Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 were enacted by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), under the authority of subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This legislative instrument addresses the need for updating and re-making existing airworthiness directives to ensure the continued safety and compliance of Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes in Australian airspace. The policy objective behind this enactment is to maintain the highest safety standards in civil aviation by ensuring that aircraft operating in Australia adhere to the most current and effective safety requirements. This is achieved by revoking the previously existing airworthiness directives and re-making them with the latest specifications and modifications as outlined in the attached schedules.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, apply to the Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes. This legislative instrument, executed by David Alan Villiers as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, pertains to the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives affecting the safety and airworthiness of these aircraft. The directives cover a range of technical modifications and inspections related to components such as battery leads, landing gear, propeller blades, fuel systems, and various structural elements of the aircraft. These directives are aimed at ensuring compliance with safety standards across the aviation industry. The application of these directives is national, and they extend to all entities operating Fuji FA-200 Series aeroplanes within Australia. There are no exclusions or exemptions mentioned within the text, suggesting that the directives apply universally to the specified aircraft within the jurisdiction. The legislative instrument may be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments, ensuring the directives remain up to date with evolving safety requirements and technological advancements.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, as issued by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, primarily focus on the revocation and remaking of several airworthiness directives concerning Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes (section 1). These directives are listed in Schedule 1 and are re-made in exactly the same form as they appear in the latest published edition of the directives. The main purpose of these directives is to ensure that the Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes meet specific safety and airworthiness standards. Under this legislation, various obligations and requirements are imposed on the parties or entities it governs. These include the mandatory inspection, modification, or replacement of certain parts and systems of the Fuji FA-200 series aeroplanes, such as battery leads, nose landing gear piston stop plate and screws, propeller blades, main fuel tank vent, fuselage skin, rudder cables, pitot static water drain access, engine-driven fuel pump outlet tee, oil cooler lines, parking brake control cable, auxiliary fuel pump, spin recovery placard, main landing gear assemblies, nose landing gear piston stop plate screws, front seat restraint installation, robotic fatigue life limitation, rudder pedal system, fuselage rear bulkhead, Teijin Seiki fuel strainer, fuel selector valve, control column, and elevator torque tube corrosion. Each of these directives provides specific instructions and guidelines for ensuring the safety and airworthiness of the aeroplanes. Failure to comply with these airworthiness directives may result in civil and/or criminal consequences. Although the specific penalties are not stated in the text, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can lead to enforcement actions, fines, and even grounding of the aeroplanes. In severe cases, it may result in criminal charges and imprisonment for individuals or corporations responsible for the non-compliance. It is essential for the parties or entities governed by this legislation to adhere to the directives to avoid any legal or safety issues.