COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 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 issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 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.
American Champion (Aeronca, Bellanca) Series Aeroplanes
AD/CHA/28 Cleveland Wheels 12/2003
Applicability: All Aeronca 11 Series aircraft and Champion 7 Series aircraft; equipped with Cleveland Model 6:00 DNB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500.
Requirement: Remove the tyres and inspect the wheel flanges for fatigue cracks, using a dye penetrant inspection method.
If cracks are found, before further flight, replace the affected part with a serviceable part.
Note: FAA AD 48-08-02 refers.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 27 November 2003, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 27 November 2003.
Background: This Directive is issued following a review of current FAA Airworthiness Directives applicable to the type.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 14 October 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 November 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, address the need to ensure that aircraft and aeronautical products meet the highest safety standards. This legislative instrument, under Part 39 - 105 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, is designed to fill the gap by establishing requirements for airworthiness directives to maintain and enhance safety standards in the aviation industry. This specific Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning Cleveland Wheels on American Champion (Aeronca, Bellanca) Series Aeroplanes was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to correct an unsafe condition identified in certain aircraft models. The policy objective is to mandate actions to ensure the safety of these aircraft by requiring regular inspections and replacements of parts as necessary, thereby mitigating potential risks to flight safety.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, encompasses Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the safety of aircraft and aeronautical products within Australia. This particular Airworthiness Directive (AD/CHA/28) applies to all Aeronca 11 Series aircraft and Champion 7 Series aircraft that are equipped with Cleveland Model 6:00 DNB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500. The directive mandates that the tyres of these aircraft must be removed, and the wheel flanges must be inspected for fatigue cracks using a dye penetrant inspection method. If cracks are discovered, the affected part must be replaced with a serviceable part before any further flight. This AD is required to be carried out within 100 hours of time in service after 27 November 2003 and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service. The directive is applicable throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, as per its notification in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 November 2003.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) contain various provisions designed to ensure the safety of aviation operations. Part 39, in particular, focuses on airworthiness directives (ADs), which are legally binding requirements issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address safety issues with aircraft or aeronautical products. One such AD, AD/CHA/28, pertains to Cleveland Wheels on certain American Champion (Aeronca, Bellanca) Series Aeroplanes. According to section 39.1 (1), the AD mandates that specific actions be taken to rectify identified unsafe conditions. The AD requires the removal and inspection of tyres on Aeronca 11 Series and Champion 7 Series aircraft equipped with Cleveland Model 6:00 DNB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500, for fatigue cracks using a dye penetrant inspection method. If any cracks are found, the affected part must be replaced with a serviceable one before further flight.
The AD imposes several obligations on the parties governed by it. Firstly, aircraft operators must ensure that the required inspections are carried out within 100 hours of time in service after the AD's effective date of 27 November 2003 and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service. The directive mandates the use of a specific inspection method, the dye penetrant inspection, to detect any fatigue cracks in the wheel flanges. If cracks are identified during the inspection, operators must replace the defective parts before continuing with any flights. Compliance with these requirements is crucial to maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft and ensuring passenger safety.
Failure to comply with the AD's provisions can lead to serious consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, it is clear that non-compliance with ADs can result in significant safety risks. In general, violations of CASR can attract both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines, while criminal penalties can include imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the violation, but the overarching aim is to enforce compliance to maintain the highest standards of aviation safety. The AD underscores the importance of adhering to regulatory requirements to prevent unsafe conditions that could compromise flight safety.