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 55/72 Pilot and Copilot Seat Tracks and Seat Frames 13/88
Applicability: 1. Models 58, 58A with S/Nos TH-579 through TH-702 58P, 58PA with S/Nos TJ-12 through TJ-27 58TC, 58TCA with S/Nos TK-1, TK-2.
2. Models 95-B55, 95-B55A with S/Nos TC-1918 through TC-2456 E55, E55A with S/Nos TE-1071 through TE-1201.
3. Models 58, 58A with S/Nos TH-703 through TH-1388 TH-1390 through TH-1395. 58P, 58PA with S/Nos TJ-28 through TJ-435 TJ-437 through TJ-443. 58TC, 58TCA with S/Nos TK-3 through TK-146 TK-148 through TK-150.
Requirement: For Para 1. Action in accordance with Beechcraft Mandatory SB 2010 Rev 1 Part I. For Para 2. Action in accordance with Beechcraft Mandatory SB 2010 Rev 1 Part II.
For Para 3. Action in accordance with Beechcraft Mandatory SB 2010 Rev 1 Part I and Part II.
Note 1: FAA AD 88-21-02 refers.
Note 2: Compliance with Beechcraft SB 2233 is an acceptable alternative to modification per SB 2010 Part I.
Compliance: At the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release issue after 29 December 1988.
Background: To prevent failure of pilot and copilot seat attachment during an emergency landing.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, were enacted to ensure the safety of aviation activities within Australia. The 1998 Regulations provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation of civil aviation, including rules on aircraft operations, licensing, and maintenance. The specific legislative instrument F2006B04017, which is a Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, was introduced to address issues of aircraft safety by mandating compliance with specific service bulletins issued by aircraft manufacturers. This particular directive for the Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes, AD/BEECH 55/72, was designed to prevent the failure of pilot and copilot seat attachments during emergency landings, thereby ensuring the structural integrity and safety of these aircraft.
The directive applies to certain serial numbers of the specified Beechcraft models and requires compliance with Beechcraft Service Bulletins 2010 Revision 1, with specific actions outlined for different model series and serial number ranges. Compliance with these directives is mandatory and must be achieved at the next scheduled inspection following the directive's issuance date of 29 December 1988. The policy objective behind these regulations is to maintain high safety standards in civil aviation by ensuring that aircraft are maintained in a safe and airworthy condition, thereby protecting the lives of passengers and crew.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establishes stringent safety directives for certain aircraft models under the oversight of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These regulations apply to the Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes, targeting the specific serial numbers outlined in the legislation. The primary objective is to mandate the inspection and necessary modifications to the pilot and copilot seat tracks and seat frames to prevent any potential failures during an emergency landing. The application of these regulations is mandatory for aircraft maintenance and inspection procedures within Australia and ensures adherence to international safety standards, as referenced by the Federal Aviation Administration's AD 88-21-02. Compliance with these directives is essential and must be completed at the next scheduled inspection following the specified date of 29 December 1988.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, outlines the requirements for maintaining the airworthiness of certain Beechcraft aeroplanes. This regulation, AD/BEECH 55/72, applies to specific models and serial numbers of Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) Series aeroplanes, which must adhere to certain modifications to prevent failure of the pilot and copilot seat attachment during an emergency landing. These models include various serial numbers of the 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, 58TCA, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, and E55A series, as listed in the regulation.
The requirement under this regulation is for the aeroplanes to take action according to Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) 2010 Rev 1. Depending on the specific model and serial number, the required action could be Part I, Part II, or both. Compliance with Beechcraft SB 2233 is also an acceptable alternative to the modifications described in SB 2010 Part I. The compliance must occur at the next scheduled inspection for maintenance release, after 29 December 1988.
Entities governed by this regulation, primarily aircraft operators, are required to ensure that their Beechcraft aeroplanes meet the specified modifications to maintain airworthiness. This involves adhering to the Beechcraft Service Bulletins 2010 Rev 1 and, where applicable, 2233, to address the seat attachment issues. The responsibility lies with the aircraft operator to ensure that the aeroplanes are modified or deemed compliant as per the regulatory requirements before they can be released for maintenance.
Failure to comply with the airworthiness directives outlined in this regulation may result in significant legal and operational consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) enforces these regulations, and non-compliance can lead to enforcement actions, including fines and other penalties. The exact penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the regulation but typically involve substantial financial penalties and potential grounding of non-compliant aircraft, which can severely impact an operator's ability to conduct flights.