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/B767/177 Potable Water and Drain Lines - Inspection 9/2002
Applicability: Model 767 Series aeroplanes as identified in the requirement document. Requirement: Perform a one-time general visual inspection per the requirements of FAA AD 2002-
11-11.
Note: FAA AD 2002-11-11, Amdt 39-12772 refers.
Compliance: Within 18 months of manufacture of the aircraft, or by 5 December 2002, whichever occurs later.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 September 2002.
Background: Accumulation of debris and contaminants on the heater tapes on the potable water and drain lines are a fire hazard. This Directive mandates inspection and corrective action.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 26 July 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 August 2002.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establish a schedule of airworthiness directives which are crucial for maintaining safety standards in civil aviation. The regulations are enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia and administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The aim of these directives is to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products through regulatory oversight and enforcement. The directives address safety concerns and aim to mitigate risks to public safety by mandating corrective actions and inspections as needed. One such directive, AD/B767/177, targets Boeing 767 Series aeroplanes, requiring a one-time visual inspection of potable water and drain lines to prevent fire hazards caused by debris and contaminants. This directive was introduced to address the specific safety issue identified and became effective on 5 September 2002.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 specifically targets Boeing 767 Series aeroplanes and mandates a one-time general visual inspection of the potable water and drain lines to address the fire hazard caused by accumulation of debris and contaminants on the heater tapes. This directive applies to the identified model of aeroplanes and requires compliance with the inspection protocol outlined in FAA AD 2002-11-11. The inspection must be completed within 18 months of the aircraft's manufacture or by 5 December 2002, whichever is later, and the directive became effective on 5 September 2002. This regulatory measure extends to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, as enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and its delegate, ensuring compliance across all relevant aircraft within the jurisdiction. The directive is designed to maintain the safety standards of civil aviation operations by mitigating potential fire hazards associated with the specified aircraft components.
Key Provisions
The main sections of this Airworthiness Directive (AD/B767/177) pertain to the applicability and requirement for a one-time general visual inspection of Boeing 767 Series aeroplanes, as detailed in FAA AD 2002-11-11 (section 1). The AD specifies that the inspection must be carried out on the potable water and drain lines to address the fire hazard posed by the accumulation of debris and contaminants on the heater tapes (section 1). The directive applies to Model 767 Series aeroplanes identified in the requirement document (section 2). The requirement is that a general visual inspection must be performed per the specifications of FAA AD 2002-11-11 (section 1). Compliance with this AD must occur within 18 months of the aircraft's manufacture or by 5 December 2002, whichever is later (section 3). The AD became effective on 5 September 2002 (section 4).
The obligations imposed by this AD on the parties governed by it include ensuring that the specified visual inspection is conducted on the potable water and drain lines of the Boeing 767 Series aeroplanes. This inspection must adhere to the guidelines set out in FAA AD 2002-11-11, which references Amendment 39-12772 (section 1). Additionally, the inspection must be completed within the stipulated timeframe, either within 18 months of the aircraft's manufacture or by 5 December 2002, whichever is later (section 3). Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the aircraft not meeting the necessary safety standards, potentially leading to operational issues or further regulatory actions.
Breaching the provisions of this Airworthiness Directive may have serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) may take enforcement actions against any entity that fails to comply with the mandated inspection within the specified timeframe. Such actions could include fines, suspension of airworthiness certificates, or other regulatory penalties. The exact penalties and consequences are not detailed within this specific AD but are typically governed by broader civil aviation regulations and the Civil Aviation Act 1988, which can include substantial financial penalties and legal ramifications for non-compliance.