COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/CESSNA 206/56 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 206/56
Amdt 1
Brackett Engine Air Filters 5/2003
Applicability: Cessna TP206 and TU206 series aircraft incorporating a Brackett Aero Filters Inc. engine air inlet filter Part Number (P/N) BA-2410.
Note 1: Brackett air filters are an approved alternative to the original Cessna air filter. This Directive is only applicable to aircraft that have had the original Cessna air filter replaced by a Brackett air filter.
Requirement: Inspect the engine air filter element for correct installation. If the filter has only one grill screen, install an additional grill screen P/N 2404-00.
Note 2: The BA-2410 filter element was revised in 1993 to have a screen on both faces of the filter.
Note 3: FAA AD 2002-26-03 refers.
Compliance: Effective 15 May 2003; unless previously accomplished; at next access to the engine air filter or next scheduled aircraft periodic inspection, whichever occurs first.
This amendment becomes effective on 15 May 2003.
Background: This Directive was originally issued to require an inspection of Brackett engine air inlet filters to ensure the filter has been installed correctly. The requirement reflects the NTSB investigation of a fatal Cessna T210 accident disclosed the single grill screen had been installed incorrectly allowing the filter element to be ingested. This amendment requires a second screen to be installed on all applicable Brackett air filter installations.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 11 July 2002.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 3 April 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 April 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, amended through F2006B05262, address the need to ensure the safe operation of aircraft by issuing Airworthiness Directives. The 1998 Regulations were enacted by the Parliament of Australia to establish a comprehensive framework for the regulation of civil aviation safety. The problem or gap addressed by this particular legislative instrument is the unsafe condition identified in the installation of Brackett engine air inlet filters on Cessna TP206 and TU206 series aircraft. The directive mandates specific safety measures to mitigate identified risks, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This legislative instrument was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, reflecting its policy objective to maintain and enhance the safety of civil aviation within Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39 - 105, pertain to the regulation of airworthiness directives in the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply to specific aircraft types and aeronautical products, ensuring compliance with safety standards to mitigate risks associated with aviation operations. The applicability of this regulation extends to the Cessna TP206 and TU206 series aircraft that have replaced the original Cessna air filter with a Brackett Aero Filters Inc. engine air inlet filter Part Number BA-2410. The directive requires inspections and corrective actions to ensure the air filters are correctly installed, thereby preventing unsafe conditions that could potentially lead to accidents. The directive became effective on 15 May 2003, necessitating compliance at the next engine air filter access or the next scheduled aircraft periodic inspection. This regulatory measure is part of a broader framework managed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which can extend its application through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/CESSNA 206/56 Amendment 1, issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), pertain to the inspection and corrective action required for Brackett engine air filters on specific Cessna 206 series aircraft. According to the applicability section (Applicability), the AD applies to Cessna TP206 and TU206 series aircraft that have had the original Cessna air filter replaced with a Brackett Aero Filters Inc. engine air inlet filter part number BA-2410. The requirement section (Requirement) mandates that the engine air filter element be inspected for correct installation and, if only one grill screen is present, an additional grill screen P/N 2404-00 must be installed. The compliance section (Compliance) specifies that this action must be taken by 15 May 2003, at the next access to the engine air filter or the next scheduled aircraft periodic inspection, whichever occurs first.
The AD imposes specific obligations on aircraft operators and owners. These include ensuring that the engine air filter is inspected for correct installation and, if necessary, installing an additional grill screen to comply with the AD. This obligation extends to adhering to the compliance timeline, which requires the corrective action to be undertaken by the specified date or during the next scheduled periodic inspection. Furthermore, operators must maintain records of compliance and ensure that any modifications or inspections are performed by appropriately qualified personnel.
Breaches of the AD may lead to significant consequences, including both civil and criminal penalties. Under CASR, failure to comply with an AD can result in civil penalties, including fines. The maximum penalty for a corporation can be substantial, up to $1,260,000 for serious contraventions under section 160 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988. Additionally, individuals responsible for ensuring compliance, such as aircraft maintenance engineers, may face fines up to $252,000 or imprisonment for up to five years under the same section. Criminal penalties underscore the seriousness of non-compliance, emphasising the importance of adhering to the AD to maintain aviation safety standards.