COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 60/2 Aileron and Aileron Tab Control Rods 11/69
Applicability: Model 60 with S/Nos. P-1 to P-70.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 0221-151. Compliance: Within 100 hours’ time in service after 25 November 1969.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 were enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia to establish comprehensive regulations governing the safety of civil aviation within Australia. One particular legislative instrument under this act, F2006B04081, was introduced to address the need for specific airworthiness directives for certain aircraft models to ensure ongoing safety and compliance with international standards. This instrument, focusing on Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes, mandates specific actions for the aileron and aileron tab control rods, as outlined in Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0221-151, to be undertaken within a specified timeframe. The policy objective of these regulations is to maintain and enhance the safety standards of civil aviation operations within Australia by ensuring that all aircraft meet the necessary safety requirements.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, governs the safety standards and operational requirements for civil aviation in Australia. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 pertains to airworthiness directives, which are legally enforceable rules and standards to correct an unsafe condition of a product. The airworthiness directive AD/BEECH 60/2, applicable to Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes with serial numbers P-1 to P-70, mandates that action must be taken in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0221-151. This action must be completed within 100 hours’ time in service after 25 November 1969, targeting the aileron and aileron tab control rods to ensure compliance with the specified safety standards. The directive applies solely to the mentioned model and serial number range of the Duke Series aeroplanes and extends to any entity or individual operating these aircraft within Australia, ensuring that the specified maintenance and operational procedures are adhered to for continued airworthiness and safety.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, address the airworthiness directives for the Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes, particularly focusing on the aileron and aileron tab control rods (AD/BEECH 60/2). Section 11/69 mandates the applicability of this directive to Model 60 aircraft with serial numbers P-1 to P-70. The requirement outlined in the regulation is for aircraft owners or operators to take action in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction (SI) No. 0221-151. Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 100 hours of the aircraft being in service after 25 November 1969.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these regulations necessitate that the aircraft owners or operators ensure that the specified maintenance actions are performed on the aileron and aileron tab control rods. This involves following the detailed instructions provided in the Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0221-151 to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. The directive aims to ensure that any issues related to the aileron and aileron tab control rods are identified and rectified, thereby maintaining the safety and operational integrity of the aircraft in question.
Breach of these regulations can lead to serious consequences, as outlined in the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the associated regulations. Non-compliance with airworthiness directives can result in enforcement actions, including fines and potential prosecution. The severity of the penalties depends on the nature and extent of the breach. For example, in cases where the non-compliance is deemed to have a significant impact on aviation safety, the penalties can include substantial fines, with maximum penalties set according to the severity of the offence. Civil penalties can also include the grounding of the aircraft until the necessary compliance measures are undertaken, thereby preventing further operation until the issue is resolved.