AD/BEECH 200/26 Amdt 1 - Flight Controls

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, address the critical need to maintain high safety standards in the aviation industry. Specifically, the legislation focuses on the regulation and oversight of airworthiness directives to ensure that aircraft meet the necessary safety criteria. The inclusion of the Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes under PART 39 - 105, AD/BEECH 200/26Amdt 1, exemplifies the commitment to addressing specific safety concerns related to flight control systems in certain models of the aircraft. The policy objective is to mandate timely compliance with specified safety improvements to mitigate risks and ensure the safe operation of these aircraft within Australian airspace. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, acting under the authority of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, introduced this directive to address identified safety gaps in the flight control systems of specific Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes. The directive requires compliance with Beechcraft SI No 0629-150, Rev II, within a specified timeframe to ensure that any required actions are implemented promptly. This measure is essential in maintaining the high safety standards required by Australian aviation regulations, thereby protecting the public and ensuring the integrity of civil aviation operations.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives which apply to Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes. This legislation applies to all Beechcraft 200 models with specific serial numbers, as well as all 200 and 200T series aeroplanes fitted with rudders shipped from Beech during a certain period. The directive requires action in accordance with Beechcraft Service Information No 0629-150, Revision II, and mandates that compliance must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service following 31 January 1979, unless the action has already been completed. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as it applies across Australia under the Commonwealth's civil aviation jurisdiction. No exclusions or exemptions are specified in this particular directive, and its application is not extended or restricted by subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The primary operative section of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under PART 39 - 105, mandates that Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes with certain serial numbers must comply with specific airworthiness directives. For instance, AD/BEECH 200/26 Amendment 1, issued on 1 July 1979, applies to all models 200 with serial numbers BB-2 to BB-185, BB-187 to BB-199, as well as models 200T with serial numbers BT-1 and all 200 and 200T series fitted with a rudder shipped from Beech between 1 May 1973 and 1 July 1976. The directive requires adherence to Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0629-150, Rev II. Compliance with these requirements must be achieved unless the action has already been completed, within 100 hours of time in service after 31 January 1979. The obligations imposed by this regulation on the relevant parties include ensuring that the specified Beechcraft 200 and 200T series aeroplanes meet the technical and safety standards outlined in the Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0629-150, Rev II. This involves performing the necessary maintenance, inspections, and modifications to the flight controls as specified in the directive. Operators and maintenance providers must keep detailed records of any actions taken to comply with these airworthiness directives and ensure that the aircraft meet the required safety standards before resuming or continuing operations. Failure to comply with these airworthiness directives can lead to severe consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) may take enforcement action against operators or maintenance providers who fail to adhere to the specified requirements. This can include administrative penalties, such as fines, or more severe actions such as grounding the aircraft until the necessary compliance actions are completed. In cases of non-compliance, there can also be criminal charges brought against responsible individuals or entities, which can result in substantial fines and imprisonment. The exact penalties and consequences depend on the specific breach and the severity of the non-compliance, but they are designed to ensure that all aircraft meet the highest safety standards.