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
AD/AMD 20/5 Aspirator Hose - Fuel Control Unit 6/69
Applicability: All models with S/Nos. 1 to 209.
Requirement: 1. Visually inspect the T2 aspirator hose P/N MY20 510.001 or MY20 510.001A to see if the hose is collapsed or twisted or the fabric loose from the hose coil.
Replace the defective hose before further flight.
2. Replace hose P/N MY20 510.001 or MY20 510.001A with either hose P/N MY20 510.001/2 or AWF 1.11.1.2.1 in accordance with Avion Marcel Dassault SB No. 374 Revision 1. (54-11).
Note: The repetitive inspection required in Para. 1 may be discontinued after compliance with Para. 2.
Compliance: For Para. 1 - Within 10 hours time in service after 30 June 1969 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service.
For Para. 2 - Within 200 hours time in service after 30 June 1969.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Government, serve as the foundational legal framework governing aviation safety across the country. Within this comprehensive set of regulations, Part 39 - 105, specifically dealing with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, targets the continuous improvement of airworthiness standards for various aircraft. This legislative instrument, F2006B02372, focuses on the AMD Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) Series Aeroplanes and amends the airworthiness directives concerning the aspirator hose of the fuel control unit, aiming to rectify known safety issues and ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. The policy objective, as stated, is to enhance the safety and reliability of aircraft operations by mandating regular inspections and necessary replacements of defective components.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, mandates the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to issue airworthiness directives to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft within Australia's jurisdiction. This legislative instrument applies to all Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) series aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 1 to 209. The directive requires visual inspection and necessary replacement of the T2 aspirator hose P/N MY20 510.001 or MY20 510.001A to prevent any collapse, twisting, or fabric loosening from the hose coil. The replacement must be completed with either hose P/N MY20 510.001/2 or AWF 1.11.1.2.1 in accordance with the specified guidelines. The directive further stipulates that repetitive inspections as per the first paragraph can cease after compliance with the second paragraph.
The compliance requirements under this directive specify that the initial inspection must be performed within 10 hours of time in service after 30 June 1969, with subsequent inspections at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service. The replacement of the specified hose must be completed within 200 hours of time in service after 30 June 1969. The scope and application of this directive are strictly limited to the mentioned aircraft models, and it does not extend to any other types of aircraft or aviation equipment.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39 under section 105, mandates that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issue Airworthiness Directives (AD) to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. In this case, AD/AMD 20/5 pertains to the aspirator hose for the fuel control unit in the AMD Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) series aeroplanes. This directive applies to all models with serial numbers ranging from 1 to 209.
The key requirements outlined in this directive are twofold. First, operators must visually inspect the T2 aspirator hose, which has part numbers MY20 510.001 or MY20 510.001A, to check if it is collapsed, twisted, or if the fabric is loose from the hose coil. If any defects are found, the defective hose must be replaced before the aircraft can be flown again. Secondly, the defective hose must be replaced with either hose P/N MY20 510.001/2 or AWF 1.11.1.2.1, in accordance with Avion Marcel Dassault Service Bulletin No. 374 Revision 1 (54-11). Once the replacement is made, the repetitive inspection as described in the first requirement can cease.
Operators and owners of the specified aircraft models are obligated to ensure compliance with these AD provisions. For the initial inspection, compliance is required within 10 hours of time in service after 30 June 1969. Following this, inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 50 hours of time in service. For the replacement of the hose, compliance must be achieved within 200 hours of time in service after 30 June 1969.
Failure to comply with these AD provisions may result in serious safety risks, as the directive is designed to prevent potential issues with the fuel control system that could lead to in-flight failures. While the Civil Aviation Regulations do not explicitly outline specific penalties for non-compliance with ADs, non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions by CASA, which could include fines, suspension or revocation of the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness, and potential criminal charges if the non-compliance results in an accident or incident.