AD/B747/11 Amdt 1 - Escape Slide Cool Gas Generator Propellant Cartridge - Inspection

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, address the need for stringent aviation safety standards, particularly in relation to airworthiness directives. One such directive, AD/B747/11 Amendment 1, pertains to the inspection of escape slide cool gas generator propellant cartridges on Boeing 747 Series aeroplanes. This directive was introduced to ensure the safety and reliability of emergency equipment, addressing a specific gap identified in the existing safety protocols for these aircraft. The policy objective is to enhance passenger safety during evacuations by ensuring the functionality of the emergency equipment. The directive applies to all models of Boeing 747 Series aeroplanes equipped with cool gas generator propellant cartridges as specified by Rocket Research Company/RRC/SB 25-015/RRC SB 0016. Compliance is to be achieved as per the requirements outlined in FAA AD 78-05-08, Amendment 39-3458, or Boeing Service Bulletin No. 747-25-2373, Revision 1.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, which addresses the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, applies to Boeing 747 series aeroplanes that are subject to the escape slide cool gas generator propellant cartridge inspection as outlined in AD/B747/11 Amendment 1. This regulation applies to all models of the Boeing 747 series that have cool gas generator propellant cartridges that are affected by Rocket Research Company/RRC/SB 25-015/RRC SB 0016. The directive ensures that the aircraft meets the necessary safety standards and operational requirements. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is national, extending across the Commonwealth of Australia, and are enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text provided. Compliance with the directive is to be achieved by following the requirements set out in either FAA AD 78-05-08, Amendment 39-3458, or Boeing SB No. 747-25-2373, Revision 1. The application of this directive may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which would detail specific procedural or operational aspects not covered in the primary text.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of the AD/B747/11 Amendment 1 revolve around the inspection of the escape slide cool gas generator propellant cartridges on Boeing 747 series aeroplanes. Specifically, section 39-105 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 mandates that all models with cool gas generator propellant cartridges affected by Rocket Research Company/RRC/SB 25-015/RRC SB 0016 must comply with the specified requirements. This directive is intended to ensure that the cool gas generator propellant cartridges are safe and functional, which is critical for the safety of passengers during evacuation procedures. The obligations and requirements imposed by the AD/B747/11 Amendment 1 are clearly outlined in the referenced documents. Operators of Boeing 747 aeroplanes must ensure that the escape slide cool gas generator propellant cartridges are inspected according to the requirements detailed in either FAA AD 78-05-08, Amendment 39-3458, or Boeing Service Bulletin No. 747-25-2373, Revision 1. These inspections are necessary to verify that the cartridges are in proper working condition and free from any defects or issues that could compromise their performance during an emergency evacuation. Failure to comply with the AD/B747/11 Amendment 1 could result in serious safety hazards and legal repercussions. The regulations establish that non-compliance with these airworthiness directives can lead to significant consequences. Although the specific civil or criminal penalties are not detailed in the text, the general provisions under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 suggest that violations could result in fines, enforcement actions, or even the grounding of the affected aircraft until compliance is achieved. The severity of the penalties may depend on the extent of the non-compliance and its impact on aviation safety.