Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Rolls Royce (Blackburn) Engines - Cirrus Series

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted on 20 December 2004, are a legislative instrument under the authority of David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, acting pursuant to subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This instrument was introduced to address the need for the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives to ensure continued safety and compliance within the aviation sector. Each Airworthiness Directive mentioned in Schedule 1 was re-made in the same form as it appears in the latest published edition, emphasising the commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards. The policy objective of this legislation is to ensure that airworthiness directives are consistently updated and enforced to protect public safety in the aviation industry.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, pertains to the modification and oversight of airworthiness directives, which are binding orders issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to address safety concerns in aviation. This legislation applies to aircraft operators, aircraft manufacturers, and maintenance organisations within the Commonwealth of Australia. Its purpose is to ensure that specific aircraft components, such as engines and connecting rods, meet the required safety standards. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as it applies across all states and territories in Australia. The legislation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but the scope of its application is defined through the specific Airworthiness Directives attached to the instrument. These directives are re-made in the same form as the latest published editions, ensuring that the standards and requirements are up-to-date and enforceable.

Key Provisions

The primary sections of the Airworthiness Directives 2004 legislative instrument involve the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives (ADs) as listed in Schedule 1. Section (a) revokes the existing ADs mentioned in Schedule 1, while Section (b) simultaneously re-makes each of these directives as separate instruments, ensuring they are in line with the latest published editions. These ADs pertain to modifications and inspections of Rolls Royce (Blackburn) Engines, specifically the Cirrus Series, including directives on connecting rod modifications and crankshaft inspections. The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act on the relevant parties and entities primarily revolve around compliance with the re-made ADs. Operators and owners of aircraft equipped with the specified Rolls Royce engines are mandated to adhere to the detailed instructions and procedures outlined in the ADs. This includes ensuring that the modifications and inspections are carried out in accordance with the specified standards and timelines. Failure to comply with these ADs could result in the aircraft being deemed non-airworthy, thereby affecting its operational status and potentially leading to safety issues. The Airworthiness Directives 2004 also outline specific offences and penalties for non-compliance. While the legislation does not detail specific penalties within the text, breaches of ADs generally fall under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. Non-compliance can result in substantial civil penalties, including fines, and criminal charges for individuals and corporations. The maximum penalties can vary significantly depending on the severity and impact of the non-compliance, but they are designed to ensure that all stakeholders maintain the highest safety standards. Non-compliance can also lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which may include grounding of the aircraft until compliance is achieved.