Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) Series Aeroplanes

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 were enacted to address safety concerns regarding the Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) Series Aeroplanes. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) was the enacting body, acting under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This legislation aimed to ensure that the airworthiness directives governing specific maintenance and inspection requirements for these aircraft were up to date and accurately reflected in current safety standards. The Airworthiness Directives 2004 involved the revocation of outdated directives and the re-issuance of revised directives to maintain the highest safety standards for these aircraft in operation. The policy objective was to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) Series Aeroplanes by keeping the relevant directives aligned with the latest safety standards and technological advancements.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued by David Alan Villiers as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, pertains to the revocation and remaking of specific airworthiness directives concerning the Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) series aeroplanes. The directives apply to all persons and entities responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of these aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. These directives are nationally applicable across Australia, with their provisions extending to all registered aircraft of the specified type within the jurisdiction. The re-making of these directives aims to ensure that they remain consistent with the latest safety requirements and technological advancements. Notably, certain directives have been cancelled or superseded, indicating updates or changes in regulatory requirements. The application of these directives is not restricted by geographical boundaries within Australia but encompasses all relevant aircraft operations and maintenance activities governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

Key Provisions

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 document is a legislative instrument that revokes certain existing airworthiness directives for Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) series aeroplanes and re-makes them as separate instruments. This action is taken under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 by David Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Each directive is re-made in exactly the same form as it appears in the latest published edition. The directives (sections) detail specific requirements and modifications for various parts of the aeroplane, including the rudder trim installation, windshield collar, fuel tanks, aileron and stabilator balance weight assembly, engine air inlet duct, aileron spar, fuel system, wing rear spar attach bolts, brake disc, superseding directives, rudder trim arm assembly cracking, control wheel retaining pin, control wheel, fuel selector valve, stabilator balance weight tube assembly, seat frame, seat belt attachment, pitch trim switch, front seat restraint installations, main landing gear torque links, stabilator hinge attaching bolts, stabilator, wing rear spar, air induction hose system, rudder bar assembly, stall warning light, automatic pilot servo roll shear pin, outer wing spar, air conditioning system, main landing gear cylinder cracking, nose landing gear, fuel valve, forward baggage door, quick disconnect seat retention mechanism, fuel line, nose landing gear trunnion, pre-certification requirements, wing structural fatigue life limitation, fuel selector valve, throttle linkage bolt, lower cowl drain, fuel selector control system, fuel line, electric pitch trim switch, engine control rod end bearings, oil coolers, engine cowling, steering system, nose landing gear retraction system, glove compartment, control column stop, manually trippable breaker for pitch trim circuit, stabilator skin, nose gear actuator rod end bearing, turbocharger exhaust system, fuel flow indicator line, fuselage firewall, window curtain rod support area, rudder skin, fuel tank vent and vent hose, rudder/aileron interconnect bracket, ammeter installation, aileron balance weight attachment, nose landing gear downlock, battery strap installation, ammeter installation, stabilator attach fitting corrosion, crossover exhaust assembly, aircraft repair, engine mount and NLG attachment, main landing gear side brace stud, flap handle attach bolt, engine oil cooler hoses, engine air filter, and control wheel attachment. The obligations imposed by this legislation on the parties or entities it governs include compliance with the specific requirements and modifications outlined in each airworthiness directive. This entails conducting inspections, making necessary modifications, replacements, or installations, and ensuring that the Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) series aeroplanes meet the safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Non-compliance with these directives may result in the aeroplane being deemed airworthy, which could lead to safety risks and potential legal consequences. Failure to adhere to the airworthiness directives can result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the severity of the breach. Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, a person who contravenes a direction or requirement may be liable to a penalty. The maximum penalty for a civil breach is generally a fine of up to $22,200 for individuals and up to $111,000 for corporations, as per section 39.002 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. In cases of serious breaches, where the contravention is likely to endanger safety in air navigation, the penalties can be more severe, with fines of up to $222,000 for individuals and $1,110,000 for corporations, along with potential imprisonment for up to five years. It is crucial for the parties or entities governed by these directives to ensure strict compliance to avoid such penalties and maintain the safety standards required by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.