COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes
AD/SM-260/19 Airspeed Indicator Markings 12/95
Applicability: This Directive is applicable to all F260, F260B, F260C and F260D aircraft, up to and including serial number 848.
Note: SIAI Marchetti advise that the Model F260 series may also be known or referred to as the Model SF260 series.
Requirement: Apply a black arc to the airspeed indicator (ASI) in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin 260B54.
Note: RAI AD 93-220 refers.
Compliance: Within 50 hours time in service from 9 November 1995.
Background: SIAI Marchetti have conducted a review of the aircraft operating speed ranges which lead to a reduction in the normal operating speed range, necessitating remarking of the ASI.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, were developed to address the need for comprehensive safety regulations in the civil aviation sector. These regulations include specific directives for various aircraft models to ensure safety standards are met and maintained. Part 39 - 105, which is the Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, specifies requirements for particular aircraft series, such as the SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes. The Airworthiness Directive AD/SM-260/19, which was introduced to address a specific issue with the airspeed indicators on these aircraft, mandates the application of a black arc to the airspeed indicators in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin 260B54. This change was prompted by a review of the aircraft's operating speed ranges, which led to a reduction in the normal operating speed range, thereby necessitating the remarking of the airspeed indicators to ensure continued safe operation. Compliance with this directive is required within 50 hours of the aircraft being in service from 9 November 1995.
The policy objective behind this legislation is to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft by mandating specific modifications to critical components, such as the airspeed indicators, to maintain safety standards in accordance with the latest operational requirements and findings. The directive is issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and is designed to be enforceable, ensuring that aircraft meet the necessary safety standards to protect passengers and crew.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, pertains to directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) concerning the airworthiness of certain aircraft models, such as the SIAI Marchetti 260 series aeroplanes. This particular directive, AD/SM-260/19, applies to all F260, F260B, F260C and F260D aircraft up to and including serial number 848, and mandates that a black arc be applied to the airspeed indicator (ASI) in compliance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin 260B54. The directive stipulates that this modification must be carried out within 50 hours of the aircraft being in service from 9 November 1995, to address a reduction in the normal operating speed range as identified by SIAI Marchetti. The directive applies to the specified aircraft models within the Commonwealth of Australia, and its scope is limited to the requirement for the ASI marking, with no exclusions or exemptions specified in the directive itself, although broader regulatory compliance may apply as per other provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 directive, specifically AD/SM-260/19, mandate the application of a black arc to the airspeed indicator (ASI) of SIAI Marchetti F260 series aeroplanes, including the F260, F260B, F260C and F260D models, up to and including serial number 848 (Section 1). This requirement is to be implemented in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin 260B54. This directive applies to all aircraft of the specified series and serial numbers, indicating a need for conformity across this fleet.
The obligations imposed by this directive include ensuring that the specified modification to the ASI is carried out by authorised personnel within 50 hours of time in service from 9 November 1995 (Section 2). This timeframe is crucial to maintain compliance with safety standards, and the directive references RAI AD 93-220, indicating alignment with other regulatory requirements and ensuring a standardised approach to airworthiness.
In terms of consequences for non-compliance, while the specific Civil Aviation Regulations do not detail the penalties for failing to adhere to this directive, non-compliance with airworthiness directives generally can result in severe civil and criminal penalties under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. This may include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach and its impact on aviation safety. The penalties serve as a deterrent to ensure that all operators and aircraft maintain the required standards of airworthiness.