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/B767/148 In-Flight Entertainment System FAA STC ST00118SE
9/2001
Applicability: Model 767-300 series aeroplanes modified by United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00118SE.
Requirement: 1. Accomplish the following:
- Modify the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system installed on the aeroplane in accordance with Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation Service Bulletin S2GFAB767-23-1 dated 7 February 2001.
b. Revise the procedures under “Electrical Smoke or Fire” in the “Emergency Procedures” section of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to include the following information. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this Directive into the AFM.
If Smoke Source Cannot Be Located:
Utility bus switches--Off
Establish communications with cabin crew.
Instruct cabin crew to place in-flight entertainment (IFE) system Master Power Switch in “OFF” position.
Obtain confirmation from cabin crew that electrical power to the IFE system has been removed.''
2. IFE systems may not be installed on any aeroplane in accordance with STC ST00118SE, unless it is modified and the AFM is revised in accordance with this Directive.
Note: FAA AD 2001-14-04 Amdt 39-12314 refers.
Compliance: For Requirement 1 - Within 18 months after the effective date of this Directive.
For Requirement 2 - As of the effective date of this Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 6 September 2001.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Background: This Directive requires the modification of the IFE system installed by STC ST00118SE and the revision of the AFM. This action is required to ensure that, when necessary, the flight crew is able to remove electrical power from the IFE system and is advised of appropriate procedures for such action. Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 July 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 15 August 2001.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation of civil aviation within Australia. Part 39 of these regulations, specifically the 105th Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, addresses the need to ensure the safety of aircraft and aeronautical products in operation. This particular Airworthiness Directive (AD/B767/148) targets the Boeing 767 Series aeroplanes, specifically those modified by the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00118SE, to correct an unsafe condition identified in the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The policy objective of this directive is to mandate modifications to the IFE system and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to ensure that electrical power can be removed from the IFE system during emergencies, thereby mitigating the risk of smoke or fire within the flight deck or cabin. This directive was issued to address safety concerns identified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and ensures compliance with international safety standards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, includes an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) concerning Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes that have been modified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00118SE. This AD mandates that certain modifications and revisions must be carried out to ensure the safe operation of the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The AD applies to the specified model of aeroplanes modified under the mentioned STC and requires compliance with the outlined modifications within specified timeframes. The primary purpose of this directive is to address potential safety issues by ensuring the flight crew can effectively manage power to the IFE system during emergency situations, thus mitigating the risk of smoke or fumes in the flight deck or cabin. This AD is applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia and was issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39 - 105, addresses the safety requirements for Boeing 767 series aeroplanes modified by FAA STC ST00118SE. Under this regulation, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) which mandates specific actions to ensure the safety of the aircraft's in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The directive, AD/B767/148, pertains to Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes modified by the FAA STC ST00118SE (section (a)). The directive outlines that the IFE system must be modified in accordance with Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation Service Bulletin S2GFAB767-23-1 dated 7 February 2001 (section (b)). Additionally, the emergency procedures in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) must be revised to include specific instructions in the event that smoke or fire is detected, particularly if the source cannot be located (section (c)).
The obligations imposed by this directive are twofold. Firstly, operators of Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes modified by FAA STC ST00118SE must ensure that their IFE systems are modified as per the specified service bulletin (section (a)). This involves the physical alteration of the IFE system to ensure it meets safety standards. Secondly, operators must revise their AFMs to incorporate the updated emergency procedures related to the IFE system. This includes ensuring that the flight crew is adequately trained on the new procedures and that the AFM reflects these changes (section (b)). These obligations are intended to mitigate the risk of smoke or fire originating from the IFE system during flight.
Failure to comply with this Airworthiness Directive can result in serious consequences. The regulations specify that the modifications and AFM revisions must be completed within 18 months of the directive's effective date for the IFE system modifications (section (a)). For the AFM revisions, compliance is required as of the effective date of the directive (section (b)). Non-compliance with these requirements can lead to severe civil and criminal penalties. The exact penalties are not specified in the directive but typically, non-compliance with CASA directives can result in fines, enforcement actions, and in severe cases, grounding of the aircraft until compliance is achieved. These measures are in place to ensure that all necessary safety precautions are taken to protect passengers and crew.