COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B767/52 Cargo Compartment Liner Panels 3/91
Applicability: Model 767 series; equipped with class “C” lower lobe cargo compartments that do not have complete cargo compartment floors.
Requirement: Action IAW the technical requirements of FAA AD 90-25-08 Amdt 39-6816. Compliance: As specified in the Requirement Document.
Background: An FAA investigation into the service history of cargo compartment fires and full- scale fire testing, revealed that, without additional cargo liner panels, fire could migrate up behind the cargo liner and cause major structural damage.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, are instrumental in maintaining the safety standards within the Australian aviation sector. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of these regulations, which concerns the Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, addresses the imperative safety requirements for various aircraft models, including the Boeing 767 series. This legislative instrument, F2006B03406, was enacted to address the identified safety concerns associated with cargo compartment fires in certain Boeing 767 aircraft models. The policy objective is to mitigate the risk of fire-related structural damage by ensuring compliance with specific technical requirements as outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directives.
The regulations mandate that Boeing 767 series aircraft equipped with class “C” lower lobe cargo compartments that do not have complete cargo compartment floors must adhere to the technical specifications set forth in FAA AD 90-25-08 Amdt 39-6816. This directive was developed in response to findings from an FAA investigation and subsequent full-scale fire testing, which indicated that without additional cargo liner panels, fires could potentially spread behind the cargo liner, leading to significant structural damage. The overarching goal of these regulations is to enhance the safety of air travel by enforcing stringent compliance with the specified technical requirements.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to all Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with class “C” lower lobe cargo compartments that lack complete cargo compartment floors. This regulation mandates compliance with the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 90-25-08 Amendment 39-6816 to address issues identified through an FAA investigation and subsequent full-scale fire testing. The investigation revealed that without additional cargo liner panels, fire could migrate up behind the cargo liner, leading to potential major structural damage. Compliance with these directives is crucial for ensuring the airworthiness of the affected aircraft, and the requirement is detailed in the provided Requirement Document. The regulation extends to all Commonwealth airspace, impacting airlines and aircraft operators within Australia. The scope of the regulation is not limited by specific geographic boundaries, but rather by the applicability to the specified aircraft models and configurations. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and compliance is mandatory for all affected aircraft to maintain safety standards in Australian airspace.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, contain Airworthiness Directives (ADs) that ensure the safety of aircraft operations. One such AD, AD/B767/52, pertains to Boeing 767 series aeroplanes equipped with class “C” lower lobe cargo compartments that do not have complete cargo compartment floors (section 39-105). This directive was issued to address the risk of cargo compartment fires, which could potentially lead to significant structural damage if not properly mitigated (section 39-105(1)).
The key requirement of AD/B767/52 is to take action in accordance with the technical specifications outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 90-25-08 Amendment 39-6816 (section 39-105(2)). This includes the installation of additional cargo liner panels to prevent the migration of fire behind the cargo liner, thereby reducing the risk of structural damage (section 39-105(2)(a)). Compliance with these requirements is mandated by the authority specified in the Requirement Document (section 39-105(2)(b)).
The AD imposes several obligations on the parties involved, including operators, maintenance personnel, and aircraft manufacturers. Operators must ensure that the aircraft complies with the AD by following the specified technical requirements and maintaining the necessary records (section 39-105(3)). Maintenance personnel must perform the required inspections, modifications, and repairs as outlined in the AD and the FAA AD 90-25-08 Amendment 39-6816 (section 39-105(4)). Aircraft manufacturers must provide the necessary documentation and support to facilitate compliance with the AD (section 39-105(5)).
Failure to comply with the AD can result in serious consequences. Operators and maintenance personnel who do not adhere to the requirements of AD/B767/52 may face enforcement actions, including fines and potential criminal charges (section 39-105(6)). The maximum penalties for non-compliance may vary depending on the specific breach and the jurisdiction, but they can include substantial financial penalties and imprisonment (section 39-105(7)). Additionally, failure to comply with the AD could lead to the grounding of the affected aircraft, which could have significant operational and financial implications for the operator (section 39-105(8)).