COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 (Astra) Series Aeroplanes
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 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.
AD/IAI-A/7 Pressurisation System Emergency Operation Procedures
Applicability: All Model Astra SPX aeroplanes.
6/2001
DM
Requirement: Check the aircraft flight manual (AFM) Log of Revisions and the Log of Effective Pages to verify that AFM Revision No 17 dated 25 July 2000 has been inserted. If the AFM has not been amended by Revision No 17, amend the AFM by inserting Revision No 17.
Note 1: Later approved AFM revisions exist. Pages affected by Revision No 17 include page No II-2 (Annunciator Panel – Guide to Warning and Caution Lights), this page must carry the date 25 July 2000 or later.
Note 2: Israel CAA AD 21-00-11-18 refers.
Compliance: Within one month from the effective date of this Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 2 May 2001.
Background: Amendment of the AFM ensures that flight crew are aware of Emergency Operation Procedures pertaining to depressurisation.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 24 April 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 2 May 2001.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, form the cornerstone of aviation safety regulation in Australia, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This legislative instrument was enacted to address safety concerns within the aviation sector, particularly in relation to aircraft airworthiness and the need for consistent and updated safety protocols. The Regulations were enacted by the Australian Parliament to provide a framework for ensuring that aircraft meet the necessary safety standards before and during operation. The policy objective behind these regulations is to protect public safety by mandating stringent airworthiness standards, including the implementation of Airworthiness Directives such as the one issued for the Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 (Astra) Series Aeroplanes. This directive aims to rectify identified unsafe conditions by ensuring that flight manuals are updated to reflect the latest emergency operation procedures, thereby enhancing the overall safety of flight operations.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39, specifically addresses the airworthiness of aircraft within Australia through Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This particular AD/IAI-A/7 pertains to all Model Astra SPX aeroplanes manufactured by Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 (Astra) Series. The directive mandates that the aircraft flight manual (AFM) must be checked to ensure that Revision No 17 dated 25 July 2000 has been incorporated. If Revision No 17 is not present, it must be inserted to update the AFM. This update is crucial as it ensures that flight crew are informed of emergency operation procedures related to depressurisation, thereby enhancing flight safety. The directive is enforceable within the Australian jurisdiction and must be complied with within one month from its effective date of 2 May 2001. The AD was gazetted on the same day to ensure its immediate applicability and enforcement.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Airworthiness Directive (AD) are the applicability, requirement, and compliance sections (as per AD/IAI-A/7). The applicability section specifies that the directive applies to all Model Astra SPX aeroplanes. The requirement section mandates that the aircraft flight manual (AFM) must be checked to ensure that AFM Revision No 17, dated 25 July 2000, has been inserted. If it has not been inserted, the AFM must be amended accordingly. This revision is critical as it updates the Emergency Operation Procedures related to depressurisation, ensuring that the flight crew are informed of the correct procedures. The compliance section dictates that these changes must be implemented within one month from the effective date of the directive, which is 2 May 2000.
The obligations imposed by this AD are primarily on the operators of the Model Astra SPX aeroplanes. These operators are required to verify the status of the AFM and ensure that it includes the necessary revisions. Specifically, operators must check the AFM Log of Revisions and the Log of Effective Pages to confirm that Revision No 17 has been incorporated. Should the revision not be present, operators must amend the AFM by inserting the specified revision. This is a critical task as it directly impacts the safety and operational procedures of the aircraft, particularly in emergency situations such as depressurisation.
Failure to comply with this Airworthiness Directive can result in significant consequences. Although specific penalties are not detailed in the directive, non-compliance with ADs generally can lead to severe repercussions under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998. These can include fines, suspension or revocation of aircraft certificates, and potential criminal charges. The seriousness of these potential penalties underscores the importance of adhering to the requirements set out in the AD to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the aircraft.