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 737 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B737/170 Rudder Pedal Pushrod Fastener 1/2002
Applicability: Boeing 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series aircraft; as listed in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-27A1214 Revision 1, dated 1 July 1999.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-22-13 Amdt 39-12492.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document with a revised effective date of 24 January 2002.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 24 January 2002.
Background: The FAA requires replacement of the rudder pedal fasteners for both the captain’s and the first officer’s pedal assemblies with new, improved fasteners. This action is required to prevent loss of rudder control due to improperly torqued fasteners that connect the pushrod to the rudder pedal assembly, which could result in loss of controllability of the aircraft.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 4 December 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 January 2002.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, addresses the safety of civil aviation by establishing various safety directives, one of which is the Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes. This particular AD, AD/B737/170, pertains to the rudder pedal pushrod fastener and was enacted to address the risk of loss of rudder control due to improperly torqued fasteners, which could potentially lead to loss of controllability of the aircraft. This AD was issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998. The policy objective is to ensure the safety of aircraft by mandating the replacement of the rudder pedal fasteners as specified in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 2001-22-13 Amdt 39-12492, thereby preventing unsafe conditions that could compromise flight safety.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies specifically to Boeing 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series aircraft, as referenced in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Revision 1, dated 1 July 1999. This directive is issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and mandates actions necessary to rectify an unsafe condition related to the rudder pedal pushrod fastener. The directive requires compliance with the technical specifications outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 2001-22-13 Amendment 39-12492, with an effective date of 24 January 2002, as revised and published. The directive aims to prevent potential loss of rudder control due to improperly torqued fasteners, which could compromise the aircraft's controllability. The AD is applicable throughout the Commonwealth of Australia and was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 January 2002.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) Part 39 - 105 includes an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Boeing 737 series aeroplanes, specifically addressing the rudder pedal pushrod fastener (Section 1/2002). The AD applies to Boeing 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series aircraft, as referenced in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Revision 1, dated 1 July 1999. The AD mandates that the action specified in the requirement section be implemented for the aircraft mentioned in the applicability section under the conditions outlined in the requirement section and at the time specified in the compliance section. This action aligns with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-22-13 Amdt 39-12492 and was set to be effective from 24 January 2002.
The AD imposes several obligations on the parties it governs. Operators of the affected Boeing 737 series aircraft must ensure that the rudder pedal pushrod fasteners are replaced with new, improved fasteners as specified in the FAA directive. This replacement aims to prevent the risk of loss of rudder control due to improperly torqued fasteners, which could lead to the loss of controllability of the aircraft. The directive requires compliance by a specific date, which is outlined in the compliance section.
Breaching the requirements of this AD can lead to significant consequences. Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) enforces compliance with ADs to maintain safety standards in aviation. Failure to adhere to the AD can result in severe civil and criminal penalties. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the AD itself, non-compliance with CASA directives can typically result in enforcement actions, including fines, suspension or revocation of airworthiness certificates, and potential criminal charges under relevant aviation safety legislation. The severity of penalties can vary depending on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, but they are designed to ensure that all aircraft maintain the highest safety standards.