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-260/7 Landing Gear Actuator Brackets - Inspection
and Modification
7/73
Applicability: All models F260 and F260B with S/Nos. 101 to 125, 2-26 to 2-57, 2-59 to 2-61, 3-76
to 3-81, 3-84 and 502.
Document: SIAI Marchetti SB No. 260B13.
Compliance: 1. Inspect within 25 hours time in service after 17 July 1975 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service until modified.
2. Modify before 1 September 1976.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically within Part 39 - 105, were enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia. This legislative instrument, AD/SM-260/7, was introduced to address specific safety concerns related to the SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes, particularly focusing on the landing gear actuator brackets. The Australian Government, through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), established these regulations to mandate inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The primary policy objective is to prevent potential failures in the landing gear system, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the aircraft and the safety of its passengers and crew.
The enactment of these regulations by the Parliament of Australia under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, aims to fill critical safety gaps identified in the SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes. By setting forth clear directives for inspections and modifications, the regulations seek to mitigate risks associated with the specified landing gear components, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining operational reliability in civil aviation.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, includes the Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes, with the identification number AD/SM-260/7. This directive mandates inspection and modification of landing gear actuator brackets for specific models and serial numbers of the SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes. It applies to all models F260 and F260B with serial numbers ranging from 101 to 125, 2-26 to 2-57, 2-59 to 2-61, 3-76 to 3-81, 3-84, and 502, ensuring compliance with the SIAI Marchetti SB No. 260B13. The directive requires inspections to be conducted within 25 hours of time in service after 17 July 1975 and then at intervals not exceeding 50 hours of time in service until the modification is completed. Furthermore, modifications must be implemented before 1 September 1976. The directive applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and there are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text of this specific directive. The application of the directive may be further detailed or extended through subordinate instruments issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 (subsections 105.101 to 105.105) pertain to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives. Section 105.101 outlines the requirements for maintaining airworthiness and the issuance of directives to ensure safety. Section 105.103 focuses on the applicability and compliance of these directives. Within this context, AD/SM-260/7 addresses the landing gear actuator brackets of SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes (subsections 105.105 to 105.107). This directive applies to all models F260 and F260B with specific serial numbers.
The main operative sections of AD/SM-260/7 require an inspection of the landing gear actuator brackets within 25 hours of time in service after 17 July 1975, and thereafter, at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service until the modification is completed. The modification must be carried out before 1 September 1976. These provisions are intended to ensure that any potential issues with the landing gear actuator brackets are identified and rectified to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft.
The obligations imposed by AD/SM-260/7 on the parties or entities it governs include ensuring that the specified models of SIAI Marchetti 260 Series Aeroplanes undergo the mandated inspections and modifications within the stipulated timeframes. Operators of these aircraft must adhere to the inspection and modification schedule to comply with the directive. Additionally, they must ensure that the modifications are performed by qualified personnel and that any necessary documentation is maintained and readily available for inspection by CASA.
The consequences for non-compliance with AD/SM-260/7 include potential enforcement actions by CASA. Under subsection 105.105 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, failure to comply with an airworthiness directive may result in enforcement actions such as fines, suspension or revocation of air operator certificates, and other administrative measures. Additionally, operators may face civil penalties or criminal charges if the non-compliance leads to safety hazards or accidents. The specific penalties depend on the severity of the breach and can include substantial fines as outlined in the Civil Aviation Act 1988.