Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Cessna 310 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 310 Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Vertical Angle and Spar Cap Interference - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/1

 Outboard Aileron Hinge - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/2

 Oxygen Line - Modification AD/CESSNA 310/3

 Voltage Regulator Shield - Installation AD/CESSNA 310/4

 Stabiliser Attachment Bolts - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 310/5

 Air Intake Heater - Installation AD/CESSNA 310/6

 Right Front Seat Back - Installation of Stop AD/CESSNA 310/7

 Main Landing Gear Side Brace Link - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/8

 Main Gear Door Mechanism - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/9

 Inboard Aileron Hinges - Replacement AD/CESSNA 310/10

 Landing Gear Torque Tubes - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/11

 Fuel Tank Selector Valves - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 310/12

 Fuel Pressure Switch - Relocation AD/CESSNA 310/13

 Fin Spar Attachment Bolts - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/14

 Nose Gear Main Drive Tube Assembly AD/CESSNA 310/15 Amdt

 Nose Gear Uplock Torque Tube - Replacement AD/CESSNA 310/16

 Fuel System - Placards AD/CESSNA 310/17 Amdt

 Fuel System - Modification AD/CESSNA 310/18

 Fuel System - Placards AD/CESSNA 310/19 Amdt

 Fuel System - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 310/20 Amdt

 Turbocharger AD/CESSNA 310/21 Amdt

 Rerouting of Suppressor Cable - Modification AD/CESSNA 310/22 Amdt

 Fuel Line - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/23

 Fuel Line - Inspection and Modification AD/CESSNA 310/24

 CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 310/25 Amdt

 Fuel Crossover Line - Inspection and Modification AD/CESSNA 310/26

 Front Seat Restraint Installations - Modification AD/CESSNA 310/27

 Main Landing Gear Upper Strut - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/28

 Wing Leading Edge Fuel Lines and Wiring - Inspection and Modification AD/CESSNA 310/29


 Alternate Air System - Modification AD/CESSNA 310/30

 Fuel Crossfeed Lines - Inspection and Modification AD/CESSNA 310/31

 Lower Wing Skin Rivets AD/CESSNA 310/32 Amdt

 Wing and Airframe AD/CESSNA 310/33 Amdt

 Main Landing Gear Trunnion - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/34

 Main Landing Gear Aft Trunnion Support Spar - Inspection and Modification AD/CESSNA 310/35 Amdt

 Engine Exhaust System AD/CESSNA 310/36 Amdt

 Tip Tank Fuel Seepage - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/37

 Propeller Governor - Inspection and Replacement AD/CESSNA 310/38

 Main Landing Gear Attachment - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/39

 Pre-Certification Requirements - Modifications AD/CESSNA 310/40

 Exhaust Tailpipe Support Kit - Installation AD/CESSNA 310/41

 Emergency Exit Window - Inspection and Modification AD/CESSNA 310/42

 Wing Tip Strobe Light - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/43 Amdt

 Main Landing Gear Fork-Bolt - Replacement AD/CESSNA 310/44

 Main Landing Gear Down Lock Pin and Set Screw - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/45

 Engine Mount - Inspection and Replacement AD/CESSNA 310/46

 Nose Wheel Well - Modification AD/CESSNA 310/47

 Goodyear Fuel Cells - Inspection AD/CESSNA 310/48

 Auto Pilot System - Disabling and Modification AD/CESSNA 310/49

 Wing Locker Fuel Tank Filler Cap - Rework AD/CESSNA 310/50

 Powerplant Fire Detection System - Installation AD/CESSNA 310/51 Amdt

 Wing Front Spar Lower Attachment Fittings - CANCELLED AD/CESSNA 310/52

 Wing Front Spar Lower Attachment Fittings AD/CESSNA 310/53

 Auxiliary Fuel Pump Wiring Modification AD/CESSNA 310/54

 Seat Back Reinforcing Strap AD/CESSNA 310/55 Amdt

 Main Landing Gear Wheel Bay Wing Rib and Wing Skin AD/CESSNA 310/56 Amdt

 Aircraft Flight Manual, Flight into Icing Conditions AD/CESSNA 310/57 Amdt

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 is a legislative instrument enacted by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under the authority of subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The purpose of this instrument is to revoke certain existing Airworthiness Directives related to the Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes and to remake them as separate instruments to ensure clarity and continued compliance with safety standards. This was necessitated by the need to update and streamline the regulatory framework governing airworthiness directives to enhance aviation safety. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, through its delegate, is responsible for ensuring that these directives align with the highest safety standards, thereby protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the aviation industry.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by David Alan Villiers as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, revokes and re-makes various Airworthiness Directives concerning the Cessna 310 series aeroplanes. These directives govern the inspection, modification, and installation requirements for specific components of the aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness. The directives apply to all persons and entities involved in the operation and maintenance of the specified Cessna 310 series aeroplanes within the Commonwealth of Australia. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these directives is national, applying to all aircraft registered in Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the legislative instrument; however, the application may be subject to specific conditions or thresholds detailed in the individual Airworthiness Directives. The effectiveness and enforcement of these directives may also be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, primarily serve to revoke certain existing Airworthiness Directives related to Cessna 310 series aeroplanes and to re-make them as separate instruments. These directives (paragraphs (a) and (b)) focus on ensuring that specific aircraft components are inspected, modified, or replaced to maintain airworthiness standards. For instance, AD/CESSNA 310/1 concerns the inspection of the vertical angle and spar cap for potential interference, while AD/CESSNA 310/11 involves inspecting the fuel tank selector valves. The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the parties governed by it. Aircraft owners and operators must comply with the re-made directives, ensuring that the specified inspections, modifications, or replacements are carried out on their Cessna 310 series aeroplanes. This includes adhering to the prescribed timelines for these actions and maintaining proper documentation to demonstrate compliance. Furthermore, the directives require that any modifications or repairs be performed by qualified personnel, ensuring that the work is of a high standard and meets the safety requirements set forth in the legislation. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Airworthiness Directives 2004 can result in significant consequences. The Act does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, but under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, penalties can include substantial fines and potential criminal charges. For example, failure to comply with airworthiness directives can result in fines up to $150,000 for individuals and $750,000 for corporations, as well as imprisonment for up to five years. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to the grounding of the aircraft, which can have severe operational and financial repercussions for the aircraft owner or operator.

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