COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 177 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 177/18 Throttle Control Support Bracket Attachment 3/75
Applicability: Model 177RG with S/Nos. 177RG0001 to 177RG0618 and F177RG0001 to F177RG0122.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SL No. SE74-29. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 March 1975.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 were enacted to provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safety and efficiency of civil aviation within Australia. Among these regulations, Part 39, specifically dealing with airworthiness directives, was introduced to address safety concerns and ensure that aircraft meet required safety standards. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is responsible for enforcing these regulations, with a clear policy objective to maintain the highest possible levels of safety in the aviation industry. One specific example of such regulations is found in AD/CESSNA 177/18, which pertains to the Cessna 177 Series Aeroplanes. This directive mandates that specific models of the Cessna 177RG, identified by their serial numbers, must comply with particular maintenance actions related to the throttle control support bracket attachment. The directive requires compliance within 100 hours of time in service after 31 March 1975, ensuring that these aircraft remain airworthy and safe for operation.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, with this particular entry addressing Cessna 177 Series Aeroplanes. The directive in question, AD/CESSNA 177/18, concerns the Throttle Control Support Bracket Attachment for Model 177RG aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 177RG0001 to 177RG0618 and F177RG0001 to F177RG0122. The requirement under this directive mandates compliance with Cessna Service Letter SE74-29, which must be implemented within 100 hours of the aeroplanes' time in service after 31 March 1975. This regulation extends its reach to any person or entity operating these specific models of Cessna 177RG aeroplanes within the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring adherence to the specified maintenance action to maintain airworthiness. The regulations can be further extended or refined through subordinate instruments, thereby allowing for adjustments in compliance requirements and enforcement as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39 - 105, mandates certain safety measures for the operation of aircraft within Australian airspace. One such directive, AD/CESSNA 177/18, pertains to the Cessna 177 Series aeroplanes. This directive, found under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, applies to Model 177RG with serial numbers ranging from 177RG0001 to 177RG0618 and F177RG0001 to F177RG0122. The primary requirement of this directive is that the throttle control support bracket attachment must comply with Cessna Service Letter SE74-29 (paragraph 1).
This regulation imposes specific obligations on aircraft operators and owners of the affected Cessna 177RG models. They must ensure that the throttle control support bracket attachment is in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE74-29. The compliance must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service after 31 March 1975 (paragraph 2). This means that if an aircraft of the specified model and serial number range has accrued more than 100 hours of service after the aforementioned date, it must be modified to meet the safety directive requirements before continuing operations.
Failure to comply with the directive AD/CESSNA 177/18 can result in significant consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The potential penalties for not adhering to these safety requirements can be severe. Civil penalties may include fines, and in more serious cases, CASA may take action to suspend or revoke the aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness. This can result in the aircraft being grounded, which would prevent it from operating until the required modifications are made and verified. Additionally, individuals responsible for the aircraft, such as the operator or owner, may also face legal action under civil or criminal law, depending on the severity of the breach and the circumstances involved (paragraph 3).