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 700/32 Fuselage C6 and C8 Cross-Beam Bolts 10/2003
Applicability: Model TBM 700 aircraft, serial numbers 121 through 249, except serial numbers 160, 212, and 240.
Requirement: Action in accordance with EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-102.
Note: DGAC AD 2003-271(A) refers.
Compliance: During the next 600 hour inspection or next annual inspection after 2 October 2003, whichever occurs first.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 2 October 2003.
Background: The manufacturer received a report of a loose fuselage cross beam bolt. Investigation revealed the bolt had insufficient torque applied in production.
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 12 August 2003
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 10 September 2003.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, as amended, were enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia to establish and maintain high standards of safety in the operation of aircraft. One particular legislative instrument within this framework is the Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The AD aims to address identified safety issues by mandating corrective actions on specific aircraft models. For instance, AD/TBM 700/32, issued on 2 October 2003, pertains to Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes, specifically those with serial numbers ranging from 121 to 249, excluding 160, 212, and 240. This directive was introduced in response to a report of a loose fuselage cross beam bolt, resulting from insufficient torque applied during production. The AD requires compliance during the next 600-hour inspection or annual inspection, whichever occurs first, after the directive's effective date. This measure ensures that the identified unsafe condition is rectified promptly, thereby enhancing the overall safety of the affected aircraft fleet.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) set out in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 applies specifically to the Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 series aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 121 to 249, excluding serial numbers 160, 212, and 240. This directive mandates corrective actions as specified in EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-102 to address a safety concern identified with the fuselage C6 and C8 cross-beam bolts, which had insufficient torque applied during production. The directive is issued by the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and requires compliance during the next 600-hour inspection or the next annual inspection following 2 October 2003, whichever comes first. The AD becomes effective on 2 October 2003, and its implementation ensures that the identified unsafe condition is rectified to maintain the airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) pertains specifically to Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series aeroplanes with serial numbers ranging from 121 to 249, excluding 160, 212, and 240. This AD mandates that corrective action must be taken to address the issue of insufficient torque applied to the fuselage C6 and C8 cross-beam bolts during production (section 10/2003). The directive specifies that the corrective action must align with EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-102. The action must be undertaken during the next 600-hour inspection or the next annual inspection after 2 October 2003, whichever comes first. This AD became effective on 2 October 2003.
The AD imposes specific obligations on the operators of the affected aircraft. It requires operators to ensure that the specified corrective actions are implemented as per the instructions outlined in EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-102. Operators must identify the relevant aircraft and ensure that the required inspections and corrective actions are completed within the specified timeframe. Non-compliance with this directive could result in the aircraft being deemed unairworthy, thereby impacting flight operations and potentially leading to safety risks.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this Airworthiness Directive may result in civil or criminal consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has the authority to enforce compliance through various means, including audits, inspections, and the imposition of fines or other penalties. The severity of the consequences depends on the nature and extent of the non-compliance. While specific penalties are not detailed in the AD itself, the potential for enforcement actions underscores the importance of adhering to the directive to maintain airworthiness standards and ensure the safety of aviation operations.