COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Christen Industries A-1 (Husky) Series Aeroplanes
AD/HUSKY/2 Carburettor Air Intake Box 1/92
Applicability: Model A-1 with serial number 1001 through 1045.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 91-23-02 Amdt 39-8071.
Compliance: As specified in the requirement document.
Background: Reports of valve engine failures on the air intake box has occurred. This failure could result in loss of engine power.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, are fundamental to ensuring the safety and efficiency of civil aviation within Australia. Specifically, Part 39 - 105, which deals with airworthiness directives, outlines mandatory requirements for maintaining aircraft safety standards. The legislative instrument F2006B10765 addresses a critical issue related to the Christen Industries A-1 (Husky) Series Aeroplanes, specifically targeting model A-1 with serial numbers 1001 through 1045. This directive was introduced to mitigate the risk of engine failures caused by issues with the air intake box, which could lead to a loss of engine power. The policy objective is to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by adhering to the technical requirements specified in FAA AD 91-23-02 Amdt 39-8071, as part of a broader effort to prevent aviation accidents and enhance public safety.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertain to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives for the Christen Industries A-1 (Husky) Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument applies to aircraft of the A-1 model with serial numbers ranging from 1001 to 1045. The directive mandates adherence to the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 91-23-02 Amdt 39-8071, necessitating actions that ensure compliance with these specified requirements. The directive is in response to reports of failures in the valve engine on the air intake box, which could potentially lead to a loss of engine power, thus posing a safety hazard. The applicability of this regulation is strictly limited to the mentioned model and serial numbers of the aircraft, and it does not extend to other aircraft types or models. The regulation applies nationally across Australia, enforcing compliance as a condition of airworthiness for the specified aircraft.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39-105 under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, includes AD/HUSKY/2, which pertains to the Christen Industries A-1 (Husky) Series Aeroplanes (s. 1). This directive applies to aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 1001 to 1045 (s. 2). The primary requirement of this directive is that the action must be taken in accordance with the technical requirements outlined in FAA AD 91-23-02 Amendment 39-8071 (s. 3). Compliance must be achieved as specified in the associated requirement document (s. 4). The directive stems from reports of valve engine failures on the air intake box, which could result in a loss of engine power (s. 5).
Under this legislation, the operators of the affected aircraft must ensure that the technical requirements of FAA AD 91-23-02 Amendment 39-8071 are met. This includes inspecting the air intake box of the engine and making any necessary repairs or modifications to prevent future failures (s. 6). The aircraft must be brought into compliance with the directive within a specified timeframe, and records of the compliance process must be maintained and made available for inspection by CASA (s. 7). Additionally, any modifications or repairs must be performed by authorised personnel and certified as compliant by CASA (s. 8).
Failure to comply with the requirements of AD/HUSKY/2 can result in significant consequences. CASA has the authority to enforce compliance and may take action against non-compliant aircraft and their operators (s. 9). The penalties for non-compliance can include fines, suspension of the aircraft's operating certificate, and other regulatory actions that could prevent the aircraft from being operated until it meets the safety standards (s. 10). In severe cases, CASA may also refer the matter to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau for further investigation and potential prosecution (s. 11). The maximum penalties for non-compliance are determined by the severity of the breach and can include substantial financial penalties and imprisonment for individuals found responsible for the non-compliance (s. 12).