COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Mooney M20 Series Aeroplanes
AD/M20/13 Replacement of Quadrant Cover and
Flap Actuator Switch
12/69
Applicability: All model M20C with S/N 690001 to 690021, Model M20E with S/N 690001 to 690025, Model M20F with S/N 690001, 690003 to 690032 and Model M20G with
S/N 690001 to 690009.
Document: Mooney SB No. M20-171.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 23 December 1969.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, contain provisions that regulate the safety standards for civil aviation in Australia. Specifically, Part 39, Division 105, addresses Airworthiness Directives, which are regulatory measures issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the ongoing airworthiness of aircraft. The Mooney M20 Series Aeroplanes Replacement of Quadrant Cover and Flap Actuator Switch AD/M20/13 was enacted in 2006 to address specific safety concerns related to certain Mooney M20 series aircraft. The policy objective of this legislation is to mandate the replacement of the quadrant cover and flap actuator switch to mitigate risks associated with these components, ensuring that the aircraft remain safe and compliant with airworthiness standards. The regulation was introduced by CASA, the body responsible for enforcing and ensuring compliance with civil aviation safety regulations in Australia.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105 under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, governs the applicability and compliance requirements for the Mooney M20 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument applies to particular models and serial numbers of Mooney M20C, M20E, M20F, and M20G aeroplanes, namely those with serial numbers ranging from 690001 to 690032, depending on the model. The directive mandates compliance within 100 hours of time in service following 23 December 1969. It is imperative for the specified aircraft models and serial numbers to adhere to the Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-171, which outlines the necessary replacement of the quadrant cover and flap actuator switch. This directive ensures that the affected aircraft meet the required safety standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, thereby safeguarding aviation safety within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly under Part 39 - 105, provide specific Airworthiness Directives for the Mooney M20 Series aeroplanes, including model M20C, M20E, M20F, and M20G within certain serial number ranges (Section 39-105). The directive AD/M20/13 dated 12/69 mandates the replacement of the Quadrant Cover and Flap Actuator Switch for the specified Mooney M20 Series aeroplanes (Section 39-105). This directive applies to Mooney M20C aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 690001 to 690021, M20E with serial numbers from 690001 to 690025, M20F with serial numbers 690001, 690003 to 690032, and M20G with serial numbers from 690001 to 690009 (Section 39-105). Compliance with this directive is to be achieved within 100 hours of time in service after 23 December 1969, as referenced in Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-171 (Section 39-105).
The obligations under this directive are clear and direct: aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel must ensure that the specified components are replaced within the stipulated timeframe (Section 39-105). This involves following the instructions and guidelines laid out in the Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-171 to ensure the replacements are done correctly and safely (Section 39-105). Failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive may result in the aircraft not meeting the necessary safety standards, potentially leading to operational restrictions or grounding of the aircraft (Section 39-105).
Breaches of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, including non-compliance with the specified Airworthiness Directives, can result in significant consequences. The penalties for not adhering to these regulations can include both civil and criminal actions (Section 39-105). Civil penalties may involve fines and potential legal actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to enforce compliance (Section 39-105). Additionally, criminal penalties can apply, with potential maximum fines and imprisonment for individuals or corporate entities found guilty of serious breaches (Section 39-105). The specific penalties are determined by the severity of the breach and the impact on aviation safety (Section 39-105).