COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 36/9
Amdt 1
Propeller Governor Control Linkage 2/72
Applicability: Models 36 and A36 with S/Nos. E-1 to E-240 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, enacted by the Australian Parliament, establish and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia. One of the key components of these regulations is Part 39, which includes Airworthiness Directives that are essential for maintaining the airworthiness of specific aircraft types. These directives aim to address identified safety issues and ensure that aircraft remain in a condition for safe operation. The regulation in question pertains to Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes, specifically addressing the propeller governor control linkage as per Amendment 1, and is designed to rectify a problem that could potentially lead to safety concerns if left unaddressed. The policy objective is to mitigate risks associated with the specified aircraft models by enforcing regular inspections and necessary actions in accordance with specified service bulletins and revisions.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertains to airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the safety of aircraft in Australian airspace. In this context, AD/BEECH 36/9 Amendment 1 applies to Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) series aeroplanes, more precisely those models 36 and A36 with serial numbers ranging from E-1 to E-240 that are equipped with propeller governors not incorporating Woodward Service Bulletin No. 33535. This directive mandates compliance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0401-254, Revision 1, concerning the propeller governor control linkage. The directive requires the action to be taken within 25 hours of time in service following 25 February 1972 or within 100 hours if previously inspected under an earlier version of this directive, with subsequent inspections to occur at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service. The regulation applies nationwide, governing civil aviation within Australia, and its scope is limited to the specified aircraft models and conditions, with no stated exclusions or exemptions within the provided text.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly under Part 39 - 105, establish critical directives aimed at ensuring the airworthiness of specific aircraft models. For instance, AD/BEECH 36/9 Amendment 1 pertains to the propeller governor control linkage of Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes, particularly those with serial numbers E-1 to E-240 that are not equipped with governors incorporating Woodward Service Bulletin No. 33535 (section 2/72). The requirement here is that actions must be taken in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0401-254, Revision 1.
Compliance with this directive involves specific timing for inspections and actions. Firstly, the directive mandates that the required action be taken within 25 hours of time in service following 25 February 1972 (section i). Alternatively, if the aircraft has already undergone inspection according to the preceding issue of this directive, the required action must be taken within 100 hours of time in service following the same date (section ii). Once these initial compliance steps are fulfilled, subsequent inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service (section iii).
The obligations imposed by this Act are clear and specific. Operators of the affected Beechcraft 36 aeroplanes must ensure that they adhere strictly to the outlined inspection and action protocols. This includes meticulous record-keeping to demonstrate compliance with the specified time intervals for inspections and corrective actions. Failure to comply with these directives can result in serious consequences, as the regulations are designed to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft, thereby protecting both crew and passengers.
Failure to comply with these directives can lead to significant legal and safety ramifications. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 do not explicitly detail the penalties for non-compliance within the text provided, but it is understood that non-compliance with airworthiness directives can result in enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These actions may include fines, suspension or revocation of airworthiness certificates, and potential criminal charges. The severity of penalties can vary, but the overarching aim is to enforce strict adherence to safety standards to mitigate any risk to aviation safety.