COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety 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 issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 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.
CAP Aviation (Akrotech and Mudry) CAP 232 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CAP 232/11 Rudder Lower Support 10/2004
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Applicability: All Model CAP232, CAP231 and CAP231EX aircraft, fitted with a rudder lower support CAP10-30-08-01 or CAP230-30-08-01, as applicable, with or without a letter at end; supplied by APEX Aircraft after 1 January 2001 (supplied as spare part or incorporated in production).
Requirement: 1. Perform inspection ‘A’ of the Accomplishment Instructions of APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040707, dated 29 July 2004.
2. Perform inspection ‘B’ of the Accomplishment Instructions of APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040707.
Note: DGAC Emergency AD UF-2004-143 refers.
Compliance: 1. Before further flight after 18 August 2004.
2. Within 25 flight hours after 18 August 2004, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 flight hours.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 18 August 2004.
Background: Reports were received of cracked rudder lower supports.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 17 August 2004
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 18 August 2004.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998) were enacted to establish safety standards for civil aviation in Australia, thereby addressing the need to ensure the safe operation of aircraft within the country's airspace. These regulations were introduced by the Australian Parliament to provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation of civil aviation, with the overarching policy objective of enhancing the safety of air travel. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) plays a crucial role in the administration and enforcement of these regulations, ensuring that all aircraft and aeronautical products meet the necessary safety standards. The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the CASR 1998 aims to address specific safety issues identified in certain aircraft models, such as the CAP Aviation (Akrotech and Mudry) CAP 232 Series Aeroplanes, by mandating corrective actions to rectify unsafe conditions. This directive, effective from 18 August 2004, was introduced in response to reports of cracked rudder lower supports, necessitating inspections and maintenance to prevent further safety risks.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) applies to all Model CAP232, CAP231 and CAP231EX aircraft that are fitted with a rudder lower support CAP10-30-08-01 or CAP230-30-08-01, as applicable, with or without a letter at the end, and were supplied by APEX Aircraft after 1 January 2001, either as a spare part or incorporated in production. The AD mandates specific inspections to address the reported issue of cracked rudder lower supports, which were identified as a safety concern. The requirement entails performing inspections 'A' and 'B' as detailed in APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040707 dated 29 July 2004, with the inspections mandated before further flight after 18 August 2004, and within 25 flight hours thereafter, at intervals not exceeding 25 flight hours. This directive becomes effective from 18 August 2004 and is applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring compliance with safety standards set forth by CASA.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Airworthiness Directive (AD/CAP 232/11) are the applicability, requirement, and compliance sections. The applicability section specifies the aircraft to which the AD applies, namely all Model CAP232, CAP231 and CAP231EX aircraft fitted with certain rudder lower supports supplied by APEX Aircraft after 1 January 2001. The requirement section outlines the actions that must be taken, which include performing inspections 'A' and 'B' as per APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040707. The compliance section mandates that these inspections must be completed before further flight after 18 August 2004 and then at intervals not exceeding 25 flight hours.
The AD imposes specific obligations on the parties and entities it governs. Aircraft owners and operators are required to ensure that the inspections specified in the AD are performed by qualified personnel in accordance with the instructions provided in APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040707. The AD mandates that these inspections must be completed before any further flight after 18 August 2004 and then at regular intervals not exceeding 25 flight hours. Failure to comply with these obligations could result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, potentially leading to grounding and other regulatory actions.
Any breach of the AD may result in civil or criminal consequences, although specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text of the AD itself. However, under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance with Airworthiness Directives can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These actions could include fines, penalties, or other regulatory measures. The exact penalties depend on the severity of the non-compliance and are outlined in the broader regulatory framework of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.