COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 106 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 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.
Pratt and Whitney Turbine Engines - JT9D Series
AD/JT9D/37 Inspection of Life Limited Parts 8/2002
Applicability: Pratt and Whitney JT9D series engines as listed in FAA AD 2002-08-11.
Requirement: Amend the Engine - Time Limits - Airworthiness Limitation sections of the applicable Engine Manuals to include the inspection requirements per FAA AD 2002- 08-11.
Note: FAA AD 2002-08-11 refers and supersedes FAA AD 2000-01-13. This Directive supersedes AD/JT9D/34.
Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 8 August 2002.
Background: FAA/Industry safety analysis of uncontained failures have identified the need for additional inspections of life limited components to prevent uncontained engine failures. Actions specified in this directive result from that analysis.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 June 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 2002.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) were enacted to provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation of civil aviation in Australia. One specific part of this legislation, Part 39, includes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which is designed to address safety issues and ensure the airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products. One such Airworthiness Directive is AD/JT9D/37, issued in 2002, which pertains to the Pratt and Whitney JT9D series engines. This directive was introduced to address the problem of uncontained engine failures by requiring additional inspections of life-limited components, as identified through safety analysis conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the industry. The objective of this directive, as stated, is to implement the necessary actions to prevent such unsafe conditions, thereby enhancing the overall safety of civil aviation in Australia. This directive was issued by Eugene Paul Holzapfel, a delegate of CASA, and became effective on 8 August 2002.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39, specifically Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), are applicable to aircraft and aeronautical products operating within Australia. The particular Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/JT9D/37 pertains to Pratt and Whitney JT9D series engines, as identified in FAA AD 2002-08-11. This directive is part of the broader legislative framework designed to ensure the safety of civil aviation by mandating actions to address identified safety issues. The directive requires amendments to the applicable Engine Manuals to incorporate inspection requirements as specified in the FAA AD 2002-08-11, aimed at preventing uncontained engine failures through enhanced inspections of life-limited parts. The requirement must be fulfilled within 30 days of the directive's effective date of 8 August 2002. This AD does not specify any exclusions or exemptions and applies nationally, with its implementation monitored and enforced by CASA.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 106, addresses the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (AD) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Section 39.1(1) of the Regulations provides the authority for CASA to issue these directives, which are intended to ensure the safety of aircraft and aeronautical products. The AD in question, AD/JT9D/37, pertains to Pratt and Whitney JT9D series engines and mandates specific inspections of life-limited parts to prevent uncontained engine failures. This directive applies to engines listed in FAA AD 2002-08-11 and supersedes previous ADs including AD/JT9D/34.
The AD requires that the Engine - Time Limits - Airworthiness Limitation sections of the applicable Engine Manuals be amended to include the inspection requirements detailed in FAA AD 2002-08-11. This requirement is derived from safety analyses conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry stakeholders, which identified the need for additional inspections to mitigate the risk of uncontained failures. The compliance timeframe stipulated in the AD is 30 days from the effective date, which is 8 August 2002.
Entities governed by this AD must ensure that the specified inspections are performed on Pratt and Whitney JT9D series engines within the mandated period. Failure to comply with the AD can lead to serious safety implications, including the potential for uncontained engine failure, which could result in catastrophic outcomes. The AD was issued by Eugene Paul Holzapfel, a delegate of CASA, and was notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 2002, making it legally enforceable.
Breaching the requirements of this AD can have significant legal consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, general provisions under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 may apply. These can include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach. The exact penalties would be determined by a court, taking into account the specific circumstances of the non-compliance and any harm caused by it. Ensuring adherence to the AD is crucial for maintaining the safety standards required by CASA.