{"id":"F2006B02339","name":"AD/AMD 10/24 - Nose Landing Gear Actuator Rod","slug":"ad-amd-10-24-nose-landing-gear-actuator-rod","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":41569,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B02339-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nFor the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (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.\n\nAMD Falcon 10 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/AMD 10/24 Nose Landing Gear Actuator ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/AMD 10/24 Nose Landing Gear Actuator Rod 5/2002","content":"# AD/AMD 10/24 Nose Landing Gear Actuator Rod 5/2002\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: All Falcon 10 aircraft.\n\nRequirement: 1. Insert Temporary Change No. 24 into the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM); unless Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin (SB) F10-294 has been implemented.\n\n    2. Insert Revision 5 of Chapter 5.40 into the Maintenance Manual (MM), irrespective of SB F10-294 implementation.\n\n    3. Check for cracks on the NLG actuator rod in accordance with SB F10-294.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2002-137(B) refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Before further flight after 27 March 2002. Temporary Change No. 24 may be removed from the AFM after satisfactory SB F10-294 implementation.\n\n    2. Upon receipt of MM revision.\n\n    3. Before 27 October 2002.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 27 March 2002.\n\nBackground: Cases of nose landing gear up-lock problems have been reported on in-service aircraft. Investigation revealed corrosion initiated cracking of the actuator rod, which resulted in an internal hydraulic leak. In the case of a three-point landing, such cracking can lead to rod fracture and result in nose gear retraction.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 20 March 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 27 March 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD keeps scope limited to all Falcon 10 aircraft and prescribes specific manual amendments and a one‑off inspection to correct the identified unsafe condition (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance). It does not expand applicability beyond the aircraft type nor introduce ongoing inspection regimes beyond the dates specified."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, single‑type applicability: applies only to Falcon 10 aircraft (Applicability).","Cross‑reference to manufacturer Service Bulletin (SB F10‑294) for inspection instructions — implementation dependency (Requirement 1 & 3).","Multiple discrete compliance actions with short, fixed deadlines (AFM change before next flight after 27 Mar 2002; MM revision upon receipt; rod inspection before 27 Oct 2002) (Compliance).","Document control burden: inserting Temporary Change into AFM and updating Maintenance Manual (Requirement 1–2).","Regulatory issuance and enforcement by a CASA delegate; action triggered by reported in‑service failures and manufacturer guidance (Background; signature)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive orders all Falcon 10 operators to insert a Temporary Change into the Aircraft Flight Manual (unless Dassault SB F10‑294 is already done), update the Maintenance Manual, and inspect the nose landing‑gear actuator rod for corrosion cracks per SB F10‑294. It responds to corrosion‑initiated cracking that caused hydraulic leaks and possible nose‑gear retraction. The CASA delegate issued the AD; aircraft owners/operators bear the cost, paperwork and inspection workload and must meet the specified deadlines (see Compliance dates)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its initial safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 400 words)","Only 3 specific requirements with clear conditional logic ('unless'/'irrespective of')","Single defined applicability (all Falcon 10 aircraft)","Minimal cross-referencing (only one external reference to French aviation authority AD)","Straightforward compliance dates with simple alternatives","No nested exceptions or complex defined terms section"],"plain_english_summary":"This Australian AD mandates Dassault Falcon 10 operators fix a corrosion-related defect in the nose landing gear actuator rod that can crack and fail, risking nose-gear collapse on landing.  \n\nIt requires an immediate temporary flight‑manual warning (unless already done), incorporation of updated maintenance inspection procedures when issued, and a physical inspection of the actuator rod by October 2002 to prevent potential loss of control, injury, or death."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-24-nose-landing-gear-actuator-rod","history":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-24-nose-landing-gear-actuator-rod/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-24-nose-landing-gear-actuator-rod/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-24-nose-landing-gear-actuator-rod/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-24-nose-landing-gear-actuator-rod/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-amd-10-24-nose-landing-gear-actuator-rod/documents"}}