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.
Short SD3-30 Series Aeroplanes
AD/SD3-30/45 Baggage Bay Fire Extinguisher Adapter Covers
12/2002
Applicability: All SD3-30 aircraft.
Requirement: Remove fire adapter cover, install evoprene insert and new instruction label in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD330-26-15.
Note: CAA AD 005-05-2002 refers.
Compliance: Within 3 months from the effective date of this Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 November 2002.
Background: There have been in-service occurrences of fire extinguisher blow back when discharging through the existing fire extinguisher point adaptors. This Directive requires the removal of existing covers and incorporation of new evoprene inserts and instruction labels.
Barry James Reid McKay
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 18 October 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 6 November 2002.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, form a critical part of the regulatory framework governing civil aviation within the country. These regulations, particularly Part 39, address the safety and maintenance of aircraft and aeronautical products to ensure the highest safety standards are maintained. A significant aspect of these regulations is the issuance of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to address identified safety issues. For instance, AD/SD3-30/45 issued in 2002 pertains to SD3-30 series aeroplanes and mandates the removal and replacement of baggage bay fire extinguisher adapter covers to prevent fire extinguisher blow back during discharge, an issue that had arisen in service. This AD aims to correct the identified unsafe condition by ensuring the installation of evoprene inserts and new instruction labels as specified in Shorts Service Bulletin SD330-26-15. The directive reflects the policy objective of enhancing aviation safety by addressing specific in-service issues promptly and effectively.
Scope and Application
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies specifically to all SD3-30 series aeroplanes. The directive mandates that the action of removing fire adapter covers and installing evoprene inserts and new instruction labels must be carried out as per the instructions outlined in Shorts Service Bulletin SD330-26-15. This requirement is necessitated by in-service occurrences of fire extinguisher blowback when discharging through existing fire extinguisher point adaptors, aiming to correct the identified unsafe condition. The directive is applicable nationwide across the Commonwealth of Australia and is issued by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with the directive becoming effective on 28 November 2002. Compliance with the AD must be achieved within three months from this effective date. The directive does not specify any exclusions or exemptions and extends to all SD3-30 aircraft within the Australian jurisdiction.
Key Provisions
This legislative instrument is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under section 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998). Specifically, AD/SD3-30/45, issued on 18 October 2002 and effective from 28 November 2002, addresses the issue of fire extinguisher blow back occurrences in SD3-30 series aeroplanes. It mandates that all SD3-30 aircraft must remove the fire adapter cover, install an evoprene insert, and affix a new instruction label as per Shorts Service Bulletin SD330-26-15. This action must be completed within three months from the directive's effective date.
The AD imposes obligations on the owners or operators of SD3-30 aircraft to ensure compliance with the specified modifications. These modifications are necessary to rectify an unsafe condition that has led to instances of fire extinguisher blow back when discharging through existing adaptors. The directive references CAA AD 005-05-2002, indicating a broader regulatory framework for addressing such safety concerns. The directive mandates adherence to the specified actions within a defined timeframe to maintain airworthiness standards.
Failure to comply with this Airworthiness Directive can result in civil or criminal consequences. While the exact penalties are not detailed in the directive, non-compliance with CAR 1998 can generally lead to enforcement actions by CASA, which may include fines, suspension, or revocation of airworthiness certificates. Additionally, operators who fail to meet safety standards risk endangering the safety of passengers and crew, potentially leading to more severe legal and financial repercussions. The directive ensures that any breaches are subject to regulatory scrutiny and enforcement by CASA.