COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/IAI-A/16 Amdt 1 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 (Astra) Series Aeroplanes
AD/IAI-A/16
Amdt 2
Main Landing Gear Door 10/2003
Applicability: Models 1125 Astra, Astra SPX, and G100 aircraft serial numbers 004, 011 through 148, except serial number 146.
Requirement: Inspect in accordance with Gulfstream Service Bulletin No. 1125-32-223 Revision 1.
Note: Israel CAA AD 32-03-03-04 Revision 2 refers.
Compliance: Within 250 flight hours after 2 October 2003, unless already accomplished.
This Amendment becomes effective on 2 October 2003.
Background: Reports were received of numerous cases of main landing gear door damage and/or breakage. This Directive requires an inspection of the outboard main landing gear doors for damage and a check and adjustment, if necessary, of the gap between the doors and surrounding structure.
Amendment 1 clarified serial number applicability.
Amendment 2 is issued in response to a revision of the related CAA AD, which amends applicability.
Amendment 1 of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 10 July 2003.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 29 July 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 10 September 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 were enacted to regulate civil aviation safety and establish a framework for ensuring that aircraft and aeronautical products in Australia meet required safety standards. This legislative instrument addresses the need to rectify unsafe conditions in aircraft, particularly focusing on the maintenance and inspection requirements to ensure airworthiness. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), acting as the delegate for the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, issued this Airworthiness Directive to mandate specific safety actions for certain aircraft models to prevent damage and ensure operational safety. The policy objective of this directive is to enhance the safety of air travel by proactively addressing potential issues related to the main landing gear doors of the specified aircraft models, thereby mitigating risks associated with their operation.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) under Part 39 – 105, specifically the Airworthiness Directive AD/IAI-A/16 Amdt 2, pertains to the Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 (Astra) series aeroplanes, including models 1125 Astra, Astra SPX, and G100. The directive applies to aircraft with specific serial numbers, namely 004, 011 through 148, excluding serial number 146. The requirement outlined in this directive mandates an inspection of the outboard main landing gear doors for any damage, with a corresponding check and adjustment of the gap between the doors and surrounding structure if necessary. This inspection must be conducted in accordance with Gulfstream Service Bulletin No. 1125-32-223 Revision 1 and must be completed within 250 flight hours following 2 October 2003, unless already accomplished. The directive, effective from 2 October 2003, is issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and aims to address reports of main landing gear door damage and/or breakage. The directive’s applicability and compliance terms are clearly specified, ensuring adherence to safety standards across the designated aircraft models within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39, Section 105, sets forth the requirements for Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). In this context, AD/IAI-A/16 Amdt 2 pertains to the Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 (Astra) Series Aeroplanes, specifically models 1125 Astra, Astra SPX, and G100, excluding serial number 146. The AD mandates that an inspection of the main landing gear doors be conducted in accordance with Gulfstream Service Bulletin No. 1125-32-223 Revision 1, with a focus on checking for any damage and adjusting the gap between the doors and the surrounding structure if necessary. This inspection must be completed within 250 flight hours after 2 October 2003, unless it has already been carried out.
Entities governed by this AD, primarily the operators of the specified aircraft models, have the obligation to comply with the inspection requirements set forth in AD/IAI-A/16 Amdt 2. This involves conducting a thorough inspection as per the guidelines in the Gulfstream Service Bulletin mentioned above. Failure to adhere to these requirements can result in non-compliance with civil aviation safety standards, potentially leading to aircraft being grounded until the necessary inspections and repairs are completed.
The consequences of non-compliance with this AD can be severe. While the regulations themselves do not specify criminal penalties, the failure to comply with an AD can result in a range of civil consequences. These may include the suspension or revocation of an aircraft's certificate of airworthiness, which would prevent the aircraft from being operated legally. Furthermore, if non-compliance with this AD results in an unsafe condition that leads to an accident or incident, the operator could face additional legal and financial repercussions, including potential civil lawsuits for damages.