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
Rolls Royce Turbine Engines - Spey Series
AD Name AD Number
Group 'A' Component Lives - CANCELLED AD/RRT-S/1 Amdt 8
Group 'A' Component Lives - CANCELLED AD/RRT-S/2 Amdt 4
Stage 2 and 3 H.P. Compressor Discs - Increased Thickness Neck and AD/RRT-S/3
H.P. Fuel Shut Off Valve Primary Strainer - Inspection AD/RRT-S/4 Amdt 1
In-Field Rectification of Low Power Indication - Performance Monitoring AD/RRT-S/5
Malfunction of Bleed Valve Mechanism Featuring Mod. 5866 - Operational and AD/RRT-S/6
Airflow Control Bleed Valve - Removal of Mod. 5866 AD/RRT-S/7
Combustion Section - Primary Airscoop AD/RRT-S/8
Transply Combustion Liners AD/RRT-S/9
HP2 Turbine Disc Locating Sleeve AD/RRT-S/10
Steel Turbine Discs AD/RRT-S/11
Stage 2 Low Pressure Turbine Blades - CANCELLED AD/RRT-S/12 Amdt 2
Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2 NGV Seal Support AD/RRT-S/13 Amdt 1
LPT Stage 2 NGV Seal Support AD/RRT-S/14
Stage 2 Low Pressure Turbine Blades AD/RRT-S/15
Overview
The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, aim to address the need for updated safety measures and standards in the aviation industry. This legislative instrument revokes and re-makes specific airworthiness directives related to Rolls Royce turbine engines, particularly the Spey series. The purpose of this enactment is to ensure that the directives are consistent with the latest published editions, thereby maintaining the highest safety standards and compliance with international aviation regulations. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority, as the relevant legislature, seeks to enhance the safety and reliability of aircraft operations by ensuring that all airworthiness directives are current and effectively implemented.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directives 2004 made by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, apply to the aviation industry and specifically to Rolls Royce Turbine Engines - Spey Series. These directives govern the airworthiness standards that must be met by the specified components of these engines to ensure safe and reliable operation. The geographic reach of these directives is national, as they are applicable across Australia in compliance with federal aviation regulations. The legislative instrument revokes certain Airworthiness Directives related to Rolls Royce Turbine Engines and simultaneously remakes them in the same form as the latest published editions, thereby ensuring that the regulatory requirements remain up-to-date and consistent with current safety standards. The directives cover a range of components and operational aspects, such as component lives, inspections, and modifications, aimed at addressing specific issues like increased thickness necks, performance monitoring, and malfunctions. While the primary focus is on maintaining airworthiness, these directives do not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the provided text, indicating a comprehensive application to the specified engines and components.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directives 2004 (F2006B08010) is a legislative instrument made by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This instrument revokes a series of existing Airworthiness Directives and re-issues them in an updated form, as detailed in the attached directives and the Schedule. Each re-made directive is identical to the latest published edition. Section 2 of the instrument specifies the revocation of certain Airworthiness Directives pertaining to Rolls Royce Turbine Engines - Spey Series, while Section 3 re-issues these directives with updated information.
The obligations imposed by this instrument primarily concern the maintenance and compliance requirements of aircraft operators, owners, and manufacturers. Specifically, these directives set out detailed technical instructions and maintenance schedules that must be adhered to for the continued airworthiness of the specified Rolls Royce Turbine Engines. Operators and owners of aircraft equipped with these engines must ensure that all specified inspections, modifications, and replacements are completed in accordance with the directives. Manufacturers are also required to provide the necessary parts and technical guidance to facilitate compliance with the directives.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Airworthiness Directives can result in severe consequences. Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance can be considered a breach of the regulations. Such breaches may lead to enforcement actions by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, including the imposition of fines, suspension or revocation of airworthiness certificates, and other regulatory sanctions. The exact penalties are not specified in the Airworthiness Directives 2004 but are outlined in the overarching Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, which can impose substantial financial penalties and operational restrictions on non-compliant entities.