AD/ANSON/1 - Tail Plane Bracing - Modification

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended and administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), address various safety concerns in the aviation industry, including the issuance of airworthiness directives. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 focuses on the safety of aircraft, with a particular directive (AD/ANSON/1) concerning tail plane bracing for Avro Anson and Avro 19 Series Aeroplanes. Enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, the overarching objective of these regulations is to ensure the highest standards of safety for civil aviation, thereby protecting passengers, crew, and the general public from aviation-related risks. This directive mandates immediate compliance for specified models of the Anson aircraft to rectify identified safety issues related to tail plane bracing, ensuring continued airworthiness and operational safety.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to the maintenance and operation of Avro Anson and Avro 19 Series aeroplanes, with the regulation AD/ANSON/1 mandating modifications to the tail plane bracing. This regulation is applicable to any entity or individual operating an Anson aeroplane, including those registered under the A.V. Roe Anson Mod. No. 108, RAAF Anson Order No. 3, or ANO 104.1.31.4.5.1. The regulation extends across the Commonwealth of Australia, imposing strict compliance requirements that must be met immediately. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text provided, and compliance must be achieved forthwith. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 may extend or restrict the application of these directives through subordinate instruments, although specific details on such instruments are not provided within the text.

Key Provisions

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, sets out the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives (AD) concerning the Avro Anson and Avro 19 Series aeroplanes. The relevant directive, AD/ANSON/1, pertains to the tail plane bracing modification (paragraph 2/51). This directive applies to the Anson aeroplane (section 1). The applicable documents for this directive include A.V. Roe Anson Mod. No. 108, RAAF Anson Order No. 3, and ANO 104.1.31.4.5.1 (section 1). Compliance with this directive is mandatory and must be achieved forthwith (section 1). The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties or entities it governs. Owners and operators of the Anson aeroplane must ensure that the required modifications to the tail plane bracing are implemented as soon as possible. This involves following the detailed specifications outlined in the applicable documents (section 1). Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the aeroplane being deemed non-airworthy, which could lead to severe operational restrictions or grounding of the aircraft until the necessary modifications are completed (section 1). Breaches of the provisions set out in the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 can lead to significant consequences. Non-compliance with AD/ANSON/1 may result in enforcement actions by CASA, including fines and potential legal proceedings. Under section 252 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, CASA has the authority to impose civil penalties of up to $207,000 for each offence. Furthermore, continued operation of the aeroplane without the required modifications could result in more severe penalties, including criminal charges, which may lead to imprisonment for individuals responsible for the non-compliance (section 1). The specific penalties and consequences are outlined in the relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and are intended to ensure the highest standards of aviation safety are maintained.