COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 55/14 Centre Section Rear Spar Jack Pad 5/69
Applicability: Models 95-C55 and 95-D55 with S/Nos. TE-1 to TE-606. Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 0064-067, Rev. 1.
Compliance: Within 200 hours’ time in service or before 1 August 1969 whichever occurs first.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, amended through the legislative instrument F2006B03965, address the need for stringent airworthiness standards to ensure the safety and reliability of civil aviation operations. This particular update, pertaining to the Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes, was introduced to mitigate potential risks associated with the centre section rear spar jack pad. The Australian Government, through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), established this directive to mandate specific actions as outlined in Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0064-067, Revision 1. The policy objective is to enhance the structural integrity and operational safety of these aircraft models by enforcing timely compliance with the specified maintenance requirements. The directive applies to models 95-C55 and 95-D55 with serial numbers TE-1 to TE-606, mandating corrective action within 200 hours of time in service or before 1 August 1969, whichever comes first.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertain to the requirements and directives set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for maintaining the airworthiness of certain aircraft models. The regulations apply to Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes, with a focus on models 95-C55 and 95-D55 that have serial numbers TE-1 to TE-606. These regulations mandate that action be taken in accordance with Beechcraft Service Information No. 0064-067, Revision 1, which concerns the Centre Section Rear Spar Jack Pad. The compliance requirement stipulates that this action must be completed within 200 hours of time in service or before 1 August 1969, whichever comes first. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is national, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and are enforced by CASA to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the specified aircraft within the Australian aviation industry.
The regulations also extend their application through subordinate instruments, which may further detail or modify the requirements for specific situations or advancements in aviation technology. Any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specific to other models or serial numbers are not addressed in this particular directive, which is narrowly focused on the specified Beechcraft aeroplanes.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, specifically AD/BEECH 55/14, pertains to the Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes. This regulation applies to models 95-C55 and 95-D55 with serial numbers TE-1 to TE-606 (section 39-105). The directive mandates that action must be taken in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0064-067, Revision 1 (section 39-105). Compliance with these directives is required either within 200 hours of time in service or before 1 August 1969, whichever comes first (section 39-105).
The obligations imposed by this directive on the operators and maintainers of the specified aircraft are clear. They must ensure that the centre section rear spar jack pad is addressed as per the referenced service instruction. This involves adherence to the specific maintenance or repair actions detailed in Beechcraft SI No. 0064-067, Rev. 1, which may include inspections, modifications, or replacements of the rear spar jack pad (section 39-105). Operators and maintainers are required to verify that these actions are completed within the stipulated timeframe to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.
Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in AD/BEECH 55/14 can lead to serious consequences. Non-compliance with airworthiness directives is a serious offence under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The potential penalties for breaching these regulations include substantial fines and imprisonment. Specifically, for a corporation, the maximum penalty can be up to $2,100,000 under section 36(4) of the Civil Aviation Act 1988. For an individual, the maximum penalty can be up to $420,000 or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, under section 36(5) of the same Act. These stringent penalties underscore the importance of strict adherence to the directives to ensure safety and compliance within the aviation industry.