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 33/26 Front Seat Restraint Installation 11/76
Applicability: All models with front seat restraint installation to Civil Flying Services Drawings No.
CF 1010.
Requirement: Modify the upper torso restraint installation in accordance with a scheme approved by the Secretary.
Note 1: Modification to Molyneux Drawing No. MAD 1048 is an acceptable means of compliance.
Note 2: Approval of Civil Flying Services Drawing No. CF 1010 has been withdrawn.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 December 1976.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, amended through Legislative Instrument F2006B03793, were enacted to address safety concerns related to the upper torso restraint installation in Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) series aeroplanes operated by civil flying services. This legislation was introduced by the Commonwealth of Australia to ensure that aircraft meet specific airworthiness standards and to mitigate risks associated with inadequate restraint systems, thereby enhancing passenger and crew safety. The policy objective behind this regulation is to mandate modifications to the upper torso restraint installation in compliance with an approved scheme, ensuring that such modifications are conducted within a specified timeframe after the enactment date. The regulations specify that compliance must be achieved within 100 hours of the aircraft being in service after 31 December 1976.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, addresses the airworthiness directives pertaining to Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes, targeting the installation of front seat restraints. This legislation applies to all models equipped with a front seat restraint installation corresponding to Civil Flying Services Drawings No. CF 1010. The requirement mandates that these installations be modified to meet a scheme approved by the Secretary, with a specific reference to the modification of Molyneux Drawing No. MAD 1048 being an acceptable means of compliance. It is essential to note that the approval of Civil Flying Services Drawing No. CF 1010 has been withdrawn, and the modifications must be implemented within 100 hours of time in service after 31 December 1976. The directive applies nationally, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, ensuring the safety and compliance of aircraft operations across Australia.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislative instrument pertain to the modification of the upper torso restraint installation in Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) series aeroplanes. According to section 11/76, all models with a front seat restraint installation must be modified in accordance with a scheme approved by the Secretary. This requirement is applicable to those aeroplanes that correspond to Civil Flying Services Drawings No. CF 1010, and the modification must be completed within 100 hours of time in service following 31 December 1976. A modification to Molyneux Drawing No. MAD 1048 is noted as an acceptable means of compliance, and it is important to note that approval of Civil Flying Services Drawing No. CF 1010 has been withdrawn.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act are primarily centred around ensuring the safety of the aircraft and its occupants. The modifications must be carried out in accordance with an approved scheme, which will ensure that the safety standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) are met. The modifications should be carried out within the specified timeframe, ensuring that the aircraft remain airworthy and compliant with the regulations. Furthermore, the withdrawal of approval for Civil Flying Services Drawing No. CF 1010 indicates that any modifications or installations based on this drawing are no longer acceptable, and alternative approved methods must be used.
For breaches of the requirements outlined in this legislative instrument, there may be civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within this particular section, it is important to note that violations of aviation regulations can result in severe penalties under Australian law. The Civil Aviation Act 1988 provides for fines and imprisonment for individuals and organisations that contravene the regulations. In the context of this legislative instrument, failure to comply with the modification requirements within the specified timeframe could lead to enforcement actions by CASA, which may include fines, suspension or revocation of aircraft certificates, and even criminal charges for individuals responsible for the non-compliance.
In summary, this legislative instrument imposes specific requirements on the modification of the upper torso restraint installation in Beechcraft 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonair) series aeroplanes. These requirements are designed to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants, and must be carried out in accordance with an approved scheme within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in civil or criminal consequences under Australian law, with penalties that can include fines and imprisonment for both individuals and organisations involved in the breach.