COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes
AD/MU-2/17
Amdt 4
Elevator Trim Tab Bracket - Inspection and Replacement
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Applicability: All models MU-2B/-10/-15/-20/-25/-26: S/Nos. 005 through 347 (except S/Nos.
313,321).
All models MU-2B-30/-35/-36: S/Nos. 501 through 696 (Except S/Nos. 652,661). All models MU-2B-25/-26/-26A/-40: S/Nos. 313SA/ 321SA, 348SA through 449SA. All models MU-2B-35/-36A/-60: S/Nos. 652SA, 661SA, 697SA through 1530 SA.
Document: 1. Mitsubishi SB No. 176 Revision E, or
2. Mitsubishi Aircraft International SB No. SBO 31/27-005.
Note: JCAB AD No. TCD-1001B-2-84 also refers.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished, as detailed in the requirement document.
Background: This Directive has been amended to include revised requirement document references.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39, establishes regulations aimed at ensuring the safety of civil aviation within Australia. This piece of legislation was enacted to address issues related to aircraft airworthiness, maintenance, and safety standards, filling a critical gap in aviation regulation to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under the authority of the Australian Parliament, enacts these regulations to achieve the overarching policy objective of maintaining the highest possible safety standards in civil aviation. This includes ensuring that all aircraft, such as the Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes covered by AD/MU-2/17, meet stringent inspection and maintenance requirements to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, governs the safety and operational standards of civil aviation in Australia, and this legislative instrument pertains to Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes. The applicability of this regulation extends to all models of the MU-2 series with specific serial numbers, excluding certain aircraft identified by their serial numbers. The directive mandates the inspection and replacement of elevator trim tab brackets to ensure the airworthiness of these aircraft, as detailed in the requirement documents such as Mitsubishi SB No. 176 Revision E or Mitsubishi Aircraft International SB No. SBO 31/27-005. The regulation applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a uniform standard of safety and maintenance for these aircraft within the national airspace. The geographic reach of this directive is comprehensive, as it applies nationally under the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, ensuring compliance by all relevant parties involved in the operation and maintenance of these specific Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (Cth), specifically under Part 39, Section 105, address the safety and airworthiness of aircraft, including the Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes. Section AD/MU-2/17 Amendment 4 pertains to the elevator trim tab bracket, mandating inspections and replacements to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft. The applicability of this directive is extensive, covering all models of the MU-2 series, such as MU-2B/-10/-15/-20/-25/-26, with specific serial numbers from 005 through 347, excluding certain serial numbers, as well as other models with their respective serial number ranges. The compliance requirements are detailed in Mitsubishi SB No. 176 Revision E or Mitsubishi Aircraft International SB No. SBO 31/27-005, with an additional reference to JCAB AD No. TCD-1001B-2-84.
The obligations imposed by this directive require operators and owners of the specified Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes to ensure that the elevator trim tab bracket is inspected and, if necessary, replaced according to the requirements outlined in the referenced service bulletins. The directive is clear that these actions must be carried out unless they have already been accomplished as detailed in the requirement document. This is intended to maintain the structural integrity and safety of the aircraft, preventing potential failures that could compromise flight safety.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this airworthiness directive can result in significant consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to enforce penalties for non-compliance. Such penalties could include fines, suspension, or revocation of the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness. Additionally, operators may face legal action, with potential civil liabilities for any accidents or incidents that result from non-compliance with the directive. The severity of these consequences underscores the importance of adhering to the specified requirements to ensure the safety and compliance of the aircraft in question.