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 CASR 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/B767/190 Shoulder Restraint Harness Attachment 13/2003
Applicability: Model 767-200 and -300 aircraft; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0288 Revision 3.
Requirement: Inspect in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-20-08 Amdt 39-13326.
Note: Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0288 Revision 3, dated 1 August 2002 refers.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 25 December 2003.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 25 December 2003.
Background: The FAA received reports that the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat, detached from the mounting bracket during service on two Model 737- 300 series aircraft. In the reported incidents, the restraint harness was attached to the mounting bracket with a C-clip.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 12 November 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 3 December 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) were enacted to provide a regulatory framework for ensuring the safety of civil aviation within Australia. These regulations, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), address various aspects of airworthiness, maintenance, and operational safety of aircraft. The specific Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued on 13 November 2003, under the authority of subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR, pertains to the Boeing 767 Series aeroplanes and was designed to address an identified safety issue concerning the shoulder restraint harness attachment. The policy objective behind this AD is to mandate corrective action to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft by mitigating the risk of the shoulder restraint harness detaching from the mounting bracket during service, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B767/190 pertains specifically to the Boeing 767-200 and -300 series aeroplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0288 Revision 3. This directive is issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and is intended to address a safety issue concerning the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat. The AD requires that an inspection be carried out in accordance with the technical requirements set out in FAA AD 2003-20-08 Amdt 39-13326. The AD applies to aircraft that meet the specified model criteria and must be complied with by the time mentioned in the compliance section, which in this case has been revised to 25 December 2003. This directive applies nationally across Australia, enforcing stringent safety measures for the designated aircraft models to mitigate the risk of harness detachment during service.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, Part 39, specifically Airworthiness Directive AD/B767/190, focus on the safety and compliance of Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes, particularly the Model 767-200 and -300 aircraft. This directive mandates an inspection of the shoulder restraint harness attachment as outlined in the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-20-08 Amendment 39-13326. The directive requires adherence to Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0288 Revision 3, dated 1 August 2002, and stipulates that the inspection must be performed by 25 December 2003. The purpose of this directive is to address a safety concern related to the shoulder restraint harness detaching from its mounting bracket during service, as reported in incidents involving Model 737-300 series aircraft.
The obligations imposed by this Airworthiness Directive are primarily on aircraft operators and maintenance personnel. Operators must ensure that the specified inspection of the shoulder restraint harness attachment is conducted in accordance with the detailed technical requirements and within the specified timeframe. Maintenance personnel are tasked with performing the inspection, which includes verifying that the harness is securely attached to the mounting bracket using a C-clip, as referenced in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0288 Revision 3. Compliance with this directive is critical to maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft and ensuring passenger safety.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Airworthiness Directive can result in severe consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the directive itself, non-compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulations can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. These actions may include fines, operational restrictions, or even the grounding of the aircraft until the required inspections and necessary repairs are completed. Additionally, operators found in violation of these regulations may face civil or criminal liability, particularly if non-compliance results in an incident or accident. The severity of the penalties underscores the importance of adhering to the Airworthiness Directive to maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation.