Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) 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 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Rudder Torque Tube Lowering Fitting - Inspection AD/BEECH 65/1

 Fuel System Check Valves - Installation AD/BEECH 65/2

 Nose Landing Gear Attachment Bolts Replacement AD/BEECH 65/3

 Flap Drive Assembly - Replacement AD/BEECH 65/4

 Landing Gear Actuators - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/5 Amdt 3

 Aft Facing Chair Reclining Stops - Inspection AD/BEECH 65/6

 Landing Gear Chain and Torque Shaft - Inspection AD/BEECH 65/7 Amdt 1

 Control Sub-Panel Shelf - Modification AD/BEECH 65/8

 Automatic Pilot Shutoff Valves - Installation AD/BEECH 65/9

 Lower Rudder Hinge Assembly - Inspection AD/BEECH 65/10 Amdt 1

 Alternator Field Circuit Breaker - Inspection and Relocation AD/BEECH 65/11

 Rudder Spar and Hinges - Inspection and Modification AD/BEECH 65/12

 Starter and Battery Relay Covers - Installation AD/BEECH 65/13

 Elevator Control Rods AD/BEECH 65/14 Amdt 4

 Wing Spar - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/15 Amdt 2

 Engine Mount Bolt Nuts AD/BEECH 65/16 Amdt 1

 Plastic Control Wheel - Inspection AD/BEECH 65/17 Amdt 1

 Wing Piano Wire Installation Pin - Installation - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/18 Amdt 1

 Wing Structural Fatigue Limitation - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/19

 Wing Structural Fatigue Limitation - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/20

 Wing Structural Fatigue Limitation - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/21

 Wing Spar and Lower Attachment Fittings AD/BEECH 65/22 Amdt 4

 Wing Spar - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/23 Amdt 1

 Wing Spar - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/24 Amdt 2

 Wing Spar - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/25 Amdt 1

 Wing Spar - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/26 Amdt 1

 Fuel Vent Heater Wiring AD/BEECH 65/27 Amdt 1

 Front Seat Restraint Installations AD/BEECH 65/28 Amdt 1

 Outer Wing Electrical Wiring AD/BEECH 65/29 Amdt 1


 Inspection of Fuel Lines in Wheel Well for Chafing - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/30

 Control Wheel Adapter AD/BEECH 65/31 Amdt 1

 Flap Bracket AD/BEECH 65/32 Amdt 1

 Placard - Emergency Engine Shut-Down Procedure AD/BEECH 65/33 Amdt 1

 Upper and Lower Outboard Wing Front Spar Caps AD/BEECH 65/34 Amdt 5

 Port Inner Wing Electrical Wiring AD/BEECH 65/35 Amdt 1

 Exhaust Augmenter Clamps AD/BEECH 65/36 Amdt 1

 Electrothermal Deice Firewall Connector - Sealing AD/BEECH 65/37

 Wing Installation - Inspection and Modification - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/38

 Nacelle Interior Fire Seal AD/BEECH 65/39 Amdt 1

 Flight Controls AD/BEECH 65/40 Amdt 3

 Fuel System - Placards AD/BEECH 65/41

 Elevator Stop Bolts - Modification AD/BEECH 65/42

 Strobe Light Bonding Straps - Modification AD/BEECH 65/43

 Flap Gearbox - Inspection of Gears AD/BEECH 65/44

 Fuselage Rear Bulkhead AD/BEECH 65/45 Amdt 2

 Fire Shield Installation - Inspection AD/BEECH 65/46

 Wing Strobe Lights AD/BEECH 65/47 Amdt 1

 Wing Spar Fatigue - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/48 Amdt 2

 Goodyear Fuel Cells AD/BEECH 65/49 Amdt 1

 Wheel Well Fuel Lines AD/BEECH 65/50 Amdt 1

 Powerplant Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems AD/BEECH 65/51 Amdt 2

 Landing Gear Torque Tube - Inspection and Replacement AD/BEECH 65/52

 Rudder and Elevator Trim Tab Systems AD/BEECH 65/53 Amdt 1

 Aft and Nose Hinged Baggage Door Latching AD/BEECH 65/54 Amdt 2

 Nose Baggage Compartment Door AD/BEECH 65/55 Amdt 1

 Cabin, Baggage and Pilot Compartment Side Windows - Inspection AD/BEECH 65/56

 Wing Panel to Centre Section Attachment - Steel Bolts and Nuts AD/BEECH 65/57 Amdt 4

 Fuel Boost Pumps AD/BEECH 65/58 Amdt 3

 Elevators AD/BEECH 65/59 Amdt 1

 Ansair Passenger Seats AD/BEECH 65/60 Amdt 1

 Nose Gear Lower Shock Absorber Assembly AD/BEECH 65/61 Amdt 3

 Rudder Pedal Arms AD/BEECH 65/62 Amdt 3

 Inconel Nuts Forward Spar Lower Attachment - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/63 Amdt 1

 Wing Structural Fatigue Limitation AD/BEECH 65/64

 Upper Forward Wing Attach Bolts Torque - CANCELLED AD/BEECH 65/65

 Cabin Door AD/BEECH 65/66

 Aircraft Flight Manual, Flight into Icing Conditions AD/BEECH 65/67 Amdt 1

 Magnesium Metal Bonded Elevator Assembly AD/BEECH 65/68

 Door Exterior Operating  Instruction Placard AD/BEECH 65/69

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 was enacted to ensure the continued safety and airworthiness of aircraft operating in Australia. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) delegated David Villiers to revoke and remake specific Airworthiness Directives related to the Beechcraft 65 and 70 series aeroplanes. These directives address various maintenance and operational requirements to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with safety standards. The policy objective of the Airworthiness Directives 2004 is to maintain and enhance the safety of air travel by providing updated and relevant directives to address identified issues and prevent potential hazards in aircraft operations. Each directive in the Schedule 1 is remade to reflect the most recent safety standards and recommendations, thereby ensuring that aircraft remain airworthy and safe for operation.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, pertain to the maintenance and safety standards of specific aircraft models, namely the Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes. This legislation applies directly to aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel who are responsible for ensuring that their aircraft meet the specified airworthiness criteria. The directives are designed to address critical safety issues by mandating regular inspections, repairs, and modifications on various components of these aircraft. The geographic reach of these directives is national, as they apply across Australia, reflecting the federal oversight exercised by CASA. Each Airworthiness Directive is meticulously remade in the same form as the latest published edition, ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of the most current safety requirements. Notably, certain directives have been cancelled, which means that specific inspections or modifications are no longer mandated for those particular components. The directives extend their application through subordinate instruments, allowing CASA to update or clarify requirements as necessary to maintain safety standards.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 legislative instrument, executed by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, operates under the authority of subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This instrument has two primary functions: it revokes specific Airworthiness Directives related to the Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes, as listed in Schedule 1, and it re-makes these directives as separate instruments, ensuring that they are presented in the same form as they appear in the latest published edition of the directives. The directives that are revoked or re-made are detailed in Schedule 1, which lists specific Airworthiness Directives by their names and numbers. The obligations imposed by this Act on the parties it governs primarily revolve around the compliance with the newly re-made Airworthiness Directives. These directives mandate specific actions and checks to ensure the airworthiness of the Beechcraft 65 and 70 Series Aeroplanes, covering a wide range of components and systems. For example, AD/BEECH 65/1 requires the inspection of the rudder torque tube lowering fitting, while AD/BEECH 65/2 mandates the installation of fuel system check valves. Operators and maintainers of these aircraft must adhere to these directives to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft, which includes conducting the necessary inspections, modifications, or replacements as specified. Failure to comply with these Airworthiness Directives can result in significant consequences. The Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties within the text provided; however, under the broader Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to substantial civil penalties. These can include fines up to the statutory maximum, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. Additionally, persistent non-compliance or severe breaches could potentially lead to criminal charges, resulting in more severe penalties, including imprisonment. It is imperative for operators and maintainers to adhere strictly to these directives to avoid any legal repercussions.

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