COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Partenavia P68 Series Aeroplanes
AD/P68/44 Flight Control Cables 3/97
Applicability: All Models.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the following Partenavia P68 documents, as appropriate:
- Service Bulletin 75 Rev 1 dated 19 January 1989,
b. Service Bulletin 75 Rev. 3 dated 13 May 1996,
c. Service Bulletin 95 dated 15 May 1996,
d. Service Instruction 56 dated 19 June 1996.
Note 1. RAI AD 96-337 refers.
Note 2. This Directive supersedes AD/P68/23 Amdt 2 and AD/P68/30 Amdt 1.
Compliance: At the next inspection after 27 February 1997, that would have been due in accordance with AD/P68/23 Amdt 2 or AD/P68/30 Amdt 1, whichever occurs first. Thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service, unless fully modified in accordance with specifications of the Requirement Documents.
If fully modified, in accordance with the schedules specified in the appropriate Requirement Document.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 27 February 1997.
Background: This Directive is issued to reflect the current Italian AD which includes the requirements from the superseded Australian ADs and provides for relieving action with the Service Bulletins. The original Australian Directives were issued because of the configurations within the P68 control systems that lead to shorter cable lives than would normally be expected.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (Cth) were enacted to regulate civil aviation in Australia, ensuring safety and efficiency in the industry. Part 39 of these regulations, specifically Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, addresses the maintenance and safety standards for various aircraft, including the Partenavia P68 Series Aeroplanes. The Policy Objective of these regulations is to maintain the highest possible level of safety in civil aviation through stringent and up-to-date airworthiness directives. AD/P68/44, which was issued on 3 February 1997, is a directive concerning the flight control cables of Partenavia P68 series aeroplanes, aiming to mitigate issues identified with the aircraft's control systems that could potentially lead to safety hazards. The directive mandates specific actions to be taken in accordance with particular service bulletins and service instructions to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft. This legislative instrument was enacted by the Australian Government to address the identified safety concerns and to supersede previous directives, thus ensuring compliance with the most current safety standards.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 concerning the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, applies to all models of Partenavia P68 series aeroplanes. This legislation mandates compliance with the detailed flight control cable requirements outlined in the directive AD/P68/44, which necessitates actions as per the specified Partenavia P68 service bulletins and instructions. The directive is effective from 27 February 1997 and requires compliance at the next inspection following this date, adhering to the intervals set out in the relevant requirement documents or upon completion of full modifications. This regulation extends across the Commonwealth of Australia and is enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, aiming to ensure the airworthiness of the specified aircraft models through stringent maintenance and modification protocols. The directive is designed to supersede previous Australian ADs and aligns with the Italian AD, addressing the unique configurations of the P68 control systems that affect cable longevity.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39 - 105, contains a schedule of airworthiness directives which applies to specific aircraft models. Section AD/P68/44 pertains to the Partenavia P68 Series Aeroplanes and focuses on flight control cables (s.1). This directive mandates that all models must comply with certain service bulletins and service instructions. These documents include Service Bulletin 75 Rev 1 dated 19 January 1989, Service Bulletin 75 Rev. 3 dated 13 May 1996, Service Bulletin 95 dated 15 May 1996, and Service Instruction 56 dated 19 June 1996 (s.2). The directive references RAI AD 96-337 and supersedes earlier Australian directives, namely AD/P68/23 Amdt 2 and AD/P68/30 Amdt 1 (s.3).
The directive imposes several obligations on the parties or entities it governs. It mandates that compliance with the specified service bulletins and instructions must be achieved at the next inspection after 27 February 1997, which would have been due in accordance with the earlier Australian directives (s.4). Once compliance is achieved, inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service unless the aircraft has been fully modified in line with the specifications outlined in the requirement documents (s.5). If the aircraft has been fully modified according to the schedules specified in the appropriate requirement document, it may not require further inspections within the 100-hour interval (s.6).
Breach of the provisions outlined in this airworthiness directive can lead to various civil or criminal consequences. Although specific penalties are not detailed in the directive itself, non-compliance with airworthiness directives under the Civil Aviation Regulations can result in significant penalties. These can include substantial fines, suspension or revocation of the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness, and potential criminal charges for operators who fail to adhere to the required safety standards. The exact penalties may vary depending on the severity and circumstances of the breach, but they are designed to ensure the highest standards of aviation safety are maintained.