COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) Series Aeroplanes
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/PA-32/82 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 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.
AD/PA-32/82
Amdt 1
Engine Air Filter 8/2000
Applicability Model PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32-301, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300,
PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301, all serial numbers, equipped with Puralator (FACET) air filter P/No 638873, Model CA161PL or Piper P/No 460-632 (PS60007-2).
Note 1: Filters of concern can be identified by accessing the filter and locating the brand name and part number. Filters of concern are branded “FACET 638873” in 0.250”(1/4”) high white characters with no date code.
Requirement: 1. Inspect applicable air filters in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No 1022 and/or Puralator Service Bulletin No SB090298.01.
2: Replace applicable air filters with an approved air filter.
Replacing the air filter with an approved filter other than a Puralator (FACET) P/N 638873 filter constitutes a terminating action for the requirements of this Directive.
Note 2: FAA AD’s 99-05-09 and 99-26-05 also refer.
Compliance: 1. Unless previously accomplished; at next inspection of the engine air inlet filter element or within 25 hours time in service from the effective date of this directive, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, re inspect at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time in service.
2. Installed filters: At next periodic inspection or within 12 months time in service from the effect date of this Directive, whichever occurs first.
2. Spare filters: Prior to installation in a engine.
This Amendment becomes effective on 10 August 2000.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Background: This Directive has been issued to address reports of cracking and break up of certain air filter elements. The defects resulted from evidence of manufacturing errors in filters produced during the period January 1997 though September 1998.
This amendment adds the PA-32S-300 model and, adds a terminating action. The original issue of this Directive became effective on 9 September 1999.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 June 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 July 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, form a comprehensive framework designed to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations within the country. Among the various components of these regulations, Part 39 - 105 specifically addresses Airworthiness Directives, which are critical for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft. This particular legislative instrument, F2006B05878, focuses on Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) series aeroplanes and aims to address safety concerns related to specific engine air filters. The problem it targets is the reported cracking and break-up of certain air filter elements, which were found to have manufacturing errors. By mandating the inspection and replacement of affected air filters, the directive seeks to mitigate potential safety risks associated with these defects, ensuring that the aircraft remain compliant with safety standards and reducing the likelihood of in-flight failures.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39 - 105, mandate the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to ensure the safety of aircraft and aeronautical products in operation. This specific AD applies to Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) series aeroplanes, specifically models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32-301, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32R-301, and PA-32R-301, all serial numbers, equipped with Puralator (FACET) air filters P/No 638873 or Model CA161PL or Piper P/No 460-632 (PS60007-2). This AD seeks to correct unsafe conditions arising from manufacturing errors that caused certain air filter elements to crack and break up. The directive requires the inspection and replacement of the specified air filters, with the compliance timeline varying based on whether the filters are in use or stored as spares. The AD becomes effective on 10 August 2000, and its requirements extend to all relevant aircraft within the Commonwealth of Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) under Part 39 - 105, and specifically the Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/PA-32/82 Amendment 1, mandates certain actions to be taken in relation to Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) series aeroplanes. This AD applies to specific models of the Piper PA-32 series, including PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32-301, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32R-301, and PA-32R-301, all serial numbers, that are equipped with specific air filters. The requirement section of the AD mandates that these air filters be inspected in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No 1022 and/or Puralator Service Bulletin No SB090298.01, and if necessary, replaced with an approved air filter. The directive also specifies that the replacement filter must be of a particular type, namely the Puralator (FACET) P/N 638873 filter; the use of any other approved filter constitutes a terminating action for the requirements of this directive.
The AD outlines compliance requirements that stipulate when these actions must be undertaken. For engines, the inspection and replacement must occur at the next inspection of the engine air inlet filter element or within 25 hours of time in service from the effective date of this directive, whichever comes first, and then at intervals not exceeding 25 hours of time in service thereafter. For installed filters, the action must be taken at the next periodic inspection or within 12 months of time in service from the effect date of this directive, whichever is sooner. Spare filters must be inspected before being installed in an engine. The AD was issued to address safety concerns related to the cracking and potential break up of certain air filter elements, which were found to be due to manufacturing errors in filters produced between January 1997 and September 1998.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this AD can lead to various consequences. The AD does not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance within its text. However, under the broader framework of the CAR 1998, non-compliance with airworthiness directives could potentially result in enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which could include fines, suspension or revocation of aircraft certificates, and other regulatory actions. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the non-compliance and the applicable provisions of the CAR 1998.