SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cirrus SR22 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia, specifically addressing safety concerns related to the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 series aircraft. The directive requires modifications to the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) to ensure its proper activation in emergency situations. The AD outlines the applicable aircraft serial numbers, the required modifications, and the compliance timeline. It is crucial for operators of the affected aircraft to adhere to these directives to maintain safety and compliance with aviation regulations.
- Models affected: Cirrus SR20 (serials 1005-1195) and SR22 (serials 0002-0209).
- Modification required for the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS).
- Components to be replaced include the CAPS handle access cover, activation handle bracket, and activation cable.
- Compliance deadline: Within 90 days after March 20, 2003.
- Modification is necessary to prevent failure of the CAPS in emergencies.
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Applicability
The Airworthiness Directive applies to Cirrus Model SR20 aircraft with serial numbers 1005 through 1195 and Model SR22 aircraft with serial numbers 0002 through 0209.
Requirement
Operators are required to modify the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) by replacing specific components, including the CAPS handle access cover, activation handle bracket, and activation cable, with parts of improved design. This modification must be performed in accordance with the specified Cirrus Service Bulletins.
Compliance
The compliance deadline for the required modifications is within 90 days after March 20, 2003, unless the modifications have already been accomplished.
Background
The directive was issued following reports that the CAPS might not activate in emergencies, highlighting the importance of the modifications to ensure the safety of the aircraft.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with this AD may result in the CAPS not activating in an emergency situation.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Page 1 of 2 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/CIRRUS/2 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section. Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 Series Aeroplanes AD/CIRRUS/2 Amdt 1 Aircraft Parachute System 3/2003 Applicability: Model SR20 aircraft, serial numbers 1005 through 1195. Model SR22 aircraft, serial numbers 0002 through 0209. Requirement: Modify the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) by replacing the CAPS handle access cover, the activation handle bracket, and the activation cable, with parts of improved design in accordance with the following service information, as applicable: 1. Cirrus Service Bulletin SB 20-95-03 Issued June 10, 2002; SB 20-95-04 Issued July 10, 2002; SB 20-95-05, Issued July 10, 2002, or SB 20-95-05 Revision 1, dated August 14 2002. 2. Cirrus Service Bulletin SB 22-95-03 Issued June 10, 2002; SB 22-95-04, Issued July 10, 2002; SB 22-95-05, Issued July 10, 2002, or SB 22-95-05 Revision 1, dated August 14 2002. Note: FAA AD 2002-24-08 Amdt 39-12973 refers. Compliance: Within 90 days after 20 March 2003, unless already accomplished. This Amendment becomes effective on 20 March 2003. Background: The FAA received a report from the type certificate holder that a condition exists that could cause the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS), installed on certain Model SR20 and SR22 aircraft, not to activate in the event of an emergency. COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Page 2 of 2 Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 Series Aeroplanes AD/CIRRUS/2 Amdt 1 (Continued) Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new FAA AD, which requires modification of the CAPS activation system with parts of improved design. This action is intended to prevent failure of the CAPS activation system in an emergency situation. The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 27 March 2002. David Alan Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 January 2003 The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 February 2003.
