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/JETSTREAM/76 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.
British Aerospace BAe 3100 (Jetstream) Series Aeroplanes
AD/JETSTRE AM/76
Amdt 1
Windshield Wipers 8/2003
Applicability: All Jetstream Series 3100 and Series 3200 aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with BAE Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 30-JA 950641 Revision 5.
Note: UK CAA AD 006-08-96 refers.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document.
This Amendment becomes effective on 7 August 2003.
Background: A report was received of an occurrence where the windshield wiper arm detached in flight, and resulted in damage to a propeller and the fuselage. The original issue of this Directive required an initial replacement and then a service life for both the wiper arm and attachment bolt.
Amendment 1 is issued to introduce the latest revision of the Requirement document, which introduces terminating action for Part 1.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 17 June 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 16 July 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), enacted by the Australian Parliament, are a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at ensuring the safety of civil aviation within Australia. One of the mechanisms through which the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) enforces these regulations is through the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), which are legally binding orders requiring aircraft operators to address identified safety issues. The AD/JETSTREAM/76 and its amendment, AD/JETSTREAM/76/Amdt 1, pertain specifically to the British Aerospace BAe 3100 (Jetstream) Series Aeroplanes. This AD was introduced to address a critical safety issue where the windshield wiper arm detached in flight, leading to significant damage. The objective of this AD is to mandate corrective actions to prevent such occurrences, ensuring the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft. The AD requires compliance with BAE Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 30-JA 950641 Revision 5, which provides the necessary instructions for addressing the unsafe condition identified.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 pertains specifically to the British Aerospace BAe 3100 (Jetstream) Series Aeroplanes, namely the Series 3100 and Series 3200 aircraft. The directive mandates corrective action concerning the windshield wipers in response to an incident where the windshield wiper arm detached during flight, leading to damage of a propeller and the fuselage. The requirement outlined in this directive necessitates adherence to BAE Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 30-JA 950641 Revision 5, as referenced in the UK CAA AD 006-08-96. The compliance period for this directive is specified within the requirement document itself, and the amendment becomes effective from 7 August 2003. This legislative instrument applies within the Commonwealth of Australia, and its scope is confined to the specified aircraft models, with no broader application to other aircraft types or industries.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Airworthiness Directive (AD) concern the applicability, requirements, and compliance for British Aerospace BAe 3100 (Jetstream) Series Aeroplanes. Section 1 states that the AD applies to all Jetstream Series 3100 and Series 3200 aircraft. Section 2 specifies that the required action must be taken in accordance with BAE Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 30-JA 950641 Revision 5, referencing UK CAA AD 006-08-96. Section 3 outlines that the compliance must follow the instructions specified in the requirement document. The AD was amended on 8 August 2003, with the amendment becoming effective on the same date.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this AD are focused on ensuring the safe operation of Jetstream Series 3100 and Series 3200 aircraft. The primary requirement is the replacement and servicing of the windshield wiper arm and attachment bolt, as detailed in BAE Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 30-JA 950641 Revision 5. This involves conducting the necessary maintenance actions to prevent any recurrence of the unsafe condition that led to the detachment of the windshield wiper arm, which in a previous incident caused damage to a propeller and the fuselage. Compliance with this AD is mandatory for all Jetstream Series 3100 and Series 3200 aircraft operators.
Failure to comply with this AD may result in civil or criminal consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) under which this AD is issued, provide for various penalties for non-compliance with airworthiness directives. These can include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach. Specifically, under section 21.226 of CASR, a person who contravenes a requirement of an AD can be subject to a penalty of up to $216,000 for a corporation and $43,200 for an individual, in addition to potential imprisonment for up to five years. Given the safety implications of this AD, non-compliance could have serious ramifications for both the aircraft operators and the passengers they carry.