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 65/51
Amdt 2
Powerplant Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems
8/89
Applicability: All models 65 and 70 not modified in accordance with Excalibur STC No. SA444SW.
Requirement: Install Powerplant fire detection and fire extinguishing systems which will protect the engine and accessory area in a manner acceptable to the Authority.
Note 1: The existing Hawker de Havilland system to Drawing No. 05-D-567 will require further rework to meet the requirements of this amendment.
Note 2: East-West Airlines Engineering Order D26-20-2087 and HTL Industries kit No. 30180022, in association with John Cameron kit JC-143 installed to EO 142, conform with the extinguishing requirement of this AD.
Compliance: Before further flight after 31 December 1986.
Background: This Amendment is raised to include the model 70 which was inadvertently omitted at the time of original issue of this AD, and to exclude models 65 and 70 that have been modified by installing Lycoming IO-720-A1A or A1B engines.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, was enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia to ensure the safety and compliance of civil aviation operations within the country. One particular legislative instrument, F2006B04147, pertains to AD/BEECH 65/51 Amendment 2, which addresses the installation of powerplant fire detection and extinguishing systems in Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes. This amendment was introduced to rectify the oversight of the model 70 in the initial issue of the Airworthiness Directive and to ensure the safety of aircraft that have not been modified with specific engines. The objective is to mandate the installation of systems that protect the engine and accessory area in a manner acceptable to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Compliance with this directive is mandatory before further flight after 31 December 1986, ensuring that all applicable aircraft meet the necessary safety standards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, govern the installation and compliance of powerplant fire detection and extinguishing systems for Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) series aeroplanes. This legislation applies to all models 65 and 70 of these aircraft that have not been modified according to Excalibur STC No. SA444SW. The requirement is to install systems that will protect the engine and accessory area in a manner that is acceptable to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The directive mandates that such installations must be completed before further flights after 31 December 1986. Notably, this amendment rectifies an omission from the original directive by including model 70 and excludes models 65 and 70 that have been modified with Lycoming IO-720-A1A or A1B engines. The regulations extend to any relevant modifications and reworks necessary to comply with these safety standards, including the Hawker de Havilland system to Drawing No. 05-D-567, which will require further adjustments to meet the directive's requirements.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, specifically AD/BEECH 65/51 Amendment 2, mandate the installation of powerplant fire detection and extinguishing systems for Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series aeroplanes that are not modified in accordance with Excalibur STC No. SA444SW (section 1). This requirement applies to all models 65 and 70 that were inadvertently omitted in the original issue of this Amendment, and excludes those modified with Lycoming IO-720-A1A or A1B engines (section 2). The systems installed must be acceptable to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and must protect the engine and accessory area effectively (section 3).
The obligations imposed by this Amendment include the installation of the specified fire detection and extinguishing systems before any further flight after 31 December 1986. For existing systems, such as the Hawker de Havilland system to Drawing No. 05-D-567, additional rework is necessary to meet the requirements of this Amendment (section 4). Owners and operators of the affected aircraft must ensure compliance with these installation and rework requirements to maintain airworthiness and meet regulatory standards (section 5).
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Amendment may result in severe consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has the authority to take enforcement actions against any non-compliance, which can include grounding of the aircraft, fines, or other civil or criminal penalties. The specific maximum penalties are not detailed in the text but are governed by the broader regulatory framework under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and associated regulations (section 6). It is crucial for operators and owners to adhere to these requirements to avoid any legal repercussions and to ensure the continued safety and airworthiness of their aircraft.