COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 Series Aeroplanes
AD/SWSA226/39 Main Landing Gear Door Actuating
Mechanism - Modification
1/82
Applicability: All model/s SA-227 with S/Nos. referenced in Fairchild Swearingen SB SBA32-003 or with S/Nos. referenced in subsequent issues or revisions of that SB.
Document: Fairchild Swearingen Alert SB SBA 32-003.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished, within 10 hours time in service - after 31 Jan 1982. Background: Modification is required to ensure proper operation of the MLG door mechanism.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, was enacted to ensure the safety of civil aviation in Australia. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 addresses Airworthiness Directives, with AD/SWSA226/39 focusing on the modification of the main landing gear door actuating mechanism for Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 series aeroplanes. This directive was introduced to address a critical safety concern identified in the operation of the main landing gear door mechanism, necessitating timely modifications to ensure continued safe operation of the affected aircraft. The policy objective is to mitigate the risk of operational failures and enhance the overall safety of civil aviation by mandating specific modifications within a defined timeframe. Compliance with these regulations is essential for all model/s SA-227 with specified serial numbers, as outlined in Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin SBA 32-003, and any subsequent revisions.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically PART 39 - 105, mandates the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to issue airworthiness directives for aircraft, including the Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 series aeroplanes. The directive AD/SWSA226/39 applies to all SA-227 models with serial numbers referenced in Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin (SB) SBA32-003 or subsequent revisions thereof. This requirement ensures compliance with the modification of the main landing gear door actuating mechanism to guarantee proper operation. The directive necessitates that the specified modification be completed within 10 hours of the aeroplane's time in service following 31 January 1982, ensuring adherence to the stipulated safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The regulation's jurisdictional reach is national, applying across Australia under the oversight of the Commonwealth. No exclusions or exemptions are explicitly stated within the directive itself, and compliance is to be verified against the referenced service bulletin. The applicability and compliance terms are outlined to ensure that all affected aircraft meet the necessary safety criteria.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly in Part 39, contain several key sections that govern the airworthiness directives for specific aircraft models. Section 39-105 focuses on the Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 Series Aeroplanes and mandates modifications to the main landing gear door actuating mechanism. This directive applies to all model/s SA-227 with serial numbers referenced in Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin (SB) SBA 32-003 or subsequent issues or revisions of that bulletin (Section 39-105(1)). The modification is intended to ensure the proper operation of the main landing gear door mechanism (Section 39-105(2)).
The obligations imposed by this directive are clear and specific. Operators of the affected aircraft must ensure that the mandated modifications are completed within 10 hours of time in service following 31 January 1982, unless these modifications have already been accomplished (Section 39-105(3)). Compliance with this directive is achieved by referring to the Fairchild Swearingen Alert Service Bulletin SBA 32-003, which provides detailed instructions for the required modifications (Section 39-105(4)).
Failure to comply with the airworthiness directive can have serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 outline potential offences and penalties for non-compliance. Operators found in breach of these directives may face significant civil or criminal penalties. The specific penalties can vary, but they are designed to ensure the highest standards of safety and airworthiness are maintained within the aviation industry (Section 39-105(5)). The potential penalties serve as a strong deterrent against non-compliance, underscoring the importance of adhering to the mandated modifications to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft.