Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Aircraft - General

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 Airworthiness Directives 2004

 I, DAVID ALAN VILLIERS, delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety

 Authority, acting under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil

 Aviation Safety Regulations 1998:

 (a) revoke the Airworthiness Directives mentioned in

 Schedule 1; and

 (b) make, as separate instruments, each Airworthiness

 Directive mentioned in Schedule 1 and attached.

 

 

 David Villiers

 Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

 

  20 December 2004

 Note:   Each attached Airworthiness Directive is being re-made in exactly the

 same form as appears in the latest published edition of the Directive.

 


 Schedule 1 Revocation and Remaking of

 Airworthiness Directives

 Aircraft - General

 AD Name AD Number

 Electrical Switch - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/1

 Fuel System - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/2

 Flight Manual Stowage Requirements - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/3 Amdt 1

 Aircraft Exits AD/GENERAL/4 Amdt 3

 Radio Installation - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/5

 Aircraft Alternate Static Systems - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/6 Amdt 1

 Airspeed Indicators and Altimeters - Modification - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/7 Amdt 5

 GNM Agricultural Harness - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/8

 3-LU. 88B Marker Receivers - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/9

 Aviorex Harness - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/10

 Briggs and Stratton AAF Type B5 Ignition Switch - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/11

 GNM Agricultural Harness - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/12

 Yellow Line Altimeter - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/13 Amdt 1

 Aerolex (Harley) Safety Belt Attachment - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/14

 Seat and Occupant Restraint Strength Standards - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/15

 Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers - Installation - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/16 Amdt 3

 Landing Gear Audible Warning Device - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/17 Amdt 4

 Automatic Pilot Limitation Placard - Installation AD/GENERAL/18 Amdt 1

 Fuel System - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/19

 Fuel Valve Controls - Modification - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/20

 Waste Water Outlet - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/21

 Engine Oil Tank - Modification AD/GENERAL/22

 Aircraft Break-In Points - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/23

 Stretcher Installation - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/24

 Engine Exhaust Operated Cabin Heater - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/25

 Duplicate Inspection of Flying Controls - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/26

 Warning or Indicator Light Lamps - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/27

 Safety Belt and Harness Installations - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/28

 Wooden Aircraft - Airframe Structural Inspection AD/GENERAL/29


 Agricultural roplanes - Safety Harness Installation - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/30 Amdt 1

 Fuel Tank Filler Caps - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/31 Amdt 1

 External Spray Tanks - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/32 Amdt 1

 Cargo and Baggage Compartment Lighting - Inspection AD/GENERAL/33 Amdt 1

 Safety Harnesses - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/34

 Restraint and Stowage of Cargo and Equipment - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/35 Amdt 2

 Seat Belts and Safety Harnesses - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/36

 Emergency Exits AD/GENERAL/37 Amdt 8

 Portable Fire Extinguishers - Removal of Methyl Bromide!! Carbon  AD/GENERAL/38 Amdt 1

 Generator System Warning Placard - Installation AD/GENERAL/39 Amdt 3

 Teco Aircraft Seats - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/40

 Weston Garwin Curruth Altimeters - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/41 Amdt 1

 Microphone/Compass Safe Distance - Modification AD/GENERAL/42

 Power Supply Connections to Hourmeters AD/GENERAL/43

 Autopilot Pitch Switch Placard - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/44

 Mitchell Automatic Pilot Servo Bridle Cable Clamp - Replacement AD/GENERAL/45 Amdt 2

 Placarding of Fuel Quantity Indicators - Modification AD/GENERAL/46

 3 Pointer Type Altimeters AD/GENERAL/47

 Fire Protection In Toilet Areas AD/GENERAL/48 Amdt 3

 TKK Altimeter Mechanisms Incorporated in Altimeters of Various Brand Names  AD/GENERAL/49 Amdt 3

 Whelen Strobe Light - Modification AD/GENERAL/50

 Electrical External Power Connection - Inspection AD/GENERAL/51

 Bonding - Modification AD/GENERAL/52

 Flight Data Recorder Underwater Locating Device - Installation AD/GENERAL/53

 Magnetic Compasses Fitted in Compliance with ANO 20.18 - Calibration AD/GENERAL/54

 Directional Gyros - Inspection AD/GENERAL/55 Amdt 2

 Cable Operated Control Systems - Duplicate Inspection AD/GENERAL/56 Amdt 3

 Pitot Heat Inoperative Indicators - Installation AD/GENERAL/57 Amdt 1

 Voice Recorders - Attachment of Reflective Strips AD/GENERAL/58

 Anti-Collision Lights - Installation - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/59

 Flight Crew Compartment Seats - Safety Harness - Modification AD/GENERAL/60 Amdt 1

 Cabin Attendant Seats AD/GENERAL/61 Amdt 2

 Turbo Insignia AD/GENERAL/62 Amdt 1

 Flammability Requirements - Aircraft Seat Cushions AD/GENERAL/63

 Side Facing (SF) Seats - Improved Occupant Restraint AD/GENERAL/64 Amdt 2

 Hand Held Portable Fire Extinguishers AD/GENERAL/65 Amdt 3


 Floor Proximity Escape Path Marking AD/GENERAL/66

 Passenger Safety Harnesses AD/GENERAL/67 Amdt 3

 Cabin Interior Materials AD/GENERAL/68 Amdt 4

 Additional Airworthiness Requirements for Extended Range Operation with  AD/GENERAL/69 Amdt 1

 Cargo and Baggage Compartment Liner AD/GENERAL/70 Amdt 1

 Helicopter Occupant Harnesses AD/GENERAL/71 Amdt 1

 Mobile Cellular Telephone Installations - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/72 Amdt 1

 Access to Type III Exits AD/GENERAL/73

 Front Seat Occupant Restraint Installation AD/GENERAL/74

 This AD still to be issued AD/GENERAL/75

 Class D Cargo Compartments  Re-classification AD/GENERAL/76 Amdt 2

 Suspect Fuel - CANCELLED AD/GENERAL/77

 Fuel Contamination AD/GENERAL/78 Amdt 1

 Testing for Ethylene Diamine (EDA) Contamination of Fuel Tanks AD/GENERAL/79 Amdt 1

 Ethylene Diamine (EDA) Decontamination - Simple Aircraft AD/GENERAL/80 Amdt 2

 Ethylene Diamine (EDA) Decontamination - Complex Aircraft AD/GENERAL/81 Amdt 2

 Repair Assessment of Pressurised Fuselages AD/GENERAL/82 Amdt 1

 Rockwell Collins 621A-3 Transponders AD/GENERAL/83

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 legislative instrument, enacted by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, addresses the need to revoke and remake existing airworthiness directives to ensure continued compliance with updated safety standards and regulatory requirements. This legislative instrument aims to maintain and enhance the airworthiness of aircraft by replacing outdated directives with new, revised versions, thereby ensuring that the aviation safety standards are current and effective. Each directive in Schedule 1 is remade in the exact form as it appears in the latest published edition, reflecting the ongoing commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in the aviation sector. The enactment of this instrument by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims to streamline the regulatory process and ensure that all stakeholders are aware of and compliant with the most recent safety directives. This legislative instrument reflects a policy objective of maintaining high safety standards in civil aviation, ensuring that all aircraft remain airworthy according to the latest regulatory requirements.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, applies to all aircraft registered in Australia and operated by entities such as airlines, charter operators, and private owners, ensuring that these aircraft meet the airworthiness standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The Act revokes certain previous Airworthiness Directives and re-makes them, ensuring that the latest safety standards and compliance requirements are in effect. The directives cover a range of aircraft components and systems, including electrical systems, fuel systems, safety harnesses, and emergency equipment. These directives are intended to address safety issues and ensure the continued airworthiness of aircraft operating within Australia's jurisdiction. The Act's application extends across the Commonwealth, ensuring uniformity in airworthiness standards throughout the country. Subordinate instruments may further specify details or extend the application of these directives.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 primarily involves the revocation of certain Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and the re-making of others, all concerning aircraft and their safety standards. Section (a) of the legislation revokes specific ADs listed in Schedule 1, while Section (b) re-makes these ADs as separate instruments in the same form as they appeared in the latest published edition of the Directive. The primary goal is to ensure that the ADs remain up-to-date and relevant for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft. The obligations and requirements imposed by the Airworthiness Directives 2004 are focused on maintaining the safety and airworthiness of aircraft. The re-made ADs impose specific technical and operational requirements on aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel. These requirements may include mandatory inspections, modifications, or installations of various aircraft components and systems, such as fuel systems, electrical switches, and safety harnesses. Compliance with these ADs is essential to ensure that aircraft meet the necessary safety standards and are fit for operation. Failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directives 2004 can result in serious consequences, including civil and criminal penalties. Under Australian law, non-compliance with airworthiness requirements can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). In cases of civil non-compliance, penalties may include fines and enforcement orders to bring the aircraft into compliance. In more severe cases, particularly if non-compliance results in an accident or endangers public safety, criminal charges may be brought against the responsible parties. The maximum penalties for such offences can include substantial fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity and circumstances of the breach. Overall, the Airworthiness Directives 2004 serve as a critical regulatory tool for ensuring the ongoing safety of aircraft operations in Australia. By revoking outdated ADs and re-making current ones, the legislation aims to provide clear, enforceable standards that must be met by all stakeholders in the aviation industry. Compliance with these directives is mandatory, and failure to adhere to them can result in significant legal and financial consequences.

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