COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 310/44 Main Landing Gear Fork-Bolt - Replacement 8/76
Applicability: All models.
Document: 1. Cessna SL ME75-23; or
2. FAA AD 76-13-07.
Compliance: As detailed in the requirement document.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, form a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of these regulations addresses the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which include mandatory safety instructions for various aircraft types. One such directive is AD/CESSNA 310/44 concerning the replacement of the main landing gear fork-bolt in Cessna 310 series aeroplanes, applicable to all models. This directive aims to mitigate safety risks associated with the main landing gear fork-bolt by mandating its replacement as per the detailed requirement documents, such as Cessna SL ME75-23 or FAA AD 76-13-07. The overarching policy objective is to enhance the safety and reliability of civil aviation operations in Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives applies to all aircraft operators who own or operate Cessna 310 series aeroplanes within Australia, ensuring compliance with safety standards as mandated by the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998. The specific directive AD/CESSNA 310/44 mandates the replacement of the main landing gear fork-bolt to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with CASA standards, as detailed in the requirement documents such as Cessna SL ME75-23 or FAA AD 76-13-07. This directive applies nationally across all states and territories, and no exclusions or exemptions are specified within the text. CASA may further extend or refine the application of these directives through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, detail the Airworthiness Directives (ADs) concerning the Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes. Section 105.030 outlines the requirement for replacing the main landing gear fork-bolt, as specified in the AD/CESSNA 310/44, which references document 1, Cessna SL ME75-23, or document 2, FAA AD 76-13-07. This directive applies to all models of the Cessna 310 Series aeroplanes, aiming to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft.
Under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, the obligations imposed by the AD/CESSNA 310/44 require aircraft operators to follow the detailed compliance instructions provided in the referenced documents. Operators must ensure that the replacement of the main landing gear fork-bolt is carried out in accordance with the specified technical instructions, maintaining the structural integrity and safety of the aircraft. Compliance with these directives is essential to avoid any potential safety hazards that could arise from a defective fork-bolt.
Failure to comply with the AD/CESSNA 310/44 could result in severe consequences. Section 105.035 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 stipulates that non-compliance with ADs can lead to civil penalties, including fines. The maximum penalty for failing to comply with an AD is substantial, reflecting the critical importance of adhering to airworthiness directives. Moreover, continued operation of an aircraft that does not meet the requirements of an AD can result in enforcement actions, potentially including grounding of the aircraft until compliance is achieved. These measures underscore the seriousness with which the regulations treat non-compliance.