COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 Series Aeroplanes
AD/TSA-600/19 Fuel System Placards - Installation 5/79
Applicability: All models.
Document: Piper Aerostar SB No. SB600-79. Compliance: Before 30 June 1979.
Background: Resulting from a recent review of the Aerostar fuel system by the FAA, additional and revised placards are now required to be installed in accordance with SB No.
SB600-79.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Australian Government, govern the safety and operational standards of civil aviation. Specifically, Part 39 - 105 of these regulations addresses the Airworthiness Directives concerning various types of aircraft, including the Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument, F2006B07484, was introduced to address safety gaps identified in the Aerostar fuel systems following a review by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The policy objective is to ensure compliance with safety standards by requiring the installation of updated fuel system placards to mitigate potential risks associated with the aircraft's fuel systems. The compliance deadline set for these updates is 30 June 1979, as mandated by Piper Aerostar Service Bulletin No. SB600-79.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, applies to all Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 Series Aeroplanes in relation to the installation of fuel system placards. This directive is applicable to all models of the Aerostar aeroplanes and is governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as per the schedule of airworthiness directives. The legislation is enforced across the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a national standard for the safety and compliance of these aircraft. Compliance with the directive, as stipulated in AD/TSA-600/19, is mandatory and must be achieved before 30 June 1979, in line with Piper Aerostar Service Bulletin No. SB600-79. This requirement is a direct result of a recent review of the Aerostar fuel system by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which necessitated additional and revised placards to be installed to ensure operational safety. Subordinate instruments may extend or restrict the application of these regulations as necessary.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, contain the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Schedule of Airworthiness Directives, which includes AD/TSA-600/19. This directive pertains to the installation of fuel system placards on Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 Series aeroplanes (AD/TSA-600/19). It mandates that all models of these aeroplanes must comply with the requirements before 30 June 1979 (section 105.01). The directive references Piper Aerostar Service Bulletin No. SB600-79, which outlines the specific installation requirements for the additional and revised placards.
The obligations imposed by AD/TSA-600/19 include ensuring that the relevant placards are installed according to the specifications provided in SB No. SB600-79. Operators and owners of Aerostar 600 and 700 Series aeroplanes must ensure that these placards are installed before the specified compliance date. This involves reviewing the current fuel system placards, identifying any missing or incorrect placards, and installing the required placards as per the service bulletin. Operators must maintain records of compliance to demonstrate adherence to the directive.
Failure to comply with AD/TSA-600/19 can result in serious consequences. Non-compliance with airworthiness directives is a criminal offence under the Civil Aviation Act 1988. If an aeroplane is operated without the required placards being installed, it may be deemed airworthy, which can lead to prosecution. The maximum penalty for contravening this directive includes fines of up to $16,500 for individuals and $82,500 for corporations, as well as potential imprisonment terms. Additionally, the operation of a non-compliant aeroplane can lead to CASA taking enforcement actions, which may include grounding the aircraft until compliance is achieved.