COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 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 CASR 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.
FLS Aerospace OA7 Optica Series Aeroplanes
AD/OPTICA/7 Nose Undercarriage Leg Retention 1/2004
Applicability: Model OA7 aircraft, with constructors numbers up to and including OA7-022. Requirement: Action in accordance with FLS Aerospace Service Bulletin B2/MSB/5.
Note: UK CAA AD 007-01-94 refers.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished, at the next scheduled 50 hour inspection after 22 January 2004.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 January 2004.
Background: This Directive requires incorporation of Modification No. B2/MOD/46, which introduces an additional retention mechanism between the bearing block and the nose undercarriage leg, in the form of a tapered pin.
This Directive is issued following a review of current UK CAA Airworthiness Directives applicable to OA7 Optica aircraft.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 5 December 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 24 December 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998), enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, serve to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations within Australia. These regulations establish the framework within which the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) can issue Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to address safety concerns and rectify unsafe conditions in aircraft. This specific AD, AD/OPTICA/7, pertains to the FLS Aerospace OA7 Optica Series Aeroplanes and was introduced to address an unsafe condition related to the nose undercarriage leg retention mechanism. The directive requires the implementation of Modification No. B2/MOD/46, which includes an additional retention mechanism between the bearing block and the nose undercarriage leg in the form of a tapered pin. This modification follows a review of relevant UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) directives. The AD is issued by a delegate of CASA and became effective on 22 January 2004, mandating compliance at the next scheduled 50-hour inspection after this date. The objective of this AD is to ensure the continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft, thereby enhancing the safety of civil aviation operations.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39, includes Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the safety of aircraft and aeronautical products. The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/OPTICA/7 pertains to the FLS Aerospace OA7 Optica Series Aeroplanes, with constructors numbers up to and including OA7-022. The directive requires the incorporation of Modification No. B2/MOD/46, which involves adding an additional retention mechanism between the bearing block and the nose undercarriage leg in the form of a tapered pin. This requirement must be undertaken in accordance with FLS Aerospace Service Bulletin B2/MSB/5, and the action must be completed at the next scheduled 50-hour inspection following 22 January 2004. The directive references the UK Civil Aviation Authority AD 007-01-94 and is effective from 22 January 2004, as notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 24 December 2003. This AD applies only to the specified aircraft models and does not extend to other aircraft or aeronautical products unless explicitly stated.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) pertains specifically to the FLS Aerospace OA7 Optica Series Aeroplanes (section 1). This AD, identified as AD/OPTICA/7, mandates the incorporation of Modification No. B2/MOD/46, which includes the addition of a tapered pin for enhanced retention between the bearing block and the nose undercarriage leg. This action is required to address an identified unsafe condition (section 3). The directive applies to all OA7 aircraft with constructors' numbers up to and including OA7-022 (section 4).
The obligations imposed by this AD are straightforward: all relevant aircraft operators must ensure that the specified modification is incorporated in accordance with FLS Aerospace Service Bulletin B2/MSB/5 (section 5). The compliance timeline stipulates that this action must be undertaken at the next scheduled 50-hour inspection following the effective date of the AD, which is 22 January 2004 (section 6). Failure to adhere to the directive could result in non-compliance with aviation safety standards, potentially leading to operational restrictions or grounding of the aircraft.
In terms of legal consequences, any breach of this AD may be subject to penalties as outlined under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and associated regulations. While the specific AD does not detail the penalties, general provisions under the CASR may include fines or other sanctions. For instance, under CASR 39.01, penalties for non-compliance with ADs can be severe, including fines of up to $22,200 for individuals and up to $111,000 for corporations, depending on the severity of the breach and any previous history of non-compliance. Furthermore, repeated or serious breaches may also result in criminal charges, potentially leading to imprisonment.