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-46/26 Engine Operating Limitations 4/96
Applicability: PA46-350P Malibu Mirage aircraft serial numbers 4622001 through 4622189.
Requirement: 1. Install an engine operating limitation placard on the pilot's side instrument panel in accordance with the procedure detailed in Piper Service Bulletin No. 982, Instructions 1, 2 and 3.
2. A Flight Manual amendment, reflecting the requirements of Piper Service Bulletin No. 982, Instruction 4, is required and is available to Certificate of Registration holders on request to the Authority.
Note: FAA Airworthiness Directive 95-23-12 refers.
Compliance: Prior to 30 April 1996.
Background: This Directive has been issued to require an amendment to engine operating procedures. The requirement has been issued to prevent fatigue damage to the propeller caused by operating the engine above certain manifold pressure limits.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, are a comprehensive set of rules governing civil aviation safety, among other areas. Part 39, specifically Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, includes AD/PA-46/26, which pertains to Piper PA-46 (Malibu) Series Aeroplanes. This directive was introduced to address the problem of fatigue damage to the propeller of certain Malibu Mirage aircraft due to engine operation beyond specified manifold pressure limits. The policy objective is to enhance the safety of civil aviation by mandating specific operational changes to prevent engine-related failures.
The Piper PA-46 (Malibu) Series Aeroplanes AD/PA-46/26 requires the installation of an engine operating limitation placard on the pilot's side instrument panel, as detailed in Piper Service Bulletin No. 982. Additionally, it mandates a Flight Manual amendment reflecting the bulletin's requirements, which must be requested from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This directive applies to PA46-350P Malibu Mirage aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 4622001 through 4622189, and compliance is required prior to 30 April 1996. The directive references FAA Airworthiness Directive 95-23-12, indicating a coordinated effort to address the identified safety issue.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to the Piper PA-46 (Malibu) Series Aeroplanes, and more narrowly to aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 4622001 through 4622189. This regulation mandates that the aircraft must comply with certain engine operating limitations to ensure safety and prevent fatigue damage to the propeller. The requirement includes the installation of an engine operating limitation placard on the pilot’s side instrument panel, as detailed in Piper Service Bulletin No. 982, Instructions 1, 2, and 3, and necessitates an amendment to the Flight Manual that reflects the bulletin's Instruction 4. These measures are applicable to the aircraft's Certificate of Registration holders, who can request the amended Flight Manual from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This directive extends the jurisdictional reach of the Commonwealth of Australia in ensuring the airworthiness of these specific aircraft within its airspace. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specified within the text, and compliance is mandated prior to 30 April 1996.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates certain requirements and obligations concerning the airworthiness of Piper PA-46 (Malibu) series aeroplanes. Under section AD/PA-46/26, the regulation applies to PA46-350P Malibu Mirage aircraft with serial numbers ranging from 4622001 to 4622189. This directive outlines two primary requirements: the installation of an engine operating limitation placard on the pilot's side instrument panel, as detailed in Piper Service Bulletin No. 982, instructions 1, 2, and 3, and the amendment of the Flight Manual to reflect the requirements of Piper Service Bulletin No. 982, instruction 4. Compliance with these requirements is necessary to ensure the safety of the aircraft and to prevent fatigue damage to the propeller that may occur if the engine is operated above certain manifold pressure limits.
The obligations imposed by this directive include the installation of the specified placard and the amendment of the Flight Manual. These obligations are designed to ensure that pilots are fully aware of the operating limitations of the aircraft's engine and that the Flight Manual accurately reflects these limitations. The directive specifies that these changes must be made in accordance with the detailed instructions provided by Piper Service Bulletin No. 982. Furthermore, Certificate of Registration holders must be provided with the amended Flight Manual upon request to the Authority.
Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in this directive can result in civil and potentially criminal consequences. The specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the directive; however, non-compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations can generally lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This may include fines, suspension or revocation of the Certificate of Registration, and in severe cases, criminal prosecution. The exact penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the non-compliance and any relevant case law or regulations that apply.