Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - SAAB SF340 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

 SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

 AD Name AD Number

 Nacelle Forward Drag Strut Fittings Bolt - Inspection AD/SF340/1

 Rudder Limiter High Speed Stop AD/SF340/2

 Flight Control - Elevator Trim Tab System AD/SF340/3

 Powerplant Flameouts AD/SF340/4 Amdt 1

 Installation of Tail De-Icer Valve Heater Blanket AD/SF340/5

 Flap 20 Degree Limit Stop AD/SF340/6 Amdt 1

 Power Turbine Speed Signal - Overspeed Protection AD/SF340/7 Amdt 1

 MLG Separation Bolt Harness AD/SF340/8 Amdt 1

 Power Control Cable AD/SF340/9 Amdt 1

 Fuel System Optical Sensor Bonding AD/SF340/10

 Pitot Systems Water Traps AD/SF340/11

 Air Conditioning System Couplings AD/SF340/12

 Auto-Coarsening System - CANCELLED AD/SF340/13

 Emergency Lighting AD/SF340/14

 Delamination of Composite Structure AD/SF340/15

 AC Generator P/N 31342-001 AD/SF340/16

 Airworthiness Limitations AD/SF340/17 Amdt 3

 Nacelle Drag Strut Bolts, Lower Fittings and Attaching Fasteners AD/SF340/18

 Ice Protection AD/SF340/19

 Autopilot Wiring AD/SF340/20

 Auto-Coarsening AD/SF340/21

 Forward Toilet Service Door AD/SF340/22

 Nacelle Cowling Door AD/SF340/23

 Wing and Stabilizer Rework and Reinforcements AD/SF340/24

 Vertical Stabilizer Top Closure Rib AD/SF340/25 Amdt 1

 Modification of Exit and Dome Light Assemblies AD/SF340/26 Amdt 1

 Lavatory Circuit Breaker Replacement AD/SF340/27

 Passenger Door Handle AD/SF340/28

 Lower Drag Strut Assembly AD/SF340/29 Amdt 1


 Autopilot - Wire Replacement - CANCELLED AD/SF340/30

 Stabilizer De-Icing AD/SF340/31

 Fuel Tank Access Door Area AD/SF340/32

 Inner Wing Fuel Tanks AD/SF340/33

 Dual Pressure Indicator AD/SF340/34

 Refuel/Defuel Panel Lighting AD/SF340/35

 Sensor Loops AD/SF340/36

 Fuselage Structure Protective Shield AD/SF340/37

 Electrical Power AC Generator Control Relays AD/SF340/38

 Nacelle Fire Extinguisher Wiring - CANCELLED AD/SF340/39

 Motor Operated Fuel Valve Actuator AD/SF340/40

 Elevator and Aileron Coves AD/SF340/41

 Nose and Main Landing Gear AD/SF340/42

 Power Lever Placard AD/SF340/43

 Propeller Brake Valve AD/SF340/44

 Fuselage - Overwing Emergency Exit Beams AD/SF340/45

 Flight Idle Stop AD/SF340/46 Amdt 1

 Flap Fittings at WS 123.38 AD/SF340/47

 Rudder Nose Rib AD/SF340/48

 Brakes AD/SF340/49 Amdt 1

 Fire Protection - Fire Extinguishing - Engine Inspection of the Fire Handle  AD/SF340/50

 Engine Nacelle Fire Extinguisher Wiring AD/SF340/51

 Flight Controls Pitch Trim System - CANCELLED AD/SF340/52

 Anti-Skid Drive Coupling AD/SF340/53

 Ceiling and Lavatory Lights AD/SF340/54 Amdt 2

 Lavatory Waste Bin Extinguisher AD/SF340/55 Amdt 1

 Airfoil De-Icing - Introduction of New Improved Check Valve - CANCELLED AD/SF340/56

 Horizontal Stabiliser Front Spar Fastener Holes AD/SF340/57 Amdt 1

 Windshield Wiper Arm AD/SF340/58 Amdt 1

 Flap Support Strap AD/SF340/59 Amdt 1

 Flight Idle Stop Override Knob AD/SF340/60 Amdt 1

 Cargo Bay Placards AD/SF340/61 Amdt 1

 Engine Air Intake - Modification of Detachable Centre Inlet AD/SF340/62 Amdt 1

 Airfoil De-Icing - Introduction of New Improved Check Valve AD/SF340/63

 Landing Gear Electrical Relay 15GA AD/SF340/64

 Brake Installation Combination AD/SF340/65 Amdt 1


 Engine Control Quadrant - Securing of Power Cam Screw AD/SF340/66

 Nose Wheel Hub Heat Treatment AD/SF340/67

 Power Plant - Engine Mount Inspection AD/SF340/68

 MLG Support Assembly Bearing Housings AD/SF340/69 Amdt 1

 Fuselage Insulation Pads at Wing Aft Area AD/SF340/70

 Engine Control Quadrant - Inspection of Flight Idle Stop Solenoid Bracket  AD/SF340/71

 MLG Hydraulic Swivel Brackets AD/SF340/72

 Electrical Wiring - Cabin Compartment Ceiling AD/SF340/73

 Cargo Compartment Fire Detectors AD/SF340/74

 Bolt and Bushing Installation at WS 123.38 AD/SF340/75

 Aft Attachment Lug of Flap Fittings at WS 123.38 AD/SF340/76

 Refuel/Defuel Panel Electrical Arcing AD/SF340/77

 Landing Gear Electrical Circuit Breaker AD/SF340/78

 Improved Air Circulation Fan AD/SF340/79 Amdt 1

 Repainted Aircraft AD/SF340/80

 Pitot Static Tubes AD/SF340/81 Amdt 1

 DC Test Switches AD/SF340/82

 Replacement of Hydraulic Hoses AD/SF340/83

 MLG Retract Actuator Bracket Attachment Bolt AD/SF340/84 Amdt 1

 Propeller Remote Controlled Circuit Breakers AD/SF340/85

 Hydraulic Pump Electrical Wiring AD/SF340/86

 Sealing Around Terminal Lugs on  Fire Detectors AD/SF340/87

 Main Landing Gear Separation Bolt Electrical Harness - CANCELLED AD/SF340/88

 Nacelle Internal Structure AD/SF340/89

 Main Landing Gear Assistor Spring and Bearing Replacement AD/SF340/90 Amdt 2

 Main Landing Gear Separation Bolt Electrical Harness Replacement AD/SF340/91

 Refuelling Door AD/SF340/92

 Engine Bottom Mounts AD/SF340/93

 Aileron and Elevator Trim Tab Fittings AD/SF340/94

 Windshield Wiper Arm - 2 AD/SF340/95

 DC Starter Generator AD/SF340/96

 

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004 is a legislative instrument made under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 by David Alan Villiers, acting as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This legislative instrument revokes existing Airworthiness Directives and remakes them as separate instruments. The primary objective of this legislative instrument is to ensure that airworthiness directives are effectively communicated and enforced, thereby maintaining the highest standards of air safety in Australia. The instrument addresses the need for clear, up-to-date, and enforceable directives to manage and mitigate risks associated with aircraft operations.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, promulgated by the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, pertains specifically to the airworthiness of SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes. This legislative instrument revokes existing Airworthiness Directives and remakes them as separate instruments, as listed in Schedule 1, ensuring they remain in alignment with the latest published edition. The directives apply to all operators, maintainers, and other relevant parties who must adhere to the specified safety standards for SAAB SF340 aircraft. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these directives is national, governed under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, and they encompass a broad range of areas including structural, electrical, and flight control systems. Each directive targets specific components or systems of the aircraft to ensure ongoing airworthiness and safety. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in the directives themselves; however, the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 may include provisions that offer some flexibility or exemptions under certain conditions.

Key Provisions

This legislative instrument, titled "Airworthiness Directives 2004", made by David Alan Villiers, the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), revokes a series of existing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and simultaneously re-makes them in the same form as the latest published editions. Each AD pertains to specific components and systems of the Saab SF340 series aeroplanes, outlining requirements for inspections, modifications, or limitations to ensure the continued airworthiness of these aircraft. The main operative sections of this instrument are found in the Schedule, which lists the specific ADs being revoked and re-made (Schedule 1). The obligations imposed by this legislation primarily concern aircraft operators, maintenance personnel, and other entities involved in the operation and upkeep of Saab SF340 aeroplanes. These parties must comply with the re-made ADs, which set out detailed requirements for the inspection, repair, modification, or replacement of specific aircraft components. For instance, AD/SF340/1 requires a detailed inspection of the nacelle forward drag strut fittings bolt, while AD/SF340/2 addresses the rudder limiter high-speed stop. These directives cover a broad range of systems, including flight controls, powerplants, landing gear, and electrical systems, among others. Failure to comply with the ADs can result in serious safety risks, and the Act does not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance. However, the overarching legislation under which these ADs are issued, the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, provides a framework for enforcement. Under section 39.003 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, non-compliance with an AD can lead to civil penalties, including fines. The maximum penalty for contravening an AD can be substantial, reflecting the serious nature of non-compliance with airworthiness standards. Additionally, CASA has the authority to take enforcement actions, which may include grounding non-compliant aircraft, to ensure safety standards are met.

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