COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety 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/B767/183 Thrust Reverser Control - Inspection 4/2003
Applicability: Boeing 767-200, -300, -300F and -400ER series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines.
Requirement: Action, including inspection and re- inspections, per the requirements of FAA AD 2001-16-03, Amdt 39-12371.
Note: This Directive, along with AD/B767/182, 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.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, amended in 2003, introduced Airworthiness Directive AD/B767/183 to address a safety concern regarding the thrust reverser system on Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines. This directive was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, aiming to prevent unsafe in-flight deployment of the thrust reverser system. The policy objective behind this directive was to ensure the fail-safe features of the thrust reverser system are maintained, thus enhancing the safety of air travel. The directive mandates inspections and re-inspections in accordance with FAA AD 2001-16-03, Amendment 39-12371, and it became effective on 17 April 2003. This legislative instrument was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, includes Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These directives apply to certain aircraft and aeronautical products, and in this case, the directive pertains to Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines. The directive mandates specific actions, such as inspections and re-inspections, to address identified unsafe conditions. The directive is issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 and is intended to ensure the fail-safe features of the thrust reverser system to prevent in-flight deployment. This particular directive, AD/B767/183, is effective from 17 April 2003 and aligns with FAA AD 2001-16-03, Amdt 39-12371. The directive applies to Boeing 767-200, -300, -300F and -400ER series aeroplanes and is intended to meet the intent of the now-cancelled AD/B767/88 Amdt 4. The directive was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) Part 39, specifically section 105, establishes the requirements and procedures for issuing Airworthiness Directives (ADs). These ADs, such as AD/B767/183, are issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address specific safety concerns in aircraft or aeronautical products. For example, AD/B767/183 mandates inspections on the thrust reverser control of Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines (section 105(1)). This directive is effective from 17 April 2003 and was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003.
The obligations imposed by these ADs are stringent and precise. Operators of affected aircraft must comply with the requirements outlined in the directive, which often includes detailed inspection and maintenance procedures. For AD/B767/183, the requirement is to follow the inspection and maintenance protocols specified in FAA AD 2001-16-03, Amdt 39-12371, ensuring that the thrust reverser system's fail-safe features are operational to prevent in-flight deployment (section 105(2)). Operators must also adhere to the compliance timelines and ensure all actions are documented appropriately.
Failure to comply with these ADs can result in significant legal consequences. The ADs are legally binding and non-compliance can lead to severe penalties. Civil penalties can include fines and potential grounding of the aircraft, while criminal penalties can include imprisonment, particularly if non-compliance results in an aviation accident or incident. The exact penalties depend on the severity of the breach and the specific regulations involved, but the potential for significant legal and financial repercussions underscores the importance of adhering to these directives.