COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
British Aerospace BAe 3100 (Jetstream) 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/JETSTREAM/89 Main Landing Gear Radius Rod 8/2000
Applicability: All Jetstream 3100 and 3200 Series aircraft with radius rod part numbers 1847 and 1862, all suffixes, installed.
Requirement: Inspect in accordance with BAe Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA 991140.
Note: UK CAA AD 002-04-2000 refers.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 10 August 2000.
Background: The manufacturer received reports of cracks in main landing gear radius rods on in- service aircraft. In one case, total failure of the radius rod had occurred.
Bernard Malcolm Hole
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 22 June 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 July 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia and to provide a regulatory framework for the aviation industry. Specifically, Part 39 of these regulations includes Airworthiness Directives, which are legally binding orders issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address identified safety issues in aircraft. The Airworthiness Directive for British Aerospace BAe 3100 (Jetstream) Series Aeroplanes, designated AD/JETSTREAM/89, was introduced in response to reports of cracks in the main landing gear radius rods, with one instance resulting in total failure. This directive was issued to mandate inspections in accordance with the relevant service bulletin to mitigate the risk of such failures, thereby enhancing aviation safety. The directive was enacted by Bernard Malcolm Hole, a delegate of CASA, and became effective on 10 August 2000, with its publication in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 July 2000.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39, mandate the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to ensure the safety of aircraft within Australian airspace. One such AD, identified as AD/JETSTREAM/89, pertains to the British Aerospace BAe 3100 (Jetstream) Series Aeroplanes, requiring a mandatory inspection of the main landing gear radius rods on Jetstream 3100 and 3200 Series aircraft with specific part numbers. This AD applies to all aircraft of the mentioned series installed with the specified radius rod parts and is effective from 10 August 2000. The directive mandates compliance with the inspection procedure outlined in BAe Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA 991140, referencing the UK Civil Aviation Authority's AD 002-04-2000. The requirement necessitates adherence to the instructions set forth in the directive for safety compliance. This legislative instrument underscores the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's commitment to maintaining stringent safety standards across the aviation industry.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) under PART 39 - 105, specifically focus on issuing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to ensure the safety of aircraft. One such directive, AD/JETSTREAM/89, addresses the critical issue of cracks in the main landing gear radius rods of Jetstream 3100 and 3200 Series aeroplanes. This AD, issued by Bernard Malcolm Hole, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, mandates specific actions to mitigate the risk of unsafe conditions (s. 39.1(1)).
The applicability section of AD/JETSTREAM/89 specifies that it applies to all Jetstream 3100 and 3200 Series aircraft equipped with main landing gear radius rods bearing part numbers 1847 and 1862, regardless of the suffix. This directive is crucial for ensuring the continued safety of these aircraft by addressing the identified issue of potential rod failure. The requirement section mandates that inspections be conducted in accordance with BAe Systems Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA 991140, which provides detailed procedures to identify and address any cracks or other defects in the radius rods. This inspection must be carried out as outlined in the requirement document, ensuring that all potential safety issues are identified and rectified.
Failure to comply with this AD can lead to significant consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) imposes strict obligations on aircraft operators and owners to adhere to the AD’s requirements. Non-compliance can result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, which could lead to grounding and potential legal ramifications. Furthermore, the AD specifies a compliance timeframe, necessitating that the required inspections and necessary actions be completed by the stipulated date to maintain airworthiness certification.
In the event of non-compliance with AD/JETSTREAM/89, the consequences can be severe. Civil penalties may be imposed, including fines and potential legal action against the aircraft operator or owner. Additionally, failure to comply with airworthiness directives can result in criminal charges, with penalties including imprisonment, especially if the non-compliance leads to an accident or incident that endangers public safety. The seriousness of these potential penalties underscores the importance of adhering to the directives issued by CASA.