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 A330 Series Aeroplanes
AD/A330/10 Spoiler Servo Control Unit - Inspection 3/2003
Applicability: Airbus A330 Series aeroplanes.
Requirement: Action per the requirements of the DGAC AD 2002-552(B).
Note: DGAC AD 2002-552(B) refers.
Compliance: As detailed in the Requirement document, including initial and repetitive inspections, with revised effective date of this Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 March 2003.
Background: This Directive specifies a control program and a terminating action to address the situation of un-commanded movements in flight caused by a manufacturing defect in the Spoiler Servo-control Unit.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 January 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 February 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, which were enacted by the Australian Parliament, form the legal framework governing civil aviation safety in Australia. Specifically, Part 39 of these regulations includes various airworthiness directives that aim to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. The Airworthiness Directive AD/A330/10 for Airbus A330 Series aeroplanes, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) on 3 March 2003, addresses a critical safety issue identified with the Spoiler Servo Control Unit. This directive was necessitated by a manufacturing defect that could cause un-commanded movements in flight, posing a significant risk to aircraft safety. The policy objective behind this directive is to mandate specific inspection and corrective actions to rectify the defect, ensuring the continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft and protecting public safety. This directive was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 February 2003 and became effective on 20 March 2003.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, outlines the regulatory framework for airworthiness directives under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia. This legislation applies to aircraft and aeronautical products, with the scope of this particular Airworthiness Directive (AD) focusing on Airbus A330 Series aeroplanes. The directive mandates actions to correct an unsafe condition identified in the spoiler servo-control unit, which can lead to un-commanded movements in flight. This directive requires compliance with the DGAC AD 2002-552(B) and specifies the necessary inspection and maintenance protocols to address the manufacturing defect. The directive is effective from 20 March 2003 and must be adhered to by all relevant operators of Airbus A330 Series aeroplanes within the Commonwealth of Australia. The AD extends its application nationally, ensuring that the specified safety measures are uniformly implemented across the country to maintain airworthiness standards.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39, Section 105, contain provisions for the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These ADs are issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of the CAR 1998, and they are designed to address safety issues that may compromise the airworthiness of aircraft or aeronautical products. For instance, AD/A330/10 pertains to the Airbus A330 Series aeroplanes and mandates an inspection of the Spoiler Servo Control Unit to prevent un-commanded movements in flight caused by a manufacturing defect. This AD is a response to the Direction issued by the French Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) and requires compliance with the detailed instructions provided in DGAC AD 2002-552(B).
The AD imposes several obligations on the operators of Airbus A330 Series aeroplanes. Primarily, it mandates that the specified inspections of the Spoiler Servo Control Unit be performed in accordance with the instructions provided by DGAC AD 2002-552(B). This includes both initial and repetitive inspections, as outlined in the requirement section of the AD. Operators must ensure that these inspections are conducted at the specified times to maintain compliance with the directive. Failure to adhere to these requirements could result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, which would prevent its operation until the required actions are taken.
Breaching the provisions of an Airworthiness Directive can lead to various consequences, including both civil and criminal penalties. The exact nature and severity of these consequences depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the impact it has on aviation safety. In general, non-compliance with an AD could result in enforcement actions by CASA, which may include fines, penalties, or other administrative actions. In more severe cases, where non-compliance leads to an aviation accident or incident, criminal charges could be brought against the responsible parties, potentially resulting in substantial fines or imprisonment. The maximum penalties for such offences are detailed in the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and related regulations, which outline the legal framework for enforcing aviation safety standards in Australia.