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 55/64 Nose Baggage Door Secondary Latch 8/82
Applicability: All model 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55 and 95-B55A with S/Nos. TC-1 to TC-349, TC- 351 to TC-1392, TC-1397 to TC-1401 and TC-1403 to TC-2384. 95-B55B (T-42A) with S/Nos. TF-1 to TF-70. 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A with
S/Nos. TC-350, TE-1 to TE-49 and TE-51 to TE-1189. Baron 58 and 58A with S/Nos. TH-1 to TH-1246. Pressurised Baron 58P and 58PA with S/Nos TJ-3 to TJ-
370. Baron 58TC and 58TCA with S/Nos. TK-1 to TK-139. Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 1195.
Compliance: Unless previously accomplished, within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 August 1982.
Background: Instances have been reported by the manufacturer of nose baggage doors becoming unsafe in flight.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Government, aim to ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia and its territories. This legislative instrument addresses safety concerns by setting out regulatory requirements for airworthiness, including specific directives for various aircraft types. One such directive is AD/BEECH 55/64, which pertains to the nose baggage door secondary latch of certain Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes. The directive was introduced in response to reported instances of nose baggage doors becoming unsafe in flight, necessitating specific compliance actions to mitigate such risks. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is the body responsible for enforcing these regulations, with the overarching policy objective being to enhance aviation safety through stringent compliance measures.
This directive requires that specific maintenance actions be carried out on affected aircraft to ensure the secondary latch of the nose baggage door is functioning correctly, thereby preventing potential safety hazards. Compliance must be achieved within 100 hours of the aircraft being in service after the directive's effective date of 31 August 1982. The directive's purpose is to address the identified safety issue and ensure the continued airworthiness of the specified Beechcraft models.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 concerning the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's schedule of airworthiness directives, applies to the Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes. The regulation is targeted at ensuring the airworthiness of specific serial numbers of these aircraft models, mandating that the nose baggage door secondary latch must be addressed according to Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 1195. This requirement applies to all model 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B (T-42A), 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, Baron 58, 58A, pressurised Baron 58P and 58PA, and Baron 58TC and 58TCA within specified serial number ranges. The action must be taken within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 August 1982, unless it has already been completed. The geographic reach of these regulations is nationwide, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the provided text, and the regulation extends its application through the specified subordinate instrument, Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 1195.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39 - 105, detail the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, focusing on Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes. The particular Airworthiness Directive in question is AD/BEECH 55/64, which addresses the nose baggage door secondary latch (section 8/82). This directive applies to a range of model numbers and serial numbers of these aeroplanes.
According to the directive, the requirement is that all affected aircraft must take action in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 1195. This action must be completed unless it has already been carried out. The compliance deadline is set at 100 hours of time in service after 31 August 1982. This means that the specified maintenance or modification must be completed within 100 hours of the aircraft being in operation following the date mentioned, if it has not been addressed already.
The obligations imposed by this directive are clear: owners and operators of the specified Beechcraft models must ensure that the nose baggage door secondary latch is addressed according to the manufacturer's instructions. This involves detailed technical work that must be performed by certified personnel, ensuring the safety of the aircraft and its occupants. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, which would prevent it from operating until the necessary work is completed.
Should an owner or operator fail to comply with the directive, there can be significant consequences. Such non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions by CASA, which could include fines or other penalties as stipulated in the Civil Aviation Act 1988. In severe cases, continued operation of the aircraft without addressing the safety directive could result in criminal charges against the operator, potentially leading to imprisonment. The exact penalties can vary based on the severity and circumstances of the breach, but they underscore the importance of adhering to the regulatory requirements set forth by CASA.