COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation 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 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.
Boeing 727 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B727/174 Shoulder Restraint of Attendant or Observer’s
Seat
3/2002
Applicability: Boeing 727-100 and -200 series aircraft as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25- 0295 Revision 1, dated 17 May 2001.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-24-02 Amdt 39-12518.
Compliance: Before 21 March 2005.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 21 March 2002.
Background: The FAA requires inspection and, if necessary, corrective action to prevent detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket during service, which could result in injury to the occupant.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 5 February 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 27 February 2002.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) were enacted to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia. One of the key legislative instruments under this regulation is the Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). AD/B727/174, issued on 5 February 2002, addresses a specific safety concern regarding Boeing 727-100 and -200 series aircraft. The directive requires corrective action to prevent the detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket, which could potentially cause injury to the occupant during service. This Airworthiness Directive was issued in response to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirement to ensure that the identified unsafe condition is corrected by a specified compliance date, in this case, before 21 March 2005. The AD was made effective on 21 March 2002 and was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 27 February 2002.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 pertains specifically to the Boeing 727-100 and -200 series aircraft. This directive mandates corrective actions to prevent the detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket, a condition identified as potentially unsafe and capable of causing injury to the occupant. This directive is applicable to aircraft as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-0295 Revision 1, dated 17 May 2001. The directive requires compliance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-24-02 Amdt 39-12518, with the stipulated action to be taken before 21 March 2005. The directive became effective on 21 March 2002, as notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 27 February 2002. This directive extends across the national jurisdiction of Australia, under the oversight of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, as represented by the delegate David Alan Villiers.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD/B727/174) applies to Boeing 727-100 and -200 series aircraft as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-0295 Revision 1, dated 17 May 2001. This directive is issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). It mandates specific actions to address an identified unsafe condition relating to the shoulder restraint of the attendant or observer's seat. The directive requires adherence to the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 2001-24-02 Amdt 39-12518 and mandates that these actions be completed before 21 March 2005. The directive became effective on 21 March 2002.
The obligations imposed by this AD include conducting an inspection of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat to ensure it is securely mounted to its bracket. If any issues are found, corrective action must be taken in accordance with the FAA's specified technical requirements. The directive also requires that the inspection and any necessary corrective action be completed by the specified compliance date of 21 March 2005. Failure to comply with this directive could result in the aircraft not being deemed airworthy, thus rendering it ineligible for operation.
Failure to comply with the AD/B727/174 could result in serious consequences. The primary risk addressed by this directive is the potential for the shoulder restraint harness to detach from its mounting bracket during service, which could lead to injury to the occupant. Non-compliance with the AD may lead to enforcement actions by CASA. In severe cases, CASA may issue a Notice of Unauthorized Variation (NOUV), which could result in the aircraft being grounded until the required actions are taken. Additionally, operators found in breach of this directive may face financial penalties and legal action, which could include prosecution and substantial fines. The exact penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the severity of the non-compliance.