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 revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B767/108 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 767 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B767/108
Amdt 1
Inboard Trailing Edge Flaps Collar Fittings 11/2003
Applicability: Model 767 series aircraft, with line numbers 1 through 749.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-14-09 Amdt 39-13228.
Note: Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 767-57A0066 Revision 1 and 767-57A0066 Revision 3 including Appendices A and B, refer.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 30 October 2003.
This Amendment becomes effective on 30 October 2003.
Background: The FAA received a report of a complete fracture of an inboard trailing edge flap collar fitting as a result of stress corrosion cracking. The actions required by this Directive are intended to prevent separation of the inboard trailing edge flap from the wing due to fractured collar fittings.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new FAA AD which expands applicability, and adds repetitive inspections of the collar fittings, torque tube, and splined bushings of both inboard trailing edge flaps. It also provides follow-on and corrective actions, if necessary.
The original issue of the Airworthiness Directive became effective on 25 February 1999.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 10 September 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 8 October 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39, includes the Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The ADs are legislative instruments that address safety issues in civil aviation, ensuring that aircraft and aeronautical products meet airworthiness standards. This particular AD, AD/B767/108 Amendment 1, was introduced to address a safety issue identified in Boeing 767 series aircraft, specifically line numbers 1 through 749. The AD was enacted in response to a complete fracture of an inboard trailing edge flap collar fitting due to stress corrosion cracking, which could lead to the separation of the inboard trailing edge flap from the wing. The AD requires specific actions to be taken to correct the unsafe condition, as outlined in the FAA AD 2003-14-09 Amendment 39-13228, with an effective date of 30 October 2003. The policy objective is to enhance aviation safety by mitigating risks associated with structural failures in aircraft components.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establishes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) schedule of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) which apply to all aircraft and aeronautical products operating within Australia. These regulations are applicable to all entities involved in the aviation industry, including aircraft manufacturers, operators, and maintenance providers. The ADs are designed to ensure that the safety standards of civil aviation are consistently met across the Commonwealth. This particular AD, AD/B767/108 Amendment 1, applies to Boeing 767 series aircraft with line numbers 1 through 749. It mandates actions to be taken in response to reports of stress corrosion cracking in the inboard trailing edge flap collar fittings, which could potentially lead to the separation of the flap from the wing. Compliance with this AD is crucial and must be carried out in accordance with the technical requirements outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) AD 2003-14-09 Amendment 39-13228. The AD specifies the need for repetitive inspections and corrective actions, as detailed in the requirement document, with the compliance period beginning on 30 October 2003. This AD effectively revokes the previous AD/B767/108 and replaces it with these new safety measures to mitigate the identified risk.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105, includes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives. Section 39.1(1) empowers the CASA delegate to issue directives to ensure aircraft safety. This particular directive, AD/B767/108 Amdt 1, pertains to Boeing 767 series aeroplanes with line numbers ranging from 1 through 749. The directive mandates that corrective actions be taken to address the unsafe condition identified, specifically concerning the inboard trailing edge flaps collar fittings.
The applicability section of this directive applies to all Boeing 767 series aircraft within the specified line numbers. The requirement section outlines the necessary actions, aligning with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-14-09 Amdt 39-13228. Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 767-57A0066 Revision 1 and 767-57A0066 Revision 3, including Appendices A and B, provide further details on the required actions. The compliance section specifies that these actions must be performed by 30 October 2003, as per the requirement document, with this amendment becoming effective on the same date.
Entities governed by this directive are required to ensure that the specified actions are taken in accordance with the provided instructions to address the identified unsafe condition. The directive aims to prevent the separation of the inboard trailing edge flap from the wing due to fractured collar fittings. The CASA delegate, David Villiers, issued this directive on 10 September 2003, and it was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 8 October 2003. Failure to comply with this directive may result in safety risks and potential regulatory consequences.
Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance with an Airworthiness Directive can lead to various civil and criminal consequences. Specifically, breaches of these regulations may result in fines or other penalties as prescribed by the Civil Aviation Act 1988. For civil offences, the maximum penalty can be substantial, reflecting the severity of non-compliance with safety directives. Criminal penalties may also apply, depending on the nature and extent of the breach, and can include imprisonment. Ensuring adherence to these directives is critical for maintaining the safety standards required by CASA.