Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De Havilland) DHC-8 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

 Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De Havilland) DHC-8 Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Ground and Roll Control Spoilers AD/DHC-8/1

 Electronic Fuel Control Unit - CANCELLED AD/DHC-8/2

 Propeller Autofeather System AD/DHC-8/3

 Elevator Control Quadrant Lever - CANCELLED AD/DHC-8/4

 Fire Bottle Explosive Squib Wiring AD/DHC-8/5 Amdt 1

 MLG Uplock Actuator AD/DHC-8/6

 Electronic Engine Control Units AD/DHC-8/7 Amdt 1

 Flap Drive and Torque Sensing Systems AD/DHC-8/8 Amdt 4

 Flap Track No.5 Fail Safe Straps AD/DHC-8/9

 Uncommanded Engine Power Roll Back AD/DHC-8/10

 Engine Cowl Door Retention and Pressure Relief AD/DHC-8/11 Amdt 1

 Emergency Lighting AD/DHC-8/12 Amdt 1

 Landing Gear Control System AD/DHC-8/13

 Oxygen Line Chafing AD/DHC-8/14

 MLG Actuator Support Bracket and Bolts AD/DHC-8/15 Amdt 3

 Engine Bleed Air AD/DHC-8/16 Amdt 1

 Flap Ballscrews AD/DHC-8/17

 Elevator Control Quadrant Lever AD/DHC-8/18

 Brake Pressure Line AD/DHC-8/19

 Microwave Landing System Wiring AD/DHC-8/20

 Engine Rear Mount Strut AD/DHC-8/21 Amdt 1

 Bulkhead Smoke Seal AD/DHC-8/22 Amdt 1

 NLG Upper Drag Strut Trunnion Fittings AD/DHC-8/23 Amdt 3

 Fuel Heater Low Fuel Pressure Switch Adapter/Snubber and Engine Nacelle  AD/DHC-8/24

 Power Cable Connectors AD/DHC-8/25

 Horizontal Stabiliser Attachment Bolts AD/DHC-8/26 Amdt 1

 Passenger Service Units Printed Circuit Boards AD/DHC-8/27 Amdt 1

 Underwing Fairing Angles AD/DHC-8/28 Amdt 1

 Anti-Collision Strobe Light Power Supplies AD/DHC-8/29


 Nose Wheel Steering Potentiometer Lever Stop AD/DHC-8/30

 Firewall Electrical Terminal Block AD/DHC-8/31

 Landing Gear Hydraulic Selector Valve AD/DHC-8/32

 Electronic Engine Control Cable Harness Lightning Protection AD/DHC-8/33

 Black Thermal Insulation AD/DHC-8/34 Amdt 1

 Engine Nacelle AD/DHC-8/35 Amdt 1

 Electrical Power - Battery Temperature Monitor AD/DHC-8/36

 Fuselage Skin and Frames at Floor Level AD/DHC-8/37 Amdt 1

 ACM Delivery and Recirculation Duct Thermal Insulation AD/DHC-8/38

 Outboard Flaps Front Spar and Top Skin Fasteners AD/DHC-8/39 Amdt 1

 Black Thermal Insulation Retrofit Kits AD/DHC-8/40

 Stall Warning System Computer AD/DHC-8/41

 Door Labels AD/DHC-8/42

 NLG Drag Strut Pivot Tube AD/DHC-8/43

 Refuel/Defuel Tube Assembly AD/DHC-8/44

 Passenger Compartment Lighting Wiring AD/DHC-8/45 Amdt 1

 Cockpit Door Alternate Release AD/DHC-8/46 Amdt 3

 Engine Compartment Hydraulic System AD/DHC-8/47 Amdt 1

 Provision of Separate Instrument Grounds AD/DHC-8/48 Amdt 2

 Inspection of Wiring Harness AD/DHC-8/49

 Ditching Dam Inflation Bottle AD/DHC-8/50 Amdt 1

 Horizontal Stabiliser Skin Disbonding AD/DHC-8/51

 Brake Valve Shuttle Valve Inspection AD/DHC-8/52

 Roll Disconnect System AD/DHC-8/53

 Fuselage Cable Trough AD/DHC-8/54 Amdt 2

 Horizontal Stabiliser Skin Disbonding Follow-up AD/DHC-8/55

 Main Landing Gear Uplock Actuator Modification AD/DHC-8/56

 Emergency Lights AD/DHC-8/57

 Ladder Plate at Wing Station 139 AD/DHC-8/58

 Bonded Skin Panel Integrity AD/DHC-8/59

 Weight and Balance AD/DHC-8/60 Amdt 1

 Rudder Feel Assembly Springs AD/DHC-8/61

 Flap Carriage Hook Roller Shafts AD/DHC-8/62 Amdt 2

 Horizontal Stabiliser Skin Disbonding Follow-Up - 2 AD/DHC-8/63 Amdt 2

 Wing Fuel Tanks - Access Panel Sealing AD/DHC-8/64

 Thunderstorm Lights AD/DHC-8/65


 In-Flight Selection of Ground Beta AD/DHC-8/66

 Main Landing Gear - Visual Leak Check AD/DHC-8/67

 Beta Backup Test Switches AD/DHC-8/68

 Wing/Fuselage Closing Angles AD/DHC-8/69

 Fuel Tank Vent and Scavenge Line Couplings AD/DHC-8/70

 Internal Baggage Compartment Door AD/DHC-8/71

 Flight Deck Structural Angle P/N 85310497-101/103 AD/DHC-8/72

 Airstair Door AD/DHC-8/73 Amdt 1

 Oxygen - Deletion of Selector Stop on Flow Control Valve AD/DHC-8/74

 Cabin Exhaust Foam Air Filters AD/DHC-8/75

 Electrical Arcing and High Pressure Fuel Line AD/DHC-8/76

 Rudder Pedal Mechanism AD/DHC-8/77

 Elevator Stop Bumper AD/DHC-8/78 Amdt 1

 Wardrobe Shelf AD/DHC-8/79

 Observer Seat Latch AD/DHC-8/80

 PCU Oil Pump AD/DHC-8/81

 Autopilot Servo Engagement AD/DHC-8/82

 Mode S Transponder Wiring AD/DHC-8/83

 Angle of Attack Sensor AD/DHC-8/84

 Fuselage to Wing Rear Spar Fittings AD/DHC-8/85

 Wing De-icing Boot Patch Limits AD/DHC-8/86

 Overhead Bins Electrical Connectors AD/DHC-8/87

 Flap Drive Actuator - Inspection AD/DHC-8/88 Amdt 1

 Aileron Tab Actuator Arms AD/DHC-8/89

 Fuel Vent and Scavenge Line  Fittings - Inspection AD/DHC-8/90

 Emergency Exit Door Valve - Replacement AD/DHC-8/91

 RDS86 Weather Radar Circuit Breakers AD/DHC-8/92

 APU Fuel Line Chafing AD/DHC-8/93

 Pitot Static System AD/DHC-8/94

 APU Fuel Line Chafing - CANCELLED AD/DHC-8/95

 Brake Hydraulic System AD/DHC-8/96

 Control Column Torque Tube AD/DHC-8/97

 Engine Oil Coolers AD/DHC-8/98 Amdt 1

 Fuselage Longitudinal Skin Joints AD/DHC-8/99

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted by David Alan Villiers as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, were introduced to address the need for updated airworthiness directives for certain aircraft types. This legislative instrument revoked existing airworthiness directives for Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De Havilland) DHC-8 Series Aeroplanes and re-made them to align with the latest published editions. The primary objective of this enactment was to ensure that all relevant safety directives are current and accurately reflect the latest safety standards and requirements for these aircraft. This legislative instrument was enacted by the Australian Government, specifically through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, to maintain and enhance the safety standards within the aviation industry. The re-making of these directives is intended to address any identified safety issues or updates in airworthiness standards, thereby ensuring that the aircraft continue to meet the necessary safety requirements as stipulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, apply to specific aircraft models and components within the Australian jurisdiction. These directives, which are being revoked and re-made in their current form, are applicable to Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De Havilland) DHC-8 Series aeroplanes. The regulations mandate compliance with detailed airworthiness standards to ensure the safety of these aircraft in operation. The scope of the Act extends to all entities operating or maintaining these aircraft within Australia, including commercial airlines, private operators, and maintenance service providers. The directives cover a wide range of issues, from ground and roll control spoilers to electronic engine control units and various other systems and components, ensuring comprehensive safety oversight. The Act does not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions but operates under the assumption that all relevant aircraft and their operators must comply with the stipulated airworthiness standards. The application of these directives can be extended or modified through subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 (F2006B07773) primarily involves the revocation and remaking of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De Havilland) DHC-8 Series Aeroplanes, as detailed in Schedule 1. This legislative instrument revokes certain ADs (such as AD/DHC-8/1, AD/DHC-8/2, AD/DHC-8/4, etc.) and re-issues them in exactly the same form as they appear in the latest published edition. The revocation and remaking of these directives aim to ensure that the safety standards and requirements for the operation of these aircraft are up-to-date and accurately reflect any changes or corrections that have been made. The obligations imposed by the Airworthiness Directives 2004 primarily concern the operators and owners of the Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De Havilland) DHC-8 Series Aeroplanes. They are required to comply with the re-made ADs, which include detailed instructions and requirements for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of various components and systems of the aircraft. This includes ensuring that the aircraft meet the specified airworthiness standards, and that any identified issues or defects are addressed promptly and in accordance with the directives. The Airworthiness Directives 2004 does not explicitly state any specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach of the ADs. However, the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, under which these directives are made, do provide for penalties for non-compliance with airworthiness directives. Generally, non-compliance with an AD can result in enforcement actions, including fines, and in severe cases, the grounding of the aircraft until compliance is achieved. The exact penalties and consequences would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and the severity of the non-compliance.

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