Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Beechcraft 55 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes

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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

 Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Elevator Assemblies AD/BEECH 55/1

 Rib in Area Adjacent to Rudder Torque Tube AD/BEECH 55/2

 Rudder Torque Tube AD/BEECH 55/3

 Wing Mounting Bolts - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/4

 Main Undercarriage Up Lock - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/5 Amdt 3

 Elevator Tab AD/BEECH 55/6

 Grounding Outside Air Temperature Indicator AD/BEECH 55/7

 Dorsal Fin AD/BEECH 55/8

 Rudder Spar and Hinges AD/BEECH 55/9 Amdt 2

 Elevator Trim Tab System AD/BEECH 55/10 Amdt 2

 Starter Vibrator Wiring AD/BEECH 55/11

 Operating Restriction Placard AD/BEECH 55/12 Amdt 1

 Pneumatic Pressure Regulator AD/BEECH 55/13

 Centre Section Rear Spar Jack Pad AD/BEECH 55/14

 Control Wheel Adaptor AD/BEECH 55/15 Amdt 2

 Engine Plumbing AD/BEECH 55/16

 Fuel Cells - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/17

 Wing Spar - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/18

 Engine Mount Bolt Nuts AD/BEECH 55/19

 Plastic Control Wheel AD/BEECH 55/20 Amdt 1

 Fuel Line Chafing AD/BEECH 55/21

 Utility Baggage Door Handle Installation AD/BEECH 55/22

 Flap Bracket AD/BEECH 55/23 Amdt 1

 Fuel Vent Heater Wiring AD/BEECH 55/24

 Front Seat Restraint Installations AD/BEECH 55/25

 Electrical Cable Loom AD/BEECH 55/26

 Oil Sump Drain Valve Hose - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/27

 Landing Gear Upper and Lower Torque Link Clevis Pins AD/BEECH 55/28

 Wing Front Spar - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/29 Amdt 1


 First and Second Row Seats AD/BEECH 55/30 Amdt 1

 Fuel Vent System AD/BEECH 55/31

 Fuel System Placards AD/BEECH 55/32

 Increased Fuel Sump Capacity - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/33

 Landing Gear Shock Strut Piston AD/BEECH 55/34 Amdt 1

 Internally Lighted Altimeter AD/BEECH 55/35

 Aft Facing Seat Back Supports AD/BEECH 55/36 Amdt 1

 Fuel Line Chafing AD/BEECH 55/37 Amdt 1

 Fuel System Hose - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/38

 Automatic Pilot Servo Bridle Clamp Bolts AD/BEECH 55/39

 Flight Controls AD/BEECH 55/40 Amdt 1

 Seat Back Supports - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/41

 Strobe Light Bonding Straps AD/BEECH 55/42 Amdt 1

 Left Cabin Window Forward or Rear Cabin Door AD/BEECH 55/43 Amdt 1

 Fuel Crossfeed Line AD/BEECH 55/44

 Wing Strobe Lights AD/BEECH 55/45 Amdt 1

 Current Limiter Terminal Block Assemblies AD/BEECH 55/46

 Aft Cabin Door AD/BEECH 55/47

 Front Seat Restraint Installation AD/BEECH 55/48

 Engine Mount Fitting Attach Bolts AD/BEECH 55/49

 Engine Mount Truss Tubes AD/BEECH 55/50 Amdt 2

 Cabin Door Seal Pressurisation System - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/51

 Fuselage Bulkhead FS 68.00 - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 55/52

 Engine Firewall Elbow Fitting AD/BEECH 55/53

 Goodyear Fuel Cells AD/BEECH 55/54

 Fuel Drain Lines AD/BEECH 55/55

 Hatshelf Soundproofing Blanket AD/BEECH 55/56

 Fuselage Bulkheads FS 257.6 & FS 271.92 AD/BEECH 55/57

 Elevator Control Push Rods AD/BEECH 55/58

 Control Surface Trim Tab Systems AD/BEECH 55/59

 Fuselage Fatigue Life Limitation AD/BEECH 55/60 Amdt 1

 Wing Fatigue Life Limitation AD/BEECH 55/61 Amdt 2

 Wing Main Spar Centre Section AD/BEECH 55/62 Amdt 4

 Elevators AD/BEECH 55/63 Amdt 1

 Nose Baggage Door Secondary Latch AD/BEECH 55/64

 Fuel Boost Pumps AD/BEECH 55/65 Amdt 2


 Emergency Exits - Placards and Markings AD/BEECH 55/66

 Fuselage Seat Attachment Brackets AD/BEECH 55/67 Amdt 1

 Sponge Filled Fuel Reservoir Tanks AD/BEECH 55/68 Amdt 1

 Rudder Pedal Arms AD/BEECH 55/69 Amdt 2

 Seat Recline Actuators AD/BEECH 55/70

 Hawker De Havilland Restraint System AD/BEECH 55/71

 Pilot and Copilot Seat Tracks and Seat Frames AD/BEECH 55/72

 Elevator Control Fittings AD/BEECH 55/73

 Engine Mounts AD/BEECH 55/74

 Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harness AD/BEECH 55/75

 Elevator Trim Tab Actuator AD/BEECH 55/76

 Engine Controls Support Structure AD/BEECH 55/77

 Fuel Crossfeed Check Valves AD/BEECH 55/78

 Wing Bolt, Nut and Fitting AD/BEECH 55/79 Amdt 2

 Cabin Window Lower and Upper Longerons AD/BEECH 55/80 Amdt 1

 THIS AD IS STILL TO BE ISSUED AD/BEECH 55/81

 Interior Door Handles AD/BEECH 55/82

 Outflow/Safety Valve AD/BEECH 55/83

 Inspection for Flight Control Interference with Wiring AD/BEECH 55/84

 Aircraft Flight Manual, Flight into Icing Conditions AD/BEECH 55/85 Amdt 1

 Magnesium Metal Bonded Elevator Assembly AD/BEECH 55/86

 Rudder Control System AD/BEECH 55/87

 Rudder Bellcrank Interconnect Tube AD/BEECH 55/88

 Right Hand Fuselage Rivets AD/BEECH 55/89 Amdt 1

 KA-33 Cooling Blower AD/BEECH 55/90

 Flap Flex Shaft Assembly AD/BEECH 55/91

 Electroluminescent Panel Retaining Screw AD/BEECH 55/92

 Door Exterior Operating  Instruction Placard AD/BEECH 55/93

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 is a legislative instrument enacted under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This legislation was introduced to address the need for updated and consolidated airworthiness directives for specific aircraft models, ensuring that safety standards are maintained and any identified issues are appropriately addressed. Enacted by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the primary objective of this instrument was to revoke certain existing airworthiness directives and re-make them as separate instruments to maintain clarity and enforceability. The instrument specifically targets the Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes, ensuring that all safety-related mandates are current and comprehensive. The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued on 20 December 2004, involved the revocation and re-issuance of several directives to ensure compliance with the latest safety standards. This legislative action aimed to address identified issues in specific aircraft components, thereby enhancing the overall safety of air travel. By re-making these directives, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority aimed to provide clear, enforceable guidelines to aviation operators and maintainers, ultimately contributing to safer aviation practices.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, specifically pertain to the revocation and re-making of certain Airworthiness Directives concerning the Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes. This legislative instrument applies to all persons or entities involved in the operation, maintenance, and airworthiness certification of the specified aircraft models. Geographically, the application of these directives is governed under the Commonwealth of Australia, as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority is a federal agency. The directives themselves do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, implying that they are intended to be universally applicable to the designated aircraft types within the scope of the directives. The re-making of each Airworthiness Directive is conducted as a separate instrument, maintaining the directives in the same form as the latest published editions, thereby ensuring that the safety requirements and operational standards remain consistent and up-to-date.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, primarily serve to revoke existing airworthiness directives related to specific aircraft models and re-issue them as separate instruments. This includes the revocation and remaking of directives concerning the Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes, as listed in Schedule 1. The re-issued directives are identical to their latest published versions, ensuring that the latest safety standards and requirements are adhered to. These directives cover a range of issues, from structural components like elevator assemblies and rudder torque tubes to operational aspects such as fuel system placards and internal lighting. Entities governed by these directives, primarily aircraft operators and maintenance organisations, are required to comply with the detailed specifications and instructions provided in each directive. This includes conducting necessary inspections, repairs, and modifications to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft in question. Compliance with these directives is critical to maintaining the safety standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Failure to adhere to the directives can lead to significant safety risks, including potential aircraft failures and accidents. Breach of the requirements set out in these Airworthiness Directives can result in severe consequences. According to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, violations can lead to both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines and other sanctions imposed by CASA, while criminal penalties can include imprisonment, particularly if the breach results in a serious aviation incident or endangers the safety of the aircraft. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but they are designed to ensure strict compliance with safety regulations.

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