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/B767/182 Thrust Reverser Control - Modification 4/2003
Applicability: Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines.
Requirement: Action per the requirements of FAA AD 2000-09-04, Amdt 39-11712.
Note: This Directive, along with AD/B767/183, meets the intent of AD/B767/88 Amdt 4 which has been cancelled.
Compliance: As detailed in the Requirement document with revised effective date of this Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 17 April 2003.
Background: To ensure fail safe features of the thrust reverser system to prevent in- flight deployment.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 13 February 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, which were enacted by the Parliament of Australia, provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation of civil aviation activities within the country. One of the key instruments within this regulatory framework is the Airworthiness Directive (AD), which serves to ensure the continued airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products. AD/B767/182, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in 2003, is an example of such a directive aimed at addressing specific safety concerns associated with the Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines. The directive mandates modifications to the thrust reverser control system to prevent in-flight deployment, thereby enhancing the safety of these aircraft. This directive was introduced to address a recognised unsafe condition, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and the overarching policy objective of maintaining the highest levels of aviation safety.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39 - 105, establish the regulatory framework for ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft operating within Australian airspace. Under this regulatory structure, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to address identified safety issues with specific aircraft models or aeronautical products. The ADs are binding and require compliance by the operators of the affected aircraft. In this instance, AD/B767/182 specifically targets Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines, mandating modifications to the thrust reverser control system to prevent unsafe in-flight deployment. The directive is effective from 17 April 2003, and it aligns with the requirements of FAA AD 2000-09-04, Amendment 39-11712, thereby ensuring consistency with international safety standards. CASA delegates, such as James Coyne, issue these directives under the authority conferred by subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, ensuring that the safety measures are communicated and enforced through the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39, Subpart 105, includes an Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines (s.39.1). This directive, identified as AD/B767/182, mandates specific modifications to the thrust reverser control system in order to prevent unsafe in-flight deployment. The directive outlines that the required action must adhere to the specifications detailed in FAA AD 2000-09-04, Amendment 39-11712, and is effective from 17 April 2003.
Operators and owners of Boeing 767 aeroplanes equipped with the specified engine model are obligated to implement the modifications as directed by this Airworthiness Directive. This includes ensuring that the aircraft comply with the actions stipulated in FAA AD 2000-09-04, Amendment 39-11712, within the timeframe specified in the Compliance section of the directive. Failure to adhere to these requirements could result in the aircraft being deemed non-airworthy, potentially leading to grounding of the aircraft until compliance is achieved.
Violators of the Airworthiness Directive face potential civil or criminal consequences, as per the broader regulatory framework under which these directives operate. While the specific penalties for non-compliance with this particular AD are not detailed in the text, under general aviation regulations, non-compliance can result in fines, enforcement actions, or other regulatory sanctions. The severity of the penalties may vary depending on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, but they are intended to ensure the highest safety standards are maintained in civil aviation.