Commonwealth legislation

AD/AUS/1 - Lift Strut

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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What this is: An immediate safety order (called an "Airworthiness Directive") for owners of specific vintage aircraft.

Who it affects: Anyone who owns or operates an Auster/Beagle A.61 series aeroplane built before May 1947.

What it requires: You must immediately inspect or repair the lift struts (the structural supports that hold the wings up) following specific manufacturer instructions called "Service Bulletins" (Issues 2 and 5).

When: Immediately ("Forthwith" means right now — before the next flight).

Why it matters: This prevents wing failure. The directive addresses potential structural weaknesses in the lift struts of these elderly aircraft.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/AUS/1 Lift Strut 2/50

Applicability: All models manufactured before May 1947. Requirement: Action in accordance with Auster SB Issues 2 and 5. Compliance: Forthwith.

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