COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Piper PA-28 Series Aeroplanes
AD/PA-28/51 Aileron Centring Cable - Inspection 1/75
Applicability: All model PA-28-151 with S/Nos. 28-7415001 to 28-7415228. Except those fitted with Piper Kit No. 760847V.
Document: Piper SB No. 435.
Compliance: Inspect within 10 hours time in service after 22 November 1974 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 10 hours time in service.
Note: For aircraft maintained in accordance with ANO 100.5.1 this Directive shall be entered on the maintenance release as maintenance required. The inspection may be performed by the pilot in command, in which case certification is not required. In all other cases certification may be made on the maintenance release. This inspection may also be performed and certified by any Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 were enacted by the Parliament of Australia and serve to regulate the aviation industry, ensuring the safety and efficiency of civil aviation within the country. A specific legislative instrument within these regulations, F2006B05608, pertains to Airworthiness Directives, addressing gaps in safety compliance for particular aircraft models. This directive, AD/PA-28/51, focuses on the Piper PA-28 Series aeroplanes, specifically the aileron centring cable inspection requirements for model PA-28-151 with serial numbers within a specified range. The objective of this directive is to ensure that all affected aircraft are inspected within a set timeframe and at regular intervals to maintain airworthiness standards, thereby enhancing overall aviation safety.
The directive was issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and mandates inspections within 10 hours of time in service following a specific date, with further inspections at intervals not exceeding 10 hours. For aircraft maintained under certain conditions, this directive must be noted on the maintenance release. The inspections can be performed by the pilot in command or a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, with appropriate certification as required. This regulation aims to ensure that any identified issues with the aileron centring cable are addressed promptly, thereby maintaining the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates the application of Airworthiness Directives (AD) for the Piper PA-28 Series Aeroplanes, including the AD/PA-28/51 concerning the aileron centring cable inspection. This directive applies to all model PA-28-151 aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 28-7415001 to 28-7415228, excluding those fitted with Piper Kit No. 760847V. The requirement extends to ensuring that an inspection of the aileron centring cable is performed within 10 hours of time in service after 22 November 1974 and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 10 hours of time in service. For aircraft maintained under the Airworthiness Notice (ANO) 100.5.1, this directive must be recorded on the maintenance release as maintenance required. The inspection can be conducted by the pilot in command, in which case certification is not mandatory, or by any licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. Any other inspection must be certified, typically by a licensed engineer. This regulatory framework underscores the importance of regular inspections to maintain airworthiness and safety standards in accordance with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's requirements.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39 - 105, contains the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives. One such directive, AD/PA-28/51, pertains to Piper PA-28 Series aeroplanes, specifically model PA-28-151 with serial numbers (S/Nos.) ranging from 28-7415001 to 28-7415228, except those equipped with Piper Kit No. 760847V. The directive mandates the inspection of the aileron centring cable, as detailed in Piper Service Bulletin No. 435. This inspection must be carried out within 10 hours of time in service following 22 November 1974, and subsequently, at intervals not exceeding 10 hours of time in service (Section 1/75).
For aircraft that comply with Airworthiness Notice No. 100.5.1, this airworthiness directive must be logged as 'maintenance required' on the maintenance release. In cases where the pilot in command performs the inspection, certification is not required; however, if the inspection is conducted by any other party, including a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, certification is mandatory. This ensures that the inspection is carried out by qualified personnel and that compliance is properly documented and verified.
Failure to comply with the airworthiness directive can lead to several consequences. Firstly, the operation of the aircraft may be considered non-compliant with airworthiness standards, potentially leading to enforcement actions by CASA. Non-compliance may also result in the grounding of the aircraft until the required inspections and certifications are completed. Additionally, there may be civil penalties for failing to adhere to these regulations, which could include fines. The specific penalties are not outlined in the directive but are typically detailed in other sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998.