COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (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 60/47 Door Exterior Operating Instruction Placard
9/2002
Applicability: Model 60 aircraft, serial numbers P-4 through P-122 and P-124 through P-126.
Model A60 aircraft, serial numbers P-123 and P-127 through P-246. Model B60 aircraft, serial numbers P-247 through P-596.
Requirement: Modify the exterior door operating procedures by installing a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 11-3404, Issued June 2001.
Note: FAA AD 2002-10-13 Amdt 39-12759 refers.
Compliance: Within 100 hours’ time in service or 12 Calendar months after 5 September 2002; whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 September 2002.
Background: The FAA has determined that the instructions for opening the exit doors are either not visible or not easy to understand on the affected aircraft. This was based on an accident involving a similar type design aircraft.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 24 July 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 August 2002.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted in 1998, represent the foundational framework governing civil aviation safety within Australia. Among its many components, Part 39 specifically addresses airworthiness directives, ensuring that aircraft and aeronautical products meet necessary safety standards. One such directive, AD/BEECH 60/47, was issued in 2002 to address a specific safety issue with the Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series Aeroplanes. This directive was enacted in response to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finding that the exterior door operating instructions on certain Duke series aircraft were either not visible or not easily understandable, a concern highlighted by a related accident. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issued this directive under its regulatory authority, aiming to rectify the identified unsafe condition by requiring the installation of a placard as per the Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 11-3404, issued in June 2001. The directive mandates that the required modifications be made within a specified timeframe, ensuring that the affected aircraft meet the necessary safety standards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies to specific models and serial numbers of Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series aeroplanes, including the Model 60, A60, and B60, with serial numbers falling within certain ranges. The directive mandates that the exterior door operating procedures be modified by installing a placard in line with the Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 11-3404, issued in June 2001. This requirement stems from an accident where the exit door opening instructions were either not visible or difficult to comprehend on similar aircraft types, as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The directive must be complied with within 100 hours of the aircraft's time in service or within 12 calendar months from 5 September 2002, whichever comes first, unless the modification has already been completed. The AD is applicable nationwide and its scope extends to ensuring that affected aircraft meet safety standards as per the CASA regulations, with no stated exclusions or exemptions within the provided text.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 60/47 (section 1) requires that certain Beechcraft 60 (Duke) Series aeroplanes be modified by installing a placard on the exterior door operating procedures as per the instructions set out in Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 11-3404, issued in June 2001. This directive applies to Model 60 aircraft with serial numbers P-4 through P-122 and P-124 through P-126, Model A60 aircraft with serial numbers P-123 and P-127 through P-246, and Model B60 aircraft with serial numbers P-247 through P-596 (section 2). The compliance period for this AD is within 100 hours’ time in service or 12 calendar months from 5 September 2002, whichever occurs first, unless the modification has already been completed (section 3).
The AD imposes obligations on the operators of the specified aircraft models to ensure compliance with the installation of the placard as outlined in the requirement section. Operators must adhere to the instructions provided in the Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 11-3404 to make the modifications to the exterior door operating procedures. It is crucial that these changes are made within the specified timeframe to maintain the safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Failure to comply with the AD may result in civil or criminal consequences. The specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance are not explicitly stated in the AD; however, non-compliance with ADs is generally considered a breach of civil aviation regulations. Such breaches can result in enforcement actions by CASA, which may include fines, penalties, or other regulatory measures. The exact penalties would depend on the specific circumstances and the severity of the non-compliance, as outlined in the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998.