COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 500 (Citation) Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 500/5
Amdt 1
Landing Gear - Structural Life Limitation 8/81
Applicability: All models 500 and 501 series aeroplanes.
Requirement: All landing gear components listed in the Component Time Limits Schedule Chapter 5 of the Cessna Citation and Citation 1 Maintenance Manual dated September 1 1971 and incorporating Revision 20 dated September 1, 1980, shall be retired from service at or before the times shown therein.
Effective: Forthwith.
Background: This directive has been revised to make reference to the Maintenance Manual retirement schedule.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, form a comprehensive regulatory framework governing civil aviation in Australia. Within this framework, Part 39 specifically addresses the issuance of airworthiness directives aimed at ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft operations. One such directive, AD/CESSNA 500/5 Amendment 1, pertains to the Cessna 500 (Citation) Series Aeroplanes, focusing on the structural life limitation of landing gear components. This directive was introduced to address the problem of ensuring that landing gear components do not exceed their specified service life, thereby mitigating the risk of in-flight failures. The policy objective is to maintain the highest standards of aviation safety by enforcing strict adherence to the retirement schedule outlined in the relevant maintenance manual. The directive mandates that all landing gear components listed in the Component Time Limits Schedule of the Cessna Citation and Citation 1 Maintenance Manual be retired from service at or before the specified times, with the directive taking effect immediately.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under PART 39 - 105, pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, governing the airworthiness of various aircraft types, including Cessna 500 series aeroplanes. This directive applies to all models within the 500 and 501 series of Cessna Citation aeroplanes, ensuring that these aircraft maintain their structural integrity and operational safety. The requirement outlined in the directive mandates that all landing gear components, as specified in the Component Time Limits Schedule Chapter 5 of the Cessna Citation and Citation 1 Maintenance Manual dated September 1, 1971, and incorporating Revision 20 dated September 1, 1980, must be retired from service at or before the times indicated in the manual. This directive applies nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia, and its enforcement ensures that the operational standards set forth by CASA are met by all operators of these aircraft.
The directive is effective immediately, with no specific threshold or exclusions mentioned in the legislative instrument. The requirement to adhere to the Maintenance Manual's retirement schedule is mandatory for all operators, including private and commercial entities, and it applies to all relevant aircraft operating within Australian airspace. The directive's application is comprehensive, with no noted exemptions or exclusions, ensuring that all affected aircraft meet the stringent safety standards set by CASA. Additionally, the directive may be extended or refined through subordinate instruments, which could include further clarifications or amendments to the requirements or the schedule of applicability.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (Cth), specifically Part 39 - 105, contains an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that pertains to the Cessna 500 (Citation) Series Aeroplanes. This directive, identified as AD/CESSNA 500/5 Amendment 1, is aimed at ensuring the structural integrity of the landing gear components of the specified aircraft models (sections 1 and 2). According to this directive, all landing gear components listed in the Component Time Limits Schedule of the Cessna Citation and Citation 1 Maintenance Manual dated September 1, 1971, and incorporating Revision 20 dated September 1, 1980, must be retired from service at or before the specified times outlined in the manual (section 3).
The AD applies to all models of the 500 and 501 series aeroplanes, which means that aircraft operators, maintenance personnel, and other relevant parties must adhere to the stipulated retirement times for the landing gear components to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards (section 4). The directive takes effect immediately, underscoring the importance of adhering to the specified timelines to maintain the safety and operational readiness of the aircraft (section 5).
Operators of the affected aircraft must ensure that they follow the maintenance schedule as detailed in the referenced Cessna Citation and Citation 1 Maintenance Manual. This involves meticulous record-keeping and timely inspections to ensure that all landing gear components are retired from service at or before the times specified in the manual. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in serious safety implications and potential regulatory repercussions (section 6).
Failure to comply with the provisions of this AD could result in various consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to enforce penalties and take corrective actions against operators who do not adhere to the stipulated maintenance and retirement schedules. While specific penalties are not detailed in the text provided, such breaches could lead to fines, suspension of airworthiness certificates, and other enforcement measures that could impact the operational status of the aircraft and the reputation of the operator (section 7).