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 revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B767/150 and issues the following 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 767 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B767/150
Amdt 1
Flight Compartment Escape Ropes 13/2001
Applicability: Model 767 series aircraft, line numbers 1 through 334: excluding line numbers 265, 281, 284, 286, 288, 293, and 298.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-12-08 R1 Amdt 39-12480.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document with a revised effective date of 27 December 2001.
This amendment becomes effective on 27 December 2001.
Background: The FAA requires replacement of the existing escape rope/strap and associated bags/placards with new items to ensure that flight crewmembers safely reach the ground from a flight compartment window in the event of an emergency evacuation.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the Requirement document which clarifies and corrects the affected aircraft line numbers.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 4 October 2001
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 16 November 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 December 2001.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, constitute the primary legislative framework governing civil aviation within Australia, with Part 39 specifically addressing airworthiness directives. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that civil aviation operations and aircraft within Australia meet the necessary safety standards to protect the public and enhance the safety of air travel. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is the delegate of the Parliament responsible for the administration and enforcement of these regulations, and the authority to issue airworthiness directives is derived from subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998. The policy objective behind these directives is to mandate actions that correct unsafe conditions identified in specific aircraft to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, part of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically targets the Boeing 767 series aircraft, excluding certain line numbers, and mandates compliance with technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 2001-12-08 R1 Amdt 39-12480. The directive pertains to the replacement of existing flight compartment escape ropes and associated bags and placards to ensure the safety of flight crew members during emergency evacuations. This applies to aircraft within the specified model and line numbers, excluding the identified exceptions, and is a response to the FAA's requirement to address safety concerns related to escape ropes. The compliance timeframe is set out in the requirement document, with a revised effective date of 27 December 2001. The directive is issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, indicating its legal standing and mandatory application across the relevant aviation industry in Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandate the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (AD) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the safety of civil aviation. Section 39.1(1) of the CAR 1998 empowers the CASA delegate to issue such directives. The AD in question, AD/B767/150, pertains to the Boeing 767 series aircraft, excluding specific line numbers (section 13). The directive mandates that certain actions be taken to correct an identified unsafe condition related to flight compartment escape ropes (section Requirement).
The AD requires the replacement of existing escape ropes and associated bags/placards with new items, in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-12-08 R1 Amdt 39-12480 (section Requirement). This action is necessary to ensure that flight crew members can safely evacuate the flight compartment in an emergency. Compliance with this directive must occur as specified in the requirement document, with an effective date of 27 December 2001 (section Compliance). The directive was originally issued on 4 October 2001 and was amended on 13 December 2001 to correct and clarify the affected aircraft line numbers (section Background).
Failure to comply with the AD may result in civil or criminal consequences. The specific obligations and requirements imposed on the parties or entities governed by this AD include ensuring that the specified actions are taken in a timely manner and in accordance with the instructions provided. Non-compliance with the AD can result in penalties, which may include fines or other sanctions as prescribed by the regulations. The maximum penalties for breaches of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 are not explicitly stated in the AD but may be found in other sections of the regulations or related legislation.