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 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/B737/209 Engine Mount - Inspection 4/2003
Applicability: Boeing B737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 series aeroplanes. Requirement: Action per the requirements of FAA AD 2003-03-01, Amdt 39-13025.
Compliance: As detailed in the requirement document with revised effective date of this directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 17 April 2003.
Background: The Centre Link Assembly on the engine mount could be assembled incorrectly and this directive introduces inspection and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 10 March 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) were enacted to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia. This legislation, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), aims to safeguard the aviation industry by setting stringent safety standards and ensuring compliance through various mechanisms, including Airworthiness Directives (ADs). The ADs, such as AD/B737/209, address specific safety concerns identified in aircraft operations and mandate corrective actions to mitigate risks. The policy objective of these regulations is to maintain and enhance the safety of civil aviation through continuous oversight and enforcement of safety directives. This particular AD for Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes, issued in April 2003, targets the potential unsafe condition of incorrectly assembled Centre Link Assemblies on the engine mount, requiring inspections and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, as amended, apply to all aircraft and aeronautical products within the Commonwealth of Australia. This regulatory framework is enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which is tasked with ensuring that all aviation operations and products comply with the safety standards set out in the regulations. Specifically, Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are issued by CASA to address identified safety issues. AD/B737/209 pertains to Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series aeroplanes, mandating specific inspection and corrective actions to rectify potential unsafe conditions related to the engine mount. The AD requires compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) AD 2003-03-01, Amendment 39-13025, and must be adhered to within the timeframe specified in the requirement document. This directive became effective on 17 April 2003 and was subsequently notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003. The AD applies to all relevant aircraft operating within Australia, ensuring that the identified safety issues are addressed to maintain airworthiness standards.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) pertains to specific Boeing 737 series aeroplanes (section 39.1(1)). This directive, identified as AD/B737/209, mandates inspections and corrective actions for the engine mount to prevent unsafe conditions arising from potential incorrect assembly of the Centre Link Assembly (section 3). The directive applies to Boeing B737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series aeroplanes (section 2).
The directive requires actions in line with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 2003-03-01, Amendment 39-13025 (section 3). Specifically, it mandates adherence to the detailed requirements outlined in the FAA directive and mandates compliance by the date specified within the requirement document (section 3). This AD became effective on 17 April 2003 (section 4), and its details were officially notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003 (section 5).
Entities governed by this AD, including operators of the specified Boeing 737 series aeroplanes, are required to perform the inspections and corrective actions as stipulated. They must ensure that the Centre Link Assembly on the engine mount is correctly assembled to avoid any unsafe conditions (section 3). Non-compliance with these requirements could result in potential safety hazards, including the risk of engine failure or other critical malfunctions during flight.
Failure to comply with the AD may lead to civil or criminal penalties under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, as well as enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within this AD but may include fines and other enforcement measures as prescribed by the regulatory framework governing civil aviation safety.