Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Radio Communication and Navigation Equipment

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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

 Radio Communication and Navigation Equipment

 AD Name AD Number

 Bendix Transmitters, Type TA-2 Series - Modular Connecting Lead -  AD/RAD/1

 Bendix Transmitters, Type TA-2 Series - Sub-Panel Cover Plate - Modification  AD/RAD/2

 Collins Transmitter, Type 18S-1, 2 and 3 - Replacement of Resistor R209 -  AD/RAD/3

 Bendix D.F. Receiver Mechanical Filter Circuit - Modification AD/RAD/4

 Collins Glide Slope Receivers, Flag Alarm and Deviation Circuits - Modification AD/RAD/5

 Bendix VHF Nav. Receivers, Flag Alarm and Deviation Circuit Modification AD/RAD/6

 Marconi Automatic Loops - Capacitor Insulation - Modification AD/RAD/7

 Channel Tuning Mechanism AWA VHF Nav/Com Receiver AD704 - Modification AD/RAD/8

 Rexair Amspeaker - Fuse Installation AD/RAD/9 Amdt 1

 VHF Transceiver - Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/10

 VHF Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/11 Amdt 2

 HF Transceiver - Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/12

 VHF Transceiver Circuit Protection - Modification AD/RAD/13 Amdt 1

 HF Transceiver - Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/14

 Localiser Flag Circuit - Modification AD/RAD/15

 Localiser and Glide Slope Flag Circuit - Modification AD/RAD/16

 AWA VC-10 VHF Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/17

 Aircom VHF Transceiver - Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/18

 'Aircom' VHF Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/19

 King VHF - KTR-900 Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/20

 Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) Instrumentation AD/RAD/21

 Press-to-Talk Assembly - Modification AD/RAD/22

 Pantronics/Cessna HF Transceiver - Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/23

 Sunair HF Transceiver Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/24

 Bayside VHF Transceiver Modification or Retirement AD/RAD/25

 Leigh Emergency Locator Transmitter Systems - Modification AD/RAD/26 Amdt 1

 Chromalloy Rescue Locator Beacon - Withdrawal from Service - CANCELLED AD/RAD/27

 Garrett Rescue 88A Crash Locator Beacon AD/RAD/28

 Sunair HF Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/29


 Sunair HF Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/30

 Sunair HF Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/31

 Garrett Emergency Locator Transmitter AD/RAD/32

 Radio Magnetic Indicator - Modification AD/RAD/33

 Sunair HF Transceiver - Modification AD/RAD/34

 Emergency Locator Transmitters and Crash Locator Beacons - Inspection -  AD/RAD/35 Amdt 1

 Collins ADF Type ADF-650 - Operation From 27.5 Volt Supply AD/RAD/36 Amdt 1

 Narco VHF NAV OBS Gear Assembly - Modification AD/RAD/37

 Collins ATC Transponder TDR-950 - Modification AD/RAD/38

 Lithium-Sulphur Dioxide Batteries AD/RAD/39 Amdt 1

 Narco ADF-141 - Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/40

 Fairchild Cockpit Voice Recorder - Inspection and Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/41

 Sunstrand Cockpit Voice Recorders - Modification - CANCELLED AD/RAD/42

 ATC Transponder Systems with Active Mode C AD/RAD/43 Amdt 5

 Collins DME-42 Distance Measuring Equipment AD/RAD/44

 King KDM 7000B Distance Measuring Equipment AD/RAD/45

 Bendix/King VN 411B VHF Nav Receiver AD/RAD/46

 Periodic Testing of ATC Transponders AD/RAD/47 Amdt 1

 Collins TCAS II and TCAS 94 Systems AD/RAD/48

 Collins TPR-720 ATC Radar Beacon System/Mode S Transponders AD/RAD/49

 Periodic Maintenance of Emergency Locator Transmitters - CANCELLED AD/RAD/50 Amdt 1

 Rockwell International/Collins Aviation Division TDR-94D Transponder AD/RAD/51

 Rockwell International, Collins Air Transport Division DME-700 AD/RAD/52

 Australian Domestic Distance Measuring Equipment AD/RAD/53

 Terra Transponders AD/RAD/54

 Rockwell International, Collins Air Transport Division, TCAS II Processors AD/RAD/55

 Honeywell, Commercial Flight Systems Group, TCAS II Processors AD/RAD/56

 AlliedSignal, Air Transport Avionics TCAS II Processors AD/RAD/57

 AlliedSignal CAS-81 TCAS II AD/RAD/58 Amdt 1

 Centaurus Ground Proximity Warning System AD/RAD/59

 GNS-XLS/GNS-XL Warning Placard AD/RAD/60 Amdt 1

 GPS Installation for Non-Precision Approaches - CANCELLED AD/RAD/61

 KLN 89B RAIM Warning AD/RAD/62

 KT 76A ATC Transponder AD/RAD/63

 Skywatch SKY497 AD/RAD/64

 VN 411B VHF Navigation Receiver AD/RAD/65


 Mode S Altitude AD/RAD/66

 Skyforce Avionics Skymap and Tracker II Units AD/RAD/67

 Mode C Transponder Altitude Checks AD/RAD/68 Amdt 2

 AlliedSignal RIA-32A ILS Receiver AD/RAD/69

 Aerodata AeroNav II and III Display Units AD/RAD/70

 Chelton VOR/LOC High Pass Filter Type 7-429/1 AD/RAD/71

 Apollo SL30 VHF NAVCOM AD/RAD/72

 Rockwell Collins CTL-92 Transponder Control Panel AD/RAD/73

 Garmin GNS 430 AD/RAD/74

 TDR-94/TDR-94D Transponders AD/RAD/75

 Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850 or -851 Integrated Navigation Units AD/RAD/76

 Goodrich Avionics Systems TAWS8000 AD/RAD/77 Amdt 1

 Becker AR4201 VHF Transceiver AD/RAD/78

 Thales Avionics TA/RA VSI-TCAS Indicator AD/RAD/79 Amdt 1

 AT150 Transponder AD/RAD/80

 Garmin GTX330/330D Mode S Transponder AD/RAD/81

 Prevent GPS Navigation unit from Providing Erroneous Cross-Deviation AD/RAD/82

 Honeywell MST 67A Transponder AD/RAD/83

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 were enacted to address the need for up-to-date and comprehensive guidelines for the maintenance and operation of aircraft in Australia. This legislative instrument was issued by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under the authority granted by subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The primary purpose of this instrument was to revoke existing Airworthiness Directives and re-make them in their most recent forms, ensuring that the safety standards remain current and effective. By doing so, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims to maintain high safety standards in the operation of aircraft within Australia, addressing any identified risks or gaps in the previous directives. This legislative action was taken to ensure that all stakeholders, including aircraft operators and maintenance personnel, have access to the latest safety requirements and modifications necessary to keep aircraft airworthy. The policy objective behind the Airworthiness Directives 2004 is to enhance aviation safety by providing clear, up-to-date directives that mandate specific actions to be taken regarding the maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft components. This approach helps to mitigate potential safety risks and ensure the continued safety and reliability of aircraft operating in Australian airspace.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, promulgated under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, apply to various entities within the aviation industry, including aircraft manufacturers, operators, and maintenance providers. These directives are intended to ensure that specific radio communication and navigation equipment meet required safety standards. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as it applies across Australia. The Airworthiness Directives cover a wide range of equipment, including transmitters, receivers, and various avionics components. The Act revokes certain directives and re-issues them to ensure they remain current and effective. Notably, the legislation does not specify exclusions or exemptions, implying that it applies broadly to the regulated entities and equipment. The application of these directives can be extended or modified through subordinate instruments, ensuring the regulations can adapt to technological advancements and emerging safety concerns.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of the Airworthiness Directives 2004 (F2006B07998) involve the revocation of existing airworthiness directives and the re-making of these directives as separate instruments. Specifically, section 2(a) revokes the Airworthiness Directives listed in Schedule 1, while section 2(b) re-makes these directives as individual instruments, each attached to the legislative instrument. These sections ensure that the latest versions of the directives are in force and that any changes or updates are clearly defined and accessible. The obligations imposed by this Act on the parties or entities it governs include compliance with the re-made airworthiness directives. These directives pertain to various aspects of aviation equipment, such as radio communication and navigation systems, and mandate specific modifications, inspections, or operational requirements to ensure airworthiness. Operators of aircraft and relevant equipment must adhere to these directives to maintain compliance with safety standards. Failure to comply can result in the aircraft being deemed non-airworthy, potentially leading to grounding or other regulatory actions. The Act also outlines consequences for non-compliance with the airworthiness directives. While specific penalties are not detailed within the legislative text, breaches of airworthiness regulations generally attract significant penalties under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. These can include fines up to a substantial amount, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach and its impact on aviation safety. The overarching goal is to ensure that all parties maintain high safety standards and that any deviations from these standards are promptly addressed.

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