Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Beechcraft 19 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 were enacted under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 to address the need for updating and clarifying safety regulations related to specific aircraft models. This legislative instrument was issued by David Alan Villiers, acting as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, to revoke existing airworthiness directives and re-make them to ensure consistency with the most recent published editions. The underlying policy objective of this enactment is to maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation by providing clear, updated, and comprehensive directives that address potential safety issues associated with certain aircraft components and systems. The directives specifically target various components and systems of the Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 series aeroplanes, ensuring that owners and operators are fully informed of any mandatory safety requirements or modifications. The revocation and remaking process ensures that the directives reflect the latest safety standards and practices, thereby enhancing the overall safety and reliability of the aircraft in question.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 is a legislative instrument that applies to the persons and entities involved in the aviation industry, particularly those operating Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 series aeroplanes within Australia. This instrument, made under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), pertains to the airworthiness standards and safety regulations governing the specified aircraft. The instrument revokes existing airworthiness directives and simultaneously re-issues them, ensuring that the directives remain current and applicable. This process involves the meticulous recreation of each directive to match the latest published version, thereby maintaining the integrity and relevance of the safety standards. The geographical scope of this legislation is national, as it pertains to civil aviation activities across Australia, and it extends to all relevant aircraft within the country's jurisdiction. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the text, suggesting that the directives apply broadly to the specified aircraft and their operations. The instrument also allows for the creation of subordinate instruments, which may further refine or extend the application of these directives as necessary.

Key Provisions

The legislative instrument, F2006B07738, issued by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, focuses on the revocation and re-making of specific Airworthiness Directives (AD) related to Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 series aeroplanes. As per the instrument, several ADs are revoked and re-made to ensure consistency with the latest published editions (sections 1(a) and 1(b)). These ADs pertain to various aircraft components and systems, including cabin door hinges, rudder leading edges, stabilator hinge assemblies, and fuel vent systems, among others. Each AD is identified by a specific AD number, such as AD/BEECH 23/1 for Cabin Door Hinge, AD/BEECH 23/2 for Rudder Leading Edge, and so forth. The obligations imposed by this legislative instrument primarily revolve around compliance with the specified ADs. Operators, owners, and other relevant parties must adhere to the requirements outlined in the re-made ADs. This includes implementing necessary modifications, conducting inspections, and ensuring that the aircraft maintain the required airworthiness standards. Compliance with these ADs is critical for ensuring the safety and airworthiness of the Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 series aeroplanes. Failure to comply with the ADs specified in this legislative instrument can result in significant legal consequences. The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 provide for various offences and penalties. For instance, operating an aircraft in violation of an AD can lead to civil penalties, including fines. The maximum penalty for each offence may vary depending on the severity and circumstances of the breach. Additionally, repeated or severe non-compliance could result in more stringent actions, such as suspension or revocation of the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness. These measures are intended to enforce adherence to safety standards and protect public safety in aviation.