COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 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.
Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes
AD/TBM 700/29 Pitot Tube Supply Line/Aileron
Control Cable
9/2003
DM
Applicability: Model TBM 700 aircraft, serial numbers 1 through 258, except serial numbers 205, 222, 252, and 256; that have accumulated less than 600 total flight hours.
Requirement: Check the affected pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable in accordance with EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-105, dated June 2003.
Note: DGAC AD 2003-258(A) refers.
Compliance: Within 10 flight hours after 16 July 2003.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 July 2003.
Background: The manufacturer has determined that possible interference may exist between the right hand station pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable.
David Punshon
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 9 July 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 16 July 2003.
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Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998) were enacted to regulate the airworthiness of aircraft within Australia, ensuring that all aircraft meet specific safety standards. These regulations were introduced by the Australian Parliament to address the need for a comprehensive framework that governs the safety of civil aviation operations. The policy objective behind CASR 1998 is to maintain and enhance the safety of civil aviation in Australia through stringent regulatory measures and continuous oversight. This includes issuing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) to address specific safety concerns identified in aircraft models, such as the Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes. AD/TBM 700/29, issued on 9 July 2003, mandates specific checks on the pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable to prevent potential interference, highlighting the regulatory body's commitment to proactive safety management.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, as part of the Commonwealth of Australia's legislative framework, establish stringent safety standards to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft operating within Australia's jurisdiction. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 within these regulations pertains to Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These directives are binding and apply to specific aircraft types and serial numbers, ensuring that safety measures are uniformly enforced to address identified hazards. In this instance, the Airworthiness Directive AD/TBM 700/29 targets Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 1 to 258, excluding certain serial numbers, and which have accumulated less than 600 total flight hours. Compliance with this directive mandates that checks on the pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable be performed in accordance with specified service bulletins, within a stipulated timeframe after the directive's publication. This directive's applicability and enforcement underscore the regulatory commitment to maintaining high safety standards across the aviation industry within Australia.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, mandates the issuance of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) by a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). In this case, the AD/TBM 700/29 pertains to the Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series aeroplanes, excluding certain serial numbers, and applies to those aircraft that have accumulated less than 600 total flight hours (subregulation 39.1(1)). The directive requires the checking of the pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable in accordance with EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-105, dated June 2003, to mitigate potential interference issues identified by the manufacturer.
The AD imposes specific obligations on the parties involved. Aircraft operators of the TBM 700 series must ensure that the required checks are performed on the affected components within 10 flight hours after the directive becomes effective on 16 July 2003. This includes adhering to the detailed instructions outlined in the referenced service bulletin. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the aircraft being considered unsafe for operation, thus impacting the operator's ability to fly the aircraft until the necessary actions are completed.
Failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive can result in serious consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Act 1988, non-compliance may be considered an offence, potentially leading to enforcement actions by CASA. This could include fines or other civil penalties for the operators, and in more severe cases, criminal charges. The maximum penalties for breaches of civil aviation regulations can vary, but they may include substantial financial penalties and, in criminal cases, imprisonment, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. It is critical for operators to adhere strictly to the AD to avoid these repercussions.