Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, address various aspects of air safety and operational standards to ensure the integrity and safety of civil aviation in Australia. One such regulation pertains to the Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600 (Challenger) Series Aeroplanes through Airworthiness Directive AD/CL-600/9, which was introduced to rectify issues related to the vertical navigation and glide slope relay system in the aircraft's junction box number two. This legislation aims to mitigate the risk of inverse command signals when the vertical navigation mode is selected, thereby enhancing overall flight safety. Compliance with these directives is mandatory before the issuance of an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness, reflecting the regulatory body's commitment to maintaining stringent safety standards.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, apply to all Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600 series aeroplanes operating within Australian airspace and registered under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Specifically, Airworthiness Directive AD/CL-600/9 pertains to modifications required for Junction Box No.2, particularly addressing the issue of inverse command signals in vertical navigation and glide slope relay functions. This directive mandates that all affected aircraft must comply with the specified requirements before the issuance of an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness. The directive applies to any CL600 aeroplane listed in the requirement document, specifically referenced as Canadair Challenger SB No. 600-0211, ensuring that the modifications are implemented to rectify the identified safety concerns. The regulation underscores the necessity for compliance to maintain airworthiness standards, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the aircraft operating within the Commonwealth of Australia.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislative instrument, specifically AD/CL-600/9, pertain to the modification of Junction Box No.2 for the vertical navigation and glide slope relay in Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600 (Challenger) Series Aeroplanes (section 1). This directive mandates that all model CL600 aeroplanes comply with the requirements set forth in Canadair Challenger SB No. 600-0211 before the issue of the Australian Certificate of Airworthiness (section 2). The purpose of this modification is to rectify the issue of inverse command signals received from relay kifa when vertical navigation mode is selected (section 3). The obligations and requirements imposed by this legislation are stringent. Aircraft owners or operators must ensure that the modifications to Junction Box No.2 are carried out as specified in the referenced service bulletin (section 4). This includes the installation of any necessary components, testing, and certification that the modifications have been correctly implemented and are functioning as intended (section 5). Failure to comply with these requirements before the issuance of the Australian Certificate of Airworthiness could result in the aircraft being deemed non-airworthy (section 6). Should any party or entity fail to adhere to the requirements outlined in this legislation, they may be subject to various consequences. For civil aviation safety breaches, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to take enforcement action (section 7). This could include fines, the suspension or revocation of the aircraft’s Certificate of Airworthiness, and potential criminal charges for serious breaches (section 8). The maximum penalties for these offences can include substantial fines and imprisonment for individuals, depending on the severity of the breach (section 9). Additionally, there may be civil liabilities for any damages or losses incurred as a result of non-compliance (section 10).