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/B737/174 Shoulder Restraint of Attendant or Observer’s
Seat
3/2002
Applicability: Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series aircraft as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1412 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, enacted by the Australian Government, serve to regulate the safety and airworthiness of civil aircraft in Australia. This legislation provides the framework within which the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) operates, issuing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to address specific safety concerns identified in aircraft operations. The ADs are legally binding and aim to mitigate identified safety risks by mandating specific actions to ensure the continued airworthiness of aircraft. The policy objective of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in civil aviation by ensuring that all aircraft meet stringent airworthiness requirements.
The Airworthiness Directive (AD/B737/174) issued on 21 March 2002 addresses a specific safety concern related to the Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes. This directive mandates corrective action to prevent the detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket during service, which could potentially result in injury to the occupant. The AD requires compliance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-24-02 Amdt 39-12518 and must be completed before 21 March 2005. This directive is part of the ongoing efforts by CASA to enforce safety standards and ensure the airworthiness of aircraft operating within Australia.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, part of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically addresses the safety of Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes, more precisely the Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 models, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1412 Revision 1, dated 17 May 2001. It applies to all aircraft falling within these categories within the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring that they meet the safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates specific actions, in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-24-02 Amdt 39-12518, to prevent the detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket during service, which could otherwise result in injury to the occupant. Compliance with this directive must be achieved before 21 March 2005, with the AD becoming effective from 21 March 2002. The regulation extends its reach through subordinate instruments, ensuring consistent safety standards are upheld across the relevant aircraft and operators within Australian jurisdiction.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B737/174 issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under section 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) pertains to specific Boeing 737 Series aircraft (section 1). This AD requires the inspection and, if necessary, corrective action to prevent the detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket during service, as detailed in the requirement section. The AD applies to Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series aircraft as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1412 Revision 1, dated 17 May 2001 (section 2). The action must be taken in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-24-02 Amdt 39-12518, and the compliance deadline is before 21 March 2005 (section 3). This directive became effective on 21 March 2002.
The AD imposes obligations on the owners or operators of the specified Boeing 737 aircraft to ensure that the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat is inspected and, if necessary, corrected as per the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-24-02 Amdt 39-12518. This includes ensuring the harness is properly mounted to prevent it from detaching during service, which could result in injury to the occupant. Operators must adhere to these requirements to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft and ensure passenger safety. Compliance with this AD is mandatory and must be achieved by the specified deadline.
Failure to comply with the AD may result in serious consequences. Under section 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998, non-compliance with an AD issued by CASA is an offence. The AD specifies a compliance deadline of before 21 March 2005, and any failure to meet this requirement can lead to enforcement actions by CASA. The potential penalties for non-compliance may include fines and other enforcement measures that CASA can impose to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants. The AD aims to prevent unsafe conditions that could result in injury or other safety hazards during flight.