AD/P68/28 Amdt 4 - Engine Mount Fittings

Overview

The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 were enacted to ensure the safety of air navigation, and they provide the framework for the issuance of airworthiness directives (ADs) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). In accordance with section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, the Governor-General may make regulations for the Act, and regulation 39.001 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 allows CASA to issue ADs for kinds of aircraft or aeronautical products. The policy objective behind this regulatory framework is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in the aviation industry, aligning with international obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, amended by AD/P68/28 Amendment 4, specifically address the continuing airworthiness of the Partenavia P68 aircraft, an Italian design, and mandate requirements set forth by the State of Design. The amendment was made at the request of industry, particularly an operator of the P68 aircraft, and it updates the reference to a Partenavia Service Bulletin without substantially altering existing arrangements. The compatibility of this legislative instrument with human rights has been affirmed, as it does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.

Scope and Application

The AD/P68/28 Amendment 4 is a legislative instrument issued under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Australia's national airworthiness authority. It applies specifically to Partenavia P68 aircraft, an Italian aircraft type, and mandates the requirements set out in the amended Partenavia Service Bulletin 70 Revision 2, which was approved by the Italian national aviation authority, Ente Nazionale per L’Aviazone Civile (ENAC), in 1989. The AD/P68/28 Amendment 4 becomes effective on 29 March 2013, replacing the previous issue of the AD. This amendment was made in response to a request from industry, specifically an operator of the P68 aircraft, and as it does not substantially alter existing arrangements apart from updating a reference to a Partenavia Service Bulletin, no further consultation of the Australian public has taken place. The AD applies to aircraft registered in Australia, ensuring their continuing airworthiness in line with international standards.

Key Provisions

The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998) under section 39.001 allows the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue airworthiness directives (ADs) for certain types of aircraft or aeronautical products. Specifically, AD/P68/28 Amendment 4 pertains to the Partenavia P68 aircraft, an Italian aircraft, and updates the reference to Partenavia Service Bulletin 70 Revision 2. This amendment is effective from 29 March 2013, replacing the previous AD/P68/28. This directive was made in response to a request from industry and does not significantly alter existing arrangements beyond updating a reference to the Partenavia Service Bulletin. The AD imposes certain obligations on the operators of the Partenavia P68 aircraft. Primarily, these operators must comply with the updated service bulletin referenced in AD/P68/28 Amendment 4, ensuring the aircraft's continued airworthiness. Given that Italy is the State of Design, operators must adhere to the specifications and requirements detailed in the updated bulletin, which CASA has deemed necessary for maintaining safety standards. This includes implementing any necessary repairs, modifications, or inspections as outlined in the bulletin. Failure to comply with the AD could result in serious safety implications and legal consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the provided text, under general aviation regulations, violations can lead to enforcement actions such as fines, suspension, or revocation of the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness. Additionally, operators could face criminal charges if non-compliance results in accidents or other safety breaches, potentially leading to imprisonment or significant financial penalties. The AD/P68/28 Amendment 4 has been deemed compatible with human rights, as outlined in the Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights attached to the legislative instrument. This statement confirms that the amendment does not infringe upon any human rights or freedoms as recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011. Consequently, the AD does not engage any applicable rights or freedoms, ensuring that its implementation does not contravene any human rights obligations.