COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B767/27 Upper Door Liner Bolt 12/89
Applicability: All model 767 on which Boeing SB 767-25-0036 has been accomplished. Requirement: Action in accordance with Boeing Alert SB 767-25A0109 Revision 2.
Note: FAA AD 89-16-11 refers.
Compliance: Unless previously accomplished, prior to 31 March 1991.
Background: Country of origin AD. Interference between the aft passenger door upper liner track pivot bolt and the escape slide packboard, if not corrected, could result in failure of the escape slide to properly deploy, and of the door to fully open, during emergency evacuation.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, were enacted to regulate and ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia. The legislation, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs various aspects of civil aviation, including the maintenance and airworthiness of aircraft. This particular legislative instrument, titled "AD/B767/27 Upper Door Liner Bolt," was introduced to rectify a specific safety issue related to the Boeing 767 series aeroplanes. The problem addressed by this directive is the potential interference between the aft passenger door upper liner track pivot bolt and the escape slide packboard, which could hinder the proper deployment of the escape slide and the full opening of the door during emergency evacuations. The policy objective, as stated in the legislation, is to ensure compliance with the directive, thereby maintaining the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, addresses the safety of aircraft through the issuance of airworthiness directives, with AD/B767/27 focusing on Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes. This directive applies to all Boeing 767 models that have undergone the service bulletin SB 767-25-0036. The requirement outlined in this directive is for operators to take action in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25A0109 Revision 2. This directive references FAA AD 89-16-11, indicating a collaborative effort in ensuring the safety of the aircraft. The directive mandates compliance unless the action has already been carried out prior to 31 March 1991. The directive is a response to a safety issue where interference between the aft passenger door upper liner track pivot bolt and the escape slide packboard could lead to failure of the escape slide to deploy properly and the door to fully open during emergency evacuations. This legislation extends to any operator of a Boeing 767 within the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring that all aircraft meet the specified safety standards.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, contains various airworthiness directives that govern the maintenance and operation of aircraft. Within this framework, AD/B767/27 pertains to the Boeing 767 series aeroplanes and addresses a specific issue with the upper door liner bolt (section 1). The directive requires that all model 767 aeroplanes on which Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0036 has been implemented must comply with the action outlined in Boeing Alert SB 767-25A0109 Revision 2 (section 2). This action is a response to a previously identified issue as referenced in FAA AD 89-16-11 (section 3). Compliance with this directive is mandatory unless the required action has already been completed (section 4).
The obligations imposed by AD/B767/27 primarily concern the operators of Boeing 767 aeroplanes. They are required to ensure that the specified action is carried out on their aircraft, as detailed in Boeing Alert SB 767-25A0109 Revision 2 (section 5). This involves addressing the potential interference between the aft passenger door upper liner track pivot bolt and the escape slide packboard to prevent any operational failures during emergency evacuations (section 6). Operators must complete the required action by the compliance deadline, which is before 31 March 1991, unless it has already been accomplished (section 7).
Failure to comply with AD/B767/27 may result in several consequences, both civil and criminal. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to enforce compliance and take action against non-compliance (section 8). The penalties for non-compliance can include substantial fines and other civil penalties as prescribed under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (section 9). In more severe cases, individuals or entities found in breach of the regulations may face criminal charges, which could lead to imprisonment depending on the nature and severity of the breach (section 10). The specific maximum penalties are detailed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and may vary based on the particular circumstances of the offence (section 11).