COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (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.
AD/BEECH 36/46 Firewall Sealant 13/2000
Applicability: | Model | Serial Number |
| A36 | E-3113 through E-3231, E-3233 through E-3263, E-3265 through E-3267, E-3269, E-3271, E-3273, and E-3277. |
| B36TC | EA-594 through EA-644. |
Requirement: Inspect in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 53-3375.
Note: FAA AD 2000-20-14 Amdt 39-11925 refers.
Compliance: Within 50 hours time in service after 28 December 2000, unless already accomplished.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 December 2000.
Background: The FAA received a report of firewall sealant found missing during a routine production process inspection.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 8 November 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 22 November 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, form the backbone of aviation safety regulation in Australia. The regulations are comprehensive, covering numerous aspects of aviation safety, including airworthiness directives, which are critical in ensuring that aircraft meet the required safety standards. One such Airworthiness Directive, AD/BEECH 36/46 issued in 2000, was introduced to address the specific issue of firewall sealant on Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes. The directive was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) delegate to correct an unsafe condition identified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning missing firewall sealant, a critical component for preventing fire spread within the aircraft. The policy objective of this directive was to mandate regular inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of firewall sealant to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models. This directive became effective on 28 December 2000, requiring compliance within 50 hours of time in service after that date.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, detail the scope and application of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia. This particular AD/BEECH 36/46 applies to Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes with specified serial numbers, mandating the inspection of firewall sealant according to the instructions provided in Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 53-3375. This requirement must be fulfilled within 50 hours of time in service following the directive's effective date of 28 December 2000, unless the inspection has already been completed. The directive targets specific aircraft models and serial numbers, ensuring compliance with safety standards by addressing potential unsafe conditions identified in the firewall sealant. This directive is issued under the authority of the CASA delegate and is applicable within the Commonwealth of Australia, extending its jurisdictional reach to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the specified aircraft.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establishes an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes, identified by AD/BEECH 36/46. This AD mandates certain actions to address a potential unsafe condition related to firewall sealant (section 1). The applicability section (section 2) specifies the models and serial numbers of the aircraft affected by this directive, namely A36E-3113 through E-3231, E-3233 through E-3263, E-3265 through E-3267, E-3269, E-3271, E-3273, and E-3277, as well as B36TCEA-594 through EA-644. The requirement section (section 3) stipulates that an inspection must be conducted in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 53-3375, referencing FAA AD 2000-20-14 Amdt 39-11925 for additional guidance. The compliance section (section 4) mandates that this inspection be completed within 50 hours of time in service after the AD becomes effective on 28 December 2000, unless the inspection has already been accomplished.
The AD imposes specific obligations on the operators of the Beechcraft 36 series aeroplanes. These obligations include ensuring that the required inspection is conducted in accordance with the specified guidelines within the stipulated timeframe. Operators must follow Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 53-3375 to carry out the inspection and ensure that any necessary corrective actions are taken to address any issues identified during the inspection. This includes verifying that the firewall sealant is correctly applied and that there are no discrepancies that could compromise the aircraft's safety.
Failure to comply with this Airworthiness Directive may result in civil and criminal consequences. The AD stipulates that operators must adhere to the inspection and corrective action requirements to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. Non-compliance could potentially lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which could include fines, penalties, or other regulatory sanctions. The exact penalties are not specified in the AD but can be severe, reflecting the importance of maintaining aircraft safety standards.