COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 150, F150, 152 & F152 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 150/12 Seat Belt Attachment 3/65
Applicability: All models with S/Nos. 15059019 to 15060772.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SL No. 64-58, Item 2 or Rex Aviation TM-1. Compliance: Forthwith.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, aim to ensure safety standards in civil aviation. A specific legislative instrument, F2006B04911, addresses the problem of ensuring the airworthiness of certain aircraft models by introducing Airworthiness Directives (ADs). This particular directive, AD/CESSNA 150/12, focuses on seat belt attachments for Cessna 150, F150, 152, and F152 series aeroplanes, applying to all models with serial numbers within a specified range. The requirement mandates compliance with either Cessna Service Letter No. 64-58, Item 2, or Rex Aviation Technical Manual-1, to be implemented immediately to maintain the required safety standards. The overarching policy objective of these regulations is to ensure the highest possible safety standards for all civil aviation activities within Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, establish the requirements for the airworthiness of certain aircraft types, specifically targeting the Cessna 150, F150, 152 & F152 series aeroplanes with serial numbers between 15059019 and 15060772. This legislation mandates that seat belt attachments on these aircraft must comply with either Cessna Service Letter No. 64-58, Item 2, or Rex Aviation Technical Manual-1. The directive applies to the specified serial numbers of the aircraft models mentioned, and compliance must be achieved forthwith, meaning without undue delay. The regulation is enforceable by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which oversees the implementation and adherence to these safety directives to ensure the continued safe operation of these aircraft within Australian airspace.
The regulation extends its jurisdiction across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring that all operators of the affected Cessna aircraft within the country must comply with the specified airworthiness directives. The regulation does not explicitly exclude any parties or provide exemptions based on the provided text; it applies uniformly to the identified serial numbers of the aircraft models. The scope of the regulation is precise and limited to the specified aircraft models and serial numbers, with no broader application to other aircraft types or models outside this range. Any further clarification or extension of these directives would typically be addressed through subordinate instruments or additional service letters and technical manuals issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of this legislation pertain to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, specifically focusing on the Cessna 150, F150, 152 & F152 series aeroplanes. Section 105(3) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 mandates that all models with serial numbers (S/Nos.) between 15059019 and 15060772 must adhere to certain seat belt attachment requirements. The directive references Cessna Service Letter (SL) No. 64-58, Item 2, or Rex Aviation Technical Manual (TM)-1 for compliance. Compliance with these directives is to be achieved forthwith.
The obligations imposed on the parties governed by this Act are stringent and clear. Aircraft operators and owners must ensure that their Cessna 150, F150, 152 & F152 series aeroplanes meet the specified seat belt attachment requirements. This includes following the instructions detailed in Cessna SL No. 64-58, Item 2 or Rex Aviation TM-1. Operators must take immediate action to comply with these directives to maintain the airworthiness of their aircraft.
Failure to comply with the directives outlined in this legislation can result in severe consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance can lead to enforcement actions by CASA. The specific penalties for breaching these airworthiness directives are not detailed in the text but generally include fines and potential grounding of the aircraft until compliance is achieved. For more severe violations, civil and criminal penalties may apply, potentially leading to significant financial penalties and legal repercussions for the offending party.