AD/AMD 20/8 - Wing - Deletion of Paint on Leading Edges

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 were enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia to regulate civil aviation safety and address any gaps in the existing regulatory framework. One of the key components of these regulations is Part 39, which includes Airworthiness Directives (AD) aimed at ensuring the safety and airworthiness of aircraft. The legislative instrument F2006B02375 amends the schedule of airworthiness directives to include specific requirements for the Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) series aeroplanes. This particular amendment, AD/AMD 20/8, addresses an issue identified with the paint on the leading edges of the wings of these aircraft models. The policy objective of this directive is to mandate the deletion of paint on the leading edges in accordance with AMD Service Bulletin No. 147 dated 30 November 1972, with compliance required at the next maintenance lay-up at the base following 29 September 1972, thereby enhancing the safety and operational integrity of the aircraft.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under the Commonwealth of Australia, govern the safety standards and operational requirements for civil aviation within Australia. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which includes detailed mandates for ensuring aircraft airworthiness. One such directive, AD/AMD 20/8, applies to all models of Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) series aeroplanes, requiring the deletion of paint on the leading edges of the wings in accordance with Amendment Service Bulletin No. 147 dated 30 November 1972. Compliance with this directive must be achieved at the next maintenance lay-up at the base following 29 September 1972. This regulation extends its jurisdictional reach across the Commonwealth, applying uniformly to all entities operating within the Australian civil aviation sector, ensuring that all aircraft of the specified series meet the prescribed safety standards.

Key Provisions

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly under Part 39 - 105, address the specific safety requirements for certain aircraft models, including the AMD Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20/Mystere-Falcon 200) Series Aeroplanes. The key operative section in this context is AD/AMD 20/8, which mandates the deletion of paint on the leading edges of the wings of all models (1). This directive requires compliance with AMD SB No. 147 dated 30 November 1972 (2). The action must be taken at the next maintenance lay-up at the base following 29 September 1972 (3). These regulations impose specific obligations on the operators and maintainers of the mentioned aircraft. Operators must ensure that the paint on the leading edges of the wings is removed according to the specifications outlined in AMD SB No. 147. This action is critical to maintaining the airworthiness and safety of the aircraft, as the presence of paint on the leading edges can adversely affect aerodynamic performance and potentially lead to safety issues during flight (4). Failure to comply with these airworthiness directives can result in significant consequences. The regulations do not explicitly state civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance in this specific instance, but non-compliance with airworthiness directives generally can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Such actions may include fines, the grounding of the aircraft, or other measures deemed necessary to ensure compliance and safety. The specific penalties would depend on the severity and circumstances of the breach (5).