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/SWSA226/49
Amdt 1
Applicability: All model;
Fuel Vent Line and Electrical Wire Bundle Support Clamps - Installation
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SA226-T, S/Nos T201 to 275, 277 to 291.
SA226-T(B), S/Nos T(B)276, 292 to 417. SA226-AT, S/Nos AT001 to 74.
SA226-TC, S/Nos TC201 to 419. SA227-TT, S/Nos TT421 to 555. SA227-AT, S/Nos AT423 to 544.
SA227-AC, S/Nos AC406, 415, 416 and 420 to 547.
Requirement: 1. Fairchild Aircraft Corporation SB No. 226-28-008.
2. Fairchild Aircraft Corporation SB No. 227-28-001. Compliance: Within 30 hours time in service after 31 January 1985.
Note: For SA227 series aeroplanes, compliance with the previous issue of this Directive satisfies compliance with this amendment.
Background: This Directive has been amended to include SA226 series aeroplanes in the applicability. Support clamps are installed to prevent chafing between the fuel vent system line and electrical wire bundle located within the wing flap well.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39 - 105, address the critical issue of ensuring the airworthiness of civil aircraft within Australia. This legislative instrument, enacted by the Australian Government, aims to maintain and enhance aviation safety by setting mandatory standards for the maintenance and operation of aircraft. The regulations are administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), whose policy objective is to ensure the safety and efficiency of civil aviation. This particular legislative instrument amends the Airworthiness Directives for Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 series aeroplanes, specifically focusing on the installation of fuel vent line and electrical wire bundle support clamps to prevent chafing, thereby ensuring compliance with safety standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The legislative instrument, F2006B07189, amends Airworthiness Directive AD/SWSA226/49 Amendment 1, expanding the applicability to include all model SA226 and SA227 series aeroplanes. This amendment was introduced to address potential safety hazards associated with the fuel vent system line and electrical wire bundle in the wing flap well. By mandating the installation of support clamps within a specified timeframe, the regulation aims to mitigate risks of chafing and related failures, ensuring that these aircraft remain airworthy and compliant with safety regulations.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates airworthiness directives for certain aircraft models, including the Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 series aeroplanes. This legislation applies to all specified models and serial numbers, requiring the installation of fuel vent line and electrical wire bundle support clamps to prevent chafing within the wing flap well. The directive is binding for all relevant aircraft operators and applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Compliance with the specified service bulletins is mandatory, with a requirement to complete the installation within 30 hours of the aircraft reaching the requisite time in service after 31 January 1985. For SA227 series aeroplanes, compliance with the previous version of this directive is considered sufficient for the purposes of this amendment. The regulation extends its application to all aircraft falling under the specified serial numbers and model series, ensuring safety and airworthiness standards are met across the relevant fleet.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, particularly Part 39 - 105, establish a schedule of airworthiness directives that govern the maintenance and operation of specific aircraft models, including the Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 series aeroplanes. This legislation requires compliance with certain service bulletins issued by Fairchild Aircraft Corporation to ensure safety standards are met (Sections 1 and 2). Specifically, AD/SWSA226/49 Amendment 1 mandates that support clamps must be installed to prevent chafing between the fuel vent line and the electrical wire bundle in the wing flap well of these aircraft models. This installation must be completed within 30 hours of time in service following 31 January 1985.
Entities governed by this legislation, including aircraft operators and maintenance providers, must ensure that the specified service bulletins (SB No. 226-28-008 for SA226 and SB No. 227-28-001 for SA227) are strictly followed. This involves inspecting the aircraft, installing the required support clamps if they are not already present, and ensuring that all work is completed within the stipulated timeframe. Operators and maintenance providers must also maintain records of compliance, including documentation of the installation and any relevant inspections or tests performed.
Failure to comply with these airworthiness directives can result in serious consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has the authority to take enforcement actions against non-compliant operators or maintenance providers. Potential penalties can include fines, suspension or revocation of airworthiness certificates, and other regulatory actions. The exact penalties depend on the severity and frequency of the non-compliance but can be significant, underscoring the importance of adhering to the requirements set forth in the Civil Aviation Regulations.