Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Diamond HK-36 Series Aeroplanes

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, introduced by David Alan Villiers, delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, serves to address gaps in airworthiness compliance for specific aircraft models. This legislative instrument revokes previously issued airworthiness directives concerning Diamond HK-36 Series Aeroplanes and simultaneously re-issues these directives with identical wording to the latest published editions. The policy objective is to ensure that the directives remain current and reflect any recent changes in safety standards or operational requirements. Each airworthiness directive is re-made as a separate instrument, with the Turbocharger Control Unit Software directive identified as AD/DIMO/1 and the Aileron Control System Push Rods directive identified as AD/DIMO/2. The enactment of these directives aims to maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation, ensuring that the affected aircraft continue to meet the necessary airworthiness criteria.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, promulgated by David Alan Villiers as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, operates within the framework of subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The Act applies to aviation entities, specifically those operating Diamond HK-36 Series Aeroplanes, and mandates compliance with the outlined airworthiness directives concerning the Turbocharge Control Unit Software and Aileron Control System Push Rods. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this legislation is national, as it pertains to all civil aviation activities within Australia. The Act revokes and re-makes specific Airworthiness Directives detailed in Schedule 1, ensuring that all directives are up to date with the latest published editions. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this particular legislative instrument, though the applicability and enforcement of these directives may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as needed.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislative instrument (F2006B07842) involve the revocation and remaking of certain Airworthiness Directives (ADs) as specified in Schedule 1. Section 1(a) revokes the listed ADs, while section 1(b) re-issues them as separate instruments. This process ensures that the latest and most accurate versions of the ADs are in effect. The ADs being addressed pertain to the Diamond HK-36 Series Aeroplanes, specifically concerning the Turbocharger Control Unit Software and the Aileron Control System Push Rods, identified as AD/DIMO/1 and AD/DIMO/2 respectively. The Act imposes obligations on the entities governed by these ADs to adhere to the specific safety and operational standards outlined in the re-made directives. This includes compliance with the technical requirements and procedures detailed in the ADs to maintain the airworthiness of the Diamond HK-36 Series Aeroplanes. Operators and owners of these aircraft must ensure that the necessary modifications and inspections are carried out as stipulated in the ADs to prevent any potential safety hazards. Breach of the provisions outlined in the ADs can lead to significant consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance with an AD can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines up to the maximum prescribed by law, while criminal penalties can include imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the severity of the breach and are determined by the relevant authorities. It is imperative for operators and owners to strictly follow the ADs to avoid these severe repercussions.