COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 35/30
Amdt 1
Propeller Governor Control Linkage 2/72
Applicability: Models H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35TC, V35A, V35A-TC, V35B
and V35B-TC fitted with governors not incorporating Woodward SB No. 33535.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 0401-254 Rev. 1.
Compliance: i. Within 25 hours time in service after 25 February 1972; or
ii. Within 100 hours time in service after 25 February 1972 if already inspected to the preceding issue of this Directive; and
iii. Thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 were enacted to provide comprehensive regulations governing civil aviation in Australia, ensuring safety and efficiency in the operation of aircraft within Australian airspace. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives aims to establish safety standards for various aircraft types, including the Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes. The Beechcraft 35 Airworthiness Directive (AD/BEECH 35/30 Amendment 1) was introduced to address issues related to the propeller governor control linkage, ensuring that these aircraft meet necessary safety standards to prevent potential malfunctions. This legislative instrument was enacted by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which is responsible for enforcing these regulations to maintain high safety standards in the aviation industry.
The policy objective behind this directive is to mitigate the risk of propeller governor control linkage failures, which could potentially lead to severe safety hazards during flight operations. By mandating specific inspection and maintenance intervals, the directive seeks to enhance the overall safety and reliability of Beechcraft 35 Series Aeroplanes, thus protecting the lives of passengers and crew, as well as ensuring the integrity of the aviation infrastructure. The directive applies to various models of the Beechcraft 35 series and requires compliance with Beechcraft Service Information No. 0401-254 Revision 1, outlining the necessary actions to address the identified safety concerns.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to the maintenance and operation of Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes within Australia. The legislation targets particular models of this aeroplane series, namely H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35TC, V35A, V35A-TC, V35B, and V35B-TC, that are fitted with propeller governors not incorporating Woodward SB No. 33535. The Act mandates compliance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0401-254 Revision 1 regarding the propeller governor control linkage. Compliance must be achieved within 25 hours of time in service after 25 February 1972, or within 100 hours if the aeroplane had already been inspected under the preceding issue of this Directive. After the initial compliance, inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as a Commonwealth legislative instrument, have a national reach and apply to all operators and maintenance personnel within Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, specifically addresses the airworthiness directives for various aircraft models, including the Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes. This particular legislative instrument, AD/BEECH 35/30 Amendment 1, focuses on the propeller governor control linkage. This directive applies to specific models of the Beechcraft 35 series, namely H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35TC, V35A, V35A-TC, V35B, and V35B-TC, if they are equipped with governors not incorporating Woodward SB No. 33535 (Section 1). The directive mandates that the action required must align with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0401-254, Revision 1 (Section 2).
The primary obligations under this directive are the timely compliance with the specified inspection and maintenance actions. Specifically, the compliance must occur within 25 hours of time in service following 25 February 1972, or within 100 hours if the aircraft was already inspected under the preceding issue of this directive. Subsequent to these initial compliance periods, inspections must be carried out at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service (Section 3). This ensures that the propeller governor control linkage is regularly inspected and maintained, thereby upholding the airworthiness standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Failure to adhere to the specified requirements and timelines can lead to significant legal and operational repercussions. While the Civil Aviation Regulations do not explicitly outline specific penalties in this context, non-compliance with airworthiness directives generally results in serious consequences. These may include grounding of the aircraft, enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and potential criminal charges for operators who knowingly allow an unairworthy aircraft to be operated. Additionally, operators may face substantial financial penalties and be subject to civil litigation for any damages or losses resulting from non-compliance.