COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Seats and Berths
AD/SEATS/9 PTC Seating Products Division B/E Aerospace Model 950
12/96
Applicability: PTC Seating Products Division, B/E Aerospace model 950 equipped with a footrest assembly.
Requirement: 1. Remove footrest assembly arms P/N 98440-1, or -2, in accordance with PTC Aerospace SB 25-1192 Rev A.
2. Install conversion kit P/N 122966-1 in accordance with PTC Aerospace SB 251330.
Note: FAA AD 96-12-09 refers.
Compliance: Before 12 June 1997.
Background: This Directive is prompted by finger injuries that have occurred during attempts to either extend or retract the footrest assembly.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 107, were enacted to regulate and ensure the safety of civil aviation within Australia. This legislative instrument, F2006B06937, addresses the problem of ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft seats and berths, particularly focusing on the safety of footrest assemblies in B/E Aerospace model 950 seats. The Australian Parliament enacted these regulations to maintain and enhance the safety standards in civil aviation, thereby safeguarding passengers and crew from potential hazards. The policy objective is to ensure that all aircraft meet stringent safety requirements, as evidenced by the Airworthiness Directives which mandate specific actions to be taken to prevent accidents related to seating components.
This particular directive under AD/SEATS/9 targets the B/E Aerospace model 950 equipped with a footrest assembly, requiring the removal of certain parts and the installation of a conversion kit to mitigate risks of finger injuries. The directive references FAA AD 96-12-09 and mandates compliance before 12 June 1997, reflecting a coordinated effort with international safety standards to address specific safety concerns.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 107, governs the application of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which includes AD/SEATS/9 pertaining to seating products. This directive applies to the PTC Seating Products Division, B/E Aerospace model 950 equipped with a footrest assembly, focusing on ensuring safety by modifying the footrest assembly arms P/N 98440-1 or -2. The directive mandates that these specific parts be removed and replaced with a conversion kit P/N 122966-1, as detailed in the PTC Aerospace Service Bulletins. Compliance with this directive is required before 12 June 1997, addressing incidents where finger injuries have occurred due to the operation of the footrest assembly. The directive is applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, and its scope extends to all entities operating aircraft equipped with the specified footrest assemblies within the Australian jurisdiction.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 107, address the safety directives concerning seating products within civil aviation. In this context, AD/SEATS/9 pertains to the B/E Aerospace Model 950 equipped with a footrest assembly. The directive requires the removal of footrest assembly arms P/N 98440-1 or -2, and the installation of a conversion kit P/N 122966-1, both in accordance with specified technical standards (section 1). This directive references FAA AD 96-12-09 and is applicable to seating products manufactured by PTC Seating Products Division, B/E Aerospace Model 950. Compliance with this directive must be achieved before 12 June 1997, to address safety concerns related to finger injuries from the footrest assembly.
The obligations imposed by this directive include the meticulous removal and replacement of specified components. Operators must ensure that the removal of the footrest assembly arms P/N 98440-1 or -2 is conducted precisely as outlined in PTC Aerospace SB 25-1192 Rev A. Following this, the installation of the conversion kit P/N 122966-1 must adhere to the guidelines set out in PTC Aerospace SB 25-1330. This ensures that the modifications are executed correctly, thereby mitigating the risk of finger injuries. Operators must also maintain thorough documentation of the compliance process to demonstrate adherence to the directive.
Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in AD/SEATS/9 may result in serious legal and safety repercussions. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 impose penalties for non-compliance, which can include substantial fines and potential grounding of the aircraft. The severity of the penalties underscores the importance of adhering to the directive to maintain airworthiness and safety standards. The maximum penalties for breaches of these regulations can be severe, reflecting the critical nature of the modifications required to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with aviation safety standards.