COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 188 (Agwagon) Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 188/9
Amdt 3
Baggage Compartment 11/86
Applicability: All models A188 excluding those with an aircraft serial number with a “T” suffix.
Requirement: Install protective covers in the forward baggage compartment to prevent possible damage to the fuel and electrical systems equipment due to improperly stowed articles.
Cessna SL SE 68-15 details an acceptable method.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 August 1970.
Note: Aircraft already complying with requirements of AD/CESSNA 188/9 or 9 Amdt 1 need no further action.
Background: This Amendment distinguishes between the configuration differences of the “Agwagon” and the “Agtruck” aircraft.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, serve as a comprehensive set of rules to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia. One particular legislative instrument, F2006B05185, addresses a specific safety concern related to the Cessna 188 (Agwagon) Series Aeroplanes. The problem this legislative instrument was introduced to address involves the potential for damage to the fuel and electrical systems equipment in the forward baggage compartment due to improperly stowed articles. The policy objective behind this amendment is to mitigate such risks by mandating the installation of protective covers in the forward baggage compartment, thereby enhancing the safety of these aircraft.
The enactment of this instrument by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 aims to provide clear and specific directives to ensure compliance with safety standards. The requirement to install protective covers in the forward baggage compartment is detailed in AD/CESSNA 188/9 Amdt 3, with Cessna SL SE 68-15 providing an acceptable method for compliance. Aircraft owners or operators must ensure compliance within 100 hours of time in service after 31 August 1970, with a specific note that aircraft already meeting the requirements of AD/CESSNA 188/9 or 9 Amdt 1 do not need further action. This amendment distinguishes between the configuration differences of the “Agwagon” and the “Agtruck” aircraft, ensuring that safety measures are appropriately tailored to the specific models.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, apply to all Cessna 188 (Agwagon) series aeroplanes, specifically targeting aircraft models A188, excluding those with an aircraft serial number ending in a "T" suffix. The regulations mandate the installation of protective covers in the forward baggage compartment to prevent potential damage to the fuel and electrical systems equipment, which can occur if articles are improperly stowed. Cessna SL SE 68-15 outlines an acceptable method for compliance with these directives. Operators are required to ensure compliance within 100 hours of the aircraft being in service after 31 August 1970. Aircraft that already meet the requirements of AD/CESSNA 188/9 or 9 Amdt 1 are exempt from further action. This amendment specifically addresses the configuration differences between the "Agwagon" and "Agtruck" aircraft. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, governing civil aviation within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations do not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments but are specifically targeted at ensuring the airworthiness of the specified aircraft models.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, address the Airworthiness Directives (AD) concerning the Cessna 188 (Agwagon) series aeroplanes. The AD/CESSNA 188/9 Amendment 3 focuses on the installation of protective covers in the forward baggage compartment. This requirement is mandated to prevent potential damage to the fuel and electrical systems equipment caused by improperly stowed articles. Section 11/86 outlines the applicability, which covers all models A188 except those with an aircraft serial number ending in a "T" suffix. Cessna SL SE 68-15 provides an acceptable method for compliance with these directives.
Under the Civil Aviation Regulations, the Cessna 188 (Agwagon) series aeroplanes must adhere to specific obligations set forth by the AD/CESSNA 188/9 Amendment 3. Operators and owners of these aircraft must ensure that the protective covers are installed in the forward baggage compartment as specified. Compliance with these requirements must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service following the directive's effective date of 31 August 1970. It is also noted that aircraft already meeting the requirements of previous directives (AD/CESSNA 188/9 or 9 Amdt 1) need not take further action.
Failure to comply with the provisions outlined in AD/CESSNA 188/9 Amendment 3 can lead to significant consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the legislative instrument, non-compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations can generally result in enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Such actions may include fines, mandatory corrective actions, or even the grounding of the aircraft until the required modifications are made. Additionally, operators and owners can face legal repercussions, which may include civil penalties or criminal charges depending on the severity and intent behind the non-compliance.