COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation 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 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.
Beechcraft 1900 Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 1900/35 KA-33 Cooling Blower 8/2001
Applicability: Beech Model 1900D aeroplanes, serial numbers UE-1 through UE-401 inclusive. Requirement: Install an in-line fuse holder, part number (P/N) HHJ-A, in wire J51500E-J039002,
and install a one ampere slow-blow fuse, P/N MDA1, in the fuse holder in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 34-3268, issued April 2000.
Note: FAA AD 2001-11-03 Amdt 39-12244 refers.
Compliance: Within the next 600 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this Directive or the next six calendar months after the effective date of this Directive, whichever occurs first.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 August 2001.
Background: The United States Federal Aviation Administration has received several reports of blower motors failing, seizing, smoking, and producing a burning odour that enters the cabin and passenger compartment. These events are the result of the blower motor having circuit protection of more than one ampere. This level of circuit protection does not prevent the blower motor from smoking and creating a burning odour should it fail or seize.
This Directive introduces measures intended to protect the blower motor circuit and reduce the possibility of emission of smoke or a burning odour into the cockpit or passenger compartment.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 29 June 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 July 2001.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) were enacted by the Australian Government to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework governing civil aviation within Australia. This legislation was designed to address the need for a robust and cohesive set of regulations to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation operations. The CAR 1998 was introduced by the Australian Parliament and is administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). One of the key policy objectives of the CAR 1998 is to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and efficiency in civil aviation. To this end, CASA issues Airworthiness Directives (ADs) when it is necessary to address safety concerns. For instance, AD/BEECH 1900/35, issued on 29 June 2001, requires the installation of specific components in Beechcraft 1900 Series aeroplanes to mitigate the risk of blower motor failures, which could otherwise lead to smoke and burning odours in the cockpit and passenger compartment.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, mandate the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue Airworthiness Directives to ensure the safety of civil aviation. Specifically, the Airworthiness Directive AD/BEECH 1900/35 pertains to the Beechcraft 1900 Series aeroplanes, specifically the Beech Model 1900D with serial numbers ranging from UE-1 to UE-401 inclusive. This AD requires the installation of an in-line fuse holder and a one ampere slow-blow fuse in a specified wire, following instructions detailed in Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 34-3268. The directive must be complied with within the next 600 hours of time-in-service or within six calendar months from the effective date of the directive, whichever comes first. The AD is applicable nationwide and is enforceable under the regulatory framework of the Commonwealth of Australia, with CASA having the authority to issue and enforce such directives to maintain the safety standards of civil aviation.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establish the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as the governing body responsible for issuing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) under subregulation 39.1(1). The AD issued here, AD/BEECH 1900/35, pertains to the KA-33 Cooling Blower of the Beechcraft 1900 Series aeroplanes, serial numbers UE-1 through UE-401. The directive mandates the installation of an in-line fuse holder, part number HHJ-A, in wire J51500E-J039002, along with a one ampere slow-blow fuse, part number MDA1, in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 34-3268, issued in April 2000. These modifications are to be completed within 600 hours of time-in-service or six calendar months from the effective date of the directive, whichever comes first. The AD became effective on 8 August 2001, and was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 July 2001.
The obligations imposed by this AD on the parties or entities it governs include ensuring that the specified modifications are carried out within the stipulated timeframe. Specifically, operators of the Beech Model 1900D aeroplanes with the specified serial numbers must comply with the AD by installing the in-line fuse holder and the one ampere slow-blow fuse as required. This involves following the instructions provided in Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 34-3268 and completing the modifications within the timeframe specified. The directive aims to address the issue of blower motor failures, which can result in smoking and the production of a burning odour in the cockpit or passenger compartment.
Failure to comply with the AD can result in significant consequences. The AD is issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, and non-compliance can lead to enforcement actions by CASA. In terms of civil penalties, CASA can issue a notice of proposed penalty under section 224 of the Act, which can result in a penalty of up to $22,200 for individuals and $111,000 for corporations. In terms of criminal penalties, CASA can refer the matter to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, which can result in fines of up to $222,000 for individuals and $1,110,000 for corporations, as well as imprisonment for up to five years for individuals. The AD also includes a note that refers to FAA AD 2001-11-03 Amdt 39-12244, which highlights the importance of the modifications and the potential consequences of non-compliance.