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 CASR 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 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 200/72 Engine Controls Cross Shaft 11/2004
Applicability: Raytheon (Formely Beech) model 200/B200, 200C/B200C, 200CT/B200CT, 200T/B200T and A200CT aeroplanes having serial numbers as detailed in Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73–3634, dated September 2003.
Requirement: 1. Inspect the engine controls/cross shaft/pedestal for proper installation and carry out a torque check of the attach bolts, in accordance with Part I, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73–3634.
2. If any improper installation or wrong torque is found during any inspection required by Requirement 1 of this Directive, correct the installation or torque in accordance with Part I, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73–3634.
3. Unless previously accomplished modify the pedestal and replace the engine controls cross shaft hardware in accordance with Part II, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73-3634.
Modification of the pedestal and replacement of the engine controls cross shaft hardware is the terminating action for the repetitive inspection and re-torque requirements specified in Requirement 1 of this Directive.
Note 1: FAA AD 2004-17-02 Amdt 39-13774 refers.
Note 2: The aeroplane maintenance manual also addresses the issues detailed in Requirements 1,2 and 3 of this Directive.
Compliance: For Requirement 1: Initially inspect within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this Directive, unless already done within the last 50 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS until the modification in Requirement 3 of this Directive is done.
For Requirement 2: Before further flight.
For Requirement 3: At the next scheduled Maintenance/inspection interval or 12 calendar months after the effective date of this Directive, whichever occurs later.
Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 200/72 (continued)
You may do this modification before this time as terminating action for the repetitive inspection and retorque requirements.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 October 2004.
Background: This Directive is the result of numerous reports of loose bolts on the pedestal attachment of the throttle/prop cross shaft assembly. The requirements detailed in this Directive are to detect and correct loose bolts not securing the pedestal cross shaft, which could result in limited effectiveness of the control levers. This failure could lead to an aborted takeoff.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 17 September 2004
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 6 October 2004.
Overview
The Airworthiness Directive AD/BEECH 200/72, issued in 2004, was enacted to address a critical safety concern related to the installation of engine controls in certain Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series aeroplanes. This legislative instrument was introduced to mitigate the risk of loose bolts on the pedestal attachment of the throttle/prop cross shaft assembly, which could result in limited effectiveness of control levers and potentially lead to aborted takeoffs. The directive was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), a delegate of the Commonwealth of Australia, to ensure that all relevant aircraft meet the specified safety standards. The policy objective is to mandate the inspection, correction, and modification of the engine controls to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. This directive became effective on 28 October 2004, with compliance requirements outlined for inspections, corrections, and modifications to be carried out within specific timeframes.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 applies specifically to Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes, namely Raytheon (Formerly Beech) model 200/B200, 200C/B200C, 200CT/B200CT, 200T/B200T and A200CT aeroplanes that fall within the serial numbers detailed in Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73–3634, dated September 2003. This directive applies to the aircraft operators and maintenance personnel responsible for ensuring the aircraft's airworthiness. The geographic reach of the directive is national, as it applies across the Commonwealth of Australia. The directive does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds for its application. However, the actions and compliance times are clearly outlined to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft. The AD can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 200/72 issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) mandates specific actions to be taken concerning the engine controls cross shaft of certain Beechcraft 200 series aeroplanes (sections 1-3). The directive applies to Raytheon (formerly Beech) model 200/B200, 200C/B200C, 200CT/B200CT, 200T/B200T, and A200CT aeroplanes with serial numbers as detailed in Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73-3634 (section 4). The requirement section specifies that the engine controls/cross shaft/pedestal must be inspected for proper installation, with a torque check of the attach bolts, in accordance with Part I, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73-3634. If any improper installation or wrong torque is found, it must be corrected as per the same instructions (section 5(1) and (2)). Additionally, the pedestal must be modified, and the engine controls cross shaft hardware replaced in accordance with Part II, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73-3634 (section 5(3)). The initial inspection must occur within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of the directive, unless already completed within the last 50 hours TIS, and must then be repeated at intervals not exceeding 100 hours TIS until the modification is completed (section 6(1)). Any identified issues must be corrected before further flight (section 6(2)). The modification must be completed by the next scheduled maintenance/inspection interval or 12 calendar months after the effective date of the directive, whichever is later (section 6(3)).
The AD imposes several obligations on the parties or entities it governs. The aircraft operators and maintenance personnel must ensure that the engine controls/cross shaft/pedestal are inspected and maintained as specified in the directive. This includes conducting the initial inspection within the required timeframe, correcting any issues found during inspection before further flight, and completing the necessary modification within the specified period. The directive also mandates adherence to the instructions set out in Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73-3634 for the inspection, correction, and modification processes (section 5). Failure to comply with these obligations could lead to significant safety risks, including the potential for limited effectiveness of control levers and the possibility of an aborted takeoff.
The AD does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. However, non-compliance with CASA directives can result in significant regulatory and safety repercussions. Operators and maintenance personnel who fail to adhere to the requirements of the AD may face enforcement actions from CASA, which can include fines, suspension or revocation of airworthiness certificates, and other regulatory penalties. Additionally, failure to comply with the AD could lead to operational disruptions and increased risk of accidents or incidents, which could result in further legal and financial consequences for the operators.