COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 106 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
General Electric Turbine Engines - CF700 Series
AD/CF700/9 Turbine Casing Aft Flange 9/85
Applicability: All CF700-2C engines with turbine casings P/N 6003 T47G02, and All CF700-2D and -2D-2 engines with turbine casings P/N 6006T83G01.
Document: General Electric Alert SB (CF700) A72-106 including Addendum 1; or AD/GE-T/21A.
Compliance: As detailed in the requirement document.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, constitute a comprehensive legal framework governing aviation safety within Australia. Specifically, Part 39 – 106, which pertains to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, was enacted to ensure that all aircraft and their respective components meet stringent safety standards. The Act was introduced to address critical safety gaps and ensure that all civil aviation activities are conducted with a high standard of safety and reliability. The regulations are enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), an entity established under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 with the objective of protecting the public by regulating civil aviation activities. The overarching policy objective of these regulations is to enhance the safety and efficiency of civil aviation by imposing rigorous standards and compliance measures on all stakeholders within the aviation industry.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, as outlined in the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically addresses the application of AD/CF700/9 concerning the turbine casing aft flange of General Electric CF700 Series turbine engines. This directive applies to all CF700-2C engines equipped with turbine casings P/N 6003 T47G02 and all CF700-2D and -2D-2 engines equipped with turbine casings P/N 6006T83G01. The requirement for compliance is detailed in the General Electric Alert Service Bulletin (CF700) A72-106, including Addendum 1, and AD/GE-T/21A. This regulation encompasses the necessary measures to ensure the airworthiness of the specified engines, ensuring they meet the required safety standards set forth by CASA. The directive's scope is limited to the identified turbine engines and their specific components, with compliance expected to be strictly adhered to as per the detailed instructions provided in the referenced documents.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 106, detail the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives for General Electric Turbine Engines of the CF700 series (sections referenced within the text). The directive AD/CF700/9 pertains to the turbine casing aft flange of these engines and applies to all CF700-2C engines with turbine casings P/N 6003 T47G02, and all CF700-2D and -2D-2 engines with turbine casings P/N 6006T83G01. This directive mandates that compliance must be achieved as per the requirements detailed in the General Electric Alert SB (CF700) A72-106 including Addendum 1, or AD/GE-T/21A.
The obligations imposed by this directive are quite specific. Operators of aircraft equipped with the specified CF700 series turbine engines must ensure that the turbine casing aft flanges are inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced to meet the standards set out in the General Electric Alert SB (CF700) A72-106 and AD/GE-T/21A documents. These obligations include conducting thorough inspections to identify any defects or potential safety issues with the turbine casing aft flanges, and following the detailed procedures and requirements outlined in the referenced documents to rectify any issues identified during these inspections.
Failure to comply with the airworthiness directive AD/CF700/9 may result in serious consequences. In the event of non-compliance, the operators could face civil penalties. The regulations do not explicitly state the maximum penalties, but it is understood that non-compliance with CASA directives can result in significant financial penalties and potential grounding of the aircraft until the required actions are completed. In severe cases, non-compliance could also lead to criminal charges, especially if the failure to comply results in an aviation accident or incident that endangers public safety. It is therefore imperative for operators to adhere strictly to the requirements outlined in the directive to avoid these potential legal and operational repercussions.