Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - North American Aviation T-28 Series Aeroplanes

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 is a legislative instrument made under the Civil Aviation (Safety) Act 1998 by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The instrument was enacted to address the need for updated airworthiness directives concerning specific aircraft models, ensuring they comply with the latest safety standards and regulatory requirements. By revoking and remaking existing directives, the legislation aims to maintain and improve the safety and airworthiness of aircraft operating within Australia. The enactment underscores the commitment to aviation safety and adherence to international standards, ensuring that aircraft meet the necessary safety criteria to protect passengers, crew, and the general public.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, promulgated by David Alan Villiers as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), operates under the authority granted by subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This legislative instrument pertains to specific airworthiness directives that are applicable to aircraft, particularly the North American Aviation T-28 Series Aeroplanes, as outlined in Schedule 1. The directives are aimed at ensuring that the aircraft maintain their airworthiness standards and safety compliance, impacting the aviation industry and entities that operate these types of aircraft. The scope of the legislation extends to the revocation and re-making of specific airworthiness directives to ensure they remain current and enforceable, with the directives being re-made in the same form as they appear in the latest published edition. The application of these directives is enforced nationally, under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, and applies to all relevant entities and aircraft within Australia, as specified in the attached airworthiness directives.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 (F2006B07933) primarily operate by revoking existing Airworthiness Directives for specific aircraft types, in this case, the North American Aviation T-28 Series Aeroplanes, and re-making them as separate instruments. This legislative instrument is issued under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and specifically references section 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The revoked Airworthiness Directive, identified as AD/T-28/1 concerning the Horizontal Tailplane of the North American Aviation T-28 Series Aeroplanes, is listed in Schedule 1 and is re-made with the same content as it appears in the latest published edition. The re-making of these directives ensures that the safety standards and requirements for these aircraft remain current and are clearly defined. The Airworthiness Directives 2004 impose obligations on the operators of the North American Aviation T-28 Series Aeroplanes to adhere to the specific safety requirements outlined in the re-made AD/T-28/1. This includes ensuring that the horizontal tailplane of the aircraft meets the specified design standards and maintenance protocols to maintain airworthiness. Operators must comply with these directives to ensure that their aircraft are safe to operate and meet the regulatory standards set by CASA. Failure to comply with the airworthiness directives can result in serious safety risks and potential legal consequences for the operators. Breaches of the Airworthiness Directives 2004 can lead to significant civil and criminal consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance with airworthiness directives can result in penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment for individuals. The exact penalties are determined by the severity of the breach and the specific regulatory provisions that have been contravened. CASA has the authority to enforce these penalties to ensure that all aircraft operated within Australia meet the required safety standards. The re-making of these directives aims to reinforce the importance of compliance and the potential consequences of failure to adhere to the prescribed safety measures.