COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Gulfstream (Grumman) G1159 and G-IV Series Aeroplanes
AD/G1159/5 High Pressure Fuel Cock - Modification 5/72
Applicability: All models with S/Nos. 1 to 107 and 775.
Document: Grumman Gulfstream II Service Change No. 120 and Amendment 1. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 May 1972.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, form a critical part of the regulatory framework governing civil aviation in the country. Among these regulations, Part 39 - 105 specifically addresses the issue of airworthiness directives for various aircraft, including the Gulfstream (Grumman) G1159 and G-IV Series Aeroplanes. This particular piece of legislation was introduced to address gaps in safety compliance and to ensure that aircraft meet stringent airworthiness standards, thereby enhancing the safety and reliability of civil aviation operations. The policy objective, as stated within the text, is to mandate modifications to the high-pressure fuel cocks in specified models of the Gulfstream aircraft, ensuring that these aircraft continue to operate safely and within regulatory standards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105 concerning the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, apply to all Gulfstream (Grumman) G1159 and G-IV Series Aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 1 to 107 and 775. The regulations are designed to ensure that these aircraft meet specific safety standards, with a particular focus on the high-pressure fuel cock modification outlined in AD/G1159/5. Compliance with the directives is mandatory and must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service after 31 May 1972, as stipulated in Grumman Gulfstream II Service Change No. 120 and Amendment 1. This legislative instrument has a national jurisdictional reach within the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all operators and owners of the specified aircraft models. The Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the outlined serial numbers and compliance timeframe. The application of these directives may be further extended or clarified through subordinate instruments issued by CASA.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislative instrument (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105) pertain to the civil aviation safety authority's (CASA) schedule of airworthiness directives, specifically for Gulfstream (Grumman) G1159 and G-IV series aeroplanes. The relevant section here is AD/G1159/5, which focuses on the modification of the high-pressure fuel cock. This directive applies to all models with serial numbers (S/Nos.) 1 to 107 and 775 (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105). Compliance with this directive is required within 100 hours of time in service after 31 May 1972, as per Grumman Gulfstream II Service Change No. 120 and Amendment 1 (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105).
This legislation imposes specific obligations and requirements on the operators and owners of Gulfstream (Grumman) G1159 and G-IV series aeroplanes covered by the AD/G1159/5 directive. They must ensure that the high-pressure fuel cock modification is carried out within the specified timeframe (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105). This involves adherence to the Grumman Gulfstream II Service Change No. 120 and Amendment 1, which detail the necessary modifications. Failure to comply with this directive may result in the aeroplane not meeting the required airworthiness standards, potentially leading to safety concerns and legal consequences.
The Act includes provisions for offences, penalties, and consequences for non-compliance with the airworthiness directives. While the specific penalties are not detailed within this particular legislative instrument, non-compliance with CASA's airworthiness directives can generally lead to serious consequences, including fines, enforcement actions, and potential grounding of the aircraft (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105). Additionally, operators and owners may face criminal charges if their non-compliance results in a safety incident. It is essential for all parties governed by this legislation to understand and adhere to the specified requirements to avoid these potential consequences.