COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Short SD3-30 Series Aeroplanes
AD/SD3-30/1 Galley Urn Restraint - Modification 5/81
Applicability: All models.
Requirement: Install, to a scheme approved by the Secretary, a restraint system to secure the galley urn against flight and emergency alighting loads, independent of the urn compartment door.
Compliance: Before initial issue or renewal of Australian Certificate of Airworthiness or within 2 months time in service after 30 April 1981 for aircraft already in service.
Background: During a First of Type Inspection it was noted that the urn was restrained only by the compartment door and this could present a hazard to the cabin attendant and passengers during an emergency landing.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 were enacted to ensure the safe operation of aircraft within Australia and were established under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988. One particular legislative instrument, F2006B06810, addresses a specific safety concern related to the restraint of galley urns on aircraft, as outlined in Part 39 - 105. This regulation was introduced to mitigate the risk of injury during an emergency landing due to the unsecured movement of the galley urn. The policy objective is to enhance passenger and crew safety by ensuring that the galley urn is adequately secured against flight and emergency alighting loads, independent of the compartment door.
This regulation applies to all models of aeroplanes and mandates the installation of a restraint system approved by the Secretary for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Compliance with this directive is required before the initial issue or renewal of an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness or within two months of the aircraft being in service after 30 April 1981 for aircraft already in operation. The directive responds to observations made during First of Type Inspections, which highlighted that the galley urn was only secured by the compartment door, posing a potential hazard to cabin attendants and passengers in emergency situations.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, applies to all models of aeroplanes operating under an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness. The legislation mandates that a restraint system must be installed to secure the galley urn against flight and emergency alighting loads, independent of the urn compartment door. This requirement is to be implemented to a scheme approved by the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Transport. The directive applies universally to all aeroplanes within the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing both new and existing aircraft in service. Compliance must be achieved before the initial issue or renewal of an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness, or within two months of being in service after 30 April 1981 for aircraft already in service. The legislation does not provide for any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this directive, and its application is strict and mandatory for all applicable aircraft. Any subordinate instruments or additional clarifications would be issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 (section 39-105), mandate that all models of aeroplanes must comply with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). One such directive, AD/SD3-30/1, pertains to the modification of galley urn restraint systems. According to section 39-105(1), the directive applies to all models of aeroplanes and requires the installation of a restraint system to secure the galley urn against flight and emergency landing loads. This restraint must be independent of the urn compartment door and must be approved by the Secretary.
The primary obligation under AD/SD3-30/1 is to install a restraint system that meets the specified criteria. The regulation requires compliance before the initial issue or renewal of the Australian Certificate of Airworthiness, or within two months of the aircraft being in service if this is after 30 April 1981 (section 39-105(2)). The directive aims to mitigate hazards that could arise if the galley urn is not adequately secured, which could endanger cabin attendants and passengers during an emergency landing.
Failure to comply with the requirements of AD/SD3-30/1 can result in significant legal and safety consequences. Section 39-105(3) stipulates that non-compliance with the ADs is an offence. The potential penalties for violating these regulations can include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach and as per the maximum penalties specified in the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (section 16(2)). The specific penalties are determined by the court and can vary based on the circumstances of the offence. Ensuring compliance with these provisions is crucial for maintaining the safety standards of civil aviation in Australia.