COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B737/58 Magnetic Standby Compass Liner 7/91 Applicability: All model 737 aeroplanes line numbers 1683, 1687, 1693, 1697 & 1700 thru 1769. Requirement: Action in accordance with the Technical Requirements of FAA AD 91-07-14.
Compliance: Prior to 31 August 1991.
Background: To prevent a high voltage electrical shock hazard to flight deck personnel.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, form a comprehensive set of rules and directives designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia. One particular amendment, F2006B02957, addresses a specific safety issue with the Boeing 737 series aeroplanes. Enacted by the Australian Government, this legislative instrument aims to mitigate the risk of high voltage electrical shocks to flight deck personnel, ensuring that all model 737 aeroplanes of certain line numbers comply with the technical requirements specified by the Federal Aviation Administration’s AD 91-07-14. This directive underscores the commitment of the Australian Government and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to maintaining stringent safety standards in the national aviation industry.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to all model 737 aeroplanes within the line numbers 1683, 1687, 1693, 1697, and 1700 through 1769, focusing on the magnetic standby compass liner. This regulation mandates compliance with the Technical Requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) AD 91-07-14, which was issued to address a high voltage electrical shock hazard to flight deck personnel. The Act applies to all entities operating these specific Boeing 737 models in Australia and extends to ensuring that corrective actions are completed prior to 31 August 1991. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this regulation is comprehensive within the Australian Commonwealth, ensuring that all relevant operators adhere to these safety directives. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within this directive, meaning all applicable aircraft must comply with the outlined requirements. The application of this Act may be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, detail the requirements for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft. Within this, the Airworthiness Directive (AD) B737/58 pertains to Boeing 737 Series aeroplanes. This AD applies to all model 737 aeroplanes with line numbers 1683, 1687, 1693, 1697, and 1700 through 1769 (Section 1). The directive mandates compliance with the Technical Requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 91-07-14. Essentially, this involves actions to mitigate a high voltage electrical shock hazard to flight deck personnel.
Operators and owners of affected Boeing 737 aeroplanes must ensure compliance with the specified technical requirements. This means taking specific actions to address the magnetic standby compass liner issue, as outlined in the FAA AD, to maintain the safety of flight deck personnel (Section 2). The directive requires compliance prior to 31 August 1991, indicating that any necessary modifications or inspections must be completed by this date to remain compliant with the regulations.
Failure to adhere to the AD may result in significant consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) can take enforcement actions against operators who do not comply with the airworthiness directives. Non-compliance could lead to fines, suspension, or even revocation of the aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness, which would prevent the aircraft from legally operating. Additionally, operators could face legal action for any accidents or incidents resulting from non-compliance, potentially leading to substantial financial penalties and reputational damage (Section 3).
The penalties for non-compliance with ADs are serious and can include both civil and criminal consequences. Civil penalties might include fines up to a significant amount, depending on the severity and impact of the non-compliance. Criminal penalties could also be imposed, especially in cases where non-compliance results in serious injury or death. In such cases, individuals responsible for the oversight of the aircraft could face imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the court, but the potential for severe penalties underscores the importance of adhering to these directives (Section 4).