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 35/34 Turbocharger Oil Inlet Fitting 10/72
Applicability: Turbocharged models V35-TC, V35A-TC and V35B-TC.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft Executive Airplane Safety Communique, No.
35-10.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 October 1972.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, was enacted to establish and maintain the highest standards of airworthiness in civil aviation. The legislation addresses a critical gap in ensuring that aircraft, such as the Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes, meet specific safety requirements to prevent potential hazards. In this context, the regulation AD/BEECH 35/34 targets turbocharged models V35-TC, V35A-TC, and V35B-TC, requiring compliance with Beechcraft Executive Airplane Safety Communique No. 35-10. The overarching policy objective is to enhance flight safety by mandating actions to be taken within 100 hours of time in service after 31 October 1972, thereby ensuring that these aircraft maintain their airworthiness and reliability.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, which deals with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's schedule of airworthiness directives, applies to certain models of Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes. This legislation mandates that operators of turbocharged models V35-TC, V35A-TC, and V35B-TC must comply with the specific safety directive AD/BEECH 35/34 concerning the turbocharger oil inlet fitting. The directive requires adherence to Beechcraft Executive Airplane Safety Communique, No. 35-10, and stipulates that the required action must be taken within 100 hours of the aeroplanes' time in service after 31 October 1972. This regulation is applicable nationwide under the Commonwealth of Australia and is enforced to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the specified aircraft.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly in Part 39 - 105, establish specific safety directives for certain aircraft models, including the Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes. One such directive is AD/BEECH 35/34 concerning the turbocharger oil inlet fitting (section 10/72). This directive applies to the turbocharged models V35-TC, V35A-TC, and V35B-TC (section 10/72). The requirement is that the action must be taken in accordance with Beechcraft Executive Airplane Safety Communique, No.35-10 (section 10/72). Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service after 31 October 1972 (section 10/72).
The obligations imposed by this directive on the operators of the specified Beechcraft 35 series aeroplanes are clear. Operators must ensure that the turbocharger oil inlet fitting is modified or replaced as specified in the Beechcraft Executive Airplane Safety Communique, No.35-10. This means they must follow the detailed instructions provided in the communique to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. Operators need to maintain accurate records of compliance, demonstrating that the required actions have been taken within the specified timeframe.
Failure to comply with this directive can result in serious consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). If an operator fails to comply with the requirements of AD/BEECH 35/34, CASA may issue a Notice of Proposed Penalty or initiate legal proceedings. The penalties for non-compliance can include substantial fines and, in severe cases, the grounding of the aircraft until the required modifications are made. The exact penalties depend on the severity of the non-compliance and the discretion of the regulatory body.