COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Partenavia P68 Series Aeroplanes
AD/P68/35 LH and RH Muffler Assemblies 6/91
Applicability: All models excluding the ‘TC’ series.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the Technical Requirements of RAI AD No 91-125/P68- 42.
Note: Partenavia Service Bulletin No 83 refers.
Compliance: In accordance with the Requirement Document with revised effective date 30 June 1991.
Background: Due to the possibility of carbon monoxide entering the aircraft cabin through the heating system a repetitive inspection of the muffler assemblies has been introduced.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended by the Legislative instrument F2006B05361, address specific safety concerns related to the Partenavia P68 Series aeroplanes. Enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, this regulation was introduced to mitigate the risk of carbon monoxide entering the aircraft cabin through the heating system. The objective of this legislative measure is to ensure compliance with the Technical Requirements of RAI AD No 91-125/P68-42, necessitating a repetitive inspection of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) muffler assemblies to enhance the safety of air travel. This directive applies to all Partenavia P68 Series aeroplanes excluding the ‘TC’ series, with a compliance requirement effective from 30 June 1991.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, pertain to the operation of aircraft within Australia and its territories, enforcing safety standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of these regulations includes Airworthiness Directives (ADs) which mandate safety measures for particular aircraft models. One such AD, AD/P68/35, pertains to the Partenavia P68 series aeroplanes, excluding the 'TC' series, and mandates specific action concerning the left-hand and right-hand muffler assemblies. This directive requires adherence to the technical requirements outlined in RAI AD No 91-125/P68-42, with a revised effective date of 30 June 1991, and references Partenavia Service Bulletin No 83 for compliance. The directive aims to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the aircraft cabin through the heating system, necessitating regular inspections of the muffler assemblies. This legislation applies to all operators of Partenavia P68 series aeroplanes, excluding those in the 'TC' series, within the jurisdiction of Australia, ensuring compliance with the specified technical standards to maintain airworthiness.
Key Provisions
The main sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 pertaining to the Partenavia P68 Series Aeroplanes are detailed in AD/P68/35, specifically addressing the LH (left-hand) and RH (right-hand) muffler assemblies (Part 39 - 105). This directive applies to all models of the Partenavia P68 series, except for the 'TC' series (section 6/91). The requirement is for actions to be taken in accordance with the Technical Requirements of RAI AD No 91-125/P68-42 (section 6/91). Compliance must be achieved in line with the Requirement Document, which has a revised effective date of 30 June 1991 (section 6/91). This directive notes that Partenavia Service Bulletin No 83 provides additional relevant information (section 6/91).
The obligations imposed by this legislation are primarily focused on the inspection and maintenance of the muffler assemblies to ensure they do not allow carbon monoxide to enter the aircraft cabin. Operators of Partenavia P68 series aeroplanes must follow the technical requirements outlined in RAI AD No 91-125/P68-42. This involves performing repetitive inspections to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide leakage through the heating system. Compliance is mandated, and operators must adhere to the instructions in the Requirement Document, with specific attention to the revised effective date of 30 June 1991.
Failure to comply with the AD/P68/35 requirements may result in serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 stipulate that non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to enforcement actions. These may include fines, penalties, and other civil or criminal consequences. The exact penalties are not specified in the text, but under Australian aviation law, severe non-compliance can result in substantial fines and potential criminal charges, depending on the severity of the breach and its impact on aviation safety.
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 underscore the importance of adhering to airworthiness directives to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on board. Non-compliance not only poses a significant risk to flight safety but can also lead to severe repercussions for the operators. The potential penalties for breaching these regulations include financial penalties and possible criminal charges, emphasising the critical nature of adhering to the stipulated directives and maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft.