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-200/21 Teijin Seiki Fuel Strainer
P/N Fif-40000 - Inspection and Modification
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Applicability: All FA-200-160, 180 and 180 AO aircraft equipped with Teijin Seiki fuel strainer P/N FIF-40000.
Document: Fuji SB No. 200-005 including Teijin Seiki SB No TS-SB-72.
Compliance: Phase I: Within 10 hours time in service after 9 March 1984 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service until Phase II as per SB is accomplished.
Phase II: After obtaining the necessary spare part, but not later than 1 February 1985.
Background: There have been instances reported where the stack pipe inside the fuel strainer become lodged upwards into the fuel inlet gallery, thus restricting the fuel flow.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by F2006B09934, was enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia. This legislative instrument addresses the issue of fuel strainer malfunctions in Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes, specifically those equipped with the Teijin Seiki fuel strainer P/N FIF-40000, which can lead to restricted fuel flow and potential operational hazards. The enactment of this regulation by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims to mitigate these risks by mandating specific inspection and modification requirements. The policy objective is to ensure that all applicable aircraft are maintained to a standard that prevents the aforementioned fuel flow restriction, thereby enhancing the overall safety of civil aviation operations.
The regulation requires a two-phase compliance process: Phase I necessitates inspection and modification within 10 hours after 9 March 1984 and at intervals not exceeding 100 hours until Phase II is completed. Phase II must be achieved by 1 February 1985, contingent on the availability of necessary spare parts. This systematic approach ensures that the identified safety issue is addressed in a timely and effective manner, protecting both aircraft and personnel.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, pertains to the Airworthiness Directives for Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes, focusing on the Teijin Seiki Fuel Strainer P/N FIF-40000. This regulation applies to all FA-200-160, 180, and 180 AO aircraft that are equipped with the specified fuel strainer. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to address instances where the stack pipe inside the fuel strainer may become lodged, thereby restricting fuel flow. Compliance with this directive is structured in two phases, with the first phase requiring actions within 10 hours of time in service after 9 March 1984, and subsequent inspections to be carried out at intervals not exceeding 100 hours until the second phase is completed. The second phase requires completion by 1 February 1985, following the acquisition of necessary spare parts. The regulation does not explicitly mention any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but relies on the accompanying service bulletins, Fuji SB No. 200-005 and Teijin Seiki SB No TS-SB-72, for detailed instructions and compliance criteria.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, contain an Airworthiness Directive (AD/FA-200/21) pertaining to Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes, focusing on the Teijin Seiki Fuel Strainer P/N FIF-40000 (sections 1 and 4). This directive mandates an inspection and modification of the specified fuel strainer to prevent a particular failure mode where the stack pipe lodges into the fuel inlet gallery, restricting fuel flow. The applicability of this directive is limited to FA-200-160, 180, and 180 AO aircraft equipped with the aforementioned fuel strainer (section 3). The compliance requirements are structured in two phases. Phase I demands the inspection and modification within 10 hours of time in service after 9 March 1984, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service until Phase II is completed as detailed in the service bulletins (section 4). Phase II requires the completion of the necessary modifications no later than 1 February 1985, following the acquisition of the required spare parts.
The AD imposes specific obligations on the operators of the Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes. Firstly, operators must ensure that the inspection and modification of the Teijin Seiki Fuel Strainer P/N FIF-40000 are conducted within the specified timeframes. Operators are required to adhere to the guidance provided in Fuji Service Bulletin No. 200-005, including Teijin Seiki Service Bulletin No. TS-SB-72 (section 4). This includes obtaining the necessary spare parts and ensuring that all modifications are performed by qualified personnel. Operators must also keep records of the inspections and modifications performed, including dates and the serial numbers of the aircraft and fuel strainers involved (section 6).
Failure to comply with the AD/FA-200/21 can result in significant consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance with an Airworthiness Directive can be considered an offence. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 specify that the penalties for such offences include fines and potential imprisonment (section 10 and 11). For corporations, the maximum penalty can be substantial, often reaching up to $1,650,000 for serious breaches. Additionally, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has the authority to issue compliance orders, suspend or cancel air operator certificates, or take other regulatory actions against non-compliant operators (section 14). These stringent measures are in place to ensure the safety of air operations and to prevent incidents related to fuel flow restrictions in the Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes.