{"id":"F2006B02324","name":"AD/AMD 10/1 - Exhaust Tailpipe - Modification and Replacement","slug":"ad-amd-10-1-exhaust-tailpipe-modification-and-replacement","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":41554,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B02324-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/AMD 10/1 - Exhaust Tailpipe - Modification and Replacement","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  AMD Falcon 10 Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\nAD/AMD 10/1 Exhaust Tailpipe - Modification and Replacement\n\nApplicability: All model Falcon 10 fitted with Grumman tailpipes P/N F10A5B10003-7. Document:              AMD SB BA F10 0129. (F10-78-001).\n\nCompliance: As detailed in the requirement document.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n5/77\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive focused on a specific mechanical component on a specific aircraft type. There is no indication of scope creep; it remains narrowly focused on its original purpose of addressing exhaust tailpipe safety."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document — only 8 substantive lines of regulatory text","No defined terms section — relies entirely on external technical document (AMD SB BA F10 0129)","Single, clear applicability criterion (specific aircraft model + specific part number)","No nested exceptions, conditional logic, or cross-references to other legislation","Compliance requirement is delegated entirely to external service bulletin (incorporation by reference)","Minimal administrative content — essentially a pointer to a technical standard"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this is:** This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Think of it like a compulsory recall notice, but for aircraft instead of cars.\n\n**What it does:** It requires owners and operators of specific **AMD Falcon 10 series aeroplanes** to modify or replace the **exhaust tailpipe** (the pipe that carries exhaust gases away from the engine). \n\n**Who it affects:** Anyone who owns or operates an AMD Falcon 10 aircraft fitted with a specific Grumman-manufactured tailpipe (part number F10A5B10003-7).\n\n**Why it matters:** Exhaust tailpipes on aircraft are critical safety components. If they fail, hot exhaust gases can damage the aircraft structure or cause fires. This AD likely addresses a known defect or wear pattern discovered in these specific tailpipes.\n\n**What must be done:** Operators must follow the technical instructions in **AMD Service Bulletin BA F10 0129** (also referenced as F10-78-001). The exact deadline and method of compliance are detailed in that document — operators need to obtain and follow those specific instructions.\n\n**The bottom line:** If you fly or maintain one of these specific Falcon 10 aircraft, you cannot legally ignore this. You must check if your tailpipe matches the part number, get the service bulletin, and complete the required work."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument, as written, applies specifically to all Falcon 10 aeroplanes fitted with Grumman tailpipes P/N F10A5B10003-7 and refers to a single requirement document (Applicability; Document). The text contains no indication that the applicability or scope has been broadened or narrowed from an earlier or original intent within the document itself."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical scope limited to a single part number and aircraft model (Applicability).","Key procedural and technical details are offloaded to an external requirement/service document (AMD SB BA F10 0129), which must be obtained to understand exact actions (Document; Compliance).","Implementation requires certified maintenance action and parts procurement, generating operational and logistical complexity for operators (Applicability; Compliance).","The AD text does not state the specific unsafe condition or detailed compliance timeline, creating some interpretive work for operators and maintainers (title only; Compliance)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD mandates modification or replacement of the exhaust tailpipe on Falcon 10 aeroplanes fitted with Grumman tailpipes P/N F10A5B10003-7, with work to be performed by licensed maintenance personnel following the referenced service/requirement document.  \n\nOwners and operators must obtain the document, fund and arrange the work; CASA sets applicability and compliance but delegates the technical steps, tolerances and acceptance criteria to the manufacturer’s procedure, so parts availability and document access will drive cost and implementation speed."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-1-exhaust-tailpipe-modification-and-replacement","history":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-1-exhaust-tailpipe-modification-and-replacement/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-1-exhaust-tailpipe-modification-and-replacement/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-1-exhaust-tailpipe-modification-and-replacement/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-1-exhaust-tailpipe-modification-and-replacement/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-1-exhaust-tailpipe-modification-and-replacement/documents"}}