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 60/41 Elevator Hinge Attachment Areas 13/89
Applicability: Models 60, A60, and B60 with S/Nos P-3 through P-596. Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft Mandatory SB 2328.
Compliance: Prior to exceeding 100 hours’ time in service after 28 December 1989, or at the next scheduled inspection for issue of a Maintenance Release after 28 December 1989, whichever occurs later.
Background: The manufacturer has received reports of partial outboard elevator separations, and considers this inspection Mandatory to ensure integrity of the elevator to stabilizer attachments.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39 - 105, address various safety directives including the Airworthiness Directive AD/BEECH 60/41 concerning the Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes. This legislation was introduced to address issues related to the structural integrity of the elevator hinge attachment areas in certain models of the Beechcraft 60 series. The directive mandates inspections and actions in accordance with Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 2328 to prevent potential partial separations of the outboard elevator, thereby ensuring the continued safety and airworthiness of these aircraft. Enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, the policy objective behind these regulations is to maintain high safety standards within the civil aviation sector, protecting both the aircraft and those onboard.
The enacting body responsible for these regulations is the Australian Parliament, reflecting a commitment to stringent safety oversight in civil aviation. The primary goal is to mitigate risks associated with the identified structural issues by requiring specific maintenance actions to be undertaken within defined timeframes. This directive underscores the importance of adhering to manufacturer recommendations to prevent accidents and ensure the ongoing safety of aviation operations.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to all Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes, including models 60, A60, and B60 with serial numbers P-3 through P-596. This regulation mandates compliance with Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 2328 concerning the inspection of elevator hinge attachment areas. The requirement is that affected aircraft must undergo this inspection before exceeding 100 hours’ time in service after 28 December 1989, or at the next scheduled inspection for the issuance of a Maintenance Release after this date, whichever is later. This regulation is applicable nationwide, enforcing safety standards across the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this directive, and compliance is strictly enforced to address reported incidents of partial outboard elevator separations, ensuring the integrity of the elevator to stabilizer attachments.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the AD/BEECH 60/41 (Section 1) pertain to the specific models of the Beechcraft 60 (Duke) series aeroplanes, namely models 60, A60, and B60 with serial numbers P-3 through P-596. This Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires compliance with Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) 2328 (Section 2). The requirement outlined in Section 3 mandates that the specified action be taken either before the aeroplane exceeds 100 hours of time in service after 28 December 1989, or at the next scheduled inspection for the issuance of a Maintenance Release after that date, whichever comes later.
The AD imposes specific obligations and requirements on the parties and entities it governs. Primarily, it requires aircraft operators to adhere to the manufacturer's guidance as detailed in SB 2328 (Section 4). This entails conducting a thorough inspection of the elevator hinge attachment areas to ensure the integrity of the elevator to stabilizer attachments. The directive stipulates that this inspection must be completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to address potential issues such as partial outboard elevator separations (Section 5).
Non-compliance with the AD/BEECH 60/41 may lead to significant consequences. The AD mandates adherence to safety regulations to prevent potential hazards such as structural failure in flight. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) may impose penalties for failure to comply with the AD, which could include fines or other regulatory actions (Section 6). While the exact penalties are not specified in the AD itself, they are typically governed by broader civil aviation regulations which can include substantial financial penalties and potential grounding of the non-compliant aircraft until corrective actions are verified (Section 7).