COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Emergency Equipment
AD/EMY/11 Patten/Pan Avion Inflatable Escape Slides - Modification
10/75
Applicability: All Pan Avion and Patten/Pan Avion Evacuation Slides Models LSR-174( ) and LSR- 174(2) with S/Nos. 473 to 524.
Requirement: To prevent loss of pressure in the evacuation slide inflation system, replace the Patten/Pan Avion inflation hoses P/Nos. 1500-1A on model LSR-174( ) and 1600-19 on LSR-174(2) with inflation hoses P/Nos. 1500-54 on model LSR-174( ) and 1600- 23 on model LSR-174(2) in accordance with Patten/Pan Avion SB 27-75.
or FAA AD 75-16-23, Amendment 39-2295.
Compliance: Within 500 hours time in service after 31 October 1975.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, address various aspects of civil aviation safety, including the establishment of airworthiness directives to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. One such directive is AD/EMY/11, which pertains to the modification of Patten/Pan Avion inflatable escape slides. This directive was introduced to address the issue of potential loss of pressure in the inflation system of specific evacuation slide models, thereby enhancing safety for passengers during an emergency evacuation. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is responsible for issuing such airworthiness directives to comply with the overarching objective of maintaining high safety standards in the aviation industry.
This particular directive requires the replacement of certain inflation hoses on specified Pan Avion and Patten/Pan Avion evacuation slides to mitigate the risk of pressure loss, ensuring the slides remain functional and reliable in emergency situations. The requirement mandates compliance within 500 hours of time in service after 31 October 1975, aligning with relevant safety bulletins issued by the Patten/Pan Avion company and the Federal Aviation Administration. The policy objective is to enhance passenger safety by ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of emergency evacuation equipment.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 107, specifically addresses the safety of emergency equipment for aircraft, particularly inflatable escape slides. This particular Airworthiness Directive, AD/EMY/11, pertains to Patten/Pan Avion Inflatable Escape Slides models LSR-174 and LSR-174(2) with serial numbers ranging from 473 to 524. The directive mandates the replacement of the inflation hoses to prevent any loss of pressure within the inflation system, ensuring the slides remain functional during an evacuation. The requirement necessitates the use of new inflation hoses P/Nos. 1500-54 for LSR-174 and 1600-23 for LSR-174(2), in line with Patten/Pan Avion Service Bulletin 27-75 or FAA AD 75-16-23, Amendment 39-2295. Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 500 hours of the slide's time in service after 31 October 1975. This regulation applies nationally across Australia, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and is an essential measure to maintain the safety and efficacy of emergency evacuation procedures in civil aviation.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 107, specifically focusing on the Airworthiness Directives (AD) concerning emergency equipment, mandate the modification of certain inflatable escape slides. The directive AD/EMY/11 pertains to Patten/Pan Avion inflatable escape slides models LSR-174 and LSR-174(2) with serial numbers (S/Nos.) ranging from 473 to 524 (section 10/75). This directive requires the replacement of specific inflation hoses to prevent the loss of pressure in the inflation system. The replacement must be carried out in accordance with Patten/Pan Avion Service Bulletin (SB) 27-75 or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AD 75-16-23, Amendment 39-2295.
The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the parties governed by these regulations. Specifically, the holders of the airworthiness certificates for the affected aircraft must ensure that the specified inflatable escape slides are modified as per the directive. This includes identifying the affected models and serial numbers and replacing the inflation hoses with the specified part numbers: 1500-54 for model LSR-174 and 1600-23 for model LSR-174(2). Compliance must be achieved within 500 hours of time in service after 31 October 1975, ensuring that the modifications are timely and in line with the specified requirements.
Failure to comply with these Airworthiness Directives can lead to severe consequences. The regulations establish clear civil and criminal liabilities for non-compliance. Violations of the Civil Aviation Regulations can result in significant penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment. The specific maximum penalties for breaches of these regulations are not explicitly stated in the text, but they can be substantial, reflecting the critical importance of adhering to safety directives to ensure the safety of passengers and crew during emergency evacuations.