COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Maule M-6 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/ML-M6/2 Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables 7/2000 DM
Applicability: All M6 models and Serial Numbers.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Maule SB No. 20 dated 27 December 1999.
Note: FAA AD 2000-09-06 refers
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this directive, except for M6-235 S/Nos 7508C, 7510C, 7516C, and 7518C to 7521C, for which the action will be carried out within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 7 June 2000.
Background: There have been reports of cable slipping from the nicopress sleeve. Maule determined that one of their tools was incorrectly set.
Bernard Malcolm Hole
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 2 June 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 7 June 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) form part of the legislative framework for civil aviation in Australia, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This legislation, enacted in 1998, aims to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation in Australia by setting standards and regulations for the operation and maintenance of aircraft. Among its provisions, Part 39 includes the 105th Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which mandates specific safety measures for particular types of aircraft. One such directive, AD/ML-M6/2, pertains to the Maule M-6 series aeroplanes, addressing a specific safety issue with the nicopress sleeves on control cables. This Airworthiness Directive was introduced to address reports of cable slipping from the nicopress sleeves, a problem identified due to an incorrectly set tool used by the manufacturer. The directive was issued by Bernard Malcolm Hole, a delegate of CASA, under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998, with the objective of ensuring the safe operation of the affected aircraft by implementing corrective actions within specified timeframes.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) applies to all Maule M-6 Series Aeroplanes, irrespective of their model or serial number. The directive mandates specific action regarding Nicopress sleeves on control cables to rectify an identified safety issue. This safety concern, outlined in the background, involves reports of cables slipping from the Nicopress sleeves, traced back to an incorrectly set tool used by Maule. The specified corrective action, as detailed in Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 dated 27 December 1999, must be undertaken within 100 hours of the directive’s effective date, with certain exceptions for specific serial numbers requiring action within 25 hours. The directive is applicable nationally within Australia and was gazetted on 7 June 2000, thereby ensuring compliance across the relevant aviation industry. This regulatory measure underscores CASA’s commitment to maintaining airworthiness standards and ensuring the safety of aircraft operations within Australia’s jurisdiction.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105, contains an Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning the Maule M-6 Series Aeroplanes. This AD, identified as AD/ML-M6/2, focuses on the nicopress sleeves on control cables. According to section 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, the AD mandates specific actions to address an unsafe condition identified with the M-6 series aircraft (section 1). The directive requires that all M6 models and serial numbers comply with the actions outlined in Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 dated 27 December 1999, as referenced in the requirement section (section 2). This action must be taken within 100 hours of time in service after the effective date of the directive, which is 7 June 2000, except for certain serial numbers of the M6-235 model, which have a reduced timeframe of 25 hours (section 3).
The AD imposes clear obligations on the parties or entities it governs. Specifically, it mandates that all operators of Maule M-6 Series Aeroplanes must adhere to the instructions set out in Maule Service Bulletin No. 20. This includes ensuring that the nicopress sleeves on control cables are properly adjusted to prevent cable slipping, which has been identified as a safety concern. Compliance with the AD is non-negotiable, and failure to adhere to the specified timeframes and instructions could result in severe consequences for air safety (section 4).
Breach of the requirements outlined in the AD could lead to serious civil and criminal consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, failure to comply with an AD may result in significant penalties. The specific penalties are not detailed in the AD itself but are governed by broader aviation safety legislation, which could include fines and potential imprisonment for serious breaches. The maximum penalties would depend on the severity of the breach and any resulting harm or endangerment to flight safety (section 5).