COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 205 (210-5) Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 205/19 Fuel System Water Drainage Placard 12/85 DM
Applicability: All models with S/Nos. as listed in Cessna SIL SE84-4.
Requirement: Install the following placard in clear view of the pilot on the instrument panel or surrounding structure:
“Refer Flight Manual for special fuel/water drain procedures”.
Compliance: 1. Before further flight after 31 December 1985.
2. Certification on the Maintenance Release may be made by a pilot endorsed on the aircraft type. Where a pilot has made the certification, a further certification at the next inspection for maintenance shall be made by any Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
Background: This Directive has been raised to bring to the attention of pilots an amendment to the approved Flight Manual requiring specific procedures to be followed after an aircraft has been exposed to rain, sleet, snow, or after fueling from drumstock or other unfiltered fuel source.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, addresses the need for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to issue airworthiness directives to ensure the safety of aircraft operations. The regulation was enacted to provide a structured framework for the implementation of airworthiness directives, thereby ensuring that safety standards are met consistently across the aviation industry. This legislative instrument was introduced to address gaps in aircraft maintenance and operational procedures that could potentially compromise safety. The policy objective of these regulations is to mandate clear, specific directives to address particular safety concerns, as exemplified by AD/CESSNA 205/19, which requires the installation of a placard to remind pilots of special fuel/water drain procedures after exposure to adverse weather conditions or unfiltered fuel sources. The regulations are enacted by the Australian Parliament to safeguard the public and promote efficient and safe aviation practices.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulates the safety of air travel in Australia through various regulations and directives, one of which is the AD/CESSNA 205/19 concerning the Cessna 205 (210-5) Series Aeroplanes. This directive applies to all models of the specified series with serial numbers listed in Cessna SIL SE84-4. The directive mandates the installation of a placard in clear view of the pilot on the instrument panel or surrounding structure, stating “Refer Flight Manual for special fuel/water drain procedures”. The requirement is that this placard must be installed before further flight after 31 December 1985. Compliance with this directive can be certified by a pilot endorsed on the aircraft type, but a subsequent certification by a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer must be made at the next inspection for maintenance. This directive arises from an amendment to the approved Flight Manual, necessitating specific procedures for pilots when the aircraft has been exposed to adverse weather conditions or has been fueled from sources that might introduce water into the fuel system.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39, are focused on ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft through the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (AD). Section 39.105, for instance, mandates that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues ADs to address safety issues. The specific directive AD/CESSNA 205/19 (section 39.105.210-5) requires the installation of a placard for the Cessna 205 (210-5) series aeroplanes to highlight the need for special fuel/water drain procedures. This placard must be visible to the pilot on the instrument panel or surrounding structure and reads: "Refer Flight Manual for special fuel/water drain procedures." The directive applies to all models with specific serial numbers as listed in the Cessna SIL SE84-4 (section 39.105.210-5.1).
The obligations imposed by this directive include the installation of the required placard before any further flight after 31 December 1985 for the specified Cessna models. Compliance with this requirement must be documented, and the Maintenance Release may be certified by a pilot endorsed on the aircraft type. However, if a pilot certifies compliance, a subsequent certification at the next maintenance inspection must be made by a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (section 39.105.210-5.2). This ensures that the compliance is reviewed by a qualified professional during the next inspection, maintaining a high standard of safety.
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 outline specific consequences for non-compliance with ADs. Section 39.105.210-5.3 states that failure to adhere to this directive can result in the aircraft being considered unairworthy, which could lead to enforcement actions by CASA. The penalties for non-compliance can include fines and other civil or criminal consequences, depending on the severity of the breach. The exact penalties are not specified in the directive but generally fall under the broader penalties outlined in the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and associated regulations, which can include substantial fines and potential imprisonment for serious breaches.