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 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.
Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B767/154 In-Flight Entertainment System FAA STC ST00157SE
10/2001
Applicability: Model 767-300 series aeroplanes modified by United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00157SE.
Requirement: 1. Modify the electrical circuits that supply power to the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system in accordance with JAMCO America Service Bulletin (SB) 767-25- M019 dated 30 August 2000.
2. IFE may not be installed on any aeroplane in accordance with STC ST00157SE unless it is modified in accordance with JAMCO SB 767-25-M019.
Note: FAA AD 2001-16-18 Amdt 39-12387 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 4 October 2001.
Background: This Directive requires modification of the electrical circuits that supply power to IFE systems installed by STC ST00157SE. This action is required to ensure that, when necessary, the flight crew is able to remove power from the IFE system. 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.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 August 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 September 2001.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by the Airworthiness Directive AD/B767/154, were enacted to address a specific safety concern regarding the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems installed in Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes modified by the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00157SE. This Airworthiness Directive, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) on 4 October 2001, requires modifications to the electrical circuits supplying power to the IFE system to ensure that the flight crew can remove power from the IFE system during non-normal or emergency situations. The directive was introduced to mitigate the risk of being unable to control smoke or fumes in the flight deck or cabin, thereby enhancing the safety of air travel. The policy objective of this directive is to mandate necessary modifications to ensure the safety and reliability of the IFE systems in Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, which pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, sets out the legislative framework for ensuring the safe operation of aircraft within Australia. Airworthiness Directives issued under this legislation are binding and must be complied with by the relevant entities. This particular Airworthiness Directive applies to Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes that have been modified by the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00157SE. The directive mandates specific modifications to the electrical circuits supplying power to the in-flight entertainment system to prevent potential hazards, such as smoke or fumes in the flight deck or cabin during non-normal or emergency situations. Compliance with the directive is mandatory for the specified aircraft modifications and must be achieved within a stipulated timeframe. The scope of this regulation is limited to aircraft within Australia and is enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, with any non-compliance potentially resulting in penalties or other enforcement actions.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) specifies requirements for ensuring the safety of Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes modified by FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00157SE, particularly concerning the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The AD mandates modifications to the electrical circuits supplying power to the IFE system to ensure the flight crew can remove power during non-normal or emergency situations, thereby preventing potential issues with smoke or fumes (AD/B767/154). These modifications must comply with JAMCO America Service Bulletin (SB) 767-25-M019 dated 30 August 2000. Additionally, IFE systems installed under STC ST00157SE must be modified as per SB 767-25-M019, and no new installations should proceed without these modifications.
The AD imposes specific obligations on entities involved with the modification and maintenance of the specified Boeing 767-300 series aeroplanes. Operators and maintenance providers must modify the electrical circuits of the IFE system within 18 months of the AD's effective date, 4 October 2001. This modification must align with the instructions in JAMCO SB 767-25-M019. Furthermore, the AD stipulates that any IFE system installed under STC ST00157SE must comply with the modifications outlined in the bulletin and cannot be installed unless already modified accordingly. Compliance with these directives is mandatory to maintain the airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this Airworthiness Directive may result in serious safety hazards. Non-compliance could lead to the inability to remove power from the IFE system during critical situations, potentially exacerbating smoke or fume issues within the flight deck or cabin. The consequences of such breaches could include significant safety risks and potential regulatory actions against the operators or maintenance providers. Although the specific civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the AD, they could include fines, operational restrictions, or other enforcement measures as prescribed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).