COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
PZL 104 (Wilga) Series Aeroplanes
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 CAR 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.
AD/WILGA/3 Tailplane to Fuselage Joint 9/2000 TX
Applicability: Model PZL-104 WILGA 80 aircraft.
Requirement: Action in accordance with PZL Mandatory Service Bulletin 10400030.
Note: Polish General Inspectorate of Civil Aviation AD No. SP-0064-2000-A refers.
Compliance: Before further flight after 17 July 2000, unless already accomplished.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 17 July 2000.
Background: A failure of the front tailplane to fuselage joint has been reported. The Polish regulatory authority requires certain actions to be accomplished in order to assure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 14 July 2000
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 July 2000.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, established by the Australian Government to regulate the safety standards of civil aviation, includes a provision for issuing Airworthiness Directives (AD) to address safety concerns. One such AD is AD/WILGA/3, issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This AD, effective from 17 July 2000, was introduced in response to reports of failures in the front tailplane to fuselage joint of PZL-104 WILGA 80 aircraft, which necessitated specific actions to ensure the aircraft's continued airworthiness. The directive requires compliance with the instructions outlined in PZL Mandatory Service Bulletin 10400030 and mandates that the specified actions be undertaken before further flight after 17 July 2000, unless already completed. This AD was issued to align with the requirements of the Polish General Inspectorate of Civil Aviation, as referenced in their AD No. SP-0064-2000-A, to maintain consistent safety standards across jurisdictions.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39 - 105, establish the scope and application of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This specific Airworthiness Directive (AD/WILGA/3) applies to the PZL-104 WILGA 80 series aeroplanes, mandating actions to address a reported failure of the front tailplane to fuselage joint. The directive requires compliance with PZL Mandatory Service Bulletin 10400030 and references the corresponding Polish General Inspectorate of Civil Aviation AD No. SP-0064-2000-A. The directive mandates that specified actions be taken before further flight after 17 July 2000, unless the actions have already been completed. The AD, which became effective on 17 July 2000, is issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 by a delegate of CASA, as authorised by the regulations.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/WILGA/3, issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998), specifically targets the PZL-104 Wilga 80 aircraft model (paragraph 1). The directive mandates that an action be taken to correct an unsafe condition related to the front tailplane to fuselage joint. This action must be carried out in accordance with PZL Mandatory Service Bulletin 10400030 and is referenced in the Polish General Inspectorate of Civil Aviation AD No. SP-0064-2000-A (paragraph 2). The directive becomes effective on 17 July 2000, and any flight of the affected aircraft must comply with the directive before further flight after that date, unless the action has already been completed (paragraph 3). The directive aims to address a reported failure of the front tailplane to fuselage joint, ensuring the aircraft's continued airworthiness.
The AD imposes obligations on the owners or operators of the PZL-104 Wilga 80 aircraft to ensure compliance with the directive. This includes reviewing the PZL Mandatory Service Bulletin 10400030 and implementing the required action on the front tailplane to fuselage joint to maintain the aircraft's airworthiness. Owners or operators must also ensure that the directive is adhered to before any further flight of the aircraft post-17 July 2000 (paragraph 4). Additionally, the directive requires that all actions be documented and that any non-compliance be reported to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as per regulatory requirements.
Failure to comply with the AD AD/WILGA/3 can result in serious legal and safety consequences. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 provide that any breach of an airworthiness directive can lead to enforcement actions, including the grounding of the aircraft until the required actions are taken (paragraph 5). Civil penalties for non-compliance may include fines, and criminal penalties may be imposed in more severe cases, potentially leading to imprisonment. The maximum penalties for breaches of aviation safety regulations can vary but often include significant financial penalties and potential imprisonment, depending on the severity and impact of the non-compliance.