COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Fokker F27 Series Aeroplanes
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.
AD/F27/151 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 8/2000
Applicability: Model F27-Mk 200, Mk400, Mk 500 and Mk 600 series aircraft serial number 10102 through 10504 delivered with a Flight Manual.
Requirement: Verify that the affected Flight Manual procedures agree with Fokker Manual Change Notification - Operation (MCNO) MCNO F27-008 and, if deviations are found, correct the affected Flight Manual procedures in accordance with the instructions of Fokker MCNO F27-008 dated March 1, 2000. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of the Fokker MCNO F27-008 into the flight manual.
Note: RLD AD 2000-057 dated April 28, 2000 refers.
Compliance: Prior to 24 August 2000.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 10 August 2000.
Background: Raised to mandate compliance with country of origin Airworthiness Directive after advice that incorrect procedures may have been introduced into the flight manual.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 June 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 July 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, established by the Australian Parliament, form a comprehensive framework governing civil aviation safety and operations. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of these regulations includes Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). One such directive, AD/F27/151 dated August 2000, addresses discrepancies in emergency procedures within the flight manuals of Fokker F27 Series aeroplanes. This directive was introduced to rectify potential safety hazards arising from inconsistent flight manual procedures, ensuring that all Fokker F27 aircraft adhere to the latest operational standards as specified by Fokker Manual Change Notification - Operation (MCNO) F27-008. The policy objective of this directive is to maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation by ensuring that all flight manuals are accurate and up to date.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as applied through Part 39 - 105, governs the airworthiness of aircraft within Australia, ensuring that all civil aircraft meet safety standards. Specifically, Airworthiness Directive AD/F27/151 applies to Fokker F27 Series Aeroplanes, namely the F27-Mk 200, Mk400, Mk 500, and Mk 600 series aircraft, with serial numbers ranging from 10102 to 10504, that were delivered with a Flight Manual. The directive mandates that these aircraft must have Flight Manual emergency procedures that align with Fokker Manual Change Notification - Operation (MCNO) F27-008 dated March 1, 2000. In cases where discrepancies are found between the flight manual procedures and the MCNO, the flight manual must be corrected to reflect the MCNO instructions. The directive became effective on 10 August 2000, with compliance required prior to 24 August 2000. This directive is issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and applies nationally within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, specifically within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, includes a directive for Fokker F27 Series Aeroplanes (section 1). The directive, AD/F27/151, pertains to the Flight Manual Emergency Procedures for specific models of the F27 series (section 2). The directive applies to aircraft with the serial numbers 10102 through 10504, which were delivered with a Flight Manual (section 3).
The directive mandates that operators verify the accuracy of the Flight Manual Emergency Procedures (section 4). It requires that these procedures align with Fokker Manual Change Notification - Operation (MCNO) F27-008 dated March 1, 2000 (section 5). If any discrepancies are found, the Flight Manual must be corrected in accordance with the instructions provided in the MCNO F27-008 (section 6). The directive suggests that a copy of the MCNO F27-008 can be inserted into the flight manual to ensure accuracy (section 7). This process is crucial to rectify any unsafe conditions that may arise from incorrect procedures (section 8).
Operators and entities governed by this directive must ensure that their Flight Manual Emergency Procedures are reviewed and corrected if necessary, to comply with the MCNO F27-008 (section 9). This involves a thorough inspection of the manual and making the required adjustments as per the instructions provided in the notification (section 10). Failure to comply with this directive can result in significant safety risks, as the directive aims to correct potentially unsafe procedures that could affect the operation and safety of the aircraft (section 11).
Failure to comply with the requirements of this Airworthiness Directive can result in significant consequences. The directive does not explicitly state penalties but implies that non-compliance could lead to unsafe conditions, which can have severe implications for the safety of the aircraft and its occupants (section 12). As this is an Airworthiness Directive, non-compliance can also result in enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, including potential grounding of the aircraft until the necessary corrections are made (section 13).