringent safety standards in civil aviation, particularly concerning emergency evacuation procedures.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, outline specific requirements for ensuring the airworthiness of certain Airbus Industrie aircraft models. The particular section AD/A320/41 Amendment 1 (section 39.105) focuses on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes. This directive mandates the fitting of passenger door safety pin guides and the freezing of telescopic rods to prevent the locking mechanism from freezing, which could impede passenger evacuation during an emergency. The directive applies to all A320 and A321 models that do not have Modification 24389 incorporated (section 39.105(2)).
To comply with this directive, airlines and aircraft operators must adhere to Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin (SB) A320-52-1057 Revision 6. This entails specific actions concerning the passenger door rods, fittings, and locking devices as outlined in the service bulletin. The directive references DGAC AD 1999-148-130(B) and mandates that the required actions be completed before 31 August 2000 (section 39.105(3)). This amendment became effective on 15 July 1999, underscoring the urgency and importance of compliance by the specified deadline.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this directive could result in serious safety risks. The Civil Aviation Regulations impose stringent obligations on aircraft operators to ensure that their aircraft meet the specified airworthiness standards. Non-compliance may lead to significant consequences, including potential grounding of the aircraft, enforcement actions, and financial penalties. The regulations aim to maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation, and thus, adherence to airworthiness directives is not optional but mandatory.
In terms of penalties, the Civil Aviation Regulations provide for both civil and criminal sanctions for non-compliance. Civil penalties can include substantial fines, while criminal penalties may extend to imprisonment, reflecting the serious nature of aviation safety. The maximum penalties for breaches of airworthiness directives can be severe, highlighting the importance of strict adherence to the regulations. These provisions are designed to ensure that all parties involved in civil aviation operations take their safety responsibilities seriously and maintain the integrity of the aviation system.