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 revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/B767/78 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 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/B767/78
Amdt 1
Midspar Fuse Pins 4/2003
Applicability: Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series aircraft, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin767-54A0062 Revision 5, dated 11 November 2002.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-03-02 Amdt 39-13026.
Note: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-54A0062 refers.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 17 April 2003.
This Amendment becomes effective on 17 April 2003.
Background: The FAA received reports of longitudinal cracks on certain midspar fuse pins installed on the affected aircraft. The required actions specified in this Directive are intended to prevent the loss of the strut and engine due to cracking of both fuse pins on the same strut.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new FAA AD which was prompted by an operator report of a fractured fuse pin of the left engine pylon, that was found during a scheduled maintenance visit. The fuse pin also had corrosion on the pin and within the bore. This amendment reduces compliance times for certain inspections, expands the detailed and eddy current inspections, limits the AD applicability, and provides for optional terminating action.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 13 July 1994.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 February 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 March 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39, encompass a variety of Airworthiness Directives designed to ensure the safety of aircraft operations across Australia. One such Airworthiness Directive, AD/B767/78 Amendment 1, issued in 2003 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, addresses issues identified with midspar fuse pins on Boeing 767 series aircraft. This amendment was introduced in response to reports of longitudinal cracks on certain midspar fuse pins, which could potentially lead to the failure of the strut and engine if both fuse pins on the same strut were to crack. The directive mandates actions in accordance with the technical requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) AD 2003-03-02, aiming to prevent such unsafe conditions by ensuring timely inspections and maintenance of the affected aircraft components. The policy objective of this directive is to maintain and enhance the safety standards of civil aviation by mandating corrective actions that mitigate identified risks.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39, mandate the application of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to ensure the safety of aircraft operations within Australia. This particular AD, AD/B767/78 Amendment 1, applies to the Boeing 767 series aeroplanes, specifically models 767-200, -300, and -300F, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-54A0062 Revision 5. The directive aims to address longitudinal cracks on certain midspar fuse pins that could potentially lead to the loss of the strut and engine. The AD requires compliance with the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 2003-03-02 Amendment 39-13026, ensuring the specified inspections and actions are carried out to mitigate the identified safety risk. This AD is effective from 17 April 2003, and its compliance and applicability details are subject to the instructions set out in the requirement section. The AD is issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette to ensure its implementation across the relevant aircraft operators within the Australian jurisdiction.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically AD/B767/78 Amdt 1, pertains to Boeing 767-200, -300, and -300F series aircraft. The directive requires compliance with the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 2003-03-02 Amdt 39-13026, focusing on midspar fuse pins. The directive applies to the specific aircraft models listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-54A0062 Revision 5, dated 11 November 2002. The actions specified in the directive are aimed at preventing the loss of the strut and engine due to cracking of both fuse pins on the same strut. The directive mandates these actions to be taken in accordance with the instructions provided in the requirement section and specifies a compliance time as mentioned in the requirement document, with an effective date of 17 April 2003.
The obligations imposed by this directive include the requirement for aircraft operators to follow the technical instructions outlined in FAA AD 2003-03-02 Amdt 39-13026. Specifically, this involves inspections and potential replacements or repairs of the midspar fuse pins to prevent structural failure. Aircraft operators must ensure that the inspections and required actions are performed by appropriately qualified personnel and that any necessary maintenance is logged and certified in accordance with the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. Operators must also ensure that any inspections and actions are completed within the specified timeframes to maintain the airworthiness of their aircraft.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this Airworthiness Directive can result in serious safety issues, including the potential for structural failure of the aircraft during flight. The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 do not explicitly outline specific penalties for non-compliance with ADs, but failure to comply can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Such actions can include administrative penalties, fines, and potential grounding of the aircraft until the required actions are completed. The consequences of non-compliance could also result in civil or criminal liability for the aircraft operator, depending on the severity of the non-compliance and its impact on aviation safety.