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 200/63 Landing Gear Hand Pump - Modification 9/99
Applicability: All B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT and A200CT model airplanes with serial numbers specified in Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998.
Requirement: Install a filter element in the landing gear hand pump suction line in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998.
Note: US FAA AD 99-09-10 Amdt 39-11143 dated 26 April 1999 refers.
Compliance: Within 200 hours time in service (TIS), but no later than two years, from the effective date of this Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 September 1999.
Background: Experience has shown that debris can get into the landing gear hand pump system and prevent the successful operation of the system. This Directive introduces a modification to filter the suction line and prevent debris from migrating further into the system.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, was enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia. The legislation was introduced to address safety concerns and ensure that all aircraft meet the required safety standards. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, established under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, is the enforcing body and the policy objective of this regulation is to ensure the safety of aircraft operations. The regulation aims to prevent accidents and incidents caused by mechanical failures or malfunctions, thereby protecting the lives of passengers, crew, and the general public.
This particular legislative instrument pertains to the Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes, and specifically mandates the modification of the landing gear hand pump to install a filter element in the suction line. This modification was introduced to address the problem of debris entering the landing gear hand pump system, which can potentially prevent the successful operation of the system. Compliance with this Airworthiness Directive is required within 200 hours time in service, but no later than two years, from the effective date of the directive, which was 9 September 1999.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under PART 39 - 105, apply to the specified Beechcraft 200 series aeroplanes, including models B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT and A200CT, as identified by their serial numbers in Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1 dated July 1998. This legislation mandates the installation of a filter element in the landing gear hand pump suction line in accordance with the mentioned service bulletin, with the aim of preventing debris from obstructing the operation of the system. This directive is effective from 9 September 1999 and requires compliance within 200 hours time in service, but no later than two years, from the effective date. The requirement to comply with this Airworthiness Directive is enforced to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the specified aircraft, aligning with the standards set by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through AD 99-09-10 Amdt 39-11143 dated 26 April 1999.
Key Provisions
The primary operative section of this legislation, AD/BEECH 200/63, applies specifically to certain models of Beechcraft 200 series aeroplanes: the B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT, and A200CT, with serial numbers as specified in Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1 dated July 1998 (section 1). It mandates that a filter element must be installed in the landing gear hand pump suction line in accordance with the aforementioned bulletin (section 2). The requirement is to prevent debris from entering the system, which could otherwise compromise the system's successful operation. This directive references the US FAA AD 99-09-10 Amdt 39-11143 dated 26 April 1999 (section 3). Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 200 hours of time in service (TIS) or no later than two years from the directive's effective date of 9 September 1999 (section 4).
The obligations imposed by this Act are clear and direct. The entities governed by this legislation must ensure that the specified models of Beechcraft aeroplanes are fitted with a filter element in the landing gear hand pump suction line within the specified timeframe. This involves adhering to the guidelines and specifications laid out in Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1 (section 5). Failure to comply with these directives may result in the aeroplanes not meeting airworthiness standards, which could lead to safety issues during flight operations (section 6).
Breach of this Airworthiness Directive could lead to significant consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text, non-compliance with airworthiness directives is generally considered a serious matter under civil aviation law (section 7). The potential penalties could include enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which may involve fines, suspension of operations, or other regulatory actions deemed necessary to ensure compliance and maintain safety standards (section 8). The seriousness of the potential consequences underscores the importance of adhering to the requirements set forth in this directive.