COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/SF340/61 and issues the following 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.
AD/SF340/61
Amdt 1
Cargo Bay Placards 7/2000
Applicability: Model SF340B with serial numbers SF340B-162, -163, -171, -205, -207, -230, -276, -
281, -289, -292, -296, -302, -308, -310, -311, -315, -316, -318, -327, -328, -331, -333,
-336, -337, -351, -355, -357, -360 through -365, -368, -378 and -399.
Requirement: Action in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-25-244 Revision 1.
Note: LFV AD 1-118 R1 refers.
Compliance: Before 13 October 2000, unless already accomplished. This Amendment becomes effective on 13 July 2000.
Background: With the installation of a certain baggage net in combination with the kinked bulkhead, it has been found that the forward webbing of the net is too close to the aft face of the bulkhead. This situation may result in baggage overloading the bulkhead’s floor attachments. This Directive requires the installation of placards.
Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the related LBA AD which adds three aircraft serial numbers to applicability.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 11 September 1997.
Bernard Malcolm Hole
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 2 June 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 June 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Parliament, are designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation within Australia. These regulations provide a comprehensive framework for the certification, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, and they are administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The specific issue of the Airworthiness Directive AD/SF340/61 and its subsequent amendment, AD/SF340/61Amdt 1, address the safety problem identified with the Saab SF340 Series aeroplanes. This problem involves the installation of certain baggage nets in combination with the kinked bulkhead, which may result in baggage overloading the bulkhead's floor attachments. The policy objective of these directives is to ensure that such unsafe conditions are corrected through the installation of appropriate placards, as detailed in SAAB Service Bulletin 340-25-244 Revision 1, to prevent any potential hazards during flight operations. The directives were introduced to rectify the identified safety issue and ensure the continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, outlines the requirements for the SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes through Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The particular Airworthiness Directive AD/SF340/61 Amendment 1, issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998, applies to a defined list of SF340B aircraft with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates the installation of cargo bay placards in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-25-244 Revision 1 to address the issue of baggage net clearances potentially leading to overloading of the bulkhead’s floor attachments. This amendment extends the applicability to include additional aircraft serial numbers and requires compliance before 13 October 2000 unless the action has already been taken. The directive is enforceable across the Commonwealth and is subject to the broader regulatory framework of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/SF340/61 Amendment 1 (referred to as AD/SF340/61 Amdt 1) focus on the applicability, requirement, and compliance of the directive for specific Saab SF340B series aeroplanes. The AD applies to Saab SF340B models with specific serial numbers, listed in the applicability section (para 1). The requirement section mandates that the action specified in SAAB Service Bulletin 340-25-244 Revision 1 must be carried out, which involves the installation of placards as described (para 1). This action must be taken before a specified compliance date, which is before 13 October 2000, unless it has already been completed (para 1).
The AD imposes obligations on the relevant parties, primarily the aircraft operators and owners of the specified Saab SF340B aeroplanes. These parties must ensure that the actions outlined in the requirement section are implemented. Specifically, they must adhere to the instructions provided in SAAB Service Bulletin 340-25-244 Revision 1, which entails installing the necessary placards within the stipulated timeframe (para 1). Failure to comply with the AD may result in the aircraft not being deemed airworthy, thereby impacting the safety and legality of its operation.
Breach of the requirements set out in this Airworthiness Directive can lead to significant consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, any non-compliance with the directive may be considered an offence. The penalties for such breaches can include fines and other civil or criminal consequences as stipulated by the relevant aviation authorities. The exact penalties can vary, but they may include substantial financial penalties for non-compliance with airworthiness directives, reflecting the serious nature of ensuring aircraft safety (para 1).