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-46/4
Amdt 2
Wing and Wing to Fuselage Fairing Rivets 4/95
Applicability: Model PA-46-310P Malibu with serial numbers 46-8408001 through 46-8608067, and 4608008 through 4608140.
Model PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage with serial numbers 4622001 through 4622131.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin 796B. Compliance: Unless already accomplished in accordance with the previous issue of the
Requirement Document, within 100 hours time in service after 30 March 1995.
Background: Reports were received of loose and working rivets along the lower spar cap outboard of the main landing gear door hinge. Amendment 1 expanded the serial number range and introduced a modification kit. Amendment 2 is issued in response to a revision of the Requirement Document which expands the serial number range and introduces a modification kit for the added serial number aircraft.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 – 105, was enacted by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft operating within Australian airspace. This legislative instrument, which includes the Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, addresses safety concerns through detailed and specific directives for various aircraft models. In the case of the Piper PA-46 (Malibu) series aeroplanes, the legislation aims to rectify issues identified in the aircraft's design and operation through mandatory service bulletins and directives. This particular amendment, AD/PA-46/4 Amendment 2, responds to reports of loose and working rivets along the lower spar cap outboard of the main landing gear door hinge, ensuring that compliance with the latest requirement documents is mandatory for specific serial number ranges of the PA-46-310P Malibu and PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage models.
The policy objective of this amendment is to enhance the safety and reliability of the affected Piper PA-46 series aeroplanes by mandating corrective actions in accordance with Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin 796B. The directive requires compliance within 100 hours of time in service following 30 March 1995, unless the action has already been completed as per the previous requirement document. This legislative action is crucial in maintaining the integrity and safety standards required for civil aviation operations in Australia, reflecting the ongoing commitment to aviation safety by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, addresses airworthiness directives for certain aircraft models, including the Piper PA-46 Malibu series aeroplanes. This regulation applies to specific models of the Piper PA-46 Malibu series, namely the PA-46-310P Malibu with serial numbers ranging from 46-8408001 through 46-8608067 and 4608008 through 4608140, as well as the PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage with serial numbers ranging from 4622001 through 4622131. The requirement outlined in the Airworthiness Directive AD/PA-46/4 Amendment 2 mandates that action be taken in accordance with Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin 796B. The compliance deadline for this directive is within 100 hours of time in service after 30 March 1995, unless the action has already been accomplished as per the previous issue of the Requirement Document. This directive is in response to reports of loose and working rivets along the lower spar cap outboard of the main landing gear door hinge. The directive expands on previous amendments by increasing the serial number range and introducing a modification kit to address these issues.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39, Section 105, mandates the adherence to airworthiness directives for the Piper PA-46 (Malibu) series aeroplanes, as detailed in AD/PA-46/4 Amendment 2. This amendment pertains to the wing and wing to fuselage fairing rivets and applies to certain models of the Malibu aeroplanes. For instance, it includes the PA-46-310P Malibu models with serial numbers ranging from 46-8408001 to 46-8608067, and 4608008 to 4608140, as well as the PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage models with serial numbers from 4622001 to 4622131. The requirement is to comply with the Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin 796B. If the action has not already been taken in line with the previous issue of the Requirement Document, it must be completed within 100 hours of time in service after 30 March 1995.
The obligations imposed by this legislation are clear and specific. Operators of the affected Piper PA-46 aeroplanes must ensure that the corrective actions outlined in the Piper Mandatory Service Bulletin 796B are implemented. This involves addressing the issues with the rivets along the lower spar cap outboard of the main landing gear door hinge, which were reported to be loose and working. The directive applies to a defined set of serial numbers, and compliance must be achieved within the stipulated timeframe of 100 hours of time in service following the amendment date.
Failure to comply with the airworthiness directives can result in significant legal consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, breaches of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 can generally lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. These actions can include fines, operational restrictions, or even the grounding of the aircraft. The potential penalties underscore the importance of adhering to the mandated requirements to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the aeroplanes involved.