AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 36/43 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
Beechcraft 36 Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 36/43
Amdt 1
Wing Bolt, Nut and Fitting 2/2002
Applicability: All models.
Requirement: 1. Remove and inspect wing bolts, washers, nuts and fittings in accordance with Beechcraft Shop Manual 36-590001-3B15 Section 3 or Maintenance Manual 36- 590001-9A17 Section 57-00-00.
2. Retire wing bolts, washers and nuts from service and replace with new hardware in accordance with Beechcraft Shop Manual 36-590001-3B15 Section 3 or Maintenance Manual 36-590001-9A17 Section 57-00-00. Render unserviceable all hardware retired.
Note: The bolt torque should be checked before replacement to confirm bolt has been torqued to correct value. If the torque value is incorrect, other maintenance action may be required.
Compliance: 1. Unless inspection has already been accomplished in accordance with the Requirement Document, initially inspect before 5 calendar years from initial installation, or within 100 hours time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later. Re-inspect at intervals not to exceed 5 calendar years.
2. Retire before 15 calendar years after initial installation, or within 100 hours time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later.
Where date of initial installation is unknown, the date of manufacture of the aircraft must be used for paragraphs 1 and 2.
This amendment becomes effective on 21 February 2002.
Background: This AD makes mandatory the inspection and replacement periods for the wing attachment hardware detailed in the Requirement Document.
Amdt 1 - Adds the Note to requirement 2 and adds the fittings as an item to be inspected when the wing bolts, washers and nuts are removed and inspected.
Beechcraft 36 Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 36/43 Amdt 1 (continued)
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 1 February 1996.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 3 January 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 30 January 2002.
Overview
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 36/43, enacted in 2002, was introduced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address specific safety concerns related to the wing attachment hardware of Beechcraft 36 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that the inspection and replacement of critical wing hardware components are carried out in a timely and effective manner to mitigate any safety risks. The directive specifies the mandatory periods for the inspection and replacement of wing bolts, washers, nuts, and fittings, and mandates that these procedures be followed in accordance with the detailed instructions provided in the Beechcraft Shop Manual and Maintenance Manual. The policy objective behind this AD is to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft by ensuring that the structural integrity of the wing attachments is consistently monitored and maintained.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) applies to all models of Beechcraft 36 Series aeroplanes, mandating specific actions to be taken concerning the inspection, retirement, and replacement of wing bolts, washers, nuts, and fittings. The AD, issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) delegate, is applicable nationwide in the Commonwealth of Australia and requires compliance with the stipulated inspection and replacement intervals, which are defined based on either the calendar year from initial installation or the operational hours from 1 February 1996. If the date of initial installation is unknown, the aircraft's manufacture date must be used as a reference. The directive is effective from 21 February 2002, with an amendment adding a note about checking bolt torque and including fittings in the inspection process, effective from the same date. The AD extends its application through subordinate instruments and related manuals, ensuring that the specified maintenance actions are carried out according to the detailed instructions in the Beechcraft Shop Manual and Maintenance Manual.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 36/43 Amdt 1 concern the inspection and replacement of wing bolts, washers, nuts, and fittings for Beechcraft 36 Series aeroplanes (sections 1 and 2). Specifically, section 1 mandates that these components must be removed and inspected in accordance with the Beechcraft Shop Manual 36-590001-3B15 or the Maintenance Manual 36-590001-9A17. Section 2 requires the retirement and replacement of these components with new hardware, also in line with the specified manuals, and dictates that the retired hardware must be rendered unserviceable. A note in section 2 advises that the bolt torque should be checked before replacement to ensure it has been torqued to the correct value, and if not, additional maintenance action may be necessary.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this AD on the parties or entities it governs include conducting the specified inspections and replacements within certain time frames. According to the compliance section, the initial inspection must be performed within five calendar years from the initial installation of the components or within 100 hours of time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later. Subsequent inspections must be carried out at intervals not exceeding five calendar years. The components must be retired and replaced within 15 calendar years from initial installation or within 100 hours of time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later. If the date of initial installation is unknown, the date of manufacture of the aircraft is used for these time periods.
Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in this AD can result in serious consequences. While specific penalties or legal repercussions are not explicitly detailed in the text, non-compliance with ADs generally leads to significant risks to airworthiness and safety. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) may take enforcement actions against non-compliant aircraft, including grounding the aircraft until the required actions are completed. Additionally, operators may face civil or criminal penalties under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 or other relevant legislation if their failure to comply results in unsafe aircraft operations. These penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach and its impact on safety.