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
Gulfstream (Grumman American/ American Aviation) AA-1 Series Aeroplanes
AD Name AD Number
Control Cables and Pulleys - Inspection AD/AA-1/1 A
Alternator Field Protection - Modification AD/AA-1/2
Placards and Fuel Tank Cap Chains - Installation AD/AA-1/3
Fuel Tank Contents Manometer Vent Lines - Modification AD/AA-1/4
Carburettor - Inspection AD/AA-1/5
Control Surface Bearing Support - Inspection AD/AA-1/6
Elevator Bungee Housing Assembly - Inspection AD/AA-1/7
Fuel Quantity Indicator - Modification AD/AA-1/8
Rudder Control - Spring Replacement AD/AA-1/9
Front Seat Restraint Installation - Modification AD/AA-1/10
Fuel Pressure Lines - Inspection AD/AA-1/11
Fuel Tank Vent Lines and Fuel Contents Gauge Lines - Modification AD/AA-1/12
Stall and Spin Placards - Installation AD/AA-1/13
Rudder Control Bars - Inspection AD/AA-1/14
Centre Spar Console - Inspection and Modification AD/AA-1/15
Structural and Control Surface Bondlines - Inspection AD/AA-1/16
Fuel Gauges Visibility - Modification AD/AA-1/17
Glove Box - Modification AD/AA-1/18
Seat Belt Attachment Bracket - Replacement AD/AA-1/19
Wing Attach Shoulder Bolts AD/AA-1/20
Overview
The Airworthiness Directives 2004 were introduced to address issues surrounding the safety and maintenance of specific aircraft models, particularly the Gulfstream (Grumman American/ American Aviation) AA-1 Series Aeroplanes. Enacted by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, these directives were designed to ensure compliance with updated safety standards. The policy objective behind these directives is to enhance air safety by mandating regular inspections, modifications, and installations as specified in the directives, thereby reducing the risk of mechanical failures and ensuring the airworthiness of the aircraft. The directives effectively revoke previous mandates and re-make them with the latest safety requirements, ensuring that operators adhere to the most current safety protocols.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by David Alan Villiers as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, concern specific aviation safety regulations under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This legislative instrument pertains to the revocation and remaking of Airworthiness Directives for Gulfstream (Grumman American/ American Aviation) AA-1 Series Aeroplanes, ensuring that these aircraft meet the necessary safety standards. The directives apply to the entities and individuals involved in the maintenance, operation, and certification of these aircraft, ensuring compliance with the specified safety measures. Geographically, the directives apply within the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting both state and territory jurisdictions, thereby ensuring a uniform standard of airworthiness across the nation. The Act extends its application through subordinate instruments, which are detailed in the attached Airworthiness Directives, each re-made to reflect the latest published editions. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within this particular legislative instrument.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directives 2004, promulgated by David Alan Villiers as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, primarily addresses the revocation and remaking of specific airworthiness directives pertaining to the Gulfstream (Grumman American/American Aviation) AA-1 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument revokes the listed airworthiness directives and simultaneously re-issues them as individual instruments (sections 1 and 2). Each re-made directive is identical to the latest published editions, ensuring consistency and updated safety standards for the specified aircraft models.
The obligations imposed by these directives are detailed and specific to various components and systems of the Gulfstream AA-1 Series Aeroplanes. For example, operators are required to inspect control cables and pulleys (AD/AA-1/1), modify alternator field protection (AD/AA-1/2), and install placards and fuel tank cap chains (AD/AA-1/3). Other directives mandate modifications to the rudder control, inspection of structural components, and adjustments to fuel system components among others. These directives are comprehensive, aiming to ensure that the aircraft meet the necessary safety standards for airworthiness.
Failure to comply with these airworthiness directives can lead to severe consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within the text of the Airworthiness Directives 2004, breaches of directives issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 can result in significant penalties. These can include fines and potential grounding of the aircraft, which could disrupt operations and lead to further financial and reputational damage for the operator. Civil and criminal liabilities may also arise depending on the severity and intent behind the non-compliance. The overarching aim is to ensure adherence to these critical safety measures to protect air travel safety.