COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 727 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 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.
AD/B727/169 Mid-Galley Door Hinge Cutout 7/2000
Applicability: Model 727 and 727C series aircraft, line numbers 153, 290, and 339. Requirement: Inspect and modify in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD
2000-08-19 Amdt 39-11705.
Note: Boeing Service Bulletin 727-53-0054 Revision 1 refers.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document for the inspection and modification requirements, with a revised effective date of 13 July 2000.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 July 2000.
Background: The FAA received a report indicating that, during fatigue testing on a Boeing 727 aircraft, a crack was found in the body skin at the lower forward corners of the mid- galley door hinge cutouts. The cracking was due to cabin pressurisation cycles.
Bernard Malcolm Hole
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 2 June 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 June 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, form a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety of civil aviation within the country. As part of this regulatory structure, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to address specific safety concerns identified with particular aircraft models. The AD for Boeing 727 Series Aeroplanes, issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, aims to correct unsafe conditions identified in the aircraft's mid-galley door hinge cutout, which was found to be susceptible to cracking due to cabin pressurisation cycles. This directive mandates inspection and modification of affected aircraft to prevent potential safety hazards, aligning with the overarching policy objective of maintaining the highest safety standards in civil aviation.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies specifically to Boeing 727 and 727C series aircraft, namely those with line numbers 153, 290, and 339. The directive mandates the inspection and modification of the mid-galley door hinge cutouts to address an unsafe condition identified during fatigue testing by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The required modifications align with the technical specifications outlined in FAA AD2000-08-19 Amdt 39-11705, with references to Boeing Service Bulletin 727-53-0054 Revision 1. Compliance with this AD is mandatory and must be completed by 13 July 2000, as specified in the requirement document. This AD is effective as of the same date and is published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 June 2000.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) B727/169, issued under section 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically applies to the Boeing 727 and 727C series aircraft with line numbers 153, 290, and 339. This directive mandates that the mid-galley door hinge cutout must be inspected and modified as per the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD2000-08-19 Amdt 39-11705. The Boeing Service Bulletin 727-53-0054 Revision 1 also provides relevant information in relation to this AD. The compliance date for the inspection and modification requirements is set to 13 July 2000, and the AD itself became effective on the same date.
The AD imposes obligations on the owners and operators of the specified Boeing 727 and 727C series aircraft to ensure that the mid-galley door hinge cutout inspection and modification are conducted according to the specified technical requirements. Owners and operators must adhere to the inspection and modification procedures outlined in FAA AD2000-08-19 Amdt 39-11705, ensuring that the work is carried out by appropriately qualified personnel. Additionally, the directive requires the maintenance records to be updated to reflect the completion of these actions.
Failure to comply with the AD may result in civil or criminal penalties. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to take enforcement actions against non-compliance, which can include fines, enforcement notices, and potential legal proceedings. The maximum penalties for non-compliance can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the severity of the breach, but they may include substantial fines and, in severe cases, prosecution leading to imprisonment. Compliance with the AD is critical to maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft and ensuring the safety of passengers and crew.