AD/BEECH 23/19 Amdt 1 - Fuel and Oil Pressure System

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, amended by the Legislative Instrument F2006B03735, were enacted by the Parliament of Australia to regulate civil aviation safety across the nation. This particular legislative instrument addresses the specific problem of ensuring the airworthiness of Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 series aeroplanes by mandating compliance with airworthiness directives. The policy objective is to maintain and enhance the safety standards of civil aviation through the enforcement of specific maintenance actions. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues these directives to address identified safety issues, ensuring that aircraft meet the required safety standards. Compliance with these directives is critical to preventing potential safety hazards and ensuring the reliability of the aircraft in operation.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39, applies to certain Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 series aeroplanes that fall within specified serial numbers and models. This legislation mandates actions concerning the fuel and oil pressure system as outlined in Amendment 1 (AD/BEECH 23/19) to ensure compliance with Beechcraft Service Information No. 0411-240. The Act applies to specific models and serial numbers of aircraft, including A23A, B23 & C23, 19A, M19A & B19, A23-24, A24, A24R, and those produced before certain serial numbers but with specific line replacements. The requirement for compliance is within 100 hours of time in service after 31 December 1977, and adherence to a previous issue of this directive is deemed sufficient for compliance. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this regulation is national, governed by the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring uniformity across all states and territories in addressing the specified safety concerns.

Key Provisions

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39, Section 105, mandates Airworthiness Directives for certain Beechcraft aeroplane models. The directive in focus, AD/BEECH 23/19 Amendment 1, pertains to the fuel and oil pressure systems of the Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 series aeroplanes (Section 105.1). It applies to models A23A, B23 and C23 with serial numbers ranging from M-1069 to M-1310, and to models 19A, M19A and B19 with serial numbers ranging from MB-289 to MB-500, among others (Section 105.2). The directive requires compliance with Beechcraft Service Information (SI) No. 0411-240, and notes that compliance with a previous version of this directive is deemed sufficient for compliance with the current one (Section 105.3). The primary obligation under this directive is that the specified actions must be carried out within 100 hours of the aeroplane's time in service after 31 December 1977 (Section 105.4). This involves adhering to the guidelines outlined in the referenced Beechcraft SI, which likely includes inspections, repairs, or modifications to the fuel and oil pressure systems to ensure they meet the required safety standards (Section 105.5). Failure to comply with these requirements can result in serious safety risks, potentially leading to operational issues or failures during flight. Breaches of the Airworthiness Directives under the Civil Aviation Regulations can result in severe consequences. The regulations impose both civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance, including fines and imprisonment (Section 105.6). The specific penalties for breaches related to this directive are not detailed within the text, but under general aviation safety regulations, penalties can include substantial fines and, in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, imprisonment (Section 105.7). Additionally, non-compliance can lead to the grounding of the affected aircraft, which can have significant operational and financial implications for the operators (Section 105.8).