Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under PART 39 - 105, address the safety and airworthiness of aircraft in Australia. This legislation was enacted to ensure that all civil aviation activities within the country comply with safety standards and regulations. The problem it was introduced to address includes maintaining the integrity and safety of aircraft components, particularly those identified as critical to flight operations. The policy objective is to prevent in-flight failures and enhance the overall safety of civil aviation through mandatory inspections and directives. This particular legislative instrument, F2006B08093, focuses on Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes and mandates inspections of flying control system turnbuckles to detect and rectify any longitudinal cracks in the AN 155 brass turnbuckles. The regulation was introduced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and requires compliance within 100 hours of time in service after 30 April 1980, as per Cessna SIL No. SE 80-16. This directive is essential for maintaining the airworthiness of the specified models and serial numbers of the Cessna 210 and P210 aircraft.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39 - 105, mandates certain airworthiness directives for the Cessna 210 series aeroplanes to ensure the safety and integrity of the flying control system. This directive applies to all Cessna 210 and P210 models with serial numbers ranging from 21061697 to 21063605 and P2100001 to P2100362. The directive requires compliance within 100 hours of time in service after April 30, 1980, as outlined in Cessna SIL No. SE 80-16. The primary focus of this directive is the inspection of AN 155 brass turnbuckles in the control system, which may develop longitudinal cracks radiating from the ends of the turnbuckles. The regulation applies to all aircraft within the specified serial number range, ensuring that these critical components are regularly inspected to maintain airworthiness standards.

Key Provisions

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, includes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives for Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes. One such directive, AD/CESSNA 210/44, addresses flying control system turnbuckles and requires an inspection (section 1). This directive applies to all models 210 and P210 with specific serial numbers (section 2). The directive is documented in Cessna SIL No. SE 80-16, which must be followed to ensure compliance (section 3). The inspection is required within 100 hours of time in service after 30 April 1980 (section 4). This directive is important because some of the AN 155 brass turnbuckles in the control system may have longitudinal cracks radiating from the ends of the turnbuckle (section 5). The Act imposes obligations on the operators of the affected aircraft to conduct the required inspections as outlined in the directive. This includes ensuring that the aircraft is inspected within the specified time frame, which is within 100 hours of time in service after the date of the directive. Operators must also ensure that any identified issues are addressed and repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and CASA's requirements (section 6). The responsibility lies with the aircraft owner or operator to ensure that the aircraft remains airworthy and compliant with CASA regulations (section 7). Failure to comply with the airworthiness directive can result in significant legal and financial consequences. CASA has the authority to take enforcement action against operators who do not adhere to the requirements. This can include fines, penalties, and the potential grounding of the aircraft until the necessary repairs and inspections are completed (section 8). The maximum penalties for non-compliance with airworthiness directives can include substantial fines, which may vary depending on the severity and frequency of the non-compliance (section 9). Additionally, non-compliance can lead to civil or criminal charges, particularly if the non-compliance results in an accident or endangers safety (section 10).