COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
On the effective date specified below, and for the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B747/34 Amdt 2 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 747 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B747/34
Amdt 3
Supplemental Structural Inspection Program 10/2004
Applicability: All Model 747 series aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2004-07-22 Amdt 39-13566, Corrected Issue, dated 3 May 2004.
Note: FAA AD 2004-07-22 supersedes AD 94-15-18, and also AD 94-15-12 which is only applicable to Model 747-100SR aircraft.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 30 September 2004.
This Amendment becomes effective on 30 September 2004.
Background: The Supplemental Structural Inspection Document has been produced to ensure the continued structural integrity of older Model 747 aircraft and, through follow-on action, to maintain the structural airworthiness of the whole Model 747 fleet.
Amendment 2 introduced the latest revision of the Requirement document.
Amendment 3 is issued in response to a new FAA AD, which requires additional and expanded inspections, and expands applicability to include additional aircraft.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 17 August 2004
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 8 September 2004.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) were enacted to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for ensuring the safety of civil aviation in Australia. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) operates under the authority of these regulations to issue airworthiness directives (AD) that address identified safety concerns in aircraft operation. Specifically, AD/B747/34 Amdt 3 pertains to the Boeing 747 series aircraft and was introduced to mandate a Supplemental Structural Inspection Program. This amendment aims to ensure the continued structural integrity of older Model 747 aircraft and maintain the structural airworthiness of the entire fleet. The directive responds to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) AD 2004-07-22, which mandates additional and expanded inspections. The policy objective is to mitigate potential safety risks by enforcing rigorous inspection protocols and ensuring compliance with updated technical requirements.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105, govern the airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and apply to all entities and individuals involved in the operation, maintenance, and oversight of civil aviation within Australia. This legislation mandates compliance with the directives by requiring aircraft operators, maintenance personnel, and other relevant parties to adhere to specific safety requirements aimed at ensuring the continued airworthiness of aircraft. The regulatory framework extends its reach to all aircraft registered in Australia and operated by Australian entities, as well as foreign aircraft when they are within Australian airspace. Exclusions or exemptions from these directives are rare and are typically outlined within the specific directives themselves. The application of these regulations can be further refined through subordinate instruments, allowing CASA to adapt and respond to emerging safety issues and technological advancements in the aviation sector.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) are sections 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) 1998, which empower the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue directives for aircraft safety. The AD itself, AD/B747/34 Amdt 3, revokes the previous Amendment 2 and mandates a Supplemental Structural Inspection Program for all Boeing 747 series aircraft. This action is required in accordance with the technical specifications of FAA AD 2004-07-22 Amdt 39-13566, dated 3 May 2004. The AD applies to all Model 747 series aircraft and requires inspections and actions to ensure continued structural integrity, with compliance deadlines specified in the requirement document.
The obligations and requirements imposed by the AD are stringent and must be adhered to by all parties involved in the operation of Boeing 747 series aircraft. Specifically, operators must ensure that their aircraft undergo the supplemental structural inspections as per the FAA AD 2004-07-22 Amdt 39-13566, Corrected Issue. This includes following the detailed inspection instructions provided in the requirement document to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. Operators are also required to comply with the revised effective date of 30 September 2004, ensuring that the inspections are conducted on or before this date. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, thereby posing safety risks.
Any breaches of the AD or failure to comply with the inspection requirements can lead to significant legal and safety consequences. The AD itself does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, but under CASR 1998, non-compliance with an AD can result in severe penalties. Civil penalties may include fines, and criminal penalties may include imprisonment, depending on the severity and impact of the non-compliance. The specific maximum penalties would be determined by the relevant authorities, but they are designed to ensure stringent adherence to safety regulations to protect the public and maintain aviation safety standards.