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 55/40
Amdt 1
Flight Controls 9/78
Applicability: All models: 95-A55, 95-B55 & 95-B55A with S/Nos. TC-241, TC-661, TC-1510 and TC-1570 to TC-2011; 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A with S/Nos.
TE-271, TE-415, TE-485, TE-615, TE-703, TE-710, TE-905, TE-911, TE-923 to TE-937, TE-939, TE-940 and TE-942 to TE-1084; 58 & 58A with S/Nos. TH-49,
TH-77, TH-114, TH-145, TH-180, TH-217, TH-324, TH-340 and TH-343 to TH-779;
58-P and 58PA with S/Nos. TJ-2 to TJ-97; 58TC & 58TCA with S/Nos. TK-1 to TK-37 and all 95-55, 55 and 58 series fitted with rudder and/or elevators shipped from Beech during period 1 May 1973 to 1 July 1976.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 0629-150, Rev. II.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished, within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 January 1979.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, were established to regulate civil aviation and ensure safety within the industry. A specific amendment, AD/BEECH 55/40 Amendment 1, focuses on the flight controls of Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes. This amendment was introduced to address safety concerns related to the rudder and elevator mechanisms of certain models manufactured between 1 May 1973 and 1 July 1976. The policy objective is to ensure the airworthiness of these aircraft by mandating specific actions in accordance with Beechcraft Service Information No. 0629-150, Revision II, within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 January 1979 for applicable models.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, addresses the safety directives pertinent to certain Beechcraft models, including the 55, 58, and 95-55 series aeroplanes, with a focus on flight control components. The regulation applies to aircraft with specific serial numbers within these series, mandating compliance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0629-150, Rev. II. The directive pertains to aeroplanes that were manufactured or had their rudder and elevators shipped by Beech during the period of 1 May 1973 to 1 July 1976. The requirement for compliance must be met within 100 hours of time in service following 31 January 1979, ensuring adherence to safety standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This regulation has a clear jurisdictional reach across the Commonwealth of Australia and is applicable to all relevant aircraft operators and owners within the specified scope.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR) pertaining to the Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes (Section 39-105) are detailed in the Airworthiness Directives (AD). Specifically, AD/BEECH 55/40 Amendment 1 mandates action on flight controls for certain serial numbers of these aircraft models (Section 9/78). The directive applies to all models of the specified series with particular serial numbers, and those fitted with rudders and/or elevators shipped by Beech during the period 1 May 1973 to 1 July 1976 (Section 9/78 Applicability). The requirement is for compliance with Beechcraft Service Information (SI) No. 0629-150, Revision II (Section Requirement). Operators must take action as specified in the SI unless it has already been performed (Section Compliance). This action must be completed within 100 hours of time in service after 31 January 1979.
The Act imposes specific obligations and requirements on the operators and owners of the affected Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 series aeroplanes. These obligations include ensuring that the aircraft meet the specified airworthiness standards by adhering to the instructions laid out in Beechcraft SI No. 0629-150, Revision II. The compliance must be achieved within the stipulated timeframe of 100 hours of time in service following 31 January 1979. Failure to adhere to these requirements could result in the aircraft being deemed non-compliant with airworthiness directives, potentially leading to grounding and other regulatory consequences.
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 also establish potential consequences for non-compliance with the AD/BEECH 55/40 Amendment 1. Operators who fail to adhere to the specified requirements within the mandated timeframe may face serious repercussions. This includes the possibility of the aircraft being grounded until compliance is achieved, which could disrupt operations and lead to significant financial loss. Additionally, there may be civil or criminal penalties imposed for non-compliance with airworthiness directives, including fines or other enforcement actions. The maximum penalties for such breaches are not explicitly stated in the AD but are typically governed by broader civil aviation regulations and can include substantial monetary fines and potential imprisonment for serious violations.