COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
On the effective date specified below, and for the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/SEATS/24 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 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.
Seats and Berths
AD/SEATS/24
Amdt 1
RECARO Passenger Seat Type 3410 - Seat Belt Attachment
10/2004
Applicability: RECARO Aircomfort Passenger Seat Type 3410, Part Number Series 302, 303, 306,
307, 314, 316, 317, 791, 792, and 795; with serial numbers listed in RECARO Aircraft Seating Service Bulletin (SB) 3410-25MR477 Revision 3, dated 17 May 2004, or a later LBA approved revision.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of RECARO Aircraft Seating SB 3410-25MR477 Revision 3, or a later LBA approved revision.
Note: LBA AD D-2004-151 R1 refers.
Compliance: Within 60 calendar days after 30 September 2004.
This Amendment becomes effective on 30 September 2004.
Background: A report was received of detached connecting bolts of a seat belt attachment fitting at the outboard seat spreader on a RECARO Type 3410 seat. This Directive requires incorporation of longer bolts to ensure adequate engagement with the locknuts.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the related LBA AD, which introduces the latest revision of the Requirement document which changes seat serial number applicability.
The original issue of this Directive became effective on 10 June 2004.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 18 August 2004
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 8 September 2004.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998) were enacted to ensure that civil aviation in Australia is conducted safely. This legislation was introduced to address the need for comprehensive regulations governing the safety aspects of civil aviation, including airworthiness standards, pilot licensing, aircraft maintenance, and operations. The CASR 1998 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia and aims to maintain and enhance the safety of civil aviation by setting out detailed requirements for airworthiness and other related areas. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), as the delegate of the Parliament, issues specific Airworthiness Directives (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the CASR 1998 to ensure compliance with these safety standards. The policy objective is to mitigate risks and ensure that aircraft and aeronautical products meet the necessary safety criteria, thereby protecting passengers, crew, and the public.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 107 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, applies to the aviation industry within the Commonwealth of Australia, focusing on the airworthiness and safety of aircraft and aeronautical products. The legislation concerns the RECARO Aircomfort Passenger Seat Type 3410, specifically those with certain part number series and serial numbers, as identified in the RECARO Aircraft Seating Service Bulletin 3410-25MR477 Revision 3 or later approved revisions by the LBA. This directive mandates actions to address an unsafe condition related to the detachment of seat belt attachment bolts, requiring the use of longer bolts to ensure proper engagement with the locknuts. The requirement for compliance with these regulations must be met within 60 days after 30 September 2004. The regulations extend their application to any aircraft or aeronautical products that fall under the specified criteria, ensuring safety standards are maintained across the industry.
Key Provisions
The key sections of this legislative instrument (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, Part 39) establish a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) regarding the RECARO Aircomfort Passenger Seat Type 3410. Specifically, AD/SEATS/24 Amendment 1 (paragraph 1) revokes the previous AD/SEATS/24 and introduces new requirements for seat belt attachment fittings on certain RECARO seats. The directive applies to RECARO Aircomfort Passenger Seat Type 3410, specifically those with part number series 302, 303, 306, 307, 314, 316, 317, 791, 792, and 795, and the serial numbers listed in RECARO Aircraft Seating Service Bulletin (SB) 3410-25MR477 Revision 3 dated 17 May 2004 or a later LBA approved revision. The requirement (paragraph 2) is to implement the action specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of RECARO Aircraft Seating SB 3410-25MR477 Revision 3 or a later LBA approved revision. Compliance must be achieved within 60 calendar days after 30 September 2004 (paragraph 3).
The AD imposes specific obligations on the parties or entities governed by it, requiring them to ensure that the actions outlined in the SB are taken for the affected RECARO seats. This involves replacing the connecting bolts of the seat belt attachment fitting at the outboard seat spreader to incorporate longer bolts, ensuring adequate engagement with the locknuts. This requirement is intended to address the unsafe condition identified in the background section, which involved detached connecting bolts.
Breach of the requirements outlined in this AD may result in various consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance with an AD can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The potential consequences include fines, prosecution, and potentially grounding of the aircraft if the AD is not complied with. The maximum penalties for breaches of the AD are not specified in the legislative instrument itself, but they would be determined according to the general provisions of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and associated regulations. Such penalties can be substantial, reflecting the serious nature of ensuring airworthiness and safety in aviation operations.