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 55/63
Amdt 1
Elevators 12/84
Applicability: All models with S/Nos referenced in Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2030. Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft S.B. No. 2030.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 1207, within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 December 1984.
Background: Elevators on certain aeroplanes or aeroplanes fitted with replacement elevators may have improperly bonded honeycomb stiffener strips installed. S.B. No. 2030 extends compliance to other models, corrects part number errors and supersedes and cancels Service Instruction No. 1207.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, address a critical need to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft operating within Australia. This particular legislative instrument, F2006B04007, pertains to the Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes and was introduced to tackle issues related to improperly bonded honeycomb stiffener strips on the elevators of these aircraft models. The policy objective is to enhance aviation safety by ensuring that all affected aircraft are maintained and inspected according to the directives set forth in the Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2030, thereby preventing potential hazards that could compromise flight safety. The regulation mandates compliance within a specified timeframe unless the necessary actions have already been completed as per previous service instructions.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives which includes AD/BEECH 55/63 Amendment 1 concerning the Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes. This regulation applies to all models with specific serial numbers referenced in Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2030. The directive mandates actions in accordance with the aforementioned service bulletin, particularly addressing the issue of improperly bonded honeycomb stiffener strips on elevators. Compliance with this directive is required unless the necessary actions have already been performed in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 1207. The directive demands compliance within 100 hours of time in service after 31 December 1984, ensuring that the necessary corrective actions are implemented to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. The regulatory framework extends its application through subordinate instruments such as service bulletins and instructions, ensuring that specific technical requirements are met to maintain safety standards in civil aviation.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 (section 39.105), address the applicability and compliance requirements for Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes. The legislation references Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2030 to outline the necessary actions and compliance timelines for these models. Specifically, all models with the serial numbers listed in Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2030 are required to take action in accordance with this bulletin. For models that have not already complied with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 1207, the compliance must be achieved within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 December 1984.
The obligations imposed by the Act are primarily concerned with ensuring the airworthiness of the specified aeroplane models. Operators of these aeroplanes must ensure that any improperly bonded honeycomb stiffener strips on the elevators are corrected. This involves following the guidance provided in Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2030, which corrects part number errors and extends compliance to additional models, superseding and cancelling Service Instruction No. 1207. The goal is to maintain the structural integrity and safety of the aeroplanes, preventing potential risks associated with improperly bonded components.
Failure to comply with these airworthiness directives can result in severe consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) can impose penalties for non-compliance. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the legislative instrument, they can include fines and potential grounding of the non-compliant aircraft. In the most severe cases, continued operation of an aircraft that does not meet these airworthiness standards could lead to criminal charges, including imprisonment, reflecting the high stakes associated with aviation safety. The exact nature and extent of these penalties would be determined based on the severity of the breach and any resulting harm.