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
Sky Enterprises (Republic) RC-3 (Seabee) Series Aeroplanes
AD Name AD Number
Lift Strut Fittings AD/RC-3/1
Wing Tip Float Strut AD/RC-3/2
Overview
The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted on 20 December 2004, was established to ensure the continuing safety and airworthiness of aircraft within Australia by re-making and revoking certain airworthiness directives. The directive was issued by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), acting under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The primary purpose of this legislation was to ensure that the airworthiness directives are kept up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards and regulations, thus contributing to the overall safety of the aviation industry. The policy objective was to maintain the highest level of safety and compliance within the aviation sector by ensuring that all aircraft are subject to the most current airworthiness directives.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directives 2004, issued under the authority of David Alan Villiers as a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and pursuant to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, primarily applies to the aviation industry, specifically targeting aircraft manufacturers, operators, and maintenance personnel. This legislation mandates compliance with specific airworthiness standards for particular aircraft models, including Sky Enterprises (Republic) RC-3 (Seabee) Series Aeroplanes. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these directives is national, as they are implemented across Australia in accordance with federal aviation safety regulations. The directives focus on ensuring that these aircraft meet safety standards through detailed specifications concerning lift strut fittings and wing tip float struts. Any exclusions or exemptions from these directives are not explicitly stated in the text, implying that all relevant aircraft must adhere to the stipulated requirements unless otherwise specified by CASA. The legislation also indicates that the directives are remade as separate instruments, maintaining the same form as the latest published editions, thus ensuring consistency and clarity in safety mandates.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of this legislative instrument (F2006B08030) involve the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives (ADs) relating to the Sky Enterprises (Republic) RC-3 (Seabee) Series Aeroplanes (section 1(a) and (b)). These directives pertain to lift strut fittings and wing tip float struts, identified as AD/RC-3/1 and AD/RC-3/2, respectively. By revoking the existing directives and remaking them as separate instruments, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) ensures that the latest safety standards and requirements are effectively implemented.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act on the parties or entities it governs primarily centre around compliance with the newly remade Airworthiness Directives. Operators of the Sky Enterprises (Republic) RC-3 (Seabee) Series Aeroplanes must ensure that their aircraft meet the specifications and maintenance requirements outlined in AD/RC-3/1 and AD/RC-3/2. This includes adhering to the latest safety protocols concerning lift strut fittings and wing tip float struts. Additionally, these directives mandate that any necessary modifications or repairs be conducted by appropriately certified personnel and documented as per CASA's regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Airworthiness Directives can result in significant civil and criminal consequences. Specifically, under section 39.001 (1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, breaches of these directives can lead to enforcement actions by CASA. Civil penalties for non-compliance may include fines, while more severe breaches could result in criminal charges. The maximum penalties for such offences are not explicitly stated in the provided text but generally, they can include substantial fines and potential imprisonment for individuals found guilty of serious violations that endanger public safety. The exact penalties would be determined based on the severity of the breach and the specific circumstances of the case.