AD/DART/3 - Fuel Washed Burners

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39 - 106, address the problem of ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft engines through the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs). This particular legislation, F2006B08716, pertains to the Rolls Royce Turbine Engines - Dart Series, focusing on fuel washed burners in RDa-6 and RDa-7 series engines that feature modifications 827 and/or 1224. The directive, AD/DART/3, mandates compliance with either Rolls Royce Service Bulletin SB Da 73-A54 Rev 3 or another directive, AD/RRT/10, to address issues identified in these engines. The directive was enacted to ensure safety and compliance with airworthiness standards, with the requirement taking effect forthwith. This legislative instrument was developed and enacted by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, with the policy objective being to mitigate risks associated with the specified engine modifications to ensure the continued safety of aircraft operations.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 106 under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, pertain to Rolls Royce Turbine Engines of the Dart Series, particularly those featuring Mod. 827 and/or Mod. 1224 fuel washed burners. This regulation applies to all Dart RDa-6 and RDa-7 series engines that include these specified burner modifications. The directive mandates compliance with either Rolls Royce Service Bulletin SB Da 73-A54 Rev 3 or AD/RRT/10, with immediate effect. This legislative instrument, as part of the Commonwealth of Australia's aviation safety framework, ensures that all relevant engines are maintained to specified safety standards to mitigate risks associated with fuel washed burners. The scope of the regulation is limited to the named engine models and burner modifications, and it does not extend to other types of engines or modifications unless explicitly mentioned in subordinate instruments or subsequent amendments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 106, specifically in relation to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives for Rolls Royce Turbine Engines - Dart Series, AD/DART/3, address the issue of fuel washed burners in Dart RDa-6 and RDa-7 series engines that feature Mod. 827 and/or Mod. 1224 fuel washed burners. Section 11/87 mandates that all affected engines must be acted upon in accordance with either Rolls Royce Service Bulletin (SB) Da 73-A54 Rev 3, or AD/RRT/10. The requirement is effective forthwith, indicating an immediate implementation and compliance. The obligations and requirements imposed by this directive are clear and direct. Owners and operators of the specified Dart RDa-6 and RDa-7 series engines must ensure that any fuel washed burners in their engines are either modified in accordance with Rolls Royce SB Da 73-A54 Rev 3, or they must comply with the actions outlined in AD/RRT/10. This directive ensures that the engines are maintained in a safe and airworthy condition by addressing the specific issue of fuel washed burners, which can pose a significant risk to the integrity and performance of the engine. Failure to comply with this Airworthiness Directive can lead to serious consequences. Section 11/87 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 imposes civil and potentially criminal penalties for non-compliance. The specific penalties are not detailed within the text, but under general aviation regulations, non-compliance with Airworthiness Directives can result in substantial fines, potential grounding of the aircraft, and other regulatory actions. It is imperative that all parties governed by this directive adhere strictly to the requirements to avoid these adverse outcomes.