COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 33/16 Fuel System Placards 7/73
Applicability: Models 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E-33, F33, G33 with S/Nos. CD1 to CD- 1276.
Models 35-C33A, E33A, F33A with S/Nos. CE-1 to CE-366. Models E33C, F33C with S/Nos. CJ-1 to CJ-30.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI 0491-281 or 0493-281 as applicable. Tank inspections are to be performed on all aircraft with baffled fuel cells unless previously inspected in accordance with AD/BEECH 33/7.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 July 1973.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establishes safety standards and procedures for the operation of civil aircraft in Australia. This legislative instrument was enacted to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation by providing comprehensive regulatory oversight. One of the key provisions within this framework is AD/BEECH 33/16, which pertains to the fuel system placards for certain models of Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) series aeroplanes. This Airworthiness Directive was introduced to address the need for specific maintenance actions related to the fuel system placards of these aircraft, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards and enhancing operational safety. The policy objective is to mandate regular inspections and corrective actions to maintain the airworthiness of these aircraft, thereby safeguarding the aviation industry and the public.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, which pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, governs the maintenance and operational standards for aircraft operating in Australian airspace. This legislation mandates adherence to specific directives aimed at ensuring the safety and airworthiness of aircraft, with one such directive being AD/BEECH 33/16, which concerns the fuel system placards for Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) series aeroplanes. This directive applies to specific models of these aircraft, including those with serial numbers falling within defined ranges, such as the models 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E-33, F33, G33, 35-C33A, E33A, F33A, E33C, and F33C. Compliance with this directive requires actions in accordance with specified Beechcraft service instructions, necessitating tank inspections on all aircraft with baffled fuel cells unless they have already been inspected under an earlier directive, AD/BEECH 33/7. The directive mandates that these inspections be conducted within 100 hours of time in service after 31 July 1973. This legislation underscores the importance of adhering to specified maintenance schedules to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, contain the Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). One such AD, AD/BEECH 33/16, pertains to the Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) series aeroplanes, requiring action regarding fuel system placards (Section 39-105). The directive applies to specific models and serial numbers of the aircraft (Section 39-105(1)).
These models include the 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E-33, F33, G33 with serial numbers ranging from CD1 to CD-1276; the 35-C33A, E33A, F33A with serial numbers from CE-1 to CE-366; and the E33C, F33C with serial numbers from CJ-1 to CJ-30. The directive mandates that these aircraft must have their fuel system placards updated according to Beechcraft Service Instructions (SI) 0491-281 or 0493-281 as applicable. Furthermore, all aircraft with baffled fuel cells must undergo tank inspections unless they have already been inspected in accordance with AD/BEECH 33/7 (Section 39-105(2)).
Compliance with this directive is mandatory and must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service after 31 July 1973 (Section 39-105(3)). The directive imposes specific obligations on aircraft owners and operators, requiring them to ensure that the fuel system placards are updated and that tank inspections are performed as necessary. This is to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft and to comply with safety standards set by CASA.
Failure to comply with the AD/BEECH 33/16 could lead to civil or criminal consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance with ADs can result in significant penalties. Civil penalties may include fines up to a certain amount specified by the Act, and in more severe cases, criminal penalties could be imposed, potentially including imprisonment. Additionally, CASA may take enforcement actions such as grounding the aircraft or imposing operational restrictions until compliance is achieved.