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 500/9
Amdt 1
Static Port - Modification 2/79
Applicability: Model 500 S/Nos. 0001 to 0142, 0144, 0146 to 0149 and 0151 to 0349. Document: Cessna Citation SB 34-20, Rev. 1.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished, within 100 hours time in service after 28 February 1979.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, form a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the aviation industry in Australia. One of the specific amendments included within these regulations, AD/CESSNA 500/9 Amendment 1, addresses the modification of static ports on Cessna 500 (Citation) Series Aeroplanes. This directive was introduced to ensure the airworthiness and safety of specific Cessna 500 aircraft serial numbers, mitigating potential risks related to static port functionality. The objective of this regulation is to maintain high safety standards by requiring compliance with the specified modifications within a stipulated timeframe. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is responsible for enforcing these regulations to uphold the integrity and safety of civil aviation within Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, focusing on the Cessna 500 (Citation) Series Aeroplanes. This particular legislation mandates a modification to the static port for the specified models and serial numbers of the Cessna 500 series. The directive applies to aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 0001 to 0142, 0144, 0146 to 0149, and 0151 to 0349, necessitating compliance within 100 hours of time in service after 28 February 1979, unless the modification has already been completed. The regulation is applicable to aircraft operators and maintenance personnel who are responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of these aircraft, and it extends across the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby enforcing uniform safety standards nationwide. The regulation does not specify any exclusions or exemptions within the provided text, and its application may be further detailed or extended through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The primary operative section of the legislation, AD/CESSNA 500/9 Amendment 1, pertains to the modification of the static port on Cessna 500 (Citation) Series aeroplanes. Specifically, it applies to Model 500 Serial Numbers (S/Nos.) ranging from 0001 to 0142, 0144, 0146 to 0149, and 0151 to 0349. The amendment is based on Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB 34-20, Revision 1. The directive requires compliance within 100 hours of time in service following 28 February 1979, unless the modification has already been completed (Section 1).
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority mandates that the specified aircraft models undergo a static port modification to ensure airworthiness. This modification is critical for maintaining accurate airspeed and altitude readings, which are essential for safe flight operations. The compliance timeframe requires the modifications to be completed within 100 hours of service after the specified date unless the modification has already been performed. This obligation ensures that the aircraft meet safety standards set forth by the authority (Section 2).
Failure to comply with the static port modification directive may result in the aircraft not meeting airworthiness standards, potentially leading to operational restrictions or grounding of the aircraft. Additionally, operators who do not adhere to the compliance timeline may face regulatory scrutiny or enforcement actions from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The consequences for non-compliance could include fines, operational bans, or other enforcement measures as deemed necessary by the authority (Section 3).