COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AMD Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) Series Aeroplanes
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 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.
AD/AMD 20/29 Speed Limitation - Arthur "Q" Feel Unit Failure 2/2000
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Applicability: Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere Falcon 20()-5 and Mystere Falcon 200.
Requirement: If the control feel in pitch feels lighter than usual, reduce airspeed to 260KIAS or MI
0.76 maximum.
Note: DGAC AD 1999-467-026(B) refers.
Compliance: Insert a copy of this Directive into the appropriate Section of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) before further flight after the effective date of this Directive.
This Directive may be removed from the AFM following receipt, and incorporation into the AFM of whichever of the following documents is appropriate:
FJF Airplane Flight Manual DTM589/590/591/592 - Temporary Change No. 19, FJF Airplane Flight Manual DTM918 - Temporary Change No. 11,
F20-5 Airplane Flight Manual DTM30528 - Temporary Change No. 20, or MF 200 Airplane Flight Manual DTM308/308A - Temporary Change No. 29. This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 12 January 2000.
Background: A Mystere Falcon 900 recently experienced difficulties during descent arising from severe pitch oscillation. Although the root cause has yet to be established, the DGAC considers the pitch oscillation severity would have been reduced by limiting the airspeed when the pitch feel caution light illuminated.
The system is similar across several Falcon models hence the necessity for this Directive on these models.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 6 January 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 13 January 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, aim to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation within Australia. In particular, Part 39 - 105 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives addresses specific safety concerns and mandates corrective actions to maintain the airworthiness of aircraft. The Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) series aeroplanes was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in response to a noted issue with pitch oscillation severity that could potentially compromise flight safety. The AD aims to mitigate this risk by implementing speed limitations when the pitch feel is lighter than usual. The directive is part of a broader policy objective to enhance flight safety through proactive measures and regulatory compliance.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies specifically to the Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) series aeroplanes, encompassing models such as the Falcon 20-5 and Mystere Falcon 200. This AD mandates an immediate speed limitation in the event that the control feel in pitch feels lighter than usual, requiring the aircraft to reduce airspeed to a maximum of 260 knots indicated airspeed or Mach 0.76. The directive is issued by the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), in this instance, Eugene Paul Holzapfel, and it is intended to mitigate potential safety hazards identified during a recent incident involving a Mystere Falcon 900. The AD must be incorporated into the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and remains in effect until superseded by a subsequent directive or amendment. The directive came into force on 12 January 2000, as notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 13 January 2000, and it extends its application to all relevant aircraft operating within Australia's jurisdiction.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation, specifically AD/AMD 20/29, outline the requirements for the Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere Falcon 20-5, and Mystere Falcon 200 series aeroplanes. If the control feel in pitch feels lighter than usual, the airspeed must be reduced to a maximum of 260 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) or Mach 0.76 (section 2). This directive references DGAC AD 1999-467-026(B). Compliance with this directive requires that a copy be inserted into the appropriate section of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) before further flight after the effective date of this directive, which is 12 January 2000 (section 3). The directive may be removed from the AFM following receipt and incorporation of an appropriate temporary change document into the AFM.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act are specific to the identified models of aircraft. Operators of these aircraft must ensure that any flight crew members are made aware of the new speed limitation requirement. Additionally, the directive must be inserted into the AFM as specified, and kept current until one of the specified temporary change documents is incorporated into the AFM. The directive mandates that this information be made available to all relevant personnel involved in the operation of the aircraft, ensuring that the safety measures are effectively communicated and understood.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned in this specific Airworthiness Directive. However, failure to comply with Airworthiness Directives generally can lead to significant safety risks, and non-compliance may result in enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Such actions could include grounding of the aircraft, fines, and other regulatory penalties. The severity of these penalties can vary depending on the circumstances and the nature of the non-compliance.