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/A320/43
Amdt 2
Passenger Doors 1 and 4 11/95
Applicability: All models A320 that had Modification 22422 incorporated on the production line, and do not have Modification 24497 or SB A320-52-1064 incorporated.
Requirement: 1. Action in accordance with the requirements of Airbus Industrie Telex A320/AOT 52-07, or Airbus Industrie SB A320-52-1066.
2. Install shouldered bushes in accordance with the requirements of Airbus Industrie SB A320-52-1064.
Note: DGAC AD 95-004-062(B)R1 refers.
Compliance: 1. Within 450 hours’ time in service after 25 January 1995, thereafter, and until modified, at intervals specified in the Requirement Documents.
2. Prior to 30 April 1996.
The Compliance remains unchanged for Amendment 2.
Background: This Directive is issued to prevent jamming of passenger doors 1 and 4 due to bush migration in the opening mechanism. Amendment 1 includes an alternative Requirement Document.
Amendment 2 clarifies the Applicability statement to exclude aircraft modified in accordance with AD/A320/36 Amdt. 2.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, were enacted to provide comprehensive rules and regulations governing civil aviation operations in Australia, ensuring safety and efficiency within the industry. One of the specific amendments to these regulations, the Airworthiness Directive AD/A320/43, was introduced to address a safety concern related to the Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes. The directive was enacted by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, aiming to prevent jamming of passenger doors 1 and 4 due to bush migration in the opening mechanism. This directive mandates specific actions, including the installation of shouldered bushes in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletins, and outlines compliance timelines to ensure the continued airworthiness of affected aircraft. The overarching policy objective is to mitigate safety risks by enforcing timely corrective actions and ensuring adherence to established safety standards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, with a focus on Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 Series Aeroplanes. This regulation applies to all A320 models that have had Modification 22422 incorporated into their production but do not have Modification 24497 or Service Bulletin A320-52-1064. The directive is designed to address the issue of passenger door jamming due to bush migration in the opening mechanism, aiming to ensure the airworthiness and safety of the aircraft. The regulation applies nationally across Australia, overseen by CASA, and compliance must be met within specified intervals and timeframes, with certain deadlines such as before 30 April 1996 for initial compliance. The applicability of the directive is further refined by amendments that exclude aircraft modified under certain conditions, ensuring the regulation is targeted and effective.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly in Part 39, mandate the safety standards for specific aircraft models to ensure passenger safety. Section 39-105 of this legislation, which deals with the Airbus Industrie A319, A320, and A321 series aeroplanes, includes an Airworthiness Directive (AD/A320/43 Amdt 2) that addresses issues related to passenger doors 1 and 4. This directive applies to all models A320 that had Modification 22422 incorporated on the production line but do not have Modification 24497 or Service Bulletin A320-52-1064. The primary requirement is for these aircraft to be actioned in accordance with either Airbus Industrie Telex A320/AOT 52-07 or Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-52-1066, and to install shouldered bushes as specified in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-52-1064.
Entities governed by this Act must adhere to specific obligations and requirements to ensure compliance with safety standards. For instance, they must ensure that the aircraft falls within the specified applicability criteria, particularly concerning production line modifications. They must follow the outlined procedures in the specified Airbus Industrie documents, including the installation of shouldered bushes as directed. Compliance must be achieved within 450 hours’ time in service after 25 January 1995 and before 30 April 1996, and subsequently, at intervals as outlined in the Requirement Documents. This ensures that the aircraft is maintained in a safe and airworthy condition, specifically addressing the risk of door jamming due to bush migration in the opening mechanism.
Failure to comply with the provisions outlined in this legislation can result in significant consequences. The Act imposes strict penalties and possible legal action for entities that do not adhere to the safety directives. The specific nature and severity of the penalties can vary, but generally, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to serious civil and criminal penalties. These might include fines, suspension of aircraft operation certificates, or other regulatory actions deemed necessary by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). In severe cases, individuals or entities responsible for non-compliance could face criminal charges, further highlighting the critical nature of adhering to these safety regulations.