COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna T303 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 303/10 Auxiliary Fuel Pump Wiring Modification 12/89
Applicability: All models 303 which have been modified IAW Cessna SB MEB 88-3. Requirement: Unless already accomplished, action IAW Cessna SB MEB 88-3 Revision 1.
Note: This Requirement does not apply to aeroplanes that have not incorporated SB MEB 88-3.
Compliance: Prior to the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 31 December 1989.
Background: Compliance with the original issue of SB MEB88-3 was not considered to warrant the issue of an Airworthiness Directive. This AD is raised to ensure that necessary features of Revision 1 are incorporated into modified aeroplanes.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, address the need to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft operating in Australia. The legislation was enacted to maintain high safety standards in the aviation industry, and to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for civil aviation. One specific legislative instrument under this act, F2006B08126, pertains to the Cessna T303 series aeroplanes and mandates an auxiliary fuel pump wiring modification. This legislative instrument, AD/CESSNA 303/10, was introduced to address a safety issue identified in Cessna T303 aeroplanes that had been modified in accordance with a specific Service Bulletin. The policy objective of this directive is to ensure that the modifications are incorporated into the aeroplanes to mitigate any potential safety risks, thereby enhancing the overall safety of these aircraft in operation. The directive applies to all models 303 which have been modified in line with the specified Service Bulletin, and compliance must be achieved before the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 31 December 1989.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations, specifically within Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, govern the airworthiness directives that apply to specific aircraft models, including the Cessna T303 series aeroplanes. This particular directive, AD/CESSNA 303/10, pertains to the auxiliary fuel pump wiring modification and applies to all Cessna 303 models that have been modified in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin MEB 88-3. The directive mandates that these aircraft must incorporate the requirements of Cessna Service Bulletin MEB 88-3 Revision 1 unless they have already done so. Importantly, this directive does not apply to aeroplanes that have not incorporated SB MEB 88-3. Compliance with these modifications must be achieved prior to the issuance of the next Maintenance Release after 31 December 1989. This directive ensures that the necessary features of the revised service bulletin are integrated into the modified aeroplanes to maintain their airworthiness standards.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39, section 105, provide specific directives for ensuring the airworthiness of the Cessna T303 series aeroplanes, with particular attention to the auxiliary fuel pump wiring modification as outlined in AD/CESSNA 303/10 from 12 August 1989. This directive applies to all models 303 that have undergone modifications in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin (SB) MEB 88-3. The primary requirement of this directive is that unless the specified modifications have already been completed, the action stipulated in Cessna SB MEB 88-3 Revision 1 must be undertaken. Notably, this requirement does not extend to aeroplanes that have not integrated the modifications outlined in SB MEB 88-3. Compliance with this directive must be achieved before the next Maintenance Release is issued after 31 December 1989.
Under this legislation, the entities and individuals responsible for the maintenance and operation of Cessna T303 series aeroplanes are obligated to ensure that any modifications necessary in line with Cessna SB MEB 88-3 Revision 1 are completed. These obligations extend to verifying that the auxiliary fuel pump wiring modifications are implemented correctly and that all work is completed in adherence with the specified timelines. This includes ensuring that the modifications are incorporated before the next Maintenance Release date, which is a critical aspect of maintaining the aeroplane's airworthiness.
Failure to comply with the provisions of AD/CESSNA 303/10 may result in significant consequences. Although the specific penalties or legal ramifications for non-compliance are not explicitly stated in this excerpt, it is clear that not adhering to these directives could lead to safety issues, potential grounding of the aircraft, and possible legal action under the broader Civil Aviation Act and Regulations. The precise nature of these penalties would be determined by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and could include fines, enforcement actions, and other regulatory measures to ensure compliance with aviation safety standards.