Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - AlliedSignal (Garrett/AiResearch) Turbine Engines - TPE 331 Series

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 is a legislative instrument made by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This instrument revokes existing airworthiness directives and remakes them as separate instruments, ensuring they are consistent with the latest published editions. The primary aim of these directives is to maintain the airworthiness of aircraft and their engines by enforcing specific maintenance and operational requirements. The directives address issues such as time and life limitations on engine parts, modifications to control systems, and inspections of various components to ensure safety and compliance with aviation standards.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, specifically target the maintenance, safety, and airworthiness of aircraft engines, namely the AlliedSignal (Garrett/AiResearch) Turbine Engines - TPE 331 Series. This legislation applies to all aircraft operators and maintenance personnel who work on these engines. Its geographic reach is national, as it applies across Australia, aligning with the Commonwealth's regulatory framework. The Act revokes and re-makes the specified Airworthiness Directives listed in Schedule 1, ensuring that all associated directives are updated and remain in compliance with the latest safety standards. The re-made directives cover various aspects of engine maintenance, including life limitations, time limitations, and specific component inspections and modifications. This legislative instrument does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but its application is inherently selective, focusing on the particular directives listed for the specified engines.

Key Provisions

The legislative instrument, F2006B07718, is an Airworthiness Directives 2004 made by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under the authority of subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The primary function of this instrument is to revoke certain Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and re-make them as separate instruments (sections 1(a) and 1(b)). The specific ADs affected are listed in Schedule 1, which includes a range of directives related to the AlliedSignal (Garrett/AiResearch) Turbine Engines - TPE 331 Series, such as AD/TPE 331/1, AD/TPE 331/2, and so forth up to AD/TPE 331/62. Each AD has been re-made in exactly the same form as it appears in the latest published edition of the directive. The obligations imposed by this legislative instrument primarily concern aircraft operators and maintenance organisations. These entities must comply with the specific requirements set out in each AD, which include various maintenance actions, inspections, and modifications related to the airworthiness of the TPE 331 Series engines. This could involve tasks such as replacing life-limited components, modifying engine parts, conducting inspections, and adhering to time and life limitations for certain engine parts. The directives provide detailed instructions on the procedures to be followed to ensure the engines remain airworthy and compliant with safety standards. Breach of the obligations set out in these Airworthiness Directives can lead to significant consequences. Firstly, non-compliance with an AD can render an aircraft non-airworthy, which is a serious safety violation. Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, failure to adhere to ADs can result in enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Civil penalties for non-compliance can include fines up to $200,000 for individuals and significantly higher amounts for corporations. Additionally, CASA has the authority to take administrative action such as suspending or revoking an aircraft's certificate of airworthiness, which effectively grounds the aircraft until compliance is achieved. In severe cases, criminal charges may also be pursued, leading to further penalties including imprisonment. It is crucial for aircraft operators and maintenance organisations to strictly adhere to the directives to avoid these serious repercussions.