COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 310/47 Nose Wheel Well - Modification 7/77
Applicability: All models 310R with S/Nos. 310R0001 to 310R0816. Document: Cessna SL ME77-12.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 July 1977.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, address various aspects of civil aviation safety, including the issuing of airworthiness directives. One such directive, AD/CESSNA 310/47, pertains specifically to the modification of the nose wheel well on Cessna 310 Series aeroplanes, particularly those with serial numbers ranging from 310R0001 to 310R0816. This legislative instrument was introduced to rectify a specific safety concern related to the nose wheel well of these aircraft models. The policy objective behind this directive is to ensure that all covered aircraft comply with the required modifications within 100 hours of time in service after the directive's issuance date of 31 July 1977, thereby enhancing the overall safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, apply to all aircraft registered in Australia, including those operated by individuals, businesses, and commercial entities within the aviation industry. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which mandate modifications and compliance checks to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft. This particular directive, AD/CESSNA 310/47, applies exclusively to Cessna 310R series aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 310R0001 to 310R0816, requiring modifications to the nose wheel well. Compliance with this directive is mandatory within 100 hours of time in service after 31 July 1977, as outlined in the referenced document Cessna SL ME77-12. The directive does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, and its application is enforced under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, which may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (Cth), specifically Part 39 - 105, details the Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for various aircraft, including the Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes. The relevant AD for the Cessna 310 Series is AD/CESSNA 310/47, which pertains to the modification of the nose wheel well (section 1). This directive applies to all models 310R with serial numbers (S/Nos.) ranging from 310R0001 to 310R0816 (section 2). The compliance requirements are stipulated in the document Cessna SL ME77-12, which must be followed within 100 hours of the aircraft's time in service after 31 July 1977 (section 3).
The AD/CESSNA 310/47 requires that modifications be made to the nose wheel well of the specified Cessna 310R models to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This involves specific engineering and maintenance procedures that need to be carried out by certified personnel to meet the standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The modifications must be completed in accordance with the instructions and specifications outlined in the referenced document Cessna SL ME77-12 (section 4). Ensuring timely compliance is crucial, as the modifications must be completed within 100 hours of the aircraft's service time following the specified date (section 5).
The obligations imposed by AD/CESSNA 310/47 include detailed responsibilities for the aircraft operators and maintenance personnel. Aircraft operators must ensure that the required modifications are completed by authorised and certified personnel before the aircraft accumulates 100 hours of service post-31 July 1977. Maintenance personnel are required to follow the instructions provided in the document Cessna SL ME77-12 meticulously to ensure the modifications are carried out correctly and safely. Additionally, operators must maintain records of the completed modifications and the date of compliance to demonstrate adherence to the AD (section 6).
Failure to comply with the AD/CESSNA 310/47 can result in significant civil and criminal consequences. Civil penalties may include fines up to the maximum prescribed by the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (Cth), while criminal penalties may involve imprisonment. The severity of the penalties reflects the importance of adhering to airworthiness directives to ensure the safety and reliability of the aircraft. Operators and maintenance personnel must take these obligations seriously to avoid legal repercussions and ensure the continued safe operation of the aircraft (section 7).