AD/DW-1/1 Elevator Push Tube - Replacement

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Explanatory Statement

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

AD/DW-1/1 — Elevator Push Tube - Replacement

Legislation

Under section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act), the Governor-General may make regulations for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of the Convention on International Civil Aviation relating to safety, amongst other things. Under regulation 39.001 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), CASA may issue an airworthiness directive (AD) for a kind of aircraft or aeronautical product. Under subsections 98 (5B) and (5BA) of the Act, an AD is a legislative instrument unless it is expressed to apply in relation to a particular person, a particular aircraft or a particular aeronautical product.

Under subsection 33 (3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, where an Act confers a power to make, grant or issue any instrument of a legislative or administrative character (including rules, regulations or by-laws), the power shall be construed as including a power exercisable in the like manner and subject to the like conditions (if any) to repeal, rescind, revoke, amend, or vary any such instrument.

Under Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the State of Design has overall responsibility for continuing airworthiness of an aircraft type, and must provide any information necessary to ensure the continuing airworthiness of a type to appropriate States of Registry. ADs (and their equivalents) are the most common form of continuing airworthiness information, and are issued by most International Civil Aviation Organization Contracting States.

The State of Registry of an individual aircraft is responsible for its continuing airworthiness. Under Annex 8, the State of Registry must develop or adopt requirements to ensure the continuing airworthiness of aircraft. When a foreign State of Design issued an AD before 1 October 2009 for a type of aircraft on the Australian Register, CASA, as Australia’s national airworthiness authority, must assess that information and, if appropriate, issue an Australian AD to mandate the requirements of the foreign State of Design.

The United States of America Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued AD 82‑22-03 affecting BlanchAir (formerly Eagle Aircraft) DW-1 series aeroplanes in 1982. The United States of America is the State of Design for this aircraft type. As there are some examples of the type on the Australian register, and as the FAA AD pre-dates automatic acceptance of foreign ADs under Part 39 of CASR, CASA has issued AD/DW-1/1 to mandate the requirements of FAA AD 82-22-03.


Documents Incorporated by Reference

  • FAA Airworthiness Directive 82-22-03 dated 1 November 1982 is freely available via the following internet address:

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgad.nsf/0/44BC42CE695F856E862569B300529FC7?OpenDocument&Highlight=82-22-03

  • Eagle Aircraft Service Letter SL 82-6 dated 7 September 1982 provides instructions for periodic replacement of the aft elevator push tube. For subsection 98 (5D) of the Act, the technical document is incorporated as it exists on the date mentioned above. The technical document is not freely available.

 

  • Eagle Aircraft Service Letter SL 83-2 dated 13 April 1983 provides instructions for replacement of the aft elevator push tube with a part of improved design. For subsection 98 (5D) of the Act, the technical document is incorporated as it exists on the date mentioned above. The technical document is not freely available.

Technical documents referred to in this AD are proprietary, copyright, fee-for-service documents, prepared on a commercial basis. They may be purchased from the aircraft or component manufacturer by subscription.

As a matter of practicality, it would not be possible for aircraft operators to operate aircraft in Australian and foreign airspace without having their own subscription access to relevant aircraft or engine manufacturer documentation, such as the Service Bulletins. Nevertheless, as a current subscriber for the documents, CASA will make the relevant sections of the incorporated documents available, in its Canberra or regional offices, by arrangement, and, in keeping with the proprietary nature of the documents, for viewing only, to any aircraft operator who is affected by the direction instrument, or to any interested person.

Consultation

As AD/DW-1/1 is being made in accordance with CASA’s obligations under Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, it is CASA’s view that it was not necessary or appropriate to undertake any further consultation under section 17 of the Legislation Act 2003.

Regulation Impact Statement

A Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) is not required because ADs are covered by a standing agreement between CASA and the Office of Best Practice Regulation under which a RIS is not required for ADs (OBPR id. 14507).

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

A Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights is at Attachment 1.

Making and commencement

The instrument has been made by a delegate of CASA relying on the power of delegation under subregulation 11.260 (1) of CASR and subsection 94 (1) of the Act.

The instrument commences on 8 February 2019.

[Instrument number AD/DW-1/1]


 

Attachment 1

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the
Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011

AD/DW-1/1 – Elevator Push Tube - Replacement

This legislative instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.

Overview of the legislative instrument

The United States of America Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued AD 82‑22-03 affecting BlanchAir (formerly Eagle Aircraft) DW-1 series aeroplanes in 1982. The United States of America is the State of Design for this aircraft type. As there are some examples of the type on the Australian register, and as the FAA AD pre-dates automatic acceptance of foreign ADs under Part 39 of CASR, CASA has issued AD/DW-1/1 to mandate the requirements of FAA AD 82-22-03.

The primary purpose of this legislative instrument is to mandate the requirements of FAA AD 82-22-03 for applicable Australian Registered aircraft.

Human rights implications

This legislative instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.

Conclusion

This legislative instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Overview

The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 were amended in 2019 to include Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/DW-1/1, which mandates the requirements of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 82-22-03 for BlanchAir (formerly Eagle Aircraft) DW-1 series aeroplanes registered in Australia. This AD was introduced to address the need for ensuring the continuing airworthiness of aircraft types on the Australian register that are also registered in other countries. The AD was issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, which empowers the Governor-General to make regulations for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, specifically in relation to safety. The policy objective is to ensure that aircraft registered in Australia meet international safety standards, thereby maintaining the safety of aviation operations within Australian airspace and when travelling internationally. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Australia's national airworthiness authority, issued this directive in line with its obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation and its role in ensuring the continuing airworthiness of aircraft on the Australian register.

Scope and Application

The AD/DW-1/1 — Elevator Push Tube - Replacement is a legislative instrument issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in accordance with its obligations under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This airworthiness directive applies to BlanchAir (formerly Eagle Aircraft) DW-1 series aeroplanes that are registered in Australia, and it mandates the requirements of a corresponding United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive issued in 1982. The directive applies to the aircraft type, rather than specific entities or individuals, and is concerned with ensuring the continuing airworthiness of these aeroplanes. The geographic reach of this directive is limited to Australia, as it pertains to aircraft registered within the country. While the AD itself does not explicitly state any exclusions or thresholds, it is implicitly understood that it applies only to those DW-1 series aeroplanes registered in Australia. The application of the AD may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, though none are specified in the explanatory statement. The directive is compatible with human rights as it does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of this legislation, AD/DW-1/1, pertain to the requirements and implementation of airworthiness directives (AD) for specific aircraft types registered in Australia. Section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 empowers the Governor-General to create regulations that enforce international safety standards for civil aviation, as outlined in the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Regulation 39.001 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 further allows the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue ADs for aircraft types or aeronautical products. AD/DW-1/1, specifically, mandates the requirements of FAA AD 82-22-03 for BlanchAir (formerly Eagle Aircraft) DW-1 series aeroplanes registered in Australia. The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the entities it governs. Firstly, the State of Design, in this case, the United States of America, must provide essential information to ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft type. CASA, as Australia’s national airworthiness authority, is mandated to assess this information and, if necessary, issue corresponding ADs. For aircraft operators, compliance with these ADs is crucial to maintain airworthiness standards. This includes adhering to the specific requirements outlined in the incorporated FAA documents, such as the replacement of the aft elevator push tube as per Eagle Aircraft Service Letters SL 82-6 and SL 83-2. There are potential consequences for non-compliance with the provisions of AD/DW-1/1. Breaches of the airworthiness requirements set forth in the AD may result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, which could lead to severe operational restrictions or grounding of the aircraft. The Act does not explicitly state maximum penalties for non-compliance; however, the implications of failing to comply with airworthiness directives can be significant, including potential civil penalties, enforcement actions, and criminal charges under broader aviation safety laws. Ensuring adherence to these ADs is therefore essential to maintain the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft within Australian airspace.

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