COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety 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 CASR 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.
Boeing 717 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B717/11 Safe-Life Structure and Principal Structural
Elements
11/2003
Applicability: All Model 717-200 aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements if FAA AD 2003-17-01 Amdt.
39-13274.
Note: Boeing Report No. MDC-96K9063 Revision 3 refers.
Compliance: Within 180 days after 30 October 2003, unless already accomplished. This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 October 2003.
Background: The FAA requires a revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and to reduce the interval of inspections for fatigue cracking of certain principal structural elements.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 10 September 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 8 October 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998) were enacted to ensure that the operation of aircraft in Australia is as safe as possible, addressing a need for a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern civil aviation safety. These regulations were developed by the Australian Parliament, aiming to ensure that aircraft are maintained in a safe and airworthy condition. One specific legislative instrument under this regulation is the Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Boeing 717 Series Aeroplanes, issued in 2003 by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This directive was introduced to address safety concerns regarding the safe-life structure and principal structural elements of Boeing 717-200 aircraft, in alignment with corresponding directives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States. The directive mandates specific actions to correct unsafe conditions, such as implementing new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and reducing the interval for inspections of principal structural elements to prevent fatigue cracking, thereby ensuring continued airworthiness and safety in the operation of these aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, outlines the Airworthiness Directives that govern the maintenance and operation of aircraft in Australia. This particular directive, AD/B717/11, applies to all Boeing 717-200 series aircraft and mandates actions to ensure the continued airworthiness of these aeroplanes by adhering to the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 2003-17-01 Amdt. 39-13274. The directive requires compliance within 180 days from its effective date of 30 October 2003, unless the specified actions have already been completed. The AD is applicable nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia and is enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This regulation does not specify exclusions or exemptions and extends its reach to all operators of the specified aircraft within Australian jurisdiction. The directive also incorporates references to Boeing Report No. MDC-96K9063 Revision 3, which provides additional technical details necessary for compliance.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) (part of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, Part 39) mandate specific actions to address safety concerns identified in Boeing 717-200 aircraft. According to section 11/2003 of the AD, all Boeing 717-200 aircraft must adhere to the technical requirements outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 2003-17-01 Amendment 39-13274, with reference to Boeing Report No. MDC-96K9063 Revision 3. This includes incorporating new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and reducing the interval for inspections of fatigue cracking of specific structural elements. The compliance section stipulates that these actions must be completed within 180 days of 30 October 2003, or sooner if already achieved, and the AD became effective on 30 October 2003.
The obligations imposed on parties by this AD are clear and specific. Aircraft operators must ensure that all necessary actions are taken to comply with the FAA AD 2003-17-01 Amendment 39-13274. This includes adhering to the new removal limits for certain flap system components and adjusting the inspection intervals for fatigue cracking of principal structural elements. The AD requires operators to maintain updated documentation and records of these actions to demonstrate compliance. Operators must also ensure that all personnel involved in the maintenance and inspection processes are adequately trained and informed about the changes specified in the AD.
Failure to comply with this AD can result in serious consequences. While specific penalties are not detailed within the AD itself, non-compliance with Airworthiness Directives generally can lead to civil or criminal penalties under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to issue fines, suspend or revoke aircraft certificates, and take other enforcement actions against operators who fail to adhere to ADs. Such actions are taken to ensure that safety standards are consistently met across the aviation industry.