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.
Reims Aviation F406 Series Aeroplanes
AD/F406/8 Forward and Aft Facing Seat Identification 13/2001
Applicability: All Reims F406 models S/N F406-0001 to F406-0089.
Requirement: Inspect passenger seat installations for correct orientation in accordance with REIMS/CESSNA Service Bulletin SB CAB01-9 issued June 04, 2001.
Note: DGAC AD 2001-521(A) effective November 10, 2001 refers.
Compliance: Before 27 December 2002.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 27 December 2001. Background: Incorrect seat orientation may result in seat failure in a crash landing.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 16 November 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 December 2001.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, a crucial piece of Australian legislation enacted in 1998, aims to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation operations within Australia. This Act provides a comprehensive regulatory framework that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) can utilise to mandate safety standards, including the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs). These directives are critical in addressing specific safety concerns that may arise with certain aircraft or aeronautical products. By requiring operators to take specific actions to rectify identified unsafe conditions, the ADs play a pivotal role in maintaining the high safety standards required in the aviation industry.
The Airworthiness Directive AD/F406/8, issued in 2001 by CASA, exemplifies the application of this regulatory framework. This directive specifically targets Reims F406 Series Aeroplanes, mandating an inspection of passenger seat installations to ensure correct orientation, following the guidelines set out in REIMS/CESSNA Service Bulletin SB CAB01-9. The objective of this directive is to prevent potential seat failures during crash landings, thereby enhancing the overall safety of these aircraft. This proactive approach underscores the commitment of CASA to continuously monitor and address safety issues within the aviation sector, ensuring that all stakeholders comply with the highest safety standards.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 specifically applies to all Reims F406 models with serial numbers ranging from F406-0001 to F406-0089. This directive mandates that the identified aircraft undergo an inspection of the passenger seat installations to ensure correct orientation, as outlined in the REIMS/CESSNA Service Bulletin SB CAB01-9 issued on June 4, 2001. This requirement aims to rectify an unsafe condition that could potentially result in seat failure during a crash landing. The AD, which became effective on 27 December 2001, must be complied with before 27 December 2002. It is issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and referenced in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 December 2001, thereby extending its regulatory reach to the entire Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, include the Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Reims Aviation F406 Series Aeroplanes (section 1). The AD, numbered AD/F406/8 13/2001, applies to all Reims F406 models with serial numbers from F406-0001 to F406-0089 (section 2). The directive requires an inspection of the passenger seat installations to ensure correct orientation as per REIMS/CESSNA Service Bulletin SB CAB01-9 issued on June 4, 2001 (section 3). This inspection is mandated to mitigate the risk of seat failure in the event of a crash landing (section 3). The directive was issued by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, on November 16, 2001, and it became effective on December 27, 2001 (section 1).
Under the AD, the primary obligation for the parties involved is to conduct an inspection of the passenger seat installations on the specified Reims F406 models. The inspection must adhere strictly to the guidelines set out in the REIMS/CESSNA Service Bulletin SB CAB01-9 (section 3). This requirement ensures that the seats are correctly oriented to prevent potential failures in the event of a crash landing. The inspection must be completed before December 27, 2002, as stated in the compliance section of the directive (section 4).
Failure to comply with the AD could result in serious safety implications for the aircraft and its occupants. While the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 do not explicitly outline specific penalties for non-compliance with ADs in this context, breaches of such regulations can lead to severe civil and criminal consequences. Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) may take enforcement action against non-compliant entities, including fines, suspension, or revocation of airworthiness certificates. Furthermore, operators and owners failing to adhere to the AD may face legal repercussions, which could include substantial fines or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach and the resultant impact on aviation safety.