COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B767/45 Off-Wing Evacuation System 11/90
Applicability: Model 767 series with manufacturers variable numbers VB051 through VB055, VE061 through VE063, VE066 through VE069, and VN081 through VN 084.
Requirement: 1. Unless already accomplished, modify the off-wing evacuation system in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0120.
2. Unless already accomplished, modify the off-wing evacuation system by replacing the escape system actuator in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 25A 0131 or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0011 Revision 2 or Revision 3.
Note: FAA AD 90-15-05 Amdt 39-6654 refers.
Compliance: Prior to 1 January 1992.
Background: This AD is issued in response to reports of failures of the evacuation system due to installation errors and equipment malfunctions.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by the Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes AD/B767/45, were enacted to address safety issues related to the off-wing evacuation systems in certain models of Boeing 767 aircraft. This legislation was introduced to rectify problems arising from installation errors and equipment malfunctions in the evacuation systems, which had resulted in failures. The objective of this Airworthiness Directive is to ensure that the specified modifications are implemented to enhance the safety of passengers and crew during evacuations. The directive applies to Boeing 767 series aeroplanes with manufacturers variable numbers ranging from VB051 to VB055, VE061 to VE063, VE066 to VE069, and VN081 to VN084, mandating that the off-wing evacuation system be modified in accordance with specified Boeing service bulletins. Compliance with these directives is required prior to 1 January 1992, underscoring the urgency and importance of these safety measures.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, apply to the Boeing 767 series aeroplanes with specific manufacturer variable numbers as outlined in the legislation. These regulations pertain to ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft and mandate modifications to the off-wing evacuation system to address identified safety issues. Specifically, this directive applies to Boeing 767 models with variable numbers VB051 through VB055, VE061 through VE063, VE066 through VE069, and VN081 through VN 084. The modifications required are to be completed in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0120 and include replacing the escape system actuator as per specified Boeing Alert Service Bulletins or Service Bulletin Revisions. This directive ensures that any identified failures in the evacuation system, attributed to installation errors or equipment malfunctions, are rectified to maintain safety standards. The applicability of this legislation extends to all aircraft falling within the specified model and serial number ranges, ensuring compliance with civil aviation safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under PART 39 - 105, mandate modifications to the off-wing evacuation systems of certain Boeing 767 series aeroplanes to ensure safety during evacuations. Section 1 requires operators of the affected Boeing 767 series models (VB051 through VB055, VE061 through VE063, VE066 through VE069, and VN081 through VN 084) to modify their off-wing evacuation systems in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0120. Additionally, if the escape system actuator has not yet been modified, it must be replaced as per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A 0131 or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0011 Revision 2 or Revision 3. Compliance with these modifications must be achieved before January 1, 1992, as referenced in FAA AD 90-15-05 Amdt 39-6654.
Operators and owners of the specified Boeing 767 models must adhere to the outlined modifications to ensure that their evacuation systems function correctly and safely. These modifications are crucial to prevent the reported failures due to installation errors and equipment malfunctions. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority mandates these changes to safeguard passengers and crew in emergency situations. Compliance involves conducting thorough inspections and ensuring that any required modifications are implemented by qualified personnel, following the guidance provided in the Boeing service bulletins.
Failure to comply with these directives can result in significant legal and safety consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Potential outcomes include fines, suspension, or revocation of the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness. Furthermore, operators may face criminal charges if their non-compliance is deemed to have caused harm or endangered the safety of passengers and crew. The maximum penalties for such offences can include substantial fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach and its impact on aviation safety.