COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Bell Helicopter Textron 205 Series Helicopters
AD/BELL 205/17 Hydraulic Fluid Temperature Indicators - Installation
12/73
Applicability: All model 205A-1 prior to S/No. 305153 with dual hydraulic system installed. Document: SB No 205-06-73-1.
Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time in service after 31 January 1974 or at time of installation of dual hydraulic system.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the authority of the Australian Parliament, were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia. One specific legislative instrument, F2006B04359, pertains to Airworthiness Directives (AD) for certain aircraft, including the Bell Helicopter Textron 205 Series Helicopters. This particular AD, numbered AD/BELL 205/17, addresses the installation of hydraulic fluid temperature indicators in model 205A-1 helicopters prior to serial number 305153 that are equipped with a dual hydraulic system. The directive was introduced to address the problem of ensuring that these helicopters maintain safe operational standards by installing the specified indicators, with compliance required within 50 hours of time in service after 31 January 1974 or at the time of installation of the dual hydraulic system. The policy objective is to enhance the safety and reliability of the aircraft by providing operators with essential information on hydraulic fluid temperatures.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to all Bell Helicopter Textron 205 Series helicopters, more precisely to those model 205A-1 prior to serial number 305153 equipped with a dual hydraulic system. This legislation mandates compliance with Airworthiness Directive AD/BELL 205/17 concerning the installation of hydraulic fluid temperature indicators. The directive requires compliance within 50 hours of time in service after 31 January 1974 or at the time of the installation of a dual hydraulic system, as detailed in Service Bulletin No 205-06-73-1. This regulation extends to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, impacting operators, maintenance personnel, and other relevant parties within the civil aviation sector. It is important to note that this directive does not apply to helicopters beyond the specified serial number or those without a dual hydraulic system. The scope of the Act can be extended or modified through subordinate instruments, ensuring that safety standards remain up-to-date and effectively enforced.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically within PART 39 - 105, contain a directive (AD/BELL 205/17) that pertains to the installation of hydraulic fluid temperature indicators in Bell Helicopter Textron 205 Series Helicopters (section 39-105). This directive applies to all model 205A-1 helicopters prior to serial number 305153 that have a dual hydraulic system installed (section 39-105(1)). The requirement is to ensure the installation of these indicators as stipulated in Service Bulletin No 205-06-73-1 (section 39-105(2)). Compliance with this directive must be achieved within the next 50 hours of time in service after 31 January 1974 or at the time of installation of the dual hydraulic system, whichever comes later (section 39-105(3)).
The Act imposes several obligations on the parties or entities it governs. Firstly, it mandates that all applicable helicopters must have the hydraulic fluid temperature indicators installed according to the specified timeline (section 39-105(3)). This installation is non-negotiable and must be completed to ensure the safety and operational compliance of the aircraft. Furthermore, the documentation, including Service Bulletin No 205-06-73-1, must be referenced and followed precisely to ensure the correct installation and operation of the hydraulic fluid temperature indicators (section 39-105(2)). Any deviations from these requirements could result in non-compliance with the regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of AD/BELL 205/17 may result in significant consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to take enforcement actions against any entity found in breach of these regulations. This could include the imposition of fines, the issuance of enforcement notices, or other regulatory actions deemed necessary to ensure compliance (section 39-105(4)). The severity of the penalties may depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, but the overarching objective is to ensure the safety and integrity of the aviation operations governed by these regulations.