Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - AlliedSignal (Garrett/AiResearch) Turbine Engines - ATF3 Series

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, were enacted by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This legislative instrument addresses the need to update and standardise airworthiness directives by revoking and remaking specific directives related to aircraft engine components. The directives were reissued in the same form as they appeared in the latest published edition, ensuring compliance with contemporary safety standards and regulatory requirements. The primary objective of this enactment was to maintain and enhance the safety and reliability of airworthiness directives, thereby ensuring that all aircraft operated under Australian jurisdiction meet stringent safety benchmarks. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, through this instrument, aimed to streamline and modernise the regulatory framework governing aircraft maintenance and airworthiness.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued under the authority of David Alan Villiers as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, concerns the revocation and remaking of specific airworthiness directives pertaining to certain aircraft components and their maintenance. This legislative instrument applies to all aircraft operators, maintenance organisations, and relevant personnel who are responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft within the scope of the directives. The geographic reach of this legislation is nationwide, encompassing all states and territories of Australia, as it is issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, which have a Commonwealth jurisdiction. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, implying that it applies broadly to all relevant entities and aircraft components as specified in the attached directives. The authority to extend or restrict the application of these directives can be further defined through subordinate instruments issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. Each directive is remade in its entirety, maintaining the same form as the latest published editions to ensure consistency and compliance with current safety standards.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of this legislative instrument (F2006B07716) concern the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to the AlliedSignal (Garrett/AiResearch) Turbine Engines - ATF3 Series. Section (a) revokes certain ADs as listed in Schedule 1, and section (b) makes new ADs as separate instruments. These newly made ADs are essentially re-made in exactly the same form as they appear in the latest published edition of the Directives. The ADs being revoked and re-made are: AD/ATF3/1 concerning the rotating components - service life limits, AD/ATF3/2 concerning the exhaust splitter seal bolted flange system, AD/ATF3/3 concerning the H.P. turbine rotor assembly P/No. 3001766-7, and AD/ATF3/4 concerning the high pressure turbine disc inspection. The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act on the parties or entities it governs primarily pertain to the compliance with the newly made ADs. Aircraft operators and other relevant entities must ensure that their operations, maintenance, and repair activities adhere to the requirements outlined in these directives. This includes following the specified service life limits for rotating components, ensuring the proper installation and maintenance of the exhaust splitter seal bolted flange system, conducting the required inspections of the H.P. turbine rotor assembly, and performing the high pressure turbine disc inspection as mandated. There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences stated in this legislative instrument for breaches of the ADs. However, non-compliance with ADs generally carries significant risk, as they are designed to ensure the airworthiness and safety of aircraft. Failure to adhere to these directives can result in severe consequences, including potential grounding of aircraft, which can lead to financial losses, safety hazards, and legal repercussions under broader aviation safety regulations. The penalties for non-compliance would typically be determined under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and could include fines and other enforcement actions taken by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.