Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Fokker F28 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

 Fokker F28 Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Service/Emergency Door - Modification AD/F28/1

 Rudder Support Bracket Bearing - Inspection and Modification AD/F28/2

 Speedbrake Accumulators - Mounting Brackets - Inspection AD/F28/3

 Landing Gear Warning - Modification - CANCELLED AD/F28/4

 Fuel and Hydraulic Valves - Inspection AD/F28/5

 Flap Actuators - Inspection AD/F28/6

 CANCELLED AD/F28/7

 Aileron Control Unit - Inspection and Modification AD/F28/8

 Flap Vane Drive Mechanism - Inspection AD/F28/9

 Speedbrakes - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/F28/10

 Landing Gear - Mechanical Control Systems - Modification AD/F28/11

 Inspection Requirements - Fatigue Critical Items AD/F28/12 H

 Retirement Times - Fatigue Critical Components AD/F28/13 G

 Aileron Control System - Modification AD/F28/14

 Horizontal Stabilizer Control Unit - Modification AD/F28/15

 Escape Chute Operating Strap Attachment - Inspection AD/F28/16

 Main Landing Gear Wheel - Inspection AD/F28/17

 Main Landing Gear Actuator - Inspection and Eye-Bolt Bearing AD/F28/18

 CANCELLED AD/F28/19

 Powerplant Controls in Nacelle - Replacement of Washers AD/F28/20

 Passenger Door - Locking Mechanism Modification AD/F28/21

 Passenger Door - Modification AD/F28/22

 Engine Controls - Inspection AD/F28/23

 Cargo Doors - Door Lock Mechanism - Inspection and Modification AD/F28/24 C

 Cargo Door Latch Fittings - Inspection and Modification AD/F28/25

 Fuselage Structural Bolt Connections - Inspection and Modification AD/F28/26

 Liftdumper System - Wire Protection and Segregation in Pedestal Modification AD/F28/27

 Main Landing Gear Side Stay Bracket - Inspection AD/F28/28 Amdt 2

 Horizontal Stabilizer Assemblies - Modification AD/F28/29


 Toilet Compartment Waste Containers - Modification AD/F28/30

 Anti-Skid System - Modification AD/F28/31

 Aileron Feel Trim Spring System - Inspection AD/F28/32

 Auxiliary Power Unit Exhaust - Inspection AD/F28/33

 Flap Control System - Automatic Reset Feature - Modification AD/F28/34

 Electrical Cables - Inspection and Repair AD/F28/35

 APU Enclosure Fuel Drain - Modification AD/F28/36

 Cargo Door Lock Warning Switch Actuating Mechanism - Modification AD/F28/37

 CANCELLED AD/F28/38 Amdt 1

 Pilot and Passenger Seat Locking Mechanism - Inspection and Modification AD/F28/39

 CANCELLED AD/F28/40

 Wing Flap Mechanical Actuators - Modification AD/F28/41

 Horizontal Stabiliser Hinge Bolt Retention - Inspection and Modification AD/F28/42 Amdt 1

 Wing Flap Mechanical Actuators - Inspection AD/F28/43 Amdt 1

 Elevator Torque Tubes and Driving Levers - Inspection - CANCELLED AD/F28/44 Amdt 1

 Structural Integrity Program AD/F28/45 Amdt 5

 Aileron Control Cables - Inspection AD/F28/46

 CANCELLED AD/F28/47

 Horizontal Stabilizer Control Unit Cavity Venting AD/F28/48 Amdt 1

 Wing Butt Straps and Boundary-Layer Fences AD/F28/49

 Boundary Layer Fence AD/F28/50 Amdt 1

 Main Landing Gear Bay Cracking AD/F28/51

 Rudder Pedal Adjustment Mechanism Stops AD/F28/52 Amdt 1

 Cargo Door Hinges AD/F28/53

 Horizontal Stabilizer Control Unit Bolts AD/F28/54

 Generator Control Units AD/F28/55 Amdt 1

 Instrument Panel Lights Ballast Transformers AD/F28/56

 Frame 1600 Centre Bracket AD/F28/57

 Main Frame - Flap Track Beam Support Bracket at Wing Station 5280 AD/F28/58

 Emergency Lighting AD/F28/59 Amdt 1

 Fuselage Lap Joint at Stringer 73 - CANCELLED AD/F28/60 Amdt 2

 Wings - Rear Spar Web Plate AD/F28/61

 Aileron Dual Input Quadrant Bracket AD/F28/62

 Horizontal Stabiliser Attach Fitting AD/F28/63 Amdt 1

 Cold-Bonded Lap Joint Rivets AD/F28/64

 Wire Splices in Skydrol Contaminated Areas - CANCELLED AD/F28/65


 Corrosion Prevention and Control Program AD/F28/66 Amdt 4

 MLG Main Fitting Subassembly AD/F28/67 Amdt 1

 Fuselage Lap Joint at Stringer 73 AD/F28/68

 Ageing Aircraft Modifications AD/F28/69 Amdt 1

 Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Servo Valve Assembly AD/F28/70 Amdt 1

 Wing to Fuselage Skin Connection AD/F28/71

 Elevator Gust Lock and Support Structure AD/F28/72 Amdt 1

 Passenger Door Lock Warning System AD/F28/73 Amdt 1

 Control Column Aileron Chain - Replacement AD/F28/74

 Fuselage Skin Lap Joint at Stringer 17/58 AD/F28/75

 Landing Gear Locking Mechanism AD/F28/76

 Rear Cargo Door and Aux. Structure Corrosion AD/F28/77 Amdt 1

 Lap Joint at Stringer 16/17 and 58/59 AD/F28/78

 Main Landing Gear Torque Link Dampers AD/F28/79 Amdt 1

 Frame Station 10790 Coupling Fitting Bolts AD/F28/80 Amdt 1

 MLG Attachment Bracket AD/F28/81 Amdt 1

 Fuel Boost Pump Wiring AD/F28/82

 Engine Support Filler Plates AD/F28/83

 Flight Crew Seat Shoulder Harness AD/F28/84

 Liftdumper Microswitches AD/F28/85

 Fuselage Butt Joint at Stringers 27/48 AD/F28/86

 Stub Wing Fuselage Structure AD/F28/87

 Cargo Restraint Strap Assemblies AD/F28/88

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 is a legislative instrument made under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. It was enacted to ensure the continued safety and airworthiness of Fokker F28 series aeroplanes, a type of commercial aircraft. This legislative instrument was issued by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, who was acting under the powers conferred by the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The policy objective behind the Airworthiness Directives 2004 is to address safety concerns related to various components of the Fokker F28 aeroplanes, ensuring that these aircraft meet the necessary safety standards. The instrument revokes and re-makes several airworthiness directives, each focusing on specific components or systems of the aeroplanes to mitigate safety risks. The Airworthiness Directives 2004 specifically targets various aspects of Fokker F28 aeroplanes, including modifications and inspections of the service/emergency door, rudder support bracket bearing, speedbrake accumulators, and other critical systems. By re-making these directives, the instrument ensures that all safety requirements are up-to-date and applicable, thereby maintaining the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft. The directives cover a wide range of issues, from structural integrity to operational safety, ensuring that all identified risks are addressed through the specified modifications and inspections.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, pursuant to subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, serve to revoke and re-make specific Airworthiness Directives concerning Fokker F28 series aeroplanes. These directives apply to the specified aircraft model, ensuring compliance with particular airworthiness standards and safety measures. The directives cover a range of areas including modifications, inspections, and operational requirements for various components such as the rudder support bracket, speedbrake accumulators, and landing gear, among others. The geographic reach of these directives is national, as they pertain to aviation safety within Australia, governed by the Commonwealth. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but the scope is limited to the Fokker F28 series aeroplanes as outlined in the schedules. Subordinate instruments may further define or detail specific compliance requirements and procedures.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, primarily focus on the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives (AD) pertaining to Fokker F28 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument revokes certain ADs (as listed in Schedule 1) and simultaneously re-issues them in their latest form (section 2). The re-made ADs cover a wide range of safety-related modifications, inspections, and maintenance requirements for the Fokker F28 Series Aeroplanes, ensuring that the aircraft continue to meet the required airworthiness standards. The obligations imposed by this Act include compliance with the detailed specifications and procedures outlined in each re-made AD. This involves adhering to the prescribed modifications, inspections, and repairs of various aircraft components, such as the service/emergency door, rudder support bracket bearing, speedbrake accumulators, and landing gear systems, among others. Operators and owners of Fokker F28 Series Aeroplanes must ensure that all mandated checks and maintenance activities are performed in accordance with the ADs to maintain the airworthiness of their aircraft. Failure to comply with the provisions of the re-made ADs may result in significant consequences. Non-compliance with an AD can lead to serious safety risks, potentially resulting in aircraft accidents or incidents. From a legal standpoint, while the Act does not explicitly outline specific penalties, non-compliance with ADs can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These actions may include the issuance of compliance orders, fines, or even the grounding of non-compliant aircraft. Such measures are aimed at ensuring that aircraft continue to meet safety standards and that operators and owners take the necessary steps to address any identified safety issues.

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