COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Piper PA-46 (Malibu) Series Aeroplanes
AD/PA-46/14
Amdt 2
Aileron Cable Routing 6/96
Applicability: All Model PA-46-310P with serial numbers 46-8408001 through 46-8608067, and 4608001 through 4608066.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 863A.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished, within 100 hours time in service after 23 May 1996.
The compliance of the previous issue of this Directive is changed to reflect the alteration to applicability. This Amendment is effective from 23 May 1996.
Background: Reports were received of the aileron control cables chafing the flap track bracket.
Amendment 1 required a modification to be incorporated.
Amendment 2 is issued to align aircraft serial number applicability of this Directive with the Requirement Document.
The original issue of this AD became effective on 31 July 1987. Amendment 1 became effective on 20 April 1989.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, amended through the legislative instrument F2006B06021, address specific safety concerns related to Piper PA-46 (Malibu) series aeroplanes. This amendment, introduced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the legislative framework of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, aims to mitigate safety risks associated with aileron cable routing in certain models of the PA-46 series. The policy objective is to ensure the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by addressing identified issues that could potentially compromise flight safety. Specifically, this amendment rectifies the applicability of the Airworthiness Directive to certain serial numbers and requires compliance within specified timeframes to prevent cable chafing against the flap track bracket, a problem previously reported.
This amendment is part of CASA's ongoing efforts to maintain stringent safety standards in civil aviation. By refining the applicability of the original Airworthiness Directive issued in 1987, and further amended in 1989, CASA aims to enhance the safety and reliability of the Piper PA-46 series aeroplanes in operation. The legislative instrument ensures that the necessary modifications are implemented by operators, thereby reducing the risk of in-flight failures and enhancing overall aviation safety.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, pertain to the Piper PA-46 (Malibu) series aeroplanes, with AD/PA-46/14 Amendment 2 focusing on aileron cable routing. This directive applies to all Model PA-46-310P aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 46-8408001 through 46-8608067 and 4608001 through 4608066. The requirement mandates that an action in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 863A must be undertaken unless already completed, within 100 hours of time in service after 23 May 1996. This amendment serves to refine the applicability of the directive, ensuring it aligns with the requirement document, and it came into effect on 23 May 1996. This regulatory instrument extends its jurisdictional reach across the Commonwealth of Australia, enforcing compliance with safety directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to ensure the airworthiness of the specified aircraft models.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39 - 105, incorporate the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives. One such directive is AD/PA-46/14 Amendment 2, which pertains to Piper PA-46 (Malibu) series aeroplanes (section 39-105). This directive is focused on addressing issues with aileron cable routing in specific models of the PA-46 series. The directive applies to all Model PA-46-310P with serial numbers ranging from 46-8408001 through 46-8608067, and 4608001 through 4608066 (section 39-105). The requirement is that actions be taken in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 863A. Compliance with this directive must be achieved unless it has already been accomplished, within 100 hours of time in service following 23 May 1996 (section 39-105).
The directive imposes obligations on the operators of the affected aircraft to ensure that the required modifications are carried out as per Piper Service Bulletin 863A. This involves inspecting and, if necessary, modifying the aileron cable routing to prevent chafing of the flap track bracket. The directive mandates that these actions be completed within the specified timeframe to maintain airworthiness standards. The directive also seeks to correct the applicability of the original directive to align with the requirement document, ensuring that the correct aircraft are subject to the specified modifications.
Failure to comply with the requirements of AD/PA-46/14 Amendment 2 can result in significant consequences. Non-compliance may lead to the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, potentially resulting in grounding of the aircraft until the necessary modifications are completed. The specific consequences for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, but generally, under the Civil Aviation Regulations, there may be substantial penalties and enforcement actions taken by CASA. These could include fines, orders for corrective action, or even prosecution in cases of serious non-compliance. The exact penalties would be determined based on the severity of the breach and any applicable regulations.