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
AD/BEECH 90/9 Window Protection - Installation 11/67
Applicability: All models.
Requirement: The baggage compartment and toilet compartment windows shall be suitably protected to prevent accidental damage from inside the aircraft.
Note: This may take the form of an inner perspex panel, bars or mesh.
Compliance: Forthwith.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, address various safety aspects of civil aviation operations in Australia. One specific legislative instrument, F2006B04272, pertains to Airworthiness Directives for Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) series aeroplanes, particularly concerning the installation of window protection to prevent accidental damage from inside the aircraft. This regulation was introduced to address the problem of potential damage to critical aircraft windows by passengers or crew, which could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft and result in safety hazards. The policy objective of this directive is to ensure the safety of all persons on board by mandating that the baggage and toilet compartment windows be suitably protected, such as through the installation of an inner perspex panel, bars, or mesh, to be carried out forthwith.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, applies to all Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) series aeroplanes, mandating the installation of suitable protection for the baggage compartment and toilet compartment windows to prevent accidental damage from within the aircraft. This requirement applies to all models of the specified aeroplanes and must be complied with immediately. The regulation is a part of the broader framework overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and is applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting the aviation industry and all operators of these aircraft. The regulation leaves the specific form of protection to be determined by the operator, which may include an inner perspex panel, bars, or mesh, as long as it effectively mitigates the risk of damage. The regulation does not exclude any specific entities or conduct and is to be strictly adhered to without any stated exemptions or thresholds. Any further elaboration or clarification on the implementation of these directives may be provided through subordinate instruments issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertain to airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for various aircraft models, including the Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) series aeroplanes. Section AD/BEECH 90/9 sets forth the requirement for the installation of window protection in the baggage and toilet compartments of these aircraft. According to this section, it is mandatory to suitably protect the windows of these compartments to prevent accidental damage from within the aircraft (Section AD/BEECH 90/9). This protection can be achieved by installing an inner perspex panel, bars, or mesh, as specified in the note accompanying the directive (Section AD/BEECH 90/9).
The obligations and requirements imposed by this airworthiness directive on the relevant parties, including aircraft operators and maintenance personnel, are clear and specific. Operators and maintenance personnel must ensure that the baggage and toilet compartment windows of the Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) series aeroplanes are suitably protected to prevent accidental damage. This involves installing an appropriate form of protection such as an inner perspex panel, bars, or mesh, and ensuring that these measures are implemented forthwith (Section AD/BEECH 90/9).
Failure to comply with the airworthiness directive AD/BEECH 90/9 may result in significant legal consequences. While the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 do not explicitly outline specific penalties for non-compliance with this particular airworthiness directive, general provisions within the regulations provide for enforcement actions. Non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to penalties under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, which may include fines and potential criminal charges. Additionally, CASA has the authority to issue directions, suspend or revoke airworthiness certificates, and take other regulatory actions against non-compliant operators. The severity of the penalties may depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, as well as any resultant safety implications.