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/33 Amdt 3 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.
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Requirement: 1. Carry out checks described in paragraph 2.B. of Eurocopter AS 332 Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.00.56R1.
2. Remove from the Rotorcraft Flight Manual, the pink page amendment dated 29 July 1998 and the procedures added to the manual by previous issues of this Directive, and insert the procedures listed below to the “FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES” paragraph in Section 3 “EMERGENCY PROCEDURES” of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. A copy of this Airworthiness Directive may be inserted in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual for the purposes of the requirement.
PROCEDURE TO BE APPLIED IN FLIGHT IN THE EVENT OF PRE-CLOGGING DETECTION.
“1. IF THE PRE-CLOGGING INDICATOR LIGHT OF ONE OF THE TWO SYSTEMS COMES ON:
APPLY THE PROCEDURE SPECIFIED IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL.
2. IF THE PRE-CLOGGING INDICATOR LIGHT OF THE OTHER SYSTEM COMES ON:
- LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
- COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN PARAGRAPH 2.B.1 OF EUROCOPTER AS 332 SERVICE BULLETIN No. 01.00.56R1 AND REPLACE BOTH FILTER CARTRIDGES BEFORE RESUMING FLIGHTS.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
- AFTER THE FLIGHT, COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN PARAGRAPH 2.B OF EUROCOPTER AS 332 SERVICE BULLETIN No. 01.00.56R1. “
Note: DGAC AD 1998-318-071(A) R6 refers.
Compliance: 1. Unless previously accomplished, within 25 hours in service from the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive amendment; and
- Each time the pre-clogging indicator light comes on; and
- After each installation of a new fuel filter listed in the Applicability section of this Directive.
2. Unless previously accomplished; within 25 hours time in service from the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive amendment.
This Amendment becomes effective on 27 December 2001.
Background: This Directive has been issued to address reports of fuel filter by-pass valves being found jammed during scheduled fuel filter maintenance. Failure of the filter by-pass valve could result in an engine flameout. This amendment is raised to reflect the manufacturer’s revision to the requirement document. The revision, in part, provides a terminating action. The requirements of this Directive are no longer applicable to helicopters incorporating Mod. 0726087 (SB 28-00-38).
Amendment 3 was raised to delete the AS332L2 model and to add a fuel filter part number and became effective on 28 December 2000.
Amendment 2 was raised to include an additional P/N filter and to reference R2 of the manufacturer’s service telex and became effective on 13 July 2000.
Amendment 1 was raised to list affected fuel filters by part number and became effective 25 February 1999.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 5 August 1998.
Eugene Paul Holzapfel
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 7 November 2001
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 December 2001.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically under Part 39, contain an Airworthiness Directive (AD) pertaining to Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) series helicopters. This legislation was introduced to address safety concerns regarding fuel filter by-pass valves found jammed during scheduled maintenance, which could potentially result in engine flameouts. The AD is issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the delegate of which revokes the previous AD and issues a new one under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998. The policy objective is to ensure the airworthiness of the helicopters by implementing the necessary actions to correct the identified unsafe condition. This Airworthiness Directive outlines specific checks and procedures to be followed to maintain the safety of the aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates the Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft within Australia's jurisdiction. This particular Airworthiness Directive pertains to Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) Series Helicopters, requiring compliance with specific safety checks and procedures to address reported issues with fuel filter by-pass valves jamming during maintenance, which could potentially lead to engine flameouts. The directive applies to all Eurocopter AS 332 helicopters within the Australian jurisdiction and mandates compliance with the outlined checks and procedures within specified timeframes, including within 25 hours from the effective date of the directive and subsequent checks after each pre-clogging indicator light activation and installation of a new fuel filter. The directive also includes provisions for revoking previous amendments and updating the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to reflect the latest safety instructions. The directive's scope is strictly enforced under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, with no exclusions or exemptions noted, ensuring all applicable helicopters comply with the safety measures stipulated.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, Part 39 - 105 (F2006B07110), outlines the requirements for airworthiness directives concerning the Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) series helicopters. This directive, issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), mandates specific actions to address safety issues related to the aircraft's fuel system. Section 1 of the directive mandates that operators of the Eurocopter AS 332 series helicopters must carry out the checks detailed in paragraph 2.B of Eurocopter AS 332 Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.00.56R1. Additionally, operators must remove specific outdated procedures from their Rotorcraft Flight Manual and replace them with new procedures listed in the directive. These procedures pertain to actions to be taken in the event of pre-clogging detection in the fuel system. The directive specifies that if the pre-clogging indicator light of one system comes on, the procedure specified in the flight manual should be applied, and if the indicator light of the other system comes on, the helicopter should land as soon as possible, and the instructions in paragraph 2.B.1 of the service bulletin should be followed to replace both filter cartridges before resuming flights.
The obligations imposed by this directive include ensuring that the specified checks are carried out, the outdated procedures are removed, and the new procedures are inserted into the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. Operators must also comply with these requirements within 25 hours in service from the effective date of this directive amendment and each time the pre-clogging indicator light comes on. Furthermore, operators must adhere to the instructions provided in paragraph 2.B of the service bulletin after each installation of a new fuel filter. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in safety hazards, including potential engine flameout due to jammed fuel filter by-pass valves.
The consequences for non-compliance with this airworthiness directive are significant. Operators who fail to adhere to the specified requirements may face civil or criminal penalties. While the exact penalties are not stated in the directive, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can result in enforcement actions by CASA, including fines, suspension of airworthiness certificates, or other regulatory actions. It is essential for operators to comply with these directives to ensure the continued safe operation of their aircraft.