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/B767/196 Canted Pressure Deck Drainage 8/2004
Applicability: All Model 767 series aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-19-09 Amdt 39-13312.
Note: Boeing Service Bulletins 767-51A0023 and 767-51A0024 refer.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 5 August 2004.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 August 2004.
Background: The FAA requires repetitive inspections and tests of the drainage system of the canted pressure deck located in the main landing gear wheel wells, and corrective actions if necessary. This is necessary to prevent ice accumulation on the lateral flight control cables, which could restrict or jam control cable movement.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 21 June 2004
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 July 2004.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998) were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia, addressing any identified safety issues with aircraft and aeronautical products. Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 includes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which outlines specific safety measures to be taken for various aircraft models. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Australian Commonwealth Government to mitigate any potential safety risks associated with civil aviation, ensuring compliance with international safety standards. One such Airworthiness Directive, AD/B767/196, was issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998, targeting the Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes to address the issue of canted pressure deck drainage. The policy objective of this directive is to prevent ice accumulation on the lateral flight control cables, which could lead to restricted or jammed control cable movement, thereby enhancing the safety of air travel.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 applies to all Boeing 767 series aircraft operating within Australia. This regulation mandates specific actions to rectify an identified unsafe condition concerning the canted pressure deck drainage system, which is located in the main landing gear wheel wells of the aircraft. The directive requires adherence to the technical specifications and corrective measures outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) AD 2003-19-09 Amdt 39-13312. Furthermore, it references Boeing Service Bulletins 767-51A0023 and 767-51A0024 to provide additional guidance on the required actions. The compliance timeframe for these actions is set to commence on 5 August 2004, as specified within the directive. The purpose of this AD is to prevent the accumulation of ice on the lateral flight control cables, which could potentially impede their movement, thereby ensuring the continued safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B767/196 issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) pertains specifically to all Boeing 767 series aircraft. According to section 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, the CASA delegate has mandated corrective actions to address a specific safety concern. These actions are to be performed in line with the technical requirements outlined in the FAA AD 2003-19-09 Amendment 39-13312, and relevant Boeing Service Bulletins 767-51A0023 and 767-51A0024. The directive became effective on 5 August 2004, requiring the specified actions to be completed by this date as stated in the compliance section.
Entities governed by this AD, particularly aircraft operators and maintenance service providers, are obligated to adhere to the prescribed corrective actions to maintain the airworthiness of the Boeing 767 series aircraft. This includes performing repetitive inspections and tests of the drainage system in the main landing gear wheel wells to prevent ice accumulation on the lateral flight control cables. The directive specifies the actions to be taken and the conditions under which they must be performed, ensuring that the safety standards set by the CASA and FAA are met.
Failure to comply with the AD could lead to serious safety risks, as the intended purpose is to prevent potential hazards such as restricted or jammed control cable movement. Although the specific legal consequences for non-compliance are not detailed in the AD, the broader regulatory framework under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 provides for both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties can include fines, while criminal penalties could result in imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach and its impact on aviation safety. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the general provisions of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and other related legislation.