AD/FA-200/13 - Spin Recovery Placard - Replacement

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by the legislative instrument F2006B09925, address the critical need for specific safety directives concerning aircraft operations and maintenance to ensure airworthiness and passenger safety. Enacted by the Australian Parliament, this regulation is part of a broader effort to implement and enforce safety directives for specific aircraft models, such as the Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes. The policy objective of these regulations is to ensure that all aircraft meet certain safety standards, which is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of those on board. The legislative instrument F2006B09925 specifically targets the Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes, requiring the replacement of the spin recovery placard to comply with safety standards, as outlined in Fuji SB No. FAS-061. Compliance with these directives is mandatory within 30 hours of time in service after 29 February 1972 for all models with serial numbers 1 to 166.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105, mandates the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's schedule of airworthiness directives for the Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes. This directive, AD/FA-200/13, applies to all models with serial numbers 1 to 166 and requires the replacement of the spin recovery placard as detailed in Fuji Service Bulletin No. FAS-061. The directive mandates compliance within 30 hours of time in service after 29 February 1972, ensuring that the safety measures are implemented promptly to maintain airworthiness standards. The regulation applies to any person or entity operating the specified Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes within Australian airspace and under the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This directive is an integral part of ensuring the safety and operational integrity of the aircraft in question, leaving no room for exclusions or exemptions within the specified scope.

Key Provisions

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, detail a series of airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). One such directive, AD/FA-200/13, pertains to the Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes, focusing on the replacement of the spin recovery placard. This directive applies to all Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes with serial numbers (S/Nos.) ranging from 1 to 166 (section 39 - 105). The directive mandates compliance within 30 hours of time in service after 29 February 1972, as outlined in Fuji Service Bulletin No. FAS-061 (section 39 - 105). The key requirement under this directive is the replacement of the spin recovery placard on the specified Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes. This involves updating the placard to comply with the latest safety standards and recommendations provided by Fuji in their Service Bulletin No. FAS-061 (section 39 - 105). Operators of these aircraft must ensure that the replacement is carried out within the stipulated timeframe to maintain compliance with airworthiness standards. Operators and owners of the Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes covered by this directive have specific obligations under the Civil Aviation Regulations. They must ensure that the replacement of the spin recovery placard is completed within the specified 30 hours of time in service after 29 February 1972. This involves scheduling the necessary maintenance work, sourcing the correct replacement placard, and ensuring that the replacement is performed by qualified personnel (section 39 - 105). Additionally, operators must maintain records of the compliance work to demonstrate adherence to the directive. Failure to comply with the requirements of AD/FA-200/13 can lead to serious consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Regulations, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can result in civil or criminal penalties. The maximum penalties for such breaches can include substantial fines and potential imprisonment for individuals found guilty of non-compliance. Additionally, operators may face operational restrictions or grounding of the affected aircraft until the required compliance work is completed, which can have significant financial and operational repercussions (section 39 - 105).