COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes
AD/ROBIN/3 Engine Mount - Inspection and Replacement 1/82
Applicability: All model/s DR400 with S/Nos. referenced in Avions Pierre Robin SB No. 89 or with S/Nos. referenced in subsequent issues or revisions of that SB.
Document: Avions Pierre Robin SB No. 89.
Compliance: Inspect initially before further flight and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service until replaced. Replace not later than next major inspection, or 1 July, 1982.
Background: The manufacturer has received reports of some cases of cracking in the engine mount.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia. Part 39 - 105 of these regulations addresses Airworthiness Directives, which mandate specific actions to be taken to ensure the ongoing airworthiness of aircraft. This legislative instrument, F2006B06628, pertains specifically to the Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes, focusing on the inspection and replacement of engine mounts. The directive was introduced to address the identified issue of cracking in the engine mounts of DR400 model aeroplanes, as reported by the manufacturer. The policy objective is to ensure that these aeroplanes are maintained in a safe condition for operation, thereby safeguarding the lives of passengers and crew.
The regulation requires that all applicable model DR400 aeroplanes undergo an initial inspection before further flight and subsequent inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of service until the engine mount is replaced. The replacement must occur not later than the next major inspection or by 1 July 1982, as referenced in Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 89. This directive ensures that the risk of engine mount failure due to cracking is mitigated, thereby enhancing the overall safety of the aviation fleet.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to all DR400 model Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes with serial numbers referenced in Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 89 or subsequent issues or revisions of that bulletin. This regulation is designed to address the issue of cracking in the engine mount by mandating inspections and, if necessary, replacements. The regulation applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and extends to all relevant aircraft within its jurisdiction, regardless of the location of operation, ensuring a consistent approach to aviation safety across the country. The scope of this regulation is limited to the specified model and serial numbers of Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes, and it does not extend to other aircraft or aviation components unless explicitly referenced in the regulations or manufacturer's bulletins. Compliance with this regulation is mandatory, requiring inspections before further flight and at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service until the engine mount is replaced, with a definitive replacement deadline set for the next major inspection or by 1 July 1982.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically in Part 39 - 105, addresses the safety directives concerning the airworthiness of aircraft, with a focus on Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes. Section AD/ROBIN/3 outlines the requirements for inspecting and replacing the engine mount of all DR400 models with serial numbers as referenced in Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 89, or any subsequent revisions of that bulletin (Section 1/82). This directive mandates that the engine mount be inspected initially before any further flight and then at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service until it is replaced (Section 1/82). Furthermore, the engine mount must be replaced no later than the next major inspection or by 1 July 1982 (Section 1/82).
The Civil Aviation Regulations impose several obligations on the operators and owners of DR400 aircraft models. Firstly, they must ensure that the engine mount inspection and any necessary replacement are carried out in strict adherence to the stipulated timeframes and procedures outlined in the manufacturer's service bulletin (Section 1/82). Operators and owners are also required to maintain detailed records of all inspections and any actions taken, including the replacement of the engine mount, to demonstrate compliance with the airworthiness directive (Section 1/82). Additionally, they must ensure that only qualified personnel perform these inspections and any subsequent maintenance work.
Failure to comply with the provisions of Section AD/ROBIN/3 of the Civil Aviation Regulations can lead to serious consequences. Non-compliance with airworthiness directives is a breach of safety regulations, and operators or owners who fail to adhere to these requirements may face significant penalties. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance can result in the imposition of civil penalties, including fines of up to $165,000 for a body corporate and up to $33,000 for an individual (Section 401-5). Furthermore, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has the authority to take enforcement actions, which may include grounding the aircraft until the required maintenance is performed, thereby potentially disrupting operations and incurring additional costs for the non-compliant party. In severe cases, continued non-compliance could also lead to criminal charges, which may result in imprisonment.