Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 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

 Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Pilot and Passenger Seat Cushion Supports - Inspection AD/BN-2/1 Amdt 1

 Fuel Tank Sump - Modification AD/BN-2/2

 Vacuum Hose - Replacement AD/BN-2/3

 Pilots Safety Harness - Installation - CANCELLED AD/BN-2/4

 Rudder Control System - Modification AD/BN-2/5

 Main Fuel Pipe - Modification AD/BN-2/6

 Elevator Trim System - Modification AD/BN-2/7

 Turnbuckles in Aileron, Rudder and Nose Wheel Steering Control Systems -  AD/BN-2/8

 Empennage - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/9 Amdt 4

 Superseded - CANCELLED AD/BN-2/10

 Elevator Trim Final Drive Lever - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/11 Amdt 1

 Wing Attachment Spindles - Inspection AD/BN-2/12

 Rudder Bar Beams - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/13 Amdt 1

 Flap Operating Lever - Modification AD/BN-2/14 Amdt 2

 Tail Plane Front Spar Attachment - Inspection AD/BN-2/15

 Carburettor Air Box - Modification AD/BN-2/16

 Elevator Trim Jack - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/17 Amdt 1

 Engine Oil Return Pipes - Modification AD/BN-2/18

 Engine Mounting Bracket Jo-Bolts - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/19

 Elevator Outboard Hinge Spacers - CANCELLED AD/BN-2/20

 Elevator Trim Lever Box Cracking and Loose Rivets AD/BN-2/21 Amdt 1

 Emergency Exits Placard AD/BN-2/22

 Woodward Propeller Governor Drive Shaft - Inspection and Replacement AD/BN-2/23 Amdt 1

 Flap Attachments and Flap Operating Lever - Inspection AD/BN-2/24 Amdt 1

 Wing Mounted Engine Upper Mounting Brackets AD/BN-2/25 Amdt 3

 Wing Rear Spar - Inspection AD/BN-2/26

 Aileron Mass Balance Attachment - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/27

 Flap Drive Pick-Up Bracket AD/BN-2/28 Amdt 1

 Left and Right Rudder Bar Pillar and Slider Tube Assemblies AD/BN-2/29 Amdt 2


 Six Degree Droop Flap Micro-Switch Setting - Inspection AD/BN-2/30

 Engine Mounting Frames - Inspection AD/BN-2/31 Amdt 1

 Pilots Seat Locking Mechanism - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/32

 Rudder Hinge Mounting - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/33 Amdt 1

 Rudder Bar Lower Mounting - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/34

 Airframe Structural Fatigue Life Limitations AD/BN-2/35 Amdt 2

 Engine Mounting Brackets - Inspection AD/BN-2/36

 Passenger Seats - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/37

 Flight Compartment Seat Back - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/38

 Aileron Mass Balance Tube - Inspection AD/BN-2/39

 Propeller Governors - Inspection and Adjustment - CANCELLED AD/BN-2/40

 Elevator and Flap Control Rods - Inspection AD/BN-2/41 Amdt 1

 Elevator Trim Tab Cracking AD/BN-2/42 Amdt 3

 Engine Controls Attachment Brackets - Modification AD/BN-2/43

 Main Undercarriage Leg - Conversion AD/BN-2/44

 Main Undercarriage Leg AD/BN-2/45 Amdt 1

 Engine Control Shaft - Inspection AD/BN-2/46

 Wing Tip Tank Selector Switches - Modification AD/BN-2/47

 Wing Tip Tank Fuel Contents Transmitter Floats - Inspection AD/BN-2/48

 Pilots Seat Backs - Inspection and Modification AD/BN-2/49

 Tailplane Skin and Structure - Inspection and Rectification AD/BN-2/50

 Main Landing Gear Upper Torque  Link Attachment Lug AD/BN-2/51 Amdt 3

 Elevator Mass Balance Weights AD/BN-2/52 Amdt 1

 Primary Structure Corrosion AD/BN-2/53 Amdt 2

 Pilots Switch Panel AD/BN-2/54

 Nose Wheel Steering Ring Gear - CANCELLED AD/BN-2/55

 Elevator Trim Cable AD/BN-2/56

 Engine Air Intake Hose AD/BN-2/57 Amdt 2

 70 Amp DC Generation System AD/BN-2/58

 Rudder Control Cables AD/BN-2/59

 Generator Inspection AD/BN-2/60

 Main Landing Gear Attachment Bolts AD/BN-2/61 Amdt 1

 Wing Spar Cap AD/BN-2/62

 Nacelle Box Structure at Bottom Fitting of MLG AD/BN-2/63

 Propeller Anti-Ice System AD/BN-2/64 Amdt 1

 NLG Leg Cylinder Bearing Surfaces AD/BN-2/65


 Nose Wheel - Steering Drive-Ring AD/BN-2/66 Amdt 1

 Control Column Sliding Tube AD/BN-2/67 Amdt 1

 Rudder Lower Hinge Doubler AD/BN-2/68

 Throttle Friction Adjuster AD/BN-2/69 Amdt 1

 Elevator Outboard Hinge Bracket AD/BN-2/70

 Main Landing Gear Oleo Attachment Bracket AD/BN-2/71 Amdt 4

 Wing Access Panel AD/BN-2/72

 Emergency Exit Window AD/BN-2/73

 Engine Mounting Brackets AD/BN-2/74 Amdt 1

 Turbine Engine Mounting Frame NB-20-6853 AD/BN-2/75 Amdt 2

 Control Column Universal Joint AD/BN-2/76

 Access Panel Bolts AD/BN-2/77 Amdt 1

 Control Rod to Elevator Trim Tab Lever Bolt Retainer AD/BN-2/78

 FHL Landing Gear Units AD/BN-2/79

 Folding Passenger Seat Rear Frame AD/BN-2/80

 Control Cable Swivel Unit Mounting Bracket AD/BN-2/81

 Elevator Final Drive Rod AD/BN-2/82

 Horizontal Stabiliser Attachment Bolts AD/BN-2/83

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted on 20 December 2004, address the need to ensure the safety and airworthiness of Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes by establishing and updating specific directives that must be adhered to. This legislative instrument was introduced by David Alan Villiers, acting as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under the authority of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The primary policy objective of these directives is to maintain and enhance the safety standards of air operations by mandating regular inspections, modifications, and replacements of various aircraft components to prevent potential hazards and ensure compliance with established safety protocols. The directives listed in Schedule 1 have been re-made to reflect the latest published versions, ensuring that all safety requirements are current and effectively enforced. By revoking and remaking these airworthiness directives, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims to address any identified issues, incorporate new safety standards, and provide clear, updated guidance to aircraft operators and maintenance personnel to maintain the highest levels of airworthiness and safety in the aviation sector.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, pertain to the aviation industry and specifically address airworthiness standards for Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes. These directives apply to the aircraft, their owners, operators, and maintenance personnel, mandating compliance with detailed technical specifications to ensure safety. Geographically, the directives have a Commonwealth reach, applying across Australia as they are issued by a federal authority. The Act involves the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives, with each directive being re-made in its entirety as per the latest published editions, thus ensuring that all technical requirements and modifications are up-to-date. The directives cover a broad range of structural, mechanical, and operational aspects of the aircraft, including inspections, modifications, and replacements of various components such as seat cushions, fuel tanks, and control systems. While the Act itself does not specify exclusions or exemptions, the detailed nature of the directives implies that compliance is mandatory for the specified aircraft and components. The application of these directives can be extended or modified through subsequent subordinate instruments issued by CASA.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 legislative instrument primarily consists of two key provisions. Firstly, it revokes the existing Airworthiness Directives listed in Schedule 1, which pertain specifically to the Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes (section 1(a)). Secondly, it re-makes these Airworthiness Directives as separate instruments, ensuring they are up-to-date and published in their latest form (section 1(b)). Each re-made directive is identical to the most recent published version, reflecting any amendments or updates made since their original issuance. The obligations imposed by this Act on the parties and entities it governs include compliance with the specified Airworthiness Directives. This entails adherence to the inspection, modification, or replacement requirements detailed in each directive. For example, operators and maintenance providers must ensure that the pilot and passenger seat cushion supports are inspected (AD/BN-2/1), and that fuel tank sumps are modified (AD/BN-2/2). These obligations are critical for maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft and ensuring safety standards are met. Non-compliance with the Airworthiness Directives can result in significant consequences. The Act does not specify particular offences or penalties within its text, but generally, breaches of airworthiness regulations can lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). These actions may include fines, suspension or revocation of airworthiness certificates, and potential criminal charges for serious violations. The specific penalties would be determined based on the nature and severity of the breach, as outlined in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

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