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 747 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B747/285 Inboard Engine Strut Diagonal Brace Attachment 3/2003
Applicability: Model 747-200B, -300, -400, -400D, and –400F series aircraft powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 series engines, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 54A2207, dated 16 November 2000.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2002-24-03 Amdt 39-12968.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 20 March 2003.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 March 2003.
Background: The FAA requires certain actions to detect discrepancies of the fasteners that attach the diagonal brace attach fittings of the lower spar on the inboard engine struts, and modification of the fasteners if discrepancies are found.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 January 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 February 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, provide the regulatory framework for ensuring the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia. This legislation includes Part 39, which pertains to Airworthiness Directives, designed to address specific safety concerns identified in particular aircraft models or aeronautical products. The problem or gap that such directives aim to address includes the identification and rectification of unsafe conditions that could compromise the safety of air travel. For instance, Airworthiness Directive AD/B747/285 issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) delegate in 2003 focuses on the Boeing 747 series aircraft, specifically addressing discrepancies in the fasteners of the inboard engine strut diagonal brace attachments. The directive mandates corrective actions based on the technical requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) AD 2002-24-03, aiming to rectify any detected discrepancies and ensure ongoing airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39, include the Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) for the maintenance of airworthiness standards within the Commonwealth of Australia. This particular AD, AD/B747/285, applies to Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes, specifically the 747-200B, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F models powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 series engines. The directive mandates specific actions to address potential safety issues related to the inboard engine strut diagonal brace attachment, as outlined in FAA AD 2002-24-03 Amdt 39-12968. The directive requires adherence to the technical requirements specified in the FAA document and compliance with the revised effective date of 20 March 2003, ensuring that any necessary modifications are made to the fasteners attaching the diagonal brace fittings of the lower spar on the inboard engine struts to detect and rectify any discrepancies. The directive applies to aircraft listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2207 dated 16 November 2000, and its implementation is overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, as delegated by David Alan Villiers on 30 January 2003. This AD was subsequently notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 February 2003.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39 under the Airworthiness Directives, establish critical safety requirements for aircraft to ensure public safety in air travel. Section 39.1(1) allows for the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (AD) by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). An example of such an AD is AD/B747/285 concerning Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes, which requires certain actions to address discrepancies in the inboard engine strut diagonal brace attachments of specific models powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 series engines. This directive mandates actions in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2002-24-03 Amdt 39-12968 and specifies a compliance date of 20 March 2003. The AD became effective on the specified date, as per the regulation's stipulations.
The Airworthiness Directive imposes specific obligations on the operators of the affected aircraft models. Operators must ensure that their Boeing 747-200B, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F series aircraft are inspected and, if necessary, modified to comply with the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 2002-24-03 Amdt 39-12968. This includes detecting discrepancies in the fasteners attaching the diagonal brace fittings of the lower spar on the inboard engine struts and modifying these fasteners if discrepancies are found. Operators are required to follow the instructions set out in the directive to ensure that the aircraft remain airworthy.
Failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive may result in serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Regulations do not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance with an AD in this specific context; however, non-compliance with CASA regulations generally can lead to severe civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties can include fines, while criminal penalties may include imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of ensuring aircraft safety and public protection. Operators must adhere to these directives to avoid legal repercussions and to maintain the safety and airworthiness of their aircraft.