Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Eurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 (Dauphin) Series Helicopters

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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

 Eurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 (Dauphin) Series Helicopters

 AD Name AD Number

 Tail Rotor and Tail Gearbox Support - Inspection AD/DAUPHIN/1

 Tail Fin Ballast Weight - Installation AD/DAUPHIN/2

 Main Rotor Mast Control Bolts - CANCELLED AD/DAUPHIN/3

 Fin to Tailboom Attachments AD/DAUPHIN/4 Amdt 4

 Retirement Life - Fatigue Critical Components AD/DAUPHIN/5 Amdt 6

 Tail Rotor Head - Rotating Fairings and Hub Body AD/DAUPHIN/6 Amdt 2

 Long Slides for Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats - Modification AD/DAUPHIN/7

 Horizontal Stabiliser Spar Tube - Inspection AD/DAUPHIN/8

 Horizontal Stabiliser Attachment Flanges - Modification AD/DAUPHIN/9

 Retirement Life - Flexible Couplings on MGB Input End AD/DAUPHIN/10

 Main Rotor Mast AD/DAUPHIN/11 Amdt 2

 Securaiglon (Ex LAiglon) Safety Belts - Modification AD/DAUPHIN/12

 Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Bearing Block Assembly - CANCELLED AD/DAUPHIN/13

 Main Rotor Gearbox Oil Drain Plug - Inspection and Rework AD/DAUPHIN/14

 Main Rotor Sleeve Beams - CANCELLED AD/DAUPHIN/15

 Fuel Filter AD/DAUPHIN/16

 Hydraulic System AD/DAUPHIN/17

 Engine Fuel Tube Interference AD/DAUPHIN/18

 Consolidation of Early Airworthiness Directives AD/DAUPHIN/19

 Main Rotor Servo Inspection AD/DAUPHIN/20

 Tail Rotor Pitch Change Spider and Blade Horn Foot AD/DAUPHIN/21

 TRGB Mounting Tripod AD/DAUPHIN/22

 Tail Rotor Gearbox Mounting Tripod Internal Surfaces AD/DAUPHIN/23

 Rotating Swashplate Bearing AD/DAUPHIN/24 Amdt 1

 MGB Support Bar Shackle AD/DAUPHIN/25

 Tail Rotor Control Shaft AD/DAUPHIN/26 Amdt 1

 Tail Rotor Blades AD/DAUPHIN/27 Amdt 6

 Front Passenger Door AD/DAUPHIN/28

 Main Rotor Mast AD/DAUPHIN/29


 Baggage Hold Fire Detectors AD/DAUPHIN/30

 Electric Hoist Installation AD/DAUPHIN/31

 Main Rotor Shaft AD/DAUPHIN/32

 Lucas Air Equipment Hoist - Explosive Squib AD/DAUPHIN/33

 Main Rotor Pitch Change Horn Bushes AD/DAUPHIN/34 Amdt 1

 Tail Rotor Kevlar Tie Bar AD/DAUPHIN/35 Amdt 3

 Electronic/Electric Panels AD/DAUPHIN/36

 Tripod AD/DAUPHIN/37

 Front Passenger Door Jettison Mechanism AD/DAUPHIN/38

 Attachment of Outboard Fins AD/DAUPHIN/39 Amdt 1

 Main Rotor Shaft AD/DAUPHIN/40

 Free Wheel Assembly AD/DAUPHIN/41

 Fuel Filter Elements AD/DAUPHIN/42

 Main Rotor Head Frequency Adapter AD/DAUPHIN/43

 Tail Rotor Hub Fairing AD/DAUPHIN/44

 Transmission Deck Beams AD/DAUPHIN/45

 Main Rotor Gearbox Suspension Diagonal Cross-Member AD/DAUPHIN/46 Amdt 1

 Single Pole Circuit Breakers AD/DAUPHIN/47

 Connectral Electrical Connection Modules AD/DAUPHIN/48

 MRH Spherical Thrust Bearings/Attach Beams Attachment Bolts AD/DAUPHIN/49

 Enlarged Sliding Doors - Window AD/DAUPHIN/50 Amdt 1

 Ferry Fuel Tanks AD/DAUPHIN/51

 Main Rotor Blade Life Limits AD/DAUPHIN/52

 Fuselage 9 Degree Frame Stretcher Support AD/DAUPHIN/53

 Fuselage 9 Degree Frame Reinforced Latch Support AD/DAUPHIN/54

 Tail Rotor Pitch Change Control Rods AD/DAUPHIN/55 Amdt 1

 SIREN Cargo Hooks AD/DAUPHIN/56

 Engine Air Inlet Sand Filters AD/DAUPHIN/57

 Main Gearbox Torque Tightening AD/DAUPHIN/58 Amdt 1

 'TRW-SAMM' Main Servocontrols AD/DAUPHIN/59

 Main Rotor and Tail Rotor  Dynamic Components AD/DAUPHIN/60 Amdt 1

 Tail Rotor Blades - CANCELLED AD/DAUPHIN/61

 Wheel Brake Hose AD/DAUPHIN/62

 Tail Rotor Blade Tuning Weights AD/DAUPHIN/63

 Fuel - Air Vent Hoses AD/DAUPHIN/64 Amdt 1

 Landing Gear Brace Strut Actuator AD/DAUPHIN/65


 Flight Control Stop Screws AD/DAUPHIN/66 Amdt 1

 CARGO AIDS Cargo Release Units AD/DAUPHIN/67

 Main Gearbox Base Plate AD/DAUPHIN/68

 Hoist Hooks AD/DAUPHIN/69

 Sliding Doors AD/DAUPHIN/70

 Hoist Operator's Belt Snap Hook AD/DAUPHIN/71

 Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Pipes Clamps AD/DAUPHIN/72

 Main Rotor Drive Gear Box Oil Pressure AD/DAUPHIN/73

 Main Gear Box - Planet Gear Carrier AD/DAUPHIN/74

 Fire Protection - Engine Fire Extinguishers AD/DAUPHIN/75

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 was enacted under the authority of David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), pursuant to subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The primary objective of this legislative instrument was to revoke existing airworthiness directives pertaining to Eurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 (Dauphin) series helicopters and to re-issue them as separate instruments. Each directive is being re-made in the same form as it appears in the latest published edition, ensuring updated safety standards and compliance with aviation regulations. The enactment by the Australian Government, through the authority vested in the delegate of CASA, underscores the commitment to maintaining stringent airworthiness standards to ensure the safety of aviation operations within Australia.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), pertain to the re-making of specific airworthiness directives concerning Eurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 (Dauphin) series helicopters. This legislative instrument revokes the existing airworthiness directives listed in Schedule 1 and simultaneously re-makes them as separate instruments. The directives cover a wide range of safety-related aspects including inspections, modifications, and the installation of components, all aimed at ensuring the continued airworthiness of Dauphin series helicopters. The application of these directives is national in scope, applying across Australia under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. These directives are critical for operators and maintainers of Dauphin series helicopters, ensuring compliance with safety standards set forth by CASA. The directives do not specify any exclusions or exemptions, and their application is extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, contain significant operational sections that directly impact the maintenance and safety standards of the Eurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 (Dauphin) Series Helicopters. Section (a) of the legislation revokes existing Airworthiness Directives, while section (b) mandates the re-making of these directives in the exact form they appear in the latest published edition. This ensures that all safety requirements and maintenance standards are up-to-date and legally enforceable. Each re-made directive is listed in Schedule 1, detailing specific areas of concern such as tail rotor inspections, tail fin ballast weight installation, and various modifications to components like the horizontal stabiliser and main rotor mast. The obligations and requirements imposed by this legislation are stringent and comprehensive, focusing primarily on safety and airworthiness. Operators and maintainers of the Eurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 helicopters must adhere to the detailed specifications outlined in the re-made Airworthiness Directives. This includes conducting regular inspections and maintenance on critical components such as the tail rotor, tail fin, and main rotor mast, as well as implementing modifications where necessary. Compliance with these directives is essential to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the aircraft, and failure to meet these standards can result in serious safety risks. In terms of penalties and consequences for breach, the Airworthiness Directives 2004 do not explicitly state specific penalties within the legislative text provided. However, non-compliance with airworthiness directives generally falls under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, which can lead to significant civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines, while criminal penalties can result in imprisonment for individuals found guilty of recklessly endangering an aircraft or its occupants. The severity of these penalties underscores the importance of strict adherence to the directives to avoid legal repercussions and ensure the safety of all persons on board and on the ground.

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