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 60/39
Amdt 2
Fuel Boost Pumps 9/86
Applicability: Any of the following aeroplanes equipped with Airborne fuel boost pumps which have serial number date codes 5H through 12H, IJ through 12J, and all Airborne overhauled boost pumps, regardless of serial number having a repair station CO6-43 nameplate which is dated 5-81 through 12-83. (Beech Aircraft Corporation P/N 50- 380177-5, 50-380177-7, 50-389041-9 and 60-389010-15).
Duke B60, serials P-573, P-576 through P-587, P-589, P-591, P-592, P-594 and P- 596.
Also any other Model 60 series aeroplanes which may have installed a replacement fuel boost pump (Beech P/Nos. 50-380177-5, 50-380177-7, 50-389041-9 and 60- 389010-15) which are date coded 1k through 5k or with a repair station nameplate dated 1-83 through 5-83.
Requirement: Beechcraft SB No. 2156.
- Carry out initial inspection in accordance with Step 1 and modify in accordance with Steps 3 and 4 of the Requirement Document.
2. Replace leaking boost pumps in accordance with Step 2 of the Requirement Document.
3. Affected pumps held as spares; inspect in accordance with the Requirement Document.
Compliance: 1. Within 100 hours’ time in service after 30 September 1986 or before 31 March 1987 whichever occurs first.
2. Before further flight after initial inspection.
3. Before installation in an aircraft after 30 September 1986.
Note: Compliance with previous issues of this Directive does not constitute compliance with this issue and a further certification is required.
Background: This Directive has been amended to reflect the manufacturer’s latest Service Bulletin and place a time limit for modification of fuel boost pumps.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, was introduced to regulate and ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia. This legislation, particularly Part 39 - 105, which includes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, addresses specific safety concerns and operational requirements for aircraft within Australian airspace. One such directive is AD/BEECH 60/39, which concerns Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes. This directive was established to address the problem of fuel boost pump malfunctions in certain Duke series aeroplanes, ensuring that these aircraft meet required safety standards to prevent potential operational hazards. The policy objective is to maintain and enhance the safety of civil aviation by enforcing specific maintenance and modification requirements for identified components on affected aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates the application of Airworthiness Directives concerning specific aircraft models and their components, such as the Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes, to ensure safety and compliance within the aviation industry. This particular directive applies to Duke B60 series aeroplanes, and any other Model 60 series aeroplanes, equipped with certain specified fuel boost pumps. The directive targets aircraft with particular serial number date codes and repair station nameplate dates, requiring inspections, modifications, and replacements to ensure the airworthiness of these components. Compliance must be achieved within specified timeframes, such as within 100 hours of service or before certain dates, and prior to further flights or installation in an aircraft. Notably, this directive applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and any non-compliance may lead to regulatory actions. Exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly stated within this directive, and compliance with previous versions does not suffice for the current issue, necessitating additional certification.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, detail the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives (AD) for the Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes. This legislation includes an amendment (AD/BEECH 60/39Amdt 2) concerning fuel boost pumps, effective from 9th September 1986. This directive applies to all Beechcraft 60 series aeroplanes equipped with Airborne fuel boost pumps that have specific serial number date codes or repair station nameplate dates. The requirement under this directive is to carry out an initial inspection and modification in accordance with the specified steps in Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2156. This involves replacing any leaking boost pumps and ensuring that affected pumps held as spares are inspected according to the Requirement Document.
The obligations imposed by this Act include ensuring that any specified aeroplanes are inspected and modified within certain timeframes. Owners and operators of the affected aeroplanes must adhere to these requirements to maintain the airworthiness of their aircraft. The compliance timeline mandates that initial inspections and modifications must be completed within 100 hours’ time in service after 30 September 1986 or before 31 March 1987, whichever occurs first. Additionally, any further flight after the initial inspection and before installation of modified parts must comply with the directive, ensuring the aircraft meets safety standards before operation.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this directive may result in serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 outline potential penalties for breaches, although specific maximum penalties are not detailed within this directive. Non-compliance could lead to the aircraft being grounded, inability to obtain or maintain airworthiness certification, and possible enforcement actions by CASA. These actions may include fines or other legal repercussions, depending on the severity of the breach and the impact on aviation safety.