COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 310/18 Fuel System - Modification 8/69
Applicability: All model 310 with S/Nos. 35000 to 35546. Model 310A with S/Nos. 38001 to 38161. Model 310B with S/Nos. 607, 35547, 35548, 35549, 35551 to 35771. Model
310C with S/Nos. 35550, 35772 to 35999, 39000 to 39031. Model 310D with S/Nos. 39032 to 39299. Model 310E with S/Nos. 35912A, 310M0001 to 310M0036. Model
310F with S/Nos. 3100001 to 3100156.
Requirement: Cessna SL 310-66.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 1 August 1969.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39, was enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia to regulate and ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia. This legislation plays a critical role in maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft and protecting the public from aviation-related hazards. One of the key aspects of these regulations is the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) which address specific safety concerns for particular types of aircraft. The AD/CESSNA 310/18 is one such directive, targeting the fuel system of Cessna 310 series aeroplanes to ensure compliance with safety standards. The policy objective behind these regulations is to mitigate risks and enhance the safety of air travel by mandating specific modifications and compliance timeframes for identified aircraft models.
The Cessna 310 series AD/CESSNA 310/18 applies to a range of serial numbers across different models and mandates modifications to the fuel system. Compliance with these directives is crucial for maintaining the airworthiness of the affected aircraft, thereby ensuring that they meet the necessary safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This directive underscores the importance of timely and precise compliance to prevent potential safety issues that could arise from deficiencies in the aircraft's fuel system.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, provides specific directives that govern the airworthiness of aircraft within Australia. This particular regulation applies to all Cessna 310 series aeroplanes, defined by their specific serial numbers, and mandates compliance with airworthiness directives regarding modifications to the fuel system. These directives cover a range of Cessna 310 models, including the 310, 310A, 310B, 310C, 310D, 310E, and 310F, each identified by unique serial number ranges. The regulation requires adherence to the specified modification within 100 hours of time in service after 1 August 1969, ensuring the aircraft meets necessary safety standards. The regulation's reach is national, applying to all entities operating these aircraft within Australia, with the overarching aim of maintaining safety and compliance in the aviation industry.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105, mandate that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issue Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to address safety concerns in aircraft operations. One such directive, AD/CESSNA 310/18, applies to the Cessna 310 series aeroplanes (Section 39-105). This directive requires modifications to the fuel system of specific models within this series to ensure compliance with safety standards.
For the specified models and serial numbers, the directive requires the installation of a Cessna SL 310-66 component (Section 39-105). This installation must be completed within 100 hours of the aeroplane's time in service after 1 August 1969 (Section 39-105). This directive is intended to mitigate potential safety risks by ensuring that the fuel system operates correctly and safely.
Entities and individuals governed by this directive are required to ensure that the specified modifications are completed in a timely and compliant manner. This includes maintaining records of the modification and ensuring that the aeroplane is inspected and certified as airworthy post-modification. Failure to comply with this directive can result in significant safety risks and may lead to regulatory action.
Breach of these requirements may lead to enforcement actions by CASA, including the potential grounding of the aircraft until the necessary modifications are completed. In severe cases, there may be criminal or civil penalties imposed. The maximum penalties for non-compliance with CASA regulations can include fines and imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of ensuring aviation safety standards are met. It is imperative for operators and owners of the affected Cessna 310 series aeroplanes to adhere to the AD to avoid these consequences.