AD/BEECH 33/24 - Beryl Aviation Filtrator Assembly

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, introduces the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives concerning the Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) series aeroplanes, with the aim of enhancing aviation safety. This regulation was enacted by the Australian Parliament to address safety concerns and to ensure compliance with international safety standards. The policy objective is to mandate specific modifications to the aircraft's components to mitigate potential risks and enhance operational safety, thereby protecting both the aircraft and those on board. The directive is in response to identified safety issues, and compliance is required within 100 hours of time in service after 28 November 1975.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for maintaining the safety standards of aircraft within Australia. This legislative instrument applies to certain models of Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 aeroplanes, including the Debonair and Bonanza series, that have undergone modifications as per FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA2653WE. These models include 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, E33, E33A, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, and G33, which must adhere to the AD concerning the Beryl Aviation filtrator assembly. The requirement involves replacing specific parts of the filtrator assembly within 100 hours of time in service following the directive’s issuance date of 28 November 1975. The AD ensures compliance with safety standards by mandating the removal and replacement of particular Beryl Aviation filtrator assemblies with specified parts, ensuring the continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

Key Provisions

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, provide specific directives for ensuring the airworthiness of certain Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) series aeroplanes. In particular, AD/BEECH 33/24 pertains to the Beryl Aviation filtrator assembly (sections 10/75). This directive applies to models 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, E33, E33A, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, and G33 that have been modified in accordance with FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA2653WE, which relates to the installation of an engine crankcase breather and vacuum pump air-oil separator. The requirement is that specific Beryl Aviation filtrator assemblies must be removed and replaced with specified new ones to ensure continued compliance with airworthiness standards. These directives impose specific obligations on aircraft operators and maintenance personnel. Operators must ensure that the required modifications to the Beryl Aviation filtrator assembly are made within 100 hours of time in service after 28 November 1975. This means that if an aircraft falls within the specified models and modifications, it must undergo the specified maintenance action within this timeframe. The compliance process involves the removal and replacement of the old Beryl Aviation filtrator assemblies with the specified new ones, as detailed in the directive. Failure to comply with these airworthiness directives can result in serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance in this specific context, but generally, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to serious safety risks, including potential accidents or incidents. Furthermore, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) may take enforcement actions, which could include fines, operational restrictions, or other regulatory measures against the operators or maintenance providers who fail to adhere to these directives. Ensuring adherence to these directives is paramount for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft.