COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 200/58
Amdt 1
Outflow/Safety Valve 3/98
Applicability: All model 200 series aircraft with serial numbers as listed in the requirement document.
Requirement: Inspect and if necessary replace the outflow/safety valve in accordance with the procedures detailed in Beech SB 2484 Rev 1 dated October 1995.
Aircraft previously certified against the initial Requirement of this Directive can be certified as in compliance with Amdt 1.
No person shall install on any aircraft any Outflow/Safety Valve found to be unserviceable in accordance with this directive.
Note: FAA AD 97-25-01 Amdt 39-10224 refers and replaces FAA AD 96-17-10 Amdt 39-9719.
Compliance: Within 200 hours time in service or 4 months, whichever occurs first, from the effective date of this directive.
This amendment becomes effective on 26 February 1998.
Background: Manufacturing problems with the safety valve may cause a rapid decompression of the aircraft should a valve failure occur.
The original issue of this airworthiness directive became effective on 7 November 1996.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, amended through F2006B03710, introduced an airworthiness directive specifically targeting the Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) series aeroplanes. This legislative instrument was enacted to address the problem of manufacturing defects in the outflow/safety valve that could potentially lead to rapid decompression of the aircraft in the event of a valve failure. The objective of this directive is to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants by mandating inspections and necessary replacements of the outflow/safety valve as per the procedures detailed in Beech SB 2484 Rev 1 dated October 1995. Compliance with this directive is required within 200 hours of time in service or four months from the directive's effective date, whichever comes first, ensuring that the aircraft remain airworthy and safe for operation. This amendment became effective on 26 February 1998, with the original directive having been issued on 7 November 1996.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 concerning the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives for Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes, applies to all model 200 series aircraft with specific serial numbers as detailed in the directive. This regulation mandates that the outflow/safety valve of these aircraft must be inspected and, if necessary, replaced according to the procedures outlined in Beech SB 2484 Rev 1 dated October 1995. Aircraft previously certified against the initial requirement of this directive can be certified as compliant with Amendment 1. The directive also prohibits the installation of any outflow/safety valve found to be unserviceable as per this directive. Compliance with these requirements is mandated within 200 hours of time in service or four months from the directive's effective date, which is 26 February 1998. The directive references FAA AD 97-25-01 Amendment 39-10224, which replaces FAA AD 96-17-10 Amendment 39-9719, highlighting the importance of ensuring safety in the face of manufacturing defects that could lead to rapid aircraft decompression if a valve failure occurs.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, specifically in relation to the AD/BEECH 200/58 Amendment 1, addresses the safety concerns associated with the outflow/safety valve in Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) series aeroplanes. The directive applies to all model 200 series aircraft with the serial numbers specified in the accompanying requirement document. The main requirement of this directive (section 3/98) is to inspect and, if necessary, replace the outflow/safety valve following the procedures outlined in Beech SB 2484 Revision 1 dated October 1995. It is important to note that aircraft previously certified under the initial requirement of this directive can be certified as compliant with Amendment 1. Additionally, no person is allowed to install any outflow/safety valve found to be unserviceable according to this directive.
The obligations imposed by this directive are clear and specific. Operators and maintenance personnel must adhere to the outlined procedures for inspecting and replacing the outflow/safety valve. This directive mandates that the inspection and replacement must be carried out within 200 hours of time in service or four months from the effective date of the directive, whichever comes first. The directive became effective on 26 February 1998. The background provided highlights the manufacturing problems with the safety valve that may result in a rapid decompression of the aircraft if a valve failure occurs. The original airworthiness directive was issued on 7 November 1996, indicating a prompt response to the identified safety issue.
Failure to comply with the AD/BEECH 200/58 Amendment 1 carries significant consequences. The regulations prohibit the installation of any outflow/safety valve that is found to be unserviceable in accordance with the directive. Breaches of this requirement may lead to severe civil and criminal penalties. Specifically, the installation of unserviceable parts can result in safety violations, potentially leading to aircraft accidents or incidents. The severity of the penalties may depend on the extent of non-compliance and the potential impact on flight safety. It is crucial for operators and maintenance personnel to strictly adhere to the directive to avoid legal repercussions and ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.