COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Aerospatiale Rallye Series Aeroplanes
AD/MSR/29 Engine Mount 8/86
Applicability: Models MS892A150, MS892B150, MS892E150, MS892E-D150, MS893A, MS893B, MS893E, MS893E-D, Rallye 110ST, Rallye 150T, 150T-D, 150ST, 150ST-D, 150SV, 150SVS, Rallye 180T, 180T-D, 180ST.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Aerospatiale SB No. 146.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 August 1986 or at the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release issue after 31 August 1986 whichever is the later, and thereafter at each issue of a new Maintenance Release.
Background: The manufacturer reports cracking of the engine mount at the manufacturer’s data plate attachment rivet holes.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by the Legislative instrument F2006B11328, address the issue of maintaining airworthiness in relation to Aerospatiale Rallye Series aeroplanes. Enacted by the Parliament of Australia, these regulations specifically target the problem of engine mount cracking, which was reported by the manufacturer at the attachment rivet holes of the engine mount. The policy objective behind this legislation is to ensure the safety of civil aviation by mandating compliance with specific maintenance directives. The regulation requires actions in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 146, with compliance expected within 100 hours of time in service after 31 August 1986, or at the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release issue after this date, whichever is later, and thereafter at each issuance of a new Maintenance Release.
These regulations are a part of the broader Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s schedule of airworthiness directives, which aims to provide clear and enforceable standards to maintain the highest levels of safety in civil aviation. The directive applies to various models of Aerospatiale Rallye Series aeroplanes, ensuring that all relevant aircraft are subject to the same safety requirements to mitigate the risk of engine mount failure.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, under the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), include provisions that mandate adherence to specific airworthiness directives, such as AD/MSR/29 concerning Aerospatiale Rallye Series Aeroplanes. This regulation applies to particular models of Aerospatiale Rallye Series Aeroplanes, specifically MS892A150, MS892B150, MS892E150, MS892E-D150, MS893A, MS893B, MS893E, MS893E-D, Rallye 110ST, Rallye 150T, 150T-D, 150ST, 150ST-D, 150SV, 150SVS, Rallye 180T, 180T-D, and 180ST. The directive requires compliance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 146 to address engine mount cracking at the manufacturer’s data plate attachment rivet holes. Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 100 hours of time in service after 31 August 1986, or at the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release issuance after this date, whichever is later, and must be maintained at each subsequent issuance of a new Maintenance Release. This regulation applies nationwide within Australia, governed by the Commonwealth, and does not include specific exclusions or exemptions, though CASA may issue further clarifications or adjustments through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The primary sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (C1998L011328) pertaining to the Aerospatiale Rallye Series Aeroplanes involve specific directives aimed at ensuring airworthiness and safety. Section 39-105 outlines the applicability of Airworthiness Directives (AD) specifically for the Aerospatiale Rallye Series Aeroplanes, mandating compliance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 146 concerning the engine mount (Section 39-105(1)). This directive applies to a range of models, including MS892A150, MS892B150, MS892E150, MS892E-D150, MS893A, MS893B, MS893E, MS893E-D, Rallye 110ST, 150T, 150T-D, 150ST, 150ST-D, 150SV, 150SVS, 180T, 180T-D, and 180ST (Section 39-105(2)).
These regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. Operators and maintainers of the specified Aerospatiale Rallye Series Aeroplanes must ensure that the engine mount is inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced according to the guidelines provided in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 146 (Section 39-105(3)). Compliance is required within 100 hours of time in service after 31 August 1986 or at the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release issue after that date, whichever is later (Section 39-105(4)). Furthermore, this action must be repeated at each subsequent issue of a new Maintenance Release (Section 39-105(5)).
Failure to comply with these provisions can result in significant consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to enforce these regulations and can take action against non-compliance. Offences under these regulations can lead to civil penalties, including fines, and may also result in criminal charges for more severe breaches. The maximum penalties for such offences are outlined in the Civil Aviation Act 1988, which can include substantial financial penalties and imprisonment, depending on the severity and impact of the non-compliance. The precise penalties can vary based on the specific circumstances and the discretion of the court.