Airworthiness Directives 2004 - Revocation and Remaking - Walter Turbine Engines - M601 Series

Overview

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, enacted on 20 December 2004 by David Alan Villiers as the delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, was established to address the need for updated and consolidated airworthiness directives concerning various aircraft components. This legislative instrument aims to revoke previously issued airworthiness directives and re-promulgate them with the same wording as the latest published editions. The enactment was carried out under subregulation 39.001(1) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. The policy objective behind these directives is to ensure the continuing airworthiness of aircraft by implementing necessary safety measures and updates to specific components, such as the Walter Turbine Engines - M601 Series, which are addressed in the directives AD/M601/1 and AD/M601/2.

Scope and Application

The Airworthiness Directives 2004, made by David Alan Villiers, a delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, revokes and remakes various airworthiness directives under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. This legislative instrument applies to the aviation industry, specifically to aircraft operators and manufacturers who must comply with the airworthiness standards set forth in these directives. These directives govern the maintenance, repair, and operation of specific aircraft components, including the Walter Turbine Engines - M601 Series, as detailed in the attached airworthiness directives. Each directive is remade to ensure consistency with the latest published editions, maintaining the safety standards required by Australian aviation law. The scope of this legislation is national, as it is implemented under the Commonwealth's authority, ensuring uniform standards across all states and territories. There are no exclusions or exemptions explicitly mentioned in the instrument, although specific thresholds or conditions might be outlined in the detailed airworthiness directives themselves. The application of these directives can be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments issued under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of this legislative instrument (F2006B08053) concern the revocation and remaking of specific Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to Walter Turbine Engines - M601 Series. Section (a) revokes the existing Airworthiness Directives listed in Schedule 1, while section (b) mandates the remaking of each directive in the same form as it appears in the latest published edition. This ensures that the directives remain current and accurately reflect the latest safety standards and requirements. The directives affected include the Fuel Control Unit (AD/M601/1) and the Combustion Chamber Inner Liner (AD/M601/2). The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act primarily relate to the adherence to the re-made Airworthiness Directives. Entities governed by these directives, such as aircraft manufacturers, operators, and maintenance providers, are mandated to comply with the specific technical and operational standards outlined in the directives. This includes conducting necessary inspections, maintenance, and modifications to ensure the airworthiness of the Walter Turbine Engines - M601 Series. The directives aim to maintain the highest safety standards by addressing specific technical issues or potential hazards identified in the engines. The legislation also outlines the consequences for non-compliance with the Airworthiness Directives. While the specific penalties and consequences are not detailed within this instrument, it is implied that failure to comply with the directives could lead to significant safety risks. In general, non-compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulations can result in various civil and criminal penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and the grounding of non-compliant aircraft. The exact penalties are prescribed in other sections of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, which stipulate the enforcement measures and penalties for breaches of airworthiness directives. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) retains the authority to take enforcement actions against entities that fail to comply with the mandated safety standards.