COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 206/18 Fuel Quantity Placard 4/76
Applicability: As detailed in the Requirement Document.
Requirement: Install fuel quantity placards as detailed in Cessna SL SE75-7 and Supplement No. 1.
Compliance: 1. Model U206 with S/Nos. as detailed in Cessna SL SE75-7; within 100 hours time in service after 16 April 1976.
2. Model 206 with S/Nos. prior to 02127:
(a) if currently fitted with one or more replacement fuel cells bearing a manufacturing date of June 1973 or later; within 100 hours time in service after 16 April 1976.
(b) concurrent with fitting one or more replacement fuel cells bearing a manufacturing date of June 1973 or later.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended through F2006B05223, are part of a broader legislative framework designed to maintain high safety standards in Australia's aviation industry. This particular legislative instrument, introduced by the Commonwealth of Australia, addresses the critical need to ensure the airworthiness of specific aircraft models by mandating the installation of fuel quantity placards for Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes. The policy objective behind this directive is to enhance safety by ensuring that pilots and ground crew are clearly informed about the fuel quantity status of the aircraft, thereby reducing the risk of fuel-related incidents. The enactment of this regulation by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims to fill a gap in the existing safety protocols for these aircraft models by providing precise and enforceable standards.
The requirement to install fuel quantity placards on certain Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes is targeted at specific models and serial numbers, ensuring that only those aircraft meeting the criteria are subject to the directive. This approach ensures that the regulation is both precise and practical, focusing on those aircraft where the installation of fuel quantity placards is most critical. The regulation stipulates timelines for compliance, ensuring that the directive is implemented in a phased and manageable manner, thereby allowing operators to plan and budget for the necessary modifications without undue disruption to their operations.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, applies to all Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes within the Commonwealth of Australia. This legislative instrument is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and it pertains to the installation of fuel quantity placards in certain models of Cessna 206 aeroplanes to enhance safety standards. The directive applies to Model U206 with specific serial numbers and Model 206 with serial numbers prior to 02127, particularly when these aircraft are fitted with replacement fuel cells manufactured after June 1973. Compliance with this directive is mandatory and must be achieved within a specified timeframe, either within 100 hours of time in service after 16 April 1976 or concurrently with the fitting of newer fuel cells. The directive ensures that all affected aircraft meet the specified safety standards by mandating the installation of placards as detailed in Cessna Service Letter SE75-7 and its supplement. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this directive, meaning it applies uniformly to all specified aircraft within the defined parameters.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39, Section 105, establish the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, specifically focusing on Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes with AD/CESSNA 206/18. This directive mandates the installation of fuel quantity placards on certain models of the aircraft. According to the directive, the installation of these placards is to be executed as outlined in Cessna Service Letter (SL) SE75-7 and its Supplement No. 1 (Section 105.4).
The applicability of this directive is clearly defined within the Requirement Document, which specifies the models and serial numbers of the Cessna 206 aeroplanes that are subject to the requirement. For model U206 with specific serial numbers, the placards must be installed within 100 hours of time in service after 16 April 1976 (Section 105.4.1). Similarly, for model 206 aeroplanes with serial numbers prior to 02127, the placards must be installed within 100 hours of time in service after 16 April 1976 if they are already fitted with replacement fuel cells manufactured from June 1973 onwards, or concurrently with the installation of such replacement fuel cells (Section 105.4.2).
Compliance with this directive imposes specific obligations on the owners and operators of the affected Cessna 206 aeroplanes. They must ensure that the fuel quantity placards are installed in accordance with the detailed instructions provided in Cessna SL SE75-7 and its supplement. Failure to comply with these requirements can lead to serious safety issues, as the placards are crucial for maintaining accurate fuel quantity information, which is essential for safe flight operations.
The regulations do not explicitly state civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance with this airworthiness directive. However, non-compliance with CASA regulations generally can result in severe consequences, including fines and enforcement actions. The severity of the penalties depends on the specific nature of the non-compliance and the impact on aviation safety. CASA has the authority to take corrective action, including grounding the aircraft until the required placards are installed, which can result in significant operational disruptions and financial costs for the non-compliant party.