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 revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B737/192 and issues the following 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 737 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B737/192
Amdt 1
Elevator Tab Mast Fitting 13/2003
Applicability: Model 737-700 and -800 series aircraft, line numbers 1 through 190.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 99-18-01 Amdt 39- 11267.
Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-55A1068 Revision 1 and 737-55-1063 refer.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 31 October 2002. Compliance with AD/B737/210 (FAA AD 2003-03-22) constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this Directive.
The compliance time remains unchanged by this issue. This Amendment becomes effective on 25 December 2003.
Background: The FAA received a report of a severe vibration incident on a Model 737-800 series aircraft. Inspection revealed fracturing of the elevator tab mast fitting and excessive freeplay in the elevator tab. This condition, unless corrected, could result in loss of controllability of the aircraft.
Amendment 1 is issued to introduce terminating action for the requirements of this Directive.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 31 October 2002.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 13 November 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 3 December 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, aim to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations and the public by regulating the maintenance and airworthiness of aircraft. The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 address the need to maintain high safety standards in the civil aviation sector, ensuring that aircraft remain airworthy and safe for operation. This legislative instrument specifically targets the airworthiness of Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes, addressing issues such as the elevator tab mast fitting, which, if left uncorrected, could lead to severe operational hazards. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues this Airworthiness Directive to mandate corrective actions for the specified aircraft models, ensuring compliance with safety standards to prevent potential loss of controllability. The policy objective is to maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation through stringent airworthiness directives.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 applies specifically to Boeing 737-700 and -800 series aircraft within the specified line numbers. The directive mandates corrective actions necessary to address an identified unsafe condition concerning the elevator tab mast fitting, as outlined in the requirement section. This action must be carried out in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 99-18-01 Amdt 39-11267, with references to Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-55A1068 Revision 1 and 737-55-1063. The compliance timeline and conditions for this directive are stipulated in the requirement document, with a revised effective date of 31 October 2002. The directive's applicability extends nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This legislative instrument ensures that specified aircraft meet the necessary safety standards, maintaining airworthiness and mitigating risks of loss of controllability due to structural integrity issues.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998), specifically Part 39 - 105, outlines the Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These directives mandate corrective actions to ensure the safety of aircraft. For example, in the referenced document, the AD/B737/192 Amendment 1 addresses a specific safety concern for Boeing 737-700 and -800 series aircraft, line numbers 1 through 190. This directive requires that the elevator tab mast fitting be inspected and corrected to prevent severe vibration, which could lead to loss of controllability (sections 13/2003 and Requirement).
Under this Act, the obligations imposed on the parties, such as aircraft operators and maintenance providers, include ensuring that the specified action is taken in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 99-18-01 Amendment 39-11267. This includes compliance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-55A1068 Revision 1 and 737-55-1063. The directive mandates that the corrective action must be completed by a specific date, revised to 31 October 2002, and further specifies that compliance with AD/B737/210 (FAA AD 2003-03-22) constitutes terminating action for this directive. This means that once the specified action under AD/B737/210 is completed, no further action is required under AD/B737/192.
Failure to comply with the requirements of an Airworthiness Directive can lead to serious consequences. Under the CASR 1998, non-compliance can result in both civil and criminal penalties. The maximum penalties may include fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach and the circumstances surrounding it. The specific penalties are not detailed in the referenced document, but they are aligned with the general provisions of the CASR 1998, which provide for substantial penalties to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations.