COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.
Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes
AD/ROBIN/35 Fuel Shut-off Valve Control 9/2001
Applicability: All Robin HR 200, R2100, R2112, R2160 series aircraft not incorporating a fuel shut- off control protection device.
Requirement: Incorporate a guard over the fuel shut-off control in accordance with Robin Aviation Service Bulletin 180.
Note: DGAC AD 2001-262(A) refers.
Compliance: Within 200 hours after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 6 September 2001.
Background: Inadvertent operation of the fuel shut-off control has occurred, resulting in loss of engine power.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 27 July 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 15 August 2001.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, amended by the Legislative instrument F2006B06633, address issues of aircraft safety by implementing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These regulations are designed to ensure that aircraft and aeronautical products maintain their airworthiness by rectifying any identified safety issues. The specific AD/ROBIN/35 issued on 27 July 2001, pertains to Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes and mandates the incorporation of a guard over the fuel shut-off control for Robin HR 200, R2100, R2112, and R2160 series aircraft that do not already include such a protection device. This directive aims to prevent inadvertent operation of the fuel shut-off control, which has been identified as a cause of engine power loss. The requirement to implement this safeguard must be fulfilled within 200 hours of the AD's effective date of 6 September 2001.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies specifically to all Robin HR 200, R2100, R2112, and R2160 series aeroplanes that do not currently incorporate a fuel shut-off control protection device. The directive is aimed at rectifying an identified unsafe condition that has led to inadvertent operation of the fuel shut-off control, potentially causing a loss of engine power. The requirement outlined in the directive mandates the incorporation of a guard over the fuel shut-off control as specified in Robin Aviation Service Bulletin 180, with compliance expected within 200 hours from the effective date of the directive, which is 6 September 2001. This Airworthiness Directive applies nationally across Australia and is a critical measure to ensure the continued airworthiness of the specified aircraft models.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, outlines an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This particular AD, numbered AD/ROBIN/35, pertains to the Robin Aviation Series Aeroplanes, including models HR 200, R2100, R2112, and R2160, that do not already have a fuel shut-off control protection device installed (section 1). The directive requires the incorporation of a guard over the fuel shut-off control as detailed in Robin Aviation Service Bulletin 180 (section 2). This action is deemed necessary to address the unsafe condition arising from inadvertent operation of the fuel shut-off control, which has led to loss of engine power.
The AD imposes specific obligations on the operators and owners of the affected aircraft. They must ensure that the required guard is installed over the fuel shut-off control in accordance with the instructions provided by Robin Aviation Service Bulletin 180. This action must be completed within 200 hours following the effective date of the AD, which is 6 September 2001 (section 3). The directive mandates strict adherence to the specified timeline and the methods outlined in the service bulletin to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft.
Failure to comply with the AD can result in serious legal and safety consequences. The regulations do not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance within the provided text; however, under the general framework of the Civil Aviation Regulations, non-compliance with ADs can lead to enforcement actions. These may include administrative penalties, fines, and potentially the grounding of the aircraft until the required modifications are made. Such consequences underscore the importance of timely and accurate compliance with the directive to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.