COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes
AD/FA-200/11 Parking Brake Control Cable - Inspection 7/71
Applicability: All models. Document: Fuji SB No. FAS-057.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 August 1971 and thereafter at any time the parking brake control cable adjustment is disturbed.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, govern numerous aspects of civil aviation within Australia, including the issuance of airworthiness directives to ensure the safety of aircraft operations. Among these regulations, Part 39 focuses on specific safety measures for various aircraft types. The Legislative Instrument F2006B09923, which pertains to the Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes, addresses a critical safety concern regarding the parking brake control cable. This directive was introduced to mitigate potential risks associated with the parking brake system, ensuring that all Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes maintain an acceptable level of safety through regular inspections of the parking brake control cable. The policy objective behind this regulation is to enhance the overall safety of air travel by preventing potential failures or malfunctions of the parking brake system that could lead to accidents or other safety incidents.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates the application of Airworthiness Directives to ensure the safe operation of aircraft within Australian airspace. This particular directive, AD/FA-200/11, pertains to the Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes and requires inspection of the parking brake control cable. It applies universally to all models of this aircraft type, necessitating compliance within 100 hours of time in service following 31 August 1971, and subsequently whenever the parking brake control cable adjustment is disturbed. This regulation operates under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia and is enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the scope of this directive, and its application is not extended or restricted by subordinate instruments beyond the requirements specified in Fuji SB No. FAS-057.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105 (subsection 39.105) includes an airworthiness directive for the Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes, specifically addressing the inspection of the parking brake control cable. The directive, identified as AD/FA-200/11, is applicable to all models of the Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes. The requirement for compliance is specified in Fuji Service Bulletin No. FAS-057 (subsection 39.105). This directive mandates that the inspection of the parking brake control cable must be conducted within 100 hours of time in service after 31 August 1971 and subsequently any time the parking brake control cable adjustment is disturbed (subsection 39.105).
The primary obligation imposed by this directive is the need for regular inspection of the parking brake control cable. Operators of the Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes must ensure that the inspection is performed according to the guidelines set out in Fuji Service Bulletin No. FAS-057. This inspection is critical to maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft, ensuring that the parking brake control cable functions correctly and reliably (subsection 39.105). Compliance with this directive is essential to prevent potential safety hazards that could arise from a malfunctioning parking brake system.
Failure to comply with the requirements of AD/FA-200/11 could result in serious safety implications. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 impose penalties for non-compliance with airworthiness directives. Section 39.105 outlines that non-compliance could lead to enforcement actions, including fines and other penalties. The severity of these penalties may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the degree of non-compliance. In cases of serious non-compliance, operators could face significant civil or criminal consequences, including substantial financial penalties and potential legal action (subsection 39.105).
Overall, the AD/FA-200/11 directive serves as a critical component in ensuring the ongoing safety and airworthiness of Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes. It places the responsibility on operators to adhere to stringent inspection protocols and maintain the integrity of the parking brake control cable. The potential consequences for failing to meet these requirements are severe, underscoring the importance of strict compliance with the directive.