Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Cessna 180 182 and Wren 460 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

 Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Engine Mount - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/1

 Right Wing Rear Spar AD/CESSNA 180/2

 CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/3

 Engine Mount AD/CESSNA 180/4 Amdt 1

 CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/5

 Rear Spar - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/6

 Undercarriage Attachment Bolts AD/CESSNA 180/7 Amdt 2

 Main Undercarriage Legs - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/8

 Upper Surface of Wing L.E. Skin - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/9

 Main Undercarriage U Bolts AD/CESSNA 180/10 Amdt

 Engine Cowl Access Doors - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/11

 Main Landing Gear Spring Legs and Axles - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/12

 Main Landing Gear Axle - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/13

 Plastic Control Wheel AD/CESSNA 180/14 Amdt

 Rear Spar AD/CESSNA 180/15 Amdt

 Safety Harness Inertia Reel AD/CESSNA 180/16

 Main Undercarriage Legs - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/17

 Fuel Venting System - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/18

 Brake Master Cylinder Attachment - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/19 Amdt

 Wing Lift Strut - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/20 Amdt

 Main Spar and Lower Skin AD/CESSNA 180/21 Amdt

 Tail Wheel Steering Bellcrank AD/CESSNA 180/22

 Main Landing Gear Spring Legs and Axles - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/23

 Fuel Line and Cabin Door Latch AD/CESSNA 180/24

 Pneumatic Stall Warning System AD/CESSNA 180/25 Amdt

 Control Systems AD/CESSNA 180/26

 Flap Actuator - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/27

 Aileron Mass Balance Weight Attachment Rivets AD/CESSNA 180/28 Amdt

 Front Seat Restraint Installations AD/CESSNA 180/29


 Aileron Control Tube and Automatic Pilot Roll Servo AD/CESSNA 180/30

 Aft Tailcone Assembly AD/CESSNA 180/31 Amdt

 Circuit Protection for Cigar Lighter - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 180/32 Amdt

 Fuel Line to Elevator Control Cable Clearance AD/CESSNA 180/33

 Nosewheel Closure Collar AD/CESSNA 180/34

 Rear Seat Attachment AD/CESSNA 180/35

 Brake Line Adaptor AD/CESSNA 180/36

 Wing Strut Attachment Strap AD/CESSNA 180/37 Amdt

 Nose Wheel Pivot Bolt AD/CESSNA 180/38

 Fuel Selector Handle Assembly AD/CESSNA 180/39

 Main Gear Wheel Assemblies AD/CESSNA 180/40 Amdt

 Beryl Aviation Filtrator Assembly AD/CESSNA 180/41

 Pre-Certification Requirements AD/CESSNA 180/42

 Fuel Quantity Placard AD/CESSNA 180/43

 Wing Flap Actuator Ball Nut Assemblies AD/CESSNA 180/44

 Induction Air Box Seal AD/CESSNA 180/45

 Horizontal Stabiliser Rear Spar Flange AD/CESSNA 180/46

 ELT Installation AD/CESSNA 180/47 Amdt

 Nose Gear Door AD/CESSNA 180/48 Amdt

 Self Locking Nuts AD/CESSNA 180/49

 Elevator Control Travel AD/CESSNA 180/50

 Goodyear Fuel Cells AD/CESSNA 180/51

 Nose Gear Drag Strut Attach Fitting AD/CESSNA 180/52

 Steering Bungee Boot AD/CESSNA 180/53

 Fuel Vent Tube AD/CESSNA 180/54

 Ammeter Type and Position AD/CESSNA 180/55

 Vented Fuel Caps AD/CESSNA 180/56 Amdt

 Fuel Hose AD/CESSNA 180/57

 Fuel Tank Filler Neck AD/CESSNA 180/58

 Alternator Ground Strap AD/CESSNA 180/59 Amdt

 Flying Control System Turnbuckles AD/CESSNA 180/60

 Fuel Cap Alignment Placard AD/CESSNA 180/61

 Vertical Fin Rear Spar AD/CESSNA 180/62

 Fuel Selector Quick Drain Valve AD/CESSNA 180/63 Amdt

 Nose Gear Tunnel Access Hole Plug Button AD/CESSNA 180/64

 Cylinder Head Temperature Probe AD/CESSNA 180/65


 King KFC 200 Flight Control System AD/CESSNA 180/66

 Aileron Balance Weight AD/CESSNA 180/67

 Aileron Hinge Pin AD/CESSNA 180/68

 Bladder Type Fuel Cells AD/CESSNA 180/69 Amdt

 Fuel Filler Caps and Adaptors AD/CESSNA 180/70 Amdt

 Fuel System Water Drainage Placard AD/CESSNA 180/71

 Seat Adjustment Mechanism AD/CESSNA 180/72 Amdt

 Aircraft Repair AD/CESSNA 180/73

 Instrument Panel Light Dimming Rheostat AD/CESSNA 180/74

 Forward Door Post Bulkhead AD/CESSNA 180/75 Amdt

 Alternate Static Source Valve Inspection AD/CESSNA 180/76

 Aeroquip Engine Exhaust Mufflers AD/CESSNA 180/77

 Exhaust System - Inspection AD/CESSNA 180/78 Amdt

 Wing Lower Spar Cap Angle Stiffener AD/CESSNA 180/79

 Oil Pressure Switch AD/CESSNA 180/80

 Fuel Strainer AD/CESSNA 180/81

 Cigar Lighter Wiring AD/CESSNA 180/82

 KAP 140 Autopilot System AD/CESSNA 180/83

 KAP 140 Autopilot System AD/CESSNA 180/84

 Upper Shoulder Harness Adjuster Spring AD/CESSNA 180/85

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted by David Alan Villiers as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, serves to address the need for updated and accurate airworthiness directives for specific aircraft models. This legislative instrument revokes previously issued directives and re-issues them to ensure compliance with the latest safety standards and regulatory requirements. The re-made directives are intended to maintain the highest level of airworthiness for aircraft, thereby ensuring public safety and upholding the integrity of Australia's aviation safety regulations. The policy objective is to provide clear, enforceable directives that protect against unsafe conditions in aircraft, enhancing overall aviation safety.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 by David Alan Villiers, delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, pertain to the airworthiness of specific Cessna aircraft models, including Cessna 180, 182, and Wren 460 Series aeroplanes. The legislative instrument revokes existing airworthiness directives as listed in Schedule 1 and re-makes each of them anew. The directives apply to the specified aircraft models and address various components and systems, including engine mounts, undercarriage attachments, fuel systems, and control mechanisms, among others. These directives ensure compliance with airworthiness standards across the aviation industry, affecting manufacturers, operators, and maintenance personnel who must adhere to the specified safety and maintenance requirements. The scope of the Act is national, as it falls under the Commonwealth's jurisdiction, ensuring uniform application and enforcement of airworthiness standards throughout Australia. No exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are explicitly stated in the text, though the application may be further defined through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 revoke certain Airworthiness Directives (ADs) concerning Cessna 180, 182, and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes and re-make them as separate instruments (section 2). Each AD is re-made in exactly the same form as it appears in the latest published edition of the Directive, as noted in the Schedule 1 of the instrument. This means that the directives are updated to reflect the most recent safety standards and requirements for these aircraft models. The revocation and remaking of these directives are intended to ensure that the latest safety regulations are in effect and that any outdated or superseded directives are removed from the regulatory framework. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties and entities it governs. Firstly, it mandates that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) must ensure that the ADs are up-to-date and reflect the latest safety standards. This involves regular review and amendment of the ADs as necessary. Secondly, aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance personnel must comply with the requirements outlined in the ADs. This includes conducting necessary inspections, making required repairs or modifications, and ensuring that all safety-related tasks are performed in accordance with the ADs. Thirdly, CASA must maintain a record of all ADs and make them available to the public, ensuring transparency and accessibility to the information. Failure to comply with the ADs can result in significant consequences. The Act does not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance within the instrument itself. However, under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, which the instrument is made under, there are provisions for both civil and criminal penalties. For instance, non-compliance with an AD can be considered an offence under section 39.001 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, which can result in fines or imprisonment depending on the severity of the breach. Additionally, non-compliance can also lead to the grounding of an aircraft, further impacting the operations of the aircraft owner or operator. The exact penalties would depend on the specific nature and extent of the breach, but they can be substantial, reflecting the critical importance of adhering to airworthiness directives in ensuring aviation safety.

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