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-600/6 Aileron Outboard Hinge Bolt - Inspection 9/76
Applicability: Part 1: All models 600, 601 and 601P with S/Nos 60-0001-003 to 60-0056-128,
60-0130-057 to 60-0329-121, 61-0001-004 to 61-0070-129, 61-0132-071 to 61-0327-110 and 62-0001-013. 61P-0157-001 to 61P-0330-094.
Part 11: All models 600, 601 and 601P. Document: Ted Smith Corp. SB No. SB600-56.
Compliance: For Part 1 - At next daily or overnight inspection after 17 September 1976, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.
For Part 11 - At each daily or overnight inspection after 17 September 1976.
Note: For aircraft maintained in accordance with ANO 100.5.1 this Directive shall be entered on the maintenance release as maintenance required. The inspection detailed in Part 11 may be performed by the pilot in command, in which case certification is not required. In all other cases certification may be made on the maintenance release. This inspection may also be performed and certified by any Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, serve to regulate various aspects of civil aviation safety, including the issuance of airworthiness directives. Specifically, the Regulations address gaps in safety standards by mandating stringent compliance with specific maintenance procedures to ensure aircraft operate within safe parameters. One such directive, AD/TSA-600/6, pertains to the inspection of aileron outboard hinge bolts on Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 Series aeroplanes, aimed at preventing potential failures that could compromise flight safety. This directive was introduced to ensure that these aircraft maintain their airworthiness, thereby protecting passengers and crew. The regulations are enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under the authority granted by the Parliament of Australia, with the overarching policy objective of ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, addresses the maintenance and safety requirements for Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 series aeroplanes through Airworthiness Directives. The scope of this directive, AD/TSA-600/6, is focused on the inspection of aileron outboard hinge bolts for specific models and serial numbers of the Aerostar aeroplanes. For certain serial numbers, the inspection must occur at the next daily or overnight inspection following the directive’s date of issue, 17 September 1976, and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service. For all other models, the inspection is mandated at each daily or overnight inspection. The directive applies to aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards. The geographical reach of these regulations extends throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing both state and territory jurisdictions. Exemptions or exclusions from these requirements are not explicitly stated in the directive, indicating a broad application to the specified aircraft. Subordinate instruments may further define compliance details, but the primary directive sets the mandatory inspection intervals and conditions for certification.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105, includes Airworthiness Directives (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. The AD/TSA-600/6 pertains to Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 series aeroplanes, focusing on the inspection of the aileron outboard hinge bolt. According to section 9/76, this directive applies to all models 600, 601, and 601P with specific serial numbers (SN) as outlined in Part 1 and Part 11. For Part 1, inspections must be conducted at the next daily or overnight inspection after 17 September 1976 and subsequently at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service. For Part 11, inspections are required at each daily or overnight inspection following the same date.
Aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel must adhere to these inspection requirements as outlined in the directive. Compliance involves ensuring that the specified inspections are performed by either the pilot in command, a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, or any other qualified individual in accordance with the regulations. For aircraft maintained under ANO 100.5.1, the directive must be recorded on the maintenance release as a required maintenance task. Pilots performing the inspection under Part 11 are not required to certify it, but all other inspections must be certified on the maintenance release.
Failure to comply with the AD/TSA-600/6 can lead to significant civil and criminal consequences. The regulations do not specify exact penalties, but non-compliance can result in aircraft being deemed unairworthy, which could lead to enforcement actions by CASA. Such actions may include fines, suspension of airworthiness certificates, or other regulatory penalties. Additionally, failure to adhere to these directives may result in liability for any accidents or incidents that occur due to the non-compliance, leading to potential criminal charges under aviation safety laws.