{"id":"F2007L04643","name":"AD/A119/11 Amdt 1 - Pilot and Co-Pilot Doors Emergency Release System","slug":"ad-a119-11-amdt-1-pilot-and-co-pilot-doors-emergency-release-system","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":70966,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L04643-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Agusta A119 Series Helicopters","sectionType":"division","heading":"Agusta A119 Series Helicopters","content":"### Agusta A119 Series Helicopters\n\n| AD/A119/11 Amdt 1 | Pilot and Co-Pilot DoorsEmergency Release System | 2/2008 DM |\n| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | --------- |\n\n| Applicability: | Model A119 helicopters, all serial numbers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |\n| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | Inspect in accordance with Agusta Alert Technical Bulletin 119-25, or later EASA approved revision.If any interference is found between the lower hinge and the housing on the helicopter structure, before further flight, accomplish the corrective actions in accordance with Part II of Alert Technical Bulletin 119-25, or later EASA approved revision.If no interference is found between the lower hinge and the housing on the helicopter structure, before 30 June 2008, accomplish the corrective actions in accordance with Part II of Alert Technical Bulletin 119-25, or later EASA approved revision.Note: EASA Emergency AD 2007-0295R1-E refers. |\n| Compliance:    | Inspect within 5 flight hours after 4 December 2007, but not later than 31 December 2007, whichever occurs first.The compliance time remains unchanged by this issue of the Directive.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |\n|                | This Amendment becomes effective on 7 December 2007.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Background:    | During a ground test of the emergency door release system, the Pilot doors failed to disengage. Investigation determined that the reason for the malfunction was interference between the lower hinge and the fuselage structure. This condition, if not corrected, creates the risk of non-disengagement of the Pilot-and/or Co-pilot doors during an emergency, inhibiting the evacuation during an emergency, with possible injuries to the occupants.                                                                                                                                                                                                         |\n\n|     | Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the related EASA AD, which clarifies the mandatory actions to be accomplished and the associated compliance times. |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n5 December 2007","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/A119/11 Amdt 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/A119/11 Amdt 1","content":"## AD/A119/11 Amdt 1","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Pilot and Co-Pilot DoorsEmergency Releas","sectionType":"part","heading":"Pilot and Co-Pilot DoorsEmergency Release System","content":"## Pilot and Co-Pilot Doors  \nEmergency Release System","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"2/2008 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"2/2008 DM","content":"## 2/2008 DM","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Amendment 1 aligns the AD with a revised related EASA AD by clarifying the mandatory actions and associated compliance times. The directive keeps the same short inspection window but clarifies the corrective actions and deadlines (including immediate repair before further flight if interference is found and a firm date of 30 June 2008 if not). Operators must follow the clarified requirements and any later EASA‑approved revisions of the referenced technical bulletin."},"complexity_factors":["References an external service document (Agusta Alert Technical Bulletin 119‑25) or any later EASA‑approved revision, requiring cross‑checking of updated approved revisions.","Conditional requirements with different deadlines: immediate corrective action before further flight if interference is found; otherwise corrective action by a later mandatory date (30 June 2008).","Short inspection window tied to flight hours and calendar dates (inspect within 5 flight hours after 4 Dec 2007 but not later than 31 Dec 2007), creating operational scheduling pressure.","Explicit linkage to a related EASA Emergency AD (2007‑0295R1‑E) and an amendment issued to align/clarify actions, so operators must track interlocking regulatory documents.","Applicability to all serial numbers increases the directive’s operational scope and affects the entire A119 fleet.","Potential immediate operational impact (grounding risk) if interference is detected, increasing compliance urgency and logistic burden."],"plain_english_summary":"This Directive requires owners/operators of Agusta A119 helicopters to inspect the pilot and co‑pilot emergency‑door release hinges for interference and to carry out corrective work per Agusta Alert Technical Bulletin 119‑25 (or later EASA‑approved revision). If interference is found, repairs must be done before further flight; if not, repairs are still required by 30 June 2008. The measure aims to ensure emergency doors disengage reliably to allow evacuation and reduce injury risk."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This amendment remains tightly focused on its original purpose: fixing the emergency door release system on A119 helicopters. The amendment merely clarifies compliance times and mandatory actions to align with updated European standards, without expanding to other aircraft systems, models, or safety issues."},"complexity_factors":["Single, discrete mechanical issue (door hinge interference)","Straightforward conditional logic: inspect → if found, fix immediately; if not found, fix by deadline","Only 2 compliance pathways (interference found vs. not found)","Minimal cross-referencing (only to Agusta Alert Technical Bulletin 119-25 and EASA AD 2007-0295R1-E)","No defined terms section or interpretation provisions","Short, single-purpose document (approximately 300 words of substantive content)","Clear, unambiguous deadlines with specific dates and flight hours"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD mandates inspection and repair of the emergency door release on all Agusta A119 helicopters because the lower hinge can jam against the airframe and trap occupants. Owners, operators and maintenance crews must inspect the hinges promptly and correct any interference before further flight; even if clear, the repair must be completed by the specified compliance date. It's an amended directive aligning requirements with updated EASA standards to ensure safe emergency egress."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-a119-11-amdt-1-pilot-and-co-pilot-doors-emergency-release-system","history":"/api/acts/ad-a119-11-amdt-1-pilot-and-co-pilot-doors-emergency-release-system/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-a119-11-amdt-1-pilot-and-co-pilot-doors-emergency-release-system/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-a119-11-amdt-1-pilot-and-co-pilot-doors-emergency-release-system/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-a119-11-amdt-1-pilot-and-co-pilot-doors-emergency-release-system/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-a119-11-amdt-1-pilot-and-co-pilot-doors-emergency-release-system/documents"}}