Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted on 20 December 2004, was introduced to address the need for updated and consolidated safety regulations for aircraft airworthiness, specifically for the Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument was created by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, acting under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The primary policy objective of this instrument was to revoke certain outdated airworthiness directives and re-make them to ensure that the latest safety standards and requirements are met, thereby maintaining the highest level of safety in the aviation industry. Each re-made directive is presented in the same form as it appears in the most recent published edition.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, apply to the Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes and are administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This legislation concerns the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives that pertain to various components and systems of the Cessna 206 aircraft, ensuring they meet safety standards. The directives cover a range of issues including structural integrity, fuel system components, control systems, and other critical areas. The legislation operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting all relevant parties including aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance providers within Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in the text, meaning that all specified aircraft and their components must comply with the directives. The application of this Act can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although none are specified in the text.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, promulgated by David Alan Villiers as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), includes the revocation and remaking of several Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for Cessna 206 series aeroplanes (subreg. 39.001 (1)). Specifically, the Directive revokes and re-issues ADs listed in Schedule 1, ensuring they appear in the latest published edition. The ADs cover a range of aircraft components and systems, including control systems, fuel systems, and structural integrity. For example, AD/CESSNA 206/5 pertains to the Fuel System Drain Cock, while AD/CESSNA 206/14 pertains to the Right Hand Wing Rear Spar. The revocation and remaking process ensures these directives remain current and applicable. Under this legislative instrument, various obligations and requirements are imposed on aircraft operators and owners of the affected Cessna 206 series aeroplanes. These include compliance with the re-made ADs, which may involve inspections, repairs, or modifications to the specified aircraft components and systems. Operators must adhere to the detailed technical requirements outlined in each AD to ensure the airworthiness of their aircraft. This may involve following specific maintenance schedules, conducting inspections, and applying prescribed modifications or replacements to ensure the aircraft meets safety standards. Breaches of the Airworthiness Directives 2004 can lead to significant consequences, including both civil and criminal penalties. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of airworthiness regulations generally result in fines, imprisonment, or both. The severity of the penalty often depends on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, as well as any resulting safety risks. For instance, failure to comply with a critical AD could lead to severe penalties due to the potential risk to flight safety. The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, under which these directives are issued, provide a framework for enforcing compliance and imposing penalties for non-compliance.