COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 65/34 Amdt 4 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.
AD/BEECH 65/34
Amdt 5
Applicability: All models.
Upper and Lower Outboard Wing Front Spar Caps
11/2000
Requirement: Action in accordance with “Outboard Wing Main Spar Crack and Corrosion Inspection” in the Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual 98-39006B3 as revised 28 May 1999, Chapter 57-11-00, Figure 208.
Compliance: Prior to exceeding 5 years from the date of manufacture, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 1 year.
Note: Aircraft already inspected in accordance with the preceding issue of this Directive satisfy the initial inspection requirement of this issue.
This Amendment becomes effective on 2 November 2000.
Background: The original AD addressed corrosion and related cracking in the upper and lower main spar caps and was based on Beechcraft SI 0514-035. Amendment 1 resulted from Revision 1 to the SI. Amendment 2 consolidated the Beech 65 and 70 series ADs. Amendment 3 incorporated the use of the inspection method outlined in the Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual, which superseded the SI. Amendment 4 clarified the Requirement as a corrosion inspection.
This Amendment results from a review of airframe ADs for the Beech heavy twin engine models, and updates the SIRM reference to the current issue.
Amendment 4 of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 1 November 1990. Amendment 3 of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 7 July 1990
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 13 September 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 4 October 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998), enacted by the Parliament of Australia, serve as the primary regulatory framework governing civil aviation safety in Australia. One of the key components of this legislation is Part 39, which includes the Schedule of Airworthiness Directives aimed at ensuring the ongoing safety of aircraft in operation. Specifically, AD/BEECH 65/34 Amdt 5 addresses an identified safety issue concerning corrosion and cracking in the upper and lower main spar caps of Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) series aeroplanes. This Airworthiness Directive, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the authority granted by CAR 1998, mandates specific inspections and maintenance actions to mitigate the identified risks, thereby enhancing the overall safety of these aircraft. The policy objective is to proactively address potential structural failures through regular and rigorous inspections, ensuring compliance with updated safety standards.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies to all models of Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes. It mandates specific action concerning the inspection of the upper and lower outboard wing front spar caps to ensure the aircraft remain airworthy. The requirement necessitates adherence to the inspection procedures outlined in the Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual, with inspections to be completed prior to the aircraft reaching five years from the date of manufacture, and subsequently at intervals not exceeding one year. Aircraft that have already undergone inspection according to the previous version of this Directive meet the initial inspection requirement of this version. This legislative instrument has a national reach within the Commonwealth of Australia and is issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, a delegate of which signs off on the directive. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in this directive, and it extends its application through the referenced inspection manual and compliance schedule.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) schedule of airworthiness directives, includes a specific directive concerning the Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) series aeroplanes. This Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates that particular actions must be taken to address identified safety concerns. According to AD/BEECH 65/34 Amendment 5, all models of the specified aircraft must undergo inspections for cracks and corrosion in the upper and lower outboard wing front spar caps. These inspections must follow the procedures outlined in the "Outboard Wing Main Spar Crack and Corrosion Inspection" section of the Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual 98-39006B3 as revised on 28 May 1999, Chapter 57-11-00, Figure 208. The inspections must be completed prior to the aircraft reaching five years from the date of manufacture, and subsequently, at intervals not exceeding one year.
The AD imposes several obligations on the parties and entities it governs. Owners and operators of the Beechcraft 65 and 70 series aeroplanes must ensure that these inspections are performed by qualified personnel following the detailed procedures in the referenced manual. The directive requires that inspections are carried out with a frequency that ensures the safety of the aircraft, specifically within the stipulated time frames. Furthermore, any aircraft that has already undergone inspection in accordance with the previous version of this directive will satisfy the initial inspection requirement of this amendment. These obligations are aimed at maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft by preventing and addressing potential structural issues.
Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in the AD may result in serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has the authority to enforce compliance through various means, including administrative actions, penalties, and potential grounding of non-compliant aircraft. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, it is known that breaches of airworthiness directives can result in significant fines, operational restrictions, and other civil or criminal penalties. The severity of these consequences underscores the importance of adhering to the AD to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft.