COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) Series Helicopters
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/S-PUMA/11 Amdt 1 and issues the following 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.
AD/S-PUMA/11
Amdt 2
Main Rotor LE Protective Strip 9/2000
Applicability: Model AS 332; 332C, C1, L, L1, and L2; equipped with main rotor blades specified in the Requirement Document.
Requirement: Action in accordance Eurocopter AS 332 SB 05.00.22R4.
Note: DGAC ADs 88-099-035(A)R5 and 94-078-001(B) refer.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished; as specified in the Requirement Document.
This amendment becomes effective on 7 September 2000.
Background: This Directive requires inspections in order to ensure the adhesion of the glass cloth cap between the blade skin and the leading edge stainless steel protective strip.
Amendment 1 includes the L2 model aircraft, introduces a 500 hour periodicity for some blades and specifies particular caulking compounds for particular blades.
Amendment 2 includes main rotor blades P/N 332A11.0025. ##.
Amendment 1 of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 26 May 1994.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 25 July 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 August 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations within Australia and to establish a regulatory framework for airworthiness, licensing, and other critical aspects of aviation. This legislation was introduced to address the need for a comprehensive regulatory structure governing civil aviation safety, thereby filling a significant gap in the legislative oversight of the aviation industry. The CAR 1998 is administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which operates under the authority delegated by the Parliament of Australia. The overarching policy objective of the CAR 1998 is to maintain and enhance the safety standards of civil aviation in Australia, ensuring that all operations comply with the highest safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive AD/S-PUMA/11 Amdt 2 issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 specifically applies to Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) series helicopters, including models AS 332, 332C, C1, L, L1, and L2, equipped with main rotor blades specified in the Requirement Document. This directive is issued to ensure the safety of these aircraft by mandating inspections and corrective actions to address the adhesion of the glass cloth cap between the blade skin and the leading edge stainless steel protective strip. The directive became effective on 7 September 2000, following its notification in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 August 2000. The directive applies nationally within Australia, governed by the Commonwealth, and extends to all operators and owners of the specified aircraft models. Compliance with this directive is mandatory unless the required actions have already been completed in accordance with the instructions outlined in the Requirement Document.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105, pertain to Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for specific aircraft models. Specifically, this section outlines a new AD for the Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) Series Helicopters. The directive, AD/S-PUMA/11 Amdt 2, issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of the CAR 1998, mandates actions to address an unsafe condition identified with the main rotor LE protective strip (section 9/2000). The AD applies to the AS 332; 332C, C1, L, L1, and L2 models equipped with specified main rotor blades (applicability section). The directive requires adherence to Eurocopter AS 332 SB 05.00.22R4 for the corrective action, and references DGAC ADs 88-099-035(A)R5 and 94-078-001(B) (requirement section). Compliance with this AD is mandatory, unless the required actions have already been completed, and it must be carried out in accordance with the instructions outlined in the requirement document.
The obligations imposed by this AD are clear and specific. Operators of the affected Eurocopter AS 332 series helicopters must ensure that the adhesion of the glass cloth cap between the blade skin and the leading edge stainless steel protective strip is inspected and maintained as per the Eurocopter AS 332 SB 05.00.22R4 guidelines. These inspections must be carried out in accordance with the instructions provided in the requirement section, and must be completed by the time specified in the compliance section. The AD is effective from 7 September 2000, and any deviations from the outlined requirements may compromise the airworthiness of the aircraft.
Failure to comply with the AD may result in significant civil and criminal consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance with an AD can lead to severe penalties, including substantial fines and imprisonment. The specific maximum penalties for breaches of the AD may vary, but they are designed to enforce strict adherence to the safety directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The enforcement of these penalties underscores the importance of the AD in maintaining the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft in question.