Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - De Havilland Piston Engines

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), under the authority of subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, serves to revoke and remake several existing Airworthiness Directives. This legislative instrument aims to ensure that the regulations governing the airworthiness of aircraft and related equipment remain current and effective, addressing any identified issues or updates in safety standards. The policy objective is to maintain the highest standards of safety in civil aviation by ensuring that aircraft and associated components comply with the necessary airworthiness directives. Each Airworthiness Directive mentioned in the schedule is being remade in its current form as it appears in the latest published edition, ensuring that the directives remain aligned with current safety standards and practices.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), pertains to the revocation and remaking of certain Airworthiness Directives related to De Havilland Piston Engines. This legislative instrument applies to the entities and persons involved in the operation and maintenance of aircraft equipped with De Havilland Piston Engines. The directives cover a range of modifications, inspections, and restrictions necessary to ensure the airworthiness and safety of these engines. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as it applies across Australia in accordance with the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but the application of these directives would naturally depend on the specific circumstances and configurations of the aircraft engines in question. The Act also notes that each Airworthiness Directive is being re-made in exactly the same form as it appears in the latest published edition, thereby ensuring consistency and adherence to current safety standards.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 issued under F2006B07826 primarily focus on the revocation and remaking of various Airworthiness Directives concerning De Havilland piston engines. According to the legislative instrument, Section 1(a) revokes the Airworthiness Directives listed in Schedule 1, and Section 1(b) re-makes each of these directives as separate instruments. These directives, which are being re-made in the same form as they appear in the latest published edition, pertain to specific modifications, inspections, and maintenance standards for various components of De Havilland piston engines. The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act on the relevant parties, such as aircraft operators, maintenance providers, and possibly engine manufacturers, involve ensuring that all modifications, inspections, and maintenance tasks outlined in the Airworthiness Directives are carried out correctly and in a timely manner. This includes specific tasks such as modifying accessory drive shafts, inspecting crankshafts, and ensuring that engine speed restrictions are adhered to. Compliance with these directives is critical for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft equipped with De Havilland piston engines. In terms of legal consequences, the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties within the text provided. However, non-compliance with Airworthiness Directives generally results in significant regulatory consequences under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. These can include enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, fines, and potential grounding of non-compliant aircraft. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the non-compliance, as well as any resulting safety incidents or hazards.