AD/SA-TP/9 - Slat Jack P/N 4694 - Replacement with P/N 4477

Overview

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, as amended, were enacted to regulate and ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia. The Regulations are administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and are designed to harmonise and streamline aviation regulations across the country. One specific legislative instrument, F2006B06784, pertains to the British Aerospace (Scottish Aviation) Twin Pioneer Series Aeroplanes and specifically addresses a safety directive concerning the replacement of slat jack part number 4694 with part number 4477. This amendment was introduced to address a safety concern identified with the slat jack component on certain Twin Pioneer Series aeroplanes, specifically those with serial numbers 507 and subsequent. The policy objective of this directive is to ensure that these aircraft maintain the highest standards of airworthiness, thereby enhancing the safety of air operations in Australia. Compliance with this directive is mandated forthwith, underscoring the importance of immediate action to rectify the identified safety issue.

Scope and Application

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, applies to the British Aerospace (Scottish Aviation) Twin Pioneer Series Aeroplanes, with serial number 507 and subsequent, as detailed in Scottish Aviation Modification No. C403. This legislation mandates the replacement of the slat jack part number 4694 with part number 4477. Compliance with this directive is required forthwith, indicating an immediate implementation requirement to ensure the airworthiness of the specified aircraft. The scope of the Act is limited to the designated aircraft model and the particular modification of the slat jack part, ensuring the regulations apply narrowly to the identified safety issue. The regulations are enforced under the Commonwealth of Australia and are applicable nationally, with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority overseeing compliance. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the directive itself, but the Act may extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically AD/SA-TP/9, pertain to the applicability and compliance requirements for British Aerospace (Scottish Aviation) Twin Pioneer Series Aeroplanes, particularly concerning the replacement of slat jack P/N 4694 with P/N 4477 for serial number 507 and subsequent models, documented under Scottish Aviation Modification No. C403. This directive mandates the immediate replacement of the specified slat jack part to ensure continued airworthiness (sections 39-105). Compliance with this directive is non-negotiable and must be executed forthwith, as stipulated in the regulation. Entities and parties governed by this legislation are required to adhere to strict timelines and standards for the replacement of the slat jack components. Operators of the affected Twin Pioneer Series Aeroplanes must ensure that the P/N 4694 slat jacks are replaced with P/N 4477 without delay. This involves obtaining the specified replacement parts, carrying out the replacement by qualified personnel, and documenting the compliance process thoroughly to satisfy regulatory oversight by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The directive leaves no room for deviation in terms of timing or methodology, reinforcing the importance of air safety and operational reliability (sections 39-105). Failure to comply with the AD/SA-TP/9 directive can lead to severe consequences, including both civil and criminal penalties. Civil Aviation Safety Authority may impose fines or other civil penalties against non-compliant entities. In cases of significant non-compliance or where such failure leads to safety incidents, criminal charges may be pursued. The potential maximum penalties for non-compliance include fines up to a substantial amount and, in severe cases, imprisonment. These provisions underscore the critical nature of adhering to airworthiness directives to maintain the highest safety standards in aviation operations (sections 39-105).