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 35/45
Amdt 1
Strobe Light Bonding Straps 1/75
Applicability: All models V35B with S/No. D-9468 thru D-9692 fitted with Grimes P/N 30-0467-1 or Grimes P/N 30-0467-3 Strobe Light Assemblies.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 0655-362 Rev. 1. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 January 1975.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, aim to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for civil aviation safety within the country. This legislative instrument addresses specific safety concerns and operational standards to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation. The regulations cover a wide range of areas, including aircraft airworthiness, licensing of personnel, and operational procedures. Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, specifically, focuses on the authority and procedures for issuing airworthiness directives, which are orders issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to address safety issues in aircraft operations. The policy objective behind these regulations is to maintain the highest possible standards of safety in civil aviation, ensuring the protection of life and property both on the ground and in the air.
One such directive, AD/BEECH 35/45 Amendment 1, pertains to the Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes, particularly models V35B with specific serial numbers fitted with certain Grimes strobe light assemblies. This directive mandates that the bonding straps of the strobe lights must be addressed in accordance with Beechcraft Service Information No. 0655-362 Revision 1. Compliance with this directive is required within 100 hours of time in service after 31 January 1975, underscoring the importance of timely action to maintain the airworthiness and safety of the aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, applies to the maintenance and airworthiness of certain Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes within Australia. The legislation mandates that all models V35B with serial numbers ranging from D-9468 to D-9692, equipped with Grimes Part Numbers 30-0467-1 or 30-0467-3 strobe light assemblies, must comply with the directives outlined in Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0655-362, Revision 1. The requirement for compliance must be fulfilled within 100 hours of the aeroplane’s time in service after 31 January 1975. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, applying to all aeroplanes registered in Australia that fall under the specified criteria. The act does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but compliance is mandatory for the specified models and serial numbers, indicating a targeted approach to ensuring safety within these specific aircraft types. The scope of the legislation is extended through the incorporation of referenced service instructions, which provide further detail on the required actions for compliance.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, contain specific provisions for maintaining the airworthiness of Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series aeroplanes. Section AD/BEECH 35/45 Amendment 1 addresses the critical issue of strobe light bonding straps for certain models within this series. Specifically, this directive applies to all V35B models with serial numbers ranging from D-9468 to D-9692 that are equipped with Grimes part numbers 30-0467-1 or 30-0467-3 strobe light assemblies (Section 1/75). The directive mandates that the action required to ensure compliance with these safety measures must be carried out in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0655-362, Revision 1.
The obligations imposed by this regulation are clear and precise. Operators and owners of the affected Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series aeroplanes must ensure that the specified corrective actions are taken within 100 hours of time in service following 31 January 1975. This timeframe is non-negotiable and failure to comply could result in the aircraft not being deemed airworthy, which could lead to grounding and potential legal repercussions.
Violating these airworthiness directives can have serious consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance with such directives can be considered an offence. If an aircraft is operated in a manner that contravenes these safety directives, it can result in criminal charges. The penalties for such offences can include substantial fines and, in some cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties are determined by the severity of the breach and the discretion of the court, but they are designed to ensure strict adherence to aviation safety standards to protect public safety and the integrity of the aviation industry.