COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King 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 90/56 Amdt 2 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 90/56
Amdt 3
Fuselage Structural Fatigue 12/2000
Applicability: Models 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, C90A and E90.
Requirement: Inspect the fuselage structure, and retire the fuselage life-limited components, in accordance with Section 5-11-00, Fuselage and Associated Structure, in the Beech King Air 90 Maintenance Manual P/N 90-590012-13B7 as Revised July 30 1999.
Compliance: Not later than the times shown in the Beech King Air 90 Maintenance Manual.
Note: Compliance with previous issues of this Directive, satisfies the initial inspection requirements of this issue.
This Amendment becomes effective on 30 November 2000.
Background: The original issue of this AD promulgated a fatigue life limitation for the fuselage. It became effective on 31 March 1981.
Amendment 1 became effective on 7 October 1999 and allowed continued operation beyond the previous life limitation, based on an inspection program developed by the manufacturer and published in the maintenance Manual.
Amendment 2 was issued on 2 December 1999 to correct administrative problems which occurred during processing of Amendment 1.
Amendment 3 corrects a minor error and reflects the current amendment status of the Maintenance Manual.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 17 October 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 1 November 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998), enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, aim to regulate the safety and airworthiness of civil aviation within Australia. This legislative instrument, specifically Part 39 - 105, addresses safety concerns through Airworthiness Directives (ADs) that are issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure that the aviation industry adheres to safety standards. The AD for Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) Series Aeroplanes, referred to as AD/BEECH 90/56 Amdt 3, was introduced to address fatigue-related structural issues in the fuselage of certain King Air models, ensuring that these aircraft continue to meet safety standards by requiring inspections and retirement of life-limited components. The policy objective of these regulations is to maintain a high standard of safety in civil aviation, thereby protecting the public and all persons involved in aviation activities.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establish the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives for the Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) Series Aeroplanes. This legislation applies to the specified models of the Beechcraft King Air aeroplanes, namely the 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, C90A, and E90. The directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requires the inspection of the fuselage structure and the retirement of life-limited components in accordance with the Beech King Air 90 Maintenance Manual. The directive outlines the necessity for compliance by the aircraft operators or owners and mandates adherence to the inspection schedules detailed in the maintenance manual. The scope of this legislation is national, impacting all aircraft within the specified models operating in Australia. The directive extends to the entire fuselage structural integrity, ensuring safety and airworthiness standards are maintained throughout the life of the aircraft. There are no exclusions or exemptions noted within this directive, and it is enforceable across all states and territories within Australia. The application of this AD is enforced through the CASA and its delegate, who have the authority to ensure compliance and take necessary actions to address any non-compliance issues.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BEECH 90/56 Amdt 3, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, apply specifically to Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) Series Aeroplanes, with applicable models being the 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, C90A, and E90. The directive mandates an inspection of the fuselage structure and the retirement of life-limited components as outlined in Section 5-11-00 of the Beech King Air 90 Maintenance Manual, P/N 90-590012-13B7 as revised on July 30, 1999. This inspection and subsequent action must be carried out in accordance with the maintenance manual and completed by the specified times mentioned within it. Compliance with previous versions of this directive will satisfy the initial inspection requirements of the current version.
Entities and individuals governed by this directive must ensure that the specified inspections and structural retirements are performed by qualified personnel, using the correct procedures as delineated in the referenced maintenance manual. The directive stipulates that these actions must be undertaken by the latest dates outlined in the maintenance manual to maintain airworthiness. Non-compliance with these requirements could potentially compromise the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft, leading to severe consequences for both operators and passengers.
Breach of the obligations outlined in this AD can result in civil or criminal penalties. The severity of these consequences depends on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, but the potential penalties can include fines and, in more severe cases, imprisonment. The specific maximum penalties are not detailed in the AD itself but would be governed by the overarching Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 and other relevant legislation. Additionally, failure to comply with this AD could lead to the grounding of the affected aircraft until the required actions are taken, thereby impacting the operational readiness and safety of the aircraft.