COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes
AD/F100/45 Cargo Compartment Marking 8/2001
Applicability: Model F.28 Mk 100, serial numbers 11244, 11250 through 11257, 11262, 11266,
11267, 11287, 11288, 11292, 11294, 11298, 11299, 11302, 11309, 11317, and 11319.
Requirement: Install new cargo loading placards near the cargo compartment doors and paint the red line and warning legends on the cargo compartment side panels in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin F100-11- 022, dated 1 September 2000.
Note: RLD AD 2001-039 refers.
Compliance: Before 1 May 2002, unless already accomplished.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 August 2001.
Background: During the recent certification for class D cargo compartments, it was found that to guarantee correct and effective operation of the smoke detection and suppression system, a free space is required to exist between the cargo compartment ceiling and the cargo itself. Only a limited number of Fokker 100 aircraft have been delivered with a class C cargo compartment installed, including the required cargo smoke detection and fire suppression systems, but no markings to indicate the required free space.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 26 June 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 July 2001.
Page 1 of 1
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39, address the need for specific safety measures in aviation to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. This legislation was enacted to establish regulatory standards for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, ensuring they meet the necessary safety requirements before being permitted to operate. This Act was introduced to address safety gaps identified in the operation of specific aircraft models, and it was enacted by the Parliament of Australia. The policy objective behind this regulation is to ensure that all civil aircraft in Australia meet stringent safety standards, thereby protecting passengers, crew, and the public from aviation-related hazards. This legislative instrument is crucial for the oversight and management of airworthiness directives, which are issued to address safety issues as they arise, ensuring that the aviation industry adheres to the highest safety standards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, establishes Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address safety concerns with particular aircraft or aeronautical products. This legislative instrument is applicable to certain Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) series aeroplanes, specifically those with serial numbers 11244, 11250 through 11257, 11262, 11266, 11267, 11287, 11288, 11292, 11294, 11298, 11299, 11302, 11309, 11317, and 11319. The AD mandates that new cargo loading placards be installed near the cargo compartment doors and that the red line and warning legends be painted on the cargo compartment side panels, in compliance with Fokker Service Bulletin F100-11-022, dated 1 September 2000. This directive aims to ensure that a free space exists between the cargo compartment ceiling and the cargo to guarantee the effective operation of the smoke detection and suppression system. The AD is to be implemented before 1 May 2002, unless the required actions have already been accomplished, and it became effective on 9 August 2001. The AD extends its application nationwide, impacting the specified aircraft and their operators within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, include an Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning the Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) series aeroplanes, issued under section 39.1(1) of the CAR 1998. This directive, AD/F100/45, mandates that specific actions be taken to address identified safety concerns. The directive applies to certain Fokker F100 aircraft with specific serial numbers and requires the installation of new cargo loading placards near the cargo compartment doors. Additionally, the red line and warning legends must be painted on the cargo compartment side panels in compliance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin F100-11-022 dated 1 September 2000. The directive stipulates that these actions must be completed before 1 May 2002, unless already accomplished, and became effective on 9 August 2001.
The AD imposes clear obligations on the entities governed by this directive. Owners and operators of the specified Fokker F100 aircraft must ensure that the required modifications are made to comply with the directive. This includes installing new cargo loading placards and accurately painting the specified markings on the cargo compartment side panels. These requirements are intended to ensure that the smoke detection and suppression systems operate effectively by maintaining the necessary free space between the cargo compartment ceiling and the cargo. Failure to adhere to these obligations could compromise the safety of the aircraft and its passengers.
Breach of the requirements outlined in this Airworthiness Directive can result in severe consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the directive but may include fines, suspension of airworthiness certificates, or other regulatory actions. The potential consequences underscore the importance of adhering to the directive to maintain the safety standards required by Australian aviation regulations.