COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 300/8 and issues the following 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 300 Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 300/8
Amdt 1
Wing Attach Fittings, Bolts and Nuts 9/2003
Applicability: All Beech 300 and B300 series aircraft.
Requirement: | 1. | Inspect the six outboard wing Inconel tension attach bolts and nuts in accordance with Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual 98-39006A4, Section 57-18-00, pages 202 - 211. |
| 2. | Replace the six outboard wing Inconel tension attach bolts and nuts. |
| 3. | Replace the outboard wing steel shear bolts and nuts at the lower forward attach fitting. |
Compliance: | 1. | Inspect at intervals not to exceed 5 years component time in service. |
| 2. | Replace at intervals not to exceed 15 years or 15,000 hours component time in service, whichever occurs first. |
| 3. | Replace at intervals not to exceed 5 years component time in service or at any time they are removed, whichever occurs first. |
This Amendment becomes effective on 4 September 2003.
Background: This AD mandates the life and inspection period of outer wing attach bolts and nuts.
This Amendment changes the Compliance part 2, so that it is the same as the replacement life specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Maintenance Manual.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 27 April 1995.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 22 July 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 13 August 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, as amended by this legislative instrument, address the safety of aviation operations in Australia by ensuring that aircraft meet specific airworthiness standards. Enacted by the Australian Parliament, this regulatory framework is designed to mitigate risks associated with aviation accidents and incidents, thus protecting public safety. The specific objective of the Airworthiness Directive concerning the Beechcraft 300 Series Aeroplanes, as detailed in this legislative instrument, is to mandate regular inspections and necessary replacements of critical wing attach fittings to prevent potential structural failures. The directive aims to ensure that all applicable aircraft remain compliant with safety standards, thereby enhancing the overall safety of civil aviation within Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, sets out requirements for the maintenance and safety of certain aircraft types, including Beechcraft 300 series aeroplanes. This Airworthiness Directive applies to all Beech 300 and B300 series aircraft. It mandates specific inspection and replacement intervals for the six outboard wing Inconel tension attach bolts and nuts, as well as the outboard wing steel shear bolts and nuts at the lower forward attach fitting. The requirement is to inspect these components in accordance with the Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual and replace them within specified intervals. Compliance with these directives must be achieved within the time frames set out, which are based on either component time in service or operational hours, whichever occurs first. This AD is issued under the authority of a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and is effective from the dates specified within the document.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) set out the requirements for the inspection and replacement of certain components on Beechcraft 300 Series aeroplanes. Specifically, section 1 of the requirement (1) mandates an inspection of the six outboard wing Inconel tension attach bolts and nuts, which must be conducted in accordance with the Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual (section 57-18-00, pages 202 - 211). Furthermore, section 2 requires the replacement of the same six bolts and nuts. Section 3 of the requirement mandates the replacement of the outboard wing steel shear bolts and nuts at the lower forward attach fitting. These inspections and replacements must occur at intervals specified in the compliance section (sections 1 to 3).
The obligations and requirements imposed by this AD on the parties or entities it governs include adhering to the specified intervals for inspection and replacement. Operators of Beech 300 and B300 series aircraft must ensure that the six outboard wing Inconel tension attach bolts and nuts are inspected at intervals not exceeding five years of component time in service. Additionally, these bolts and nuts must be replaced at intervals not exceeding 15 years or 15,000 hours of component time in service, whichever occurs first. Similarly, the outboard wing steel shear bolts and nuts at the lower forward attach fitting must be replaced at intervals not exceeding five years of component time in service or whenever they are removed, whichever occurs first. Failure to comply with these obligations could result in non-compliance with civil aviation safety regulations.
The AD does not explicitly mention any specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach within its text. However, non-compliance with the requirements of an Airworthiness Directive can lead to serious safety risks and potential enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). CASA has the authority to take regulatory action against operators who fail to comply with ADs, which could include grounding of the aircraft until the required actions are taken, fines, and other penalties as provided under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988. The exact penalties can vary, but they are intended to ensure that the safety standards mandated by CASA are strictly adhered to.