COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) and Kawasaki 369 Series Helicopters
AD/HU 369/9 Installation of New Vne Placard 4/72 Applicability: All models with S/Nos. 0101S to 0357S, 0101M to 0213M, 0101E to 0215E. Document: Hughes SIN No. HN-45.
Compliance: Within 10 hours time in service after 11 April 1972.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, include a legislative instrument known as the "Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives" (F2006B10754). This regulation was enacted to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft, specifically targeting the McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) and Kawasaki 369 Series Helicopters. The problem it addresses is the need for specific modifications to enhance the safety of these helicopter models, as outlined in the directive AD/HU 369/9. The relevant body enacting this regulation is the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with the policy objective being the prevention of accidents and the improvement of aviation safety standards through the implementation of necessary safety directives. The directive mandates the installation of a new Vne placard within a specified timeframe to ensure that all applicable helicopter models meet the required safety standards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, specifically AD/HU 369/9, pertains to McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) and Kawasaki 369 Series Helicopters, focusing on the installation of a new Vne placard. This legislation applies to all models within specified serial number ranges: S/Nos. 0101S to 0357S, 0101M to 0213M, and 0101E to 0215E. The directive is mandated under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, ensuring adherence to safety standards within the Commonwealth of Australia. Compliance with the directive is required within 10 hours of time in service after 11 April 1972. The regulation's geographic and jurisdictional reach is confined to the national airspace of Australia, and it applies to all operators and owners of the specified helicopter models. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and the regulation does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments in the provided excerpt.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, specifically the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives for McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) and Kawasaki 369 Series Helicopters, includes an airworthiness directive (AD) labelled AD/HU 369/9 (Section 1). This directive pertains to the installation of a new Vne placard on certain models of helicopters, requiring compliance within a specified timeline. The directive applies to helicopters with serial numbers (S/Nos.) ranging from 0101S to 0357S, 0101M to 0213M, and 0101E to 0215E (Section 2). The applicable document for this directive is Hughes SIN No. HN-45, which provides further details and guidance on the required installation (Section 3). The compliance period mandates that the new Vne placard be installed within 10 hours of time in service following 11 April 1972 (Section 4).
The AD/HU 369/9 directive imposes specific obligations on the operators and owners of the affected helicopters. These obligations include ensuring that the new Vne placard is correctly installed as per the directive's timeline. Operators and owners must adhere to the requirements outlined in Hughes SIN No. HN-45 to maintain compliance with the airworthiness directive. Failure to comply with the directive could result in the helicopter being considered unairworthy, potentially leading to operational restrictions or grounding until the necessary compliance is achieved (Section 5).
Breach of the AD/HU 369/9 directive carries potential consequences, including both civil and criminal liabilities. The regulations governing civil aviation in Australia outline penalties for non-compliance with airworthiness directives. Such penalties may include fines, enforcement actions, and the potential for legal proceedings against the operators or owners of the non-compliant aircraft. The severity of penalties can vary based on the extent of the non-compliance and any resulting safety risks. In cases of serious non-compliance, the penalties could include substantial financial penalties, as well as potential criminal charges for those responsible (Section 6).