AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 - Eon Corporation E6000 Buckle Assemblies

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Explanatory Statement

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 — Eon Corporation E6000 Buckle Assemblies

Under section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act), the Governor-General may make regulations. Under regulation 39.001 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), CASA may issue an airworthiness directive (AD) for a kind of aircraft or aeronautical product. Under subsections 98 (5B) and (5BA) of the Act, an AD is a legislative instrument unless it is expressed to apply in relation to a particular person, a particular aircraft or a particular aeronautical product. Therefore, this AD is a legislative instrument.

Under subsection 33 (3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, where an Act confers a power to make, grant or issue any instrument of a legislative or administrative character (including rules, regulations or by-laws), the power shall be construed as including a power exercisable in the like manner and subject to the like conditions (if any) to repeal, rescind, revoke, amend, or vary any such instrument.

Under Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the State of Design has overall responsibility for continuing airworthiness of an aircraft type, and must provide any information necessary to ensure the continuing airworthiness of a type to appropriate States of Registry. ADs (and their equivalents) are the most common form of continuing airworthiness information, and are issued by most International Civil Aviation Organization Contracting States.

The State of Registry of an individual aircraft is responsible for its continuing airworthiness. Under Annex 8, the State of Registry must develop or adopt requirements to ensure the continuing airworthiness of aircraft. When a foreign State of Design issued an AD before 1 October 2009 for a type of aircraft on the Australian Register, CASA, as Australia’s national airworthiness authority, must assess that information and, if appropriate, issue an Australian AD to mandate the requirements of the foreign State of Design. AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 applies to Eon Corporation E6000 seat buckle assemblies.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued AD 87-04-19 affecting Eon Corporation E6000 seat buckle assemblies in 1987. The United States is the State of Design for this aeronautical product. CASA subsequently issued AD/RES/20 to mandate the requirements of FAA AD 87-04-19. As a result of a request from industry, CASA has issued AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 to update a regulatory reference from Air Navigation Order (ANO) 108.42 to regulation 21.305 of CASR, which superseded that ANO. This AD repeals and replaces the previous AD on this subject.  The AD also reflects minor editorial changes to the AD.

 

Consultation

This AD is being made at the request of industry. As this AD amendment is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements apart from updating a superseded regulatory reference, it is CASA’s view that it was not necessary or appropriate to undertake any further consultation under section 17 of the Legislation Act 2003.

Regulation Impact Statement

A Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) is not required because ADs are covered by a standing agreement between CASA and the Office of Best Practice Regulation under which a RIS is not required for ADs.

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

A Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights is at Attachment 1.

Making and commencement

The instrument has been made by a delegate of CASA relying on the power of delegation under subregulation 11.260 (1) of CASR and subsection 94 (1) of the Act.

The instrument commences on 24 April 2017.

[Instrument number AD/RES/20 Amdt 1]


Attachment 1

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the
Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011

AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 – Eon Corporation E6000 Buckle Assemblies

This legislative instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.

Overview of the legislative instrument

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued AD 87-04-19 affecting Eon Corporation E6000 seat buckle assemblies in 1987. The United States is the State of Design for this aeronautical product. CASA subsequently issued AD/RES/20 to mandate the requirements of FAA AD 87-04-19. As a result of a request from industry, CASA has repealed and replaced AD/RES/20 to update a regulatory reference from Air Navigation Order (ANO) 108.42 to regulation 21.305 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation 1998, which superseded that ANO.

The primary purpose of this legislative instrument is to update a superseded regulatory reference.

Human rights implications

This legislative instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.

Conclusion

This legislative instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Overview

The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, as amended by AD/RES/20 Amendment 1, address the need to update and maintain the safety standards for Eon Corporation E6000 buckle assemblies, which are critical components in aircraft seating. Enacted under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, this regulation was introduced to ensure the continuing airworthiness of aircraft registered in Australia. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Australia's national airworthiness authority, issued this airworthiness directive (AD) in response to a request from industry. The AD/RES/20 Amendment 1 specifically updates a superseded regulatory reference from the Air Navigation Order 108.42 to the regulation 21.305 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation 1998, reflecting changes that occurred after the original AD was issued in 1987 by the United States Federal Aviation Administration. This amendment ensures that the regulatory framework remains current and compliant with the latest safety standards.

Scope and Application

The AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 pertains to Eon Corporation E6000 buckle assemblies and is applicable under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, which are part of the broader framework established by the Civil Aviation Act 1988. This amendment is issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Australia's national airworthiness authority, and it updates a regulatory reference within an existing airworthiness directive (AD). The AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 applies to the specific aeronautical product mentioned, ensuring compliance with safety standards as mandated by international agreements such as Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The amendment was prompted by a request from industry and aims to reflect the changes in Australian regulations that have superseded certain references previously in place. The AD/RES/20 Amdt 1 is a legislative instrument that affects entities and individuals involved in the maintenance, operation, and registration of aircraft containing Eon Corporation E6000 buckle assemblies within Australia, thereby ensuring these components meet the necessary safety standards.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Amendment (AD/RES/20 Amdt 1) focus on updating regulatory references for Eon Corporation E6000 seat buckle assemblies. Section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 allows the Governor-General to make regulations, and regulation 39.001 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 permits the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue airworthiness directives (ADs). This AD is a legislative instrument, and under the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the power to make such instruments includes the power to repeal, rescind, revoke, amend, or vary them. Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation underscores the State of Design’s responsibility for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft type, while the State of Registry is responsible for ensuring the continuing airworthiness of individual aircraft. When a foreign State of Design issues an AD, CASA must assess and, if necessary, issue an Australian AD to enforce the foreign requirements. This AD imposes specific obligations on the parties and entities it governs. For instance, it mandates that Eon Corporation E6000 seat buckle assemblies must comply with the updated regulatory references provided in the AD. Operators and owners of aircraft equipped with these seat buckle assemblies must ensure they adhere to the new requirements, which include updating their maintenance and inspection procedures accordingly. CASA, as Australia’s national airworthiness authority, has the responsibility to monitor compliance and enforce these regulations to maintain the safety standards of civil aviation. There are potential consequences for non-compliance with this AD. Offences under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 can lead to both civil and criminal penalties. For civil penalties, the maximum fine can be significant, reflecting the seriousness of non-compliance with airworthiness directives. In criminal cases, individuals or entities found guilty of breaches may face imprisonment, with penalties varying based on the severity of the offence. CASA has the authority to take enforcement actions, including grounding aircraft or imposing fines, to ensure adherence to the AD and uphold aviation safety standards. Failure to comply with the AD may also result in legal action against the non-compliant parties, leading to further civil or criminal consequences.

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