COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Embraer EMB-110 (Bandeirante) Series Aeroplanes
AD/EMB-110/34
Amdt 1
Elevator Control Rods - Inspection and Replacement
4/85
Applicability: All model EMB-110 with S/Nos 110001 to 110322, 110324 to 110341, 110343,
110345 to 110350, 110353, 110354, 110356 to 110358, 110360 to 110362, 110364 to
110366, 110375 and 110376 which have not been modified according to either SB 110-27-056 or SB 110-55-022.
Requirement: Embraer SB 110-27-076.
Note: Brazilian AD85-01-02 refers.
Compliance: Within 50 hours time in service after 7 February 1985 or 10 days after 7 February 1985, whichever occurs first and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 125 hours time in service or one month, whichever occurs first until Part II is accomplished.
Part II: within 500 hours time in service after 30 April 1985 or 3 months whichever occurs first.
Background: The manufacturer reports instances of corrosion on the elevator control rod tube.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, were introduced to establish and maintain high safety standards in civil aviation. This piece of legislation, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, aims to ensure the safety of aircraft and their operations by setting out rules and requirements that must be adhered to by all parties involved. One specific legislative instrument under this Act, F2006B09475, addresses the safety concerns associated with the Embraer EMB-110 (Bandeirante) Series Aeroplanes. The policy objective of this directive is to mandate regular inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of elevator control rods to prevent corrosion-related failures, thereby enhancing aircraft safety.
This particular amendment, AD/EMB-110/34Amdt 1, focuses on the inspection and replacement of elevator control rods for specific serial numbers of the EMB-110 series. The regulation requires compliance within specific timeframes after designated dates to ensure that all affected aircraft are serviced promptly. This measure was implemented in response to reports of corrosion on the elevator control rod tube, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance to prevent potential safety hazards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establishes the requirements for maintaining the airworthiness of certain aircraft, including the Embraer EMB-110 (Bandeirante) Series Aeroplanes. The regulations mandate that all EMB-110 aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 110001 to 110322, 110324 to 110341, 110343, 110345 to 110350, 110353, 110354, 110356 to 110358, 110360 to 110362, 110364 to 110366, 110375, and 110376, which have not been modified according to Service Bulletins 110-27-056 or 110-55-022, must comply with Service Bulletin 110-27-076 regarding the inspection and replacement of elevator control rods. This requirement aims to address instances of corrosion reported by the manufacturer. The compliance period and intervals for inspection are specified, with initial checks to occur within 50 hours of service after 7 February 1985 or within 10 days of that date, whichever is later, and subsequent checks at intervals not exceeding 125 hours or one month. A further inspection is required within 500 hours of service after 30 April 1985 or within three months, whichever comes first.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this legislative instrument are sections 39-105 and the specific Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/EMB-110/34Amdt 1, which mandates inspections and replacement of elevator control rods for specific Embraer EMB-110 (Bandeirante) series aeroplanes. Section 39-105 establishes the framework under which airworthiness directives are issued, while AD/EMB-110/34Amdt 1 provides detailed instructions regarding the inspection and replacement of the elevator control rods on affected aircraft models. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of the EMB-110 series that have not been previously modified according to certain service bulletins (SB 110-27-056 or SB 110-55-022).
The obligations imposed by this legislation require operators of the specified EMB-110 series aeroplanes to comply with the inspection and replacement requirements outlined in Embraer SB 110-27-076. Operators must ensure that the inspections are carried out within 50 hours of the aeroplane's time in service after 7 February 1985 or within 10 days of this date, whichever comes first. Following this initial inspection, further inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 125 hours of time in service or one month, whichever is sooner, until a comprehensive inspection as per Part II is completed. Part II of the directive requires a thorough inspection within 500 hours of time in service after 30 April 1985 or within three months, whichever occurs first. The directive references Brazilian AD 85-01-02 for additional guidance.
Breaches of this directive can result in significant consequences. Non-compliance with airworthiness directives is a serious matter under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998. Violations can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), including fines and potential grounding of the aircraft. The maximum penalties for contravening these regulations can include substantial financial penalties and, in severe cases, criminal charges. Operators found to be in breach may also face reputational damage and increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities, potentially impacting their operational licenses and future contracts.