COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 106 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/CF34/6 Amdt 1 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
General Electric Turbine Engines - CF34 Series
AD/CF34/6
Amdt 2
Life Limited Rotating Engine Parts 10/2002
Applicability: General Electric (GE) CF34-3A1 and -3B1 series engines.
Requirement: Amend the GE CF34-3A1 and -3B1 series turbofan engine manual SEI-756, Chapter 5-21-00 to include the inspection requirements of FAA AD 2002-05-02 CORR.
Note: FAA AD 2002-05-02 CORR, Amdt 39-12670, refers which corrects an error in the FAA AD 2002-05-02.
Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this directive. This Amendment becomes effective on 3 October 2002.
Background: The actions mandated in this Airworthiness Directive are intended to prevent critical life limited rotating engine part failures, which could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft.
Amendment 1 of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 16 May 2002.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 6 September 2001.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 August 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 September 2002.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998), specifically Part 39 - 106, were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) was established by the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the CAR 1998. This particular legislative instrument, F2006B08453, addresses a safety concern regarding the General Electric (GE) CF34-3A1 and -3B1 series engines, which was identified to potentially lead to uncontained engine failures and consequential damage to the aircraft. The policy objective of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) is to mandate specific actions to mitigate this risk, ensuring that the affected engines are maintained to a standard that prevents unsafe conditions. The AD was issued under the authority of CASA, reflecting the body's commitment to maintaining high safety standards in the civil aviation sector.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/CF34/6 Amdt 2, issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, pertains to General Electric (GE) CF34-3A1 and -3B1 series engines used in aircraft. The AD mandates amendments to the engine manual SEI-756, Chapter 5-21-00 to incorporate the inspection requirements outlined in the FAA AD 2002-05-02 CORR, Amdt 39-12670, which corrects an error in the original FAA AD 2002-05-02. The AD applies to the specified GE CF34 series engines and requires compliance within 30 days of the directive's effective date, which was 3 October 2002. The purpose of this directive is to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failures, which could lead to uncontained engine failure and subsequent damage to the aircraft. The AD is issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and is applicable throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring consistent safety standards across the aviation industry. This AD does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions but is enforced through subordinate instruments and regulations under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39, specifically Section 106, addresses the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (AD) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Section 106 mandates that CASA may issue ADs to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft or aeronautical products. Under this authority, CASA has issued Airworthiness Directive AD/CF34/6 Amendment 2, revoking the previous Amendment 1, which became effective on 16 May 2002. This new AD applies to General Electric (GE) CF34-3A1 and -3B1 series engines and aims to rectify a safety concern regarding life-limited rotating engine parts. The directive, signed by James Coyne, a CASA delegate, became effective on 3 October 2002.
The directive requires the amendment of the GE CF34-3A1 and -3B1 series turbofan engine manual SEI-756, specifically Chapter 5-21-00, to incorporate the inspection requirements outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 2002-05-02 CORR. This amendment corrects an earlier error in FAA AD 2002-05-02. The compliance deadline mandates that these changes must be implemented within 30 days from the effective date of the directive, which is 3 October 2002. This AD seeks to prevent critical failures of life-limited rotating engine parts, which could lead to uncontained engine failure and potential damage to the aircraft.
Entities and parties governed by this AD are required to ensure that the specified manual amendments are completed within the stipulated timeframe. This involves updating the engine manual to include the correct inspection requirements as per the FAA directive. Failure to comply with this AD could result in the non-airworthiness of the affected aircraft, potentially leading to grounding and other safety-related consequences. Operators must meticulously follow the instructions provided to maintain compliance and ensure the safety of their operations.
The AD does not explicitly state civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance; however, failure to adhere to CASA directives can result in severe consequences, including aircraft grounding, fines, and other enforcement actions under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. Non-compliance may also lead to legal actions and liabilities for damages arising from potential unsafe conditions. Therefore, it is imperative for all affected parties to comply with the AD to avoid any adverse outcomes.