COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BN-2/67 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.
Pilatus Britten Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes
AD/BN-2/67
Amdt 1
Control Column Sliding Tube 8/2002
Applicability: All Model BN2, BN2A, BN2B, and BN2T aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with B-N Group Ltd Mandatory Service Bulletin BN2/SB.243 Issue 2.
Compliance: Before 8 September 2002; thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service, if no wear is found. If wear is found refer to the Requirement document.
This Amendment becomes effective on 8 August 2002.
Background: The manufacturer received reports of wear in the control column sliding tube. This wear could lead to cracking of the tube.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the Requirement document, which introduces changes to Accomplishment Instructions procedures.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 17 June 1999.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 June 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 2002.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) were enacted by the Parliament of Australia to ensure the safety of civil aviation and to provide a framework for the regulation of aviation activities within the country. This legislative instrument, specifically the Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BN-2/67 Amendment 1, addresses the safety concerns related to wear in the control column sliding tube of Pilatus Britten Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes, which could potentially lead to cracking and compromise aircraft safety. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), acting as the delegate, revoked the original AD AD/BN-2/67 and issued this amendment to provide updated requirements based on the manufacturer's latest service bulletin. The policy objective of this AD is to mandate specific actions to rectify the identified unsafe condition, ensuring continued airworthiness and passenger safety. The amendment became effective on 8 August 2002, requiring compliance with the updated procedures before 8 September 2002 and at regular intervals thereafter.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39, section 105, pertains to airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This legislation applies to all aircraft and aeronautical products that fall under the jurisdiction of CASA, with a specific focus on ensuring the safety and airworthiness of these entities. The particular Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/BN-2/67 Amendment 1, pertains to the Pilatus Britten Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes, including models BN2, BN2A, BN2B, and BN2T. The directive mandates specific actions to be undertaken to address the unsafe condition identified in the control column sliding tube, which can lead to cracking if not addressed. Compliance with the directive requires adherence to the procedures outlined in the B-N Group Ltd Mandatory Service Bulletin BN2/SB.243 Issue 2, with an initial compliance date of 8 September 2002, and subsequent checks at intervals not exceeding 500 hours of time in service, or as specified in the requirement document if wear is detected. The AD is effective from 8 August 2002 and is subject to notification in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed of the mandatory safety measures.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) include specific provisions under Part 39 - 105, focusing on Airworthiness Directives (AD). In this context, Section 39.1(1) empowers the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue ADs when necessary to correct unsafe conditions. The specific AD in question, AD/BN-2/67, pertains to the Pilatus Britten Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes. The directive mandates that the action specified in the requirement section, which is detailed in B-N Group Ltd Mandatory Service Bulletin BN2/SB.243 Issue 2, must be carried out on the aircraft models BN2, BN2A, BN2B, and BN2T. This action must be performed under the specified circumstances and instructions outlined in the requirement section and must be completed by the deadline mentioned in the compliance section.
The AD imposes several obligations on the parties involved. Owners and operators of the specified aircraft models must ensure that the required action is taken before the compliance date of 8 September 2002. Furthermore, if no wear is detected, the action must be repeated at intervals not exceeding 500 hours of time in service. If wear is detected, operators must refer to the specific instructions provided in the Requirement document. These obligations are critical to maintaining the airworthiness and safety of the aircraft in question.
Failure to comply with the AD may lead to serious consequences. Under CAR 1998, non-compliance with ADs can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Specifically, Section 9.05 of CAR 1998 outlines the penalties for non-compliance, which can include fines and imprisonment. The maximum penalties can vary, but for the most serious breaches, individuals may face fines of up to $22,200 and imprisonment for up to one year. Additionally, corporations can face fines of up to $111,000. These stringent measures underscore the importance of adhering to ADs to ensure the safety and integrity of civil aviation operations.