AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 60/42 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 60/42
Amdt 1
Wing Bolt, Nut and Fitting 2/2002
Applicability: All models.
Requirement: 1. Remove and inspect wing bolts, washers, nuts and fittings in accordance with Beechcraft Duke 60 Series Maintenance Manual 60-590001-25A18.
2. Retire wing bolts, washers and nuts from service and replace with new hardware in accordance with Beechcraft Duke 60 Series Maintenance Manual 60-590001- 25A18. Render unserviceable all hardware retired.
Note: The bolt torque should be checked before replacement to confirm bolt has been torqued to correct value. If the torque value is incorrect, other maintenance action may be required.
Compliance: 1. Unless inspection has already been accomplished in accordance with the Requirement Document, initially inspect before 5 calendar years from initial installation, or within 100 hours’ time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later. Re-inspect at intervals not to exceed 5 calendar years.
2. Retire before 15 calendar years after initial installation, or within 100 hours’ time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later.
Where date of initial installation is unknown, the date of manufacture of the aircraft must be used for paragraphs 1 and 2.
This amendment becomes effective on 21 February 2002.
Background: This AD makes mandatory the inspection and replacement periods for the wing attachment hardware detailed in the Requirement Document.
Amdt 1 - Adds the Note to Requirement 2 and the fittings as an item to be inspected when the wing bolts, washers and nuts are removed and inspected.
Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 60/42 Amdt 1 (continued)
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 1 February 1996.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 3 January 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 30 January 2002.
Overview
The Airworthiness Directive AD/BEECH 60/42 Amdt 1, enacted in 2002, addresses safety concerns related to the wing bolts, washers, nuts, and fittings of the Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes. The directive was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the ongoing airworthiness of these aircraft by mandating the inspection and replacement of specified wing attachment hardware. This directive replaced an earlier AD/BEECH 60/42 and incorporated additional requirements to enhance the safety and reliability of the aircraft. The policy objective of this directive is to ensure that the specified aircraft components are inspected and maintained in accordance with detailed maintenance instructions to prevent unsafe conditions that could compromise flight safety.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 60/42 applies specifically to all models of Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes, mandating that the actions outlined in the directive be undertaken to address unsafe conditions concerning the aircraft's wing bolts, washers, nuts, and fittings. The AD is applicable to any person or entity that owns, operates, or maintains these aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as CASA is the regulatory body operating within the Commonwealth of Australia. The directive stipulates specific requirements for the inspection, retirement, and replacement of the identified components, as well as the proper torquing of bolts, to maintain airworthiness. It mandates that inspections must occur either before 5 calendar years from initial installation or within 100 hours’ time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever is later, with subsequent inspections at intervals not exceeding 5 calendar years. Components must be retired before 15 calendar years after initial installation or within 100 hours’ time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever is later. This AD revokes the previous AD/BEECH 60/42 and becomes effective from 21 February 2002.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive AD/BEECH 60/42 Amdt 1, issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), specifies the mandatory inspection and replacement periods for certain wing attachment hardware in Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes. According to section 2, all models of the aircraft are subject to this directive. The requirement section (section 1) mandates the removal, inspection, and replacement of wing bolts, washers, nuts, and fittings as per the Beechcraft Duke 60 Series Maintenance Manual 60-590001-25A18. Specifically, section 1(a) requires these components to be removed and inspected, while section 1(b) mandates the retirement of serviceable hardware and their replacement with new hardware. The retired hardware must be rendered unserviceable, as stated in section 1(b). The compliance section (section 2) sets the timelines for these actions, with an initial inspection required before 5 calendar years from the initial installation of the aircraft or within 100 hours’ time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later. Subsequent inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 5 calendar years. The retirement of the hardware must occur before 15 calendar years from the initial installation or within 100 hours’ time in service after 1 February 1996, whichever occurs later. If the date of initial installation is unknown, the date of manufacture of the aircraft will be used for these timelines.
The AD imposes several obligations on the parties involved. Primarily, it mandates that all operators of Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes must adhere to the inspection and replacement schedules outlined in the directive. This includes the removal and inspection of the specified wing attachment hardware, the replacement of any retired hardware, and the rendering of unserviceable any hardware that is no longer fit for service. The AD also requires that the bolt torque be checked before replacement to ensure it is torqued to the correct value, with additional maintenance actions required if the torque value is incorrect. Compliance with these requirements ensures that the aircraft maintain their airworthiness and safety standards.
Failure to comply with the AD can result in serious consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, non-compliance with an Airworthiness Directive can lead to civil penalties. The maximum penalty for an individual is a fine of up to $22,200, while the maximum penalty for a body corporate can be up to $111,000. Additionally, non-compliance can result in the grounding of the aircraft, which can have significant operational and financial impacts. In severe cases, where non-compliance leads to an unsafe condition that results in an accident, the penalties can be much more severe, including potential criminal charges and imprisonment for individuals responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the aircraft.