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 issues the following Airworthiness Directive (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.
CAP Aviation (Akrotech and Mudry) CAP 232 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CAP 232/6 Brake Master Cylinder Attachment Pin 8/2001
Applicability: CAP 232 aircraft Serial Numbers 1 to 16 inclusive.
Requirement: Replace the brake master cylinder attachment pin in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions contained in Akrotech Service Bulletin 98-05-08.
Note: DGAC AD 98-403(A) refers.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 9 August 2001, unless already accomplished.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 August 2001.
Background: The DGAC requires replacement of the original design brake master cylinder attachment pin with a pin of improved design.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 26 June 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 July 2001.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by the Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations 2006, address the need for stringent safety standards within the Australian aviation industry. This legislation, enacted by the Australian Parliament, aims to ensure that all aircraft and aeronautical products comply with airworthiness standards, thereby enhancing the safety of air travel. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), as the delegate of the Commonwealth, issues Airworthiness Directives (AD) under the authority of the Civil Aviation Regulations. These directives mandate specific actions to correct unsafe conditions identified in aircraft or aeronautical products, ensuring compliance with safety standards. An example of this regulatory approach is the Airworthiness Directive AD/CAP 232/6 issued on 8 August 2001, which requires the replacement of the brake master cylinder attachment pin in CAP 232 aircraft to mitigate safety risks. This directive exemplifies the regulatory intent to proactively address potential hazards, thereby safeguarding public safety in aviation.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies specifically to CAP 232 Series Aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 1 to 16 inclusive. The directive mandates the replacement of the brake master cylinder attachment pin with an improved design as specified in Akrotech Service Bulletin 98-05-08. This requirement must be carried out within 100 hours of the aircraft being in service after 9 August 2001, unless the action has already been completed. The AD was issued by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and it became effective on 9 August 2001. This legislative instrument targets aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel who must adhere to the specified compliance timeline to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft. The directive's scope is limited to the particular series and serial numbers of the CAP 232 aircraft, ensuring that only the specified models are subject to the mandate.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) pertains specifically to CAP 232 Series Aeroplanes manufactured by Aviation (Akrotech and Mudry). The AD, numbered AD/CAP 232/6, mandates the replacement of the brake master cylinder attachment pin for aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 1 to 16 inclusive. This action is to be performed in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions provided in Akrotech Service Bulletin 98-05-08, and it references DGAC AD 98-403(A) for additional context. The requirement to replace the pin must be completed within 100 hours of time in service after 9 August 2001, unless the action has already been taken.
This AD imposes obligations on the operators of CAP 232 aircraft within the specified serial number range. Operators must ensure that the replacement of the brake master cylinder attachment pin is conducted as per the instructions detailed in the Akrotech Service Bulletin. This involves adhering to the specific procedures outlined to ensure the safety and compliance of the aircraft with current airworthiness standards. The directive explicitly states that compliance must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service after the AD's effective date of 9 August 2001, unless the replacement has already been performed.
Failure to comply with the AD can result in serious consequences. The AD was issued due to safety concerns identified by the DGAC, which mandated the replacement of the original design brake master cylinder attachment pin with an improved design. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the AD itself, violations of airworthiness directives under CAR 1998 can lead to severe civil or criminal penalties, including fines and potential grounding of the aircraft. These consequences underscore the importance of adhering to the AD to maintain the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft.