COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters
AD/BELL 206/43 Heater Fuel Line P/N 206-070-705-1 - Inspection 3/73
Applicability: All model 206A, 206B and AB206 with S/Nos. referenced in requirement documents, equipped with heater kit P/N - 206-706-106-1, -3, -5 or -9.
Document: Bell SB No. 206-50-73-1, or Agusta SB No. BT206-58.
Compliance: Within 10 hours time in service after 28 February 1973 or at time of heater kit installation.
Background: AD/Agusta 206/32 equivalent.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, are comprehensive regulations governing civil aviation safety. One aspect of these regulations is the enforcement of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), which are legally binding instructions issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address safety issues in specific aircraft types. AD/BELL 206/43, enacted to address the safety issue of heater fuel line integrity in Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters, is one such directive. This AD was introduced to mitigate the risk of fuel leaks from the heater fuel line, which could potentially lead to fire hazards. The policy objective of this AD is to ensure the continued airworthiness of the specified helicopter models by requiring inspections and compliance within a specified timeframe. The directive applies to all model 206A, 206B, and AB206 helicopters with serial numbers referenced in the requirement documents, specifically those equipped with heater kit part numbers 206-706-106-1, -3, -5, or -9. Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 10 hours of time in service after 28 February 1973 or at the time of heater kit installation, as specified in Bell Service Bulletin No. 206-50-73-1 or Agusta Service Bulletin No. BT206-58.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, as governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, mandate specific airworthiness directives for certain types of aircraft. Specifically, Airworthiness Directive AD/BELL 206/43 applies to all model 206A, 206B and AB206 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) and Agusta Bell 206 series helicopters with serial numbers referenced in the requirement documents, and those equipped with the heater kit part numbers 206-706-106-1, -3, -5 or -9. The directive mandates inspections of the heater fuel line, part number 206-070-705-1, as outlined in Bell Service Bulletin No. 206-50-73-1 or Agusta Service Bulletin No. BT206-58. Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 10 hours of time in service after 28 February 1973, or at the time of heater kit installation. This directive is applicable nationally and is enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, ensuring that the specified aircraft meet safety standards. There are no exclusions or exemptions mentioned in this directive, and it extends its application through the referenced service bulletins and requirement documents.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR) under Part 39 - 105, concerning the Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters, pertain to the inspection of heater fuel lines (section 3/73). This regulation requires that all model 206A, 206B, and AB206 helicopters with specific serial numbers, equipped with a heater kit, undergo an inspection of the heater fuel line P/N 206-070-705-1. The inspection must be completed within 10 hours of the helicopter's time in service after 28 February 1973, or at the time of heater kit installation, as specified in the documents Bell SB No. 206-50-73-1 or Agusta SB No. BT206-58.
The obligations imposed by these regulations on the parties or entities governed are clear and straightforward. Operators of the specified helicopter models must ensure that the heater fuel line inspection is conducted according to the prescribed schedule and documentation. This involves checking the fuel line P/N 206-070-705-1 as mandated and maintaining records of compliance. These obligations ensure the safety and airworthiness of the helicopters, aligning with the overarching goals of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to maintain high safety standards in aviation operations.
In the event of non-compliance with the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, various consequences may arise. The regulations stipulate that failure to adhere to the heater fuel line inspection requirements can lead to enforcement actions by CASA. This may include administrative penalties or more severe consequences depending on the extent of the breach and its impact on safety. The specific penalties are not outlined in the provided text, but typically, CASA has the authority to impose fines or other corrective measures to ensure compliance with safety directives. It is important for operators to adhere strictly to these requirements to avoid potential legal and safety repercussions.