COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 95 (Travelair) Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 95/15 Fuel System Placards 7/73
Applicability: Models 95, B95, B95A, D95A, E95 with S/Nos TD-1 to TD-721. Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI 0492-281 or 0484-281 as applicable. Compliance: Within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 July 1973.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by the legislative instrument F2006B04288, address the need for ensuring the safety and airworthiness of specific Beechcraft 95 (Travelair) series aeroplanes. Enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, this legislation targets a particular gap in maintaining safety standards for these aircraft models. The policy objective is to ensure that the fuel system placards are correctly installed and maintained to prevent potential hazards during operation. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has mandated this requirement to ensure that all affected aircraft comply with the specified maintenance and operational standards within a defined timeframe, thereby enhancing overall aviation safety.
This legislative instrument was introduced to provide clear and enforceable directives for maintaining the airworthiness of Beechcraft 95 series aeroplanes, specifically regarding the installation and compliance of fuel system placards. The regulation applies to models 95, B95, B95A, D95A, and E95 with serial numbers TD-1 to TD-721 and requires compliance within 100 hours of time in service after 31 July 1973. By mandating adherence to specific service instructions, CASA aims to mitigate risks associated with fuel system malfunctions and ensure the continued safe operation of these aircraft.
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 standards for certain aircraft models. This regulation applies to Beechcraft 95 (Travelair) series aeroplanes, including models 95, B95, B95A, D95A, and E95, with serial numbers ranging from TD-1 to TD-721. These directives mandate compliance with specific maintenance actions as outlined in Beechcraft Service Instructions 0492-281 or 0484-281, depending on the aircraft's configuration. Operators must ensure these compliance measures are implemented within 100 hours of the aircraft’s time in service following 31 July 1973. This regulation extends across the Commonwealth of Australia, affecting all entities and persons operating these specific aircraft models within the country’s airspace. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the directive itself, although further specifications and conditions may be defined in subordinate instruments issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (Cth), specifically Part 39 - 105, includes a legislative instrument pertaining to the airworthiness directives for the Beechcraft 95 (Travelair) Series Aeroplanes (section 39 - 105). The instrument AD/BEECH 95/15 addresses fuel system placards for models 95, B95, B95A, D95A, and E95, with serial numbers (S/Nos) ranging from TD-1 to TD-721 (section 39 - 105(7/73)). The directive mandates that the action required must align with either Beechcraft Service Instructions (SI) 0492-281 or 0484-281, as applicable (section 39 - 105). Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 100 hours’ time in service after 31 July 1973 (section 39 - 105).
The Civil Aviation Regulations impose several obligations on the parties or entities governed by this airworthiness directive. Primarily, it requires the aircraft operators and maintenance personnel to adhere strictly to the specified service instructions (section 39 - 105(7/73)). Operators must ensure that their Beechcraft 95 series aeroplanes are compliant with the placard requirements within the stipulated timeframe. This includes reviewing and updating any necessary placards related to the fuel system as per the prescribed Beechcraft service instructions (section 39 - 105). Maintenance personnel must carry out the required actions and verify compliance with the directive, ensuring that the aircraft meets the safety standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) (section 39 - 105).
Failure to comply with the airworthiness directive AD/BEECH 95/15 could result in several consequences, including both civil and criminal penalties. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the legislative instrument, the general Civil Aviation Act 1988 (Cth) provides a framework for such enforcement actions (section 39 - 105). Non-compliance could lead to enforcement actions by CASA, which may include fines, suspension or revocation of aircraft certificates, and potential criminal charges for individuals or entities found to be in breach of the regulations. The severity of penalties can vary based on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, with potential maximum penalties available under relevant aviation laws (section 39 - 105).