COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes
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.
AD/B767/130 Nacelle Strut and Wing Structure 1/2001
Applicability: Model 767 series aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce RB211 series engines, line numbers 1 through 663.
Requirement: Modify in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2000-19-09 Amdt 39-11910.
Note: Boeing Service Bulletin 767-54-0082 refers.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 25 January 2001.
Background: This Directive requires modification of the nacelle strut and wing structure. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 5 December 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 20 December 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, amended through the legislative instrument F2006B03312, were enacted to establish comprehensive regulations governing civil aviation in Australia, addressing the need for a robust framework to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation operations. This Act, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), aims to ensure that civil aviation activities are conducted safely and efficiently, aligning with international standards and best practices. In particular, PART 39 - 105 of these regulations addresses Airworthiness Directives, which are critical in maintaining the safety standards of aircraft. The Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes, issued under the authority of CASA, is an example of how these regulations are applied to specific aircraft models to mitigate safety risks, such as fatigue cracking in the nacelle strut and wing structure, thereby enhancing the overall safety and reliability of air travel within Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, pertains to Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the safety of aircraft operating within the Commonwealth of Australia. This particular Airworthiness Directive, AD/B767/130, applies to Boeing 767 series aeroplanes, specifically those powered by Rolls-Royce RB211 series engines and falling within line numbers 1 through 663. The directive mandates modifications to the nacelle strut and wing structure to prevent fatigue cracking, which could compromise the structural integrity of the strut. These modifications must align with the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 2000-19-09 Amdt 39-11910, with reference to Boeing Service Bulletin 767-54-0082. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and must be executed as specified within the directive, with the compliance timeline also detailed therein. The directive became effective on 25 January 2001, underscoring the urgency and importance of the mandated modifications for ensuring aviation safety.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD/B767/130) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) mandates specific modifications for Boeing 767 series aeroplanes powered by Rolls-Royce RB211 series engines (sections 1-3). This directive applies to all Model 767 series aircraft within line numbers 1 through 663. The requirement outlined in section 3 mandates that these aircraft must be modified according to the technical specifications provided in FAA AD 2000-19-09 Amdt 39-11910. Additionally, Boeing Service Bulletin 767-54-0082 is referenced for further guidance on the modifications.
The AD imposes clear obligations on the operators and owners of the affected aircraft. These parties must ensure that the specified modifications are carried out in accordance with the technical instructions provided in FAA AD 2000-19-09 Amdt 39-11910. The modifications are intended to rectify an identified unsafe condition by preventing fatigue cracking in the primary strut structure, thus maintaining the structural integrity of the aircraft (section 3). Compliance with these directives is mandatory, and operators and owners must adhere to the timelines and procedures outlined in the compliance section of the directive.
Failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive can result in significant legal and operational consequences. The AD, which became effective on 25 January 2001, sets out the requirement for modifications to ensure the aircraft's airworthiness. Any non-compliance could lead to enforcement actions, penalties, and potentially grounding of the aircraft until the required modifications are completed. The specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the AD itself, but they may include fines, operational restrictions, or other regulatory sanctions as prescribed by the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998.