COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Casa 212 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CASA/7 Rudder Control System - Modification 1/84
Applicability: All model CASA-212 with S/Nos referenced in the requirement document. Document: Construcciones Aeronauticas SB 212-27-17R1.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 January 1984 unless previously accomplished, or at the next scheduled inspection for maintenance release issue after 31 January 1984, whichever is the later.
Background: Relocation of rudder control cables and replacement of pulley bracket at nose frame 7 will reduce cable wear and improve the Rudder Control System.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39 - 105, establish a schedule of airworthiness directives to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft. The legislative instrument F2006B04887 pertains to Casa 212 Series Aeroplanes and mandates modifications to the rudder control system. This directive was introduced to address issues related to rudder control cable wear and to improve the overall safety of the aircraft by relocating the rudder control cables and replacing the pulley bracket at nose frame 7. The enactment by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) aims to ensure that all model CASA-212 aircraft with serial numbers referenced in the requirement document comply with these safety modifications within the specified timeframe. The policy objective is to enhance airworthiness and prevent potential operational hazards by ensuring that maintenance actions are performed to address identified safety issues.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, addresses the safety of CASA-212 series aeroplanes, focusing on a critical component of the aircraft: the rudder control system. This legislation applies to all CASA-212 models with specific serial numbers as outlined in the directive document Construcciones Aeronauticas SB 212-27-17R1. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory, requiring the modification of the rudder control cables and the replacement of the pulley bracket at nose frame 7 within 100 hours of time in service after 31 January 1984, or at the next scheduled inspection, whichever is later. The aim of these modifications is to reduce cable wear and enhance the overall performance and safety of the Rudder Control System. This directive is part of the broader framework of aviation safety managed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), ensuring that all regulated aircraft meet stringent safety standards.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39 - 105. This AD, numbered AD/CASA/7, pertains to the rudder control system of the CASA 212 Series aeroplanes. According to section 1 of the AD, all model CASA-212 aeroplanes with serial numbers (S/Nos) as referenced in the requirement document are subject to this directive. The directive mandates modifications to the rudder control system to improve safety and operational efficiency (AD/CASA/7, Section 1). The modifications include relocating the rudder control cables and replacing the pulley bracket at nose frame 7, as outlined in Construcciones Aeronauticas SB 212-27-17R1.
Entities and operators of CASA 212 aeroplanes are required to comply with the AD/CASA/7. Specifically, they must ensure that the specified modifications to the rudder control system are completed within 100 hours of time in service after 31 January 1984 (AD/CASA/7, Section 1). Alternatively, the compliance can be achieved at the next scheduled inspection for maintenance release issue after 31 January 1984, whichever comes later. This directive is intended to address issues of cable wear and improve the overall reliability and safety of the rudder control system (AD/CASA/7, Section 1).
Failure to comply with the AD/CASA/7 may result in significant legal and operational consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, non-compliance with ADs can be considered a breach of airworthiness requirements, which could lead to penalties. While specific penalties are not detailed within the AD itself, general provisions in the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 outline potential sanctions, including fines and possible suspension or revocation of airworthiness certificates. These measures are in place to ensure that aircraft maintain the highest safety standards and to enforce compliance with CASA directives.