Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Electrical Equipment

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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

 Electrical Equipment

 AD Name AD Number

 Relay - Leach - Modification - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/1

 Ignition Switches - Briggs and Stratton - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/2

 Circuit Breakers - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/3

 Magnetos BTH - Earthing Modification AD/ELECT/4

 Magneto - Impulse Starters - Modification AD/ELECT/5

 Magneto - BTH - Contact Breakers Assembly - Modification AD/ELECT/6

 Magneto - BTH Gear - Modification AD/ELECT/7

 Magneto Bosch Cam Bearing - Modification - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/8

 Magneto Bendix Scintilla - Lubrication - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/9

 Magneto Bendix Scintilla - Lubrication and Modification - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/10 Amdt 1

 Leach Relays - Control Terminal Insulation AD/ELECT/11

 Briggs and Stratton AAF Type B5 Ignition Switches - Modification AD/ELECT/12

 Magneto - BTH - Slow Speed Wheel - Inspection AD/ELECT/13 Amdt 2

 Magneto Bendix Scintilla - Inspection AD/ELECT/14

 Engine Starter - Bendix - Modification AD/ELECT/15

 Magneto - Bendix Scintilla Distributor Gear - Inspection AD/ELECT/16

 Magneto Bendix Scintilla Distributor Block - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/17

 Slick 4000/4100 Series Sealed Non-Repairable Magnetos - Retirement Life AD/ELECT/18 Amdt 3

 Slick Magneto Impulse Coupling - Replacement - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/19 Amdt 1

 Eisemann Magneto Coils P/N H27-958 - Inspection and Replacement AD/ELECT/20

 Slick Magnetos - 447 and 600 Series - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/21 Amdt 6

 Wood Electric Corp. Circuit Breakers - Inspection and Modification -  AD/ELECT/22

 Nickel Cadmium Batteries with Polystyrene Cell Cases - Inspection and  AD/ELECT/23

 Prestolite Alternator Fan - Replacement - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/24 Amdt 1

 Slick Magneto Hub - Impulse Coupling Replacement - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/25 Amdt 1

 Nickel Cadmium Batteries - Double D Washers - Inspection and Removal AD/ELECT/26

 Bendix Impulse Coupling - Flyweight Clearance Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/27 Amdt 6

 Prestolite Alternator SRE Bearing Inspection AD/ELECT/28 Amdt 3

 Superseded AD/ELECT/29


 Bendix Magneto Coil Retainer Plug Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/30 Amdt 2

 Bendix Magneto Capacitor Malfunction Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/31

 Superseded AD/ELECT/32 Amdt 1

 Bendix Magneto Rear Bearing Overheating Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/33

 Bendix D2000/D2200 Series Magnetos Using Green Distributor Blocks -  AD/ELECT/34

 Bendix Magneto - Housing Distortion - Inspection and Modification -  AD/ELECT/35 Amdt 1

 Slick Magneto Impulse Coupling - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/36

 JET Electronics and Technology Inc. Standby Power Supply - Modification AD/ELECT/37 Amdt 2

 Bendix Distributor Gear Electrode - Inspection/Replacement AD/ELECT/38

 Bendix Starting Vibrator - Inspection and Modification AD/ELECT/39

 Slick Magneto Coil AD/ELECT/40

 Bendix Distributor Gear Electrode - Inspection/Replacement - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/41

 Bendix Impulse Couplings AD/ELECT/42 Amdt 1

 J.E.T. Emergency Power Supply - Inspection/Modification AD/ELECT/43

 Slick Magnetos - Bearing Inspection and Modification - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/44 Amdt 1

 Aircraft Batteries - Exide Type 6AC9 and 6AC11 AD/ELECT/45

 Slick Magnetos - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/46 Amdt 6

 Propeller De-Ice Terminal Clamp Assembly AD/ELECT/47

 Mechanical Products Inc - Circuit Breakers AD/ELECT/48 Amdt 3

 Bendix Magneto Distributor Block - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/49

 Rebling Nickel Cadmium Battery Quick Disconnect Receptacles AD/ELECT/50

 SAFT 40AH Type 40976 Batteries AD/ELECT/51 Amdt 1

 Bruce Industries Fluorescent Lamp Ballast AD/ELECT/52

 Bendix Magneto Clear Case Coils - CANCELLED AD/ELECT/53 Amdt 2

 Sealed Lead Acid Aircraft Batteries AD/ELECT/54

 Texas Instruments Circuit Breakers AD/ELECT/55 Amdt 2

 Cabin Fluorescent Lighting System Components AD/ELECT/56 Amdt 1

 Landing Gear - Dunlop Fan and Transducer Installation AD/ELECT/57 Amdt 1

 SAFT 1606-1 Batteries AD/ELECT/58

 Ignition Switches AD/ELECT/59 Amdt 1

 Precise Flight Incorporated Pulselite AD/ELECT/60

 Nordskog Water Heaters and Coffee Makers AD/ELECT/61

 Inventum Water Heaters AD/ELECT/62

 TCM (Bendix) Magneto Capacitor AD/ELECT/63 Amdt 1

 Nordskog Water Heaters and Coffee Makers AD/ELECT/64

 Marathon Power Technologies PC-250 Static Inverter AD/ELECT/65


 Bendix Magneto Coils and Rotating Magnets AD/ELECT/66 Amdt 1

 rospace Lighting Corporation Cabin Fluorescent Lighting System Components AD/ELECT/67

 Bendix Impulse Coupling Inspection AD/ELECT/68

 Steam Oven Motor Relay AD/ELECT/69

 Inflatable Door Seal System AD/ELECT/70 Amdt 2

 SAFT America Inc. Nickel Cadmium Batteries AD/ELECT/71

 Fluorescent Light Ballasts AD/ELECT/72

 Britax Sell Galley Equipment AD/ELECT/73

 Lermer GmbH Water Boilers AD/ELECT/74

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted on 20 December 2004, is a legislative instrument issued by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The primary purpose of this legislative instrument is to revoke certain existing Airworthiness Directives and re-make them as separate instruments to ensure the continued safety and airworthiness of aircraft. This was necessitated by the need to update and clarify the regulatory requirements to address emerging safety issues and technological advancements in the aviation sector. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, through this instrument, aims to maintain a robust regulatory framework that ensures the safety and airworthiness of aircraft by providing clear and updated directives to the aviation industry. Each Airworthiness Directive is re-made in exactly the same form as it appears in the latest published edition, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the most current and accurate regulatory information.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and pursuant to subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, apply to various entities involved in the aviation industry, particularly those concerning the airworthiness and safety of aircraft electrical equipment. This legislation impacts manufacturers, operators, and maintenance providers within the aviation sector. It ensures compliance with safety standards and operational directives regarding aircraft electrical systems, encompassing a wide range of equipment and components such as magnetos, ignition switches, circuit breakers, and batteries. Geographically, the Act operates under national jurisdiction, overseen by CASA, with its regulations and directives applying across Australia. The revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives as detailed in Schedule 1 ensures the continual updating and enforcement of safety standards relevant to the aviation industry. Any exclusions or exemptions from these directives would be specifically noted in the subordinate instruments, which extend or may restrict the application of these regulations.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 (F2006B07848) re-establishes specific airworthiness directives concerning electrical equipment and other components used in aircraft. These directives are essentially re-made in the same form as they appear in the latest published edition, as stated in the note accompanying the legislative instrument. Each directive has a specific name and number, listed in Schedule 1, which includes the revocation of some directives and the re-establishment of others. For instance, directives such as AD/ELECT/4 and AD/ELECT/5 focus on magneto earthing modifications and contact breaker assembly modifications respectively. Meanwhile, others like AD/ELECT/2 and AD/ELECT/3 have been cancelled, as noted in the schedule. The Act imposes several obligations on parties and entities governed by these airworthiness directives. Primarily, it mandates compliance with the specific requirements outlined in each directive. For electrical equipment, this could involve modifications, inspections, or retirements as specified. For example, AD/ELECT/14 requires a modification to the engine starter, while AD/ELECT/15 mandates an inspection of the magneto Bendix Scintilla distributor gear. These obligations are critical for ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of aircraft and the safety of passengers and crew. Failure to comply with the airworthiness directives can lead to various legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within this legislative instrument, general civil aviation regulations typically include fines and potential legal action for non-compliance. In more severe cases, persistent non-compliance could result in the grounding of aircraft or other enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The severity of the penalty often correlates with the potential risk posed by the non-compliance to aviation safety. The directives themselves are crafted to address specific safety concerns identified in aircraft components. For instance, AD/ELECT/10 addresses the modification of Briggs and Stratton AAF Type B5 ignition switches, while AD/ELECT/16 requires the inspection of the magneto Bendix Scintilla distributor block. These directives are essential for mitigating risks related to electrical failures or other mechanical issues that could compromise flight safety. Overall, the Airworthiness Directives 2004 play a crucial role in maintaining the safety standards of aircraft by enforcing compliance with specific maintenance and modification protocols. The re-establishment of these directives ensures that the aviation industry adheres to the latest safety requirements, thereby safeguarding the well-being of those involved in air travel.

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