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
AD/BEECH 65/49
Amdt 1
Goodyear Fuel Cells 3/89
Applicability: Models 65, A65 and A65-8200 with S/Nos. LC-148 to LC-335; 65-80, 65-A80, 65- A80-8800 and 65-B80 with S/Nos. LD-56 to LD-472; 65-88 with S/Nos. LP-1 to LP- 26, LP-28 and LP-30 to LP-47; 70 with S/Nos LB-1 to LB-35; fitted with Goodyear BTC-39 fuel cells.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 0895.
Compliance: Within 100 hours’ time in service after 30 June 1978 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding twelve months.
Background: This amendment consolidates Queen Air 65 and 70 series aircraft. Previous compliance with AD/BEECH 70/19 is equivalent compliance with this AD.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended through legislative instruments such as F2006B04145, address the critical need for ensuring the safety and airworthiness of aircraft operating in Australian airspace. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of these regulations pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's schedule of airworthiness directives, aiming to maintain high safety standards through regulatory compliance. This legislative framework was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to provide a structured approach to enforcing safety directives for specific aircraft models, including the Beechcraft 65 and 70 series. The policy objective is to mitigate risks associated with aircraft operation by ensuring that all relevant safety measures are adhered to, thus protecting both the public and aviation personnel. This directive, through the consolidation of previous regulations, aims to streamline compliance and enhance overall aviation safety.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105 under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, governs the maintenance and operational requirements for Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes fitted with Goodyear Fuel Cells. This directive applies to specific models and serial numbers of these aircraft, ensuring that they comply with particular maintenance standards to ensure airworthiness. Compliance with the directive is mandatory for these specified models and serial numbers, which must adhere to the actions outlined in Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0895. This includes the requirement for maintenance actions to be completed within 100 hours of the aircraft's time in service after 30 June 1978, and subsequently at intervals not exceeding twelve months. The directive also recognises that compliance with the previous AD/BEECH 70/19 is equivalent to compliance with this updated directive. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these regulations is national, applying throughout Australia under the Commonwealth’s regulatory authority.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39, specifically address the airworthiness of Beechcraft 65 and 70 series aeroplanes through AD/BEECH 65/49 Amendment 1 (section 1). This directive mandates compliance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0895 concerning the installation of Goodyear Fuel Cells. The requirement applies to certain serial numbers of the Beechcraft 65 and 70 series aircraft that are equipped with Goodyear BTC-39 fuel cells (section 2). The directive stipulates that the specified action must be taken within 100 hours of time in service following 30 June 1978 and subsequently, compliance must occur at intervals not exceeding twelve months (section 3).
For the parties and entities governed by this regulation, compliance with the AD/BEECH 65/49 Amendment 1 is mandatory. This means that aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel must ensure that the Goodyear Fuel Cells are installed and maintained according to Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0895 (section 4). They must perform the required actions within the specified timeframe and adhere to the maintenance intervals to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft (section 5). Failure to comply with these requirements can result in the aircraft being deemed non-airworthy, which can lead to serious safety risks and legal repercussions.
Under the Civil Aviation Regulations, breaches of airworthiness directives can have serious consequences. If an operator fails to comply with AD/BEECH 65/49 Amendment 1, they may face enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) (section 6). The penalties for non-compliance can include fines, suspension of airworthiness certificates, or other regulatory sanctions (section 7). In severe cases, the authority may take more stringent measures such as grounding the aircraft until compliance is achieved (section 8). The exact penalties depend on the severity and frequency of the breach, but they are intended to ensure that all parties maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation.