{"id":"F2006B02382","name":"AD/AMD 50/15 - Take-Off Configuration Warning","slug":"ad-amd-50-15-take-off-configuration-warning","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":41612,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B02382-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/AMD 50/15 - Take-Off Configuration Warning","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 50 and 900 Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\nAD/AMD 50/15 Take-Off Configuration Warning 12/98\n\nApplicability: Mystère Falcon 50 aeroplanes with serial numbers 252, 250 and below, without Modification No F50 M1850 or Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F50-240 incorporated.\n\n \n\nRequirement: Modify the take-off warning system in accordance with Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F50-240 dated 5 April 1995.\n\n \n\nNote: DGAC AD 98-300-022(B).\n\n \n\nCompliance: Prior to 8 May 1999.\n\n \n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 November 1998.\n\n \n\nBackground: This directive introduces a modification whereby the ‘T/O CONFIG’ light on the warning panel illuminates when the park brake is not released and the aircraft is on the ground with at least one of the power levers set at full power.\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","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive sets a specific technical requirement for defined aircraft and does not indicate any change from an earlier or different scope. It requires modification per Dassault SB F50-240 for Mystère Falcon 50 aeroplanes serials 252, 250 and below that lack Modification F50 M1850 or that service bulletin, to be completed by the stated compliance date."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability by specific aircraft model and serial numbers (Applicability).","Exemption if a particular modification or service bulletin already incorporated (Applicability).","Mandatory incorporation of an external technical document (Dassault Service Bulletin F50-240) (Requirement).","Fixed compliance deadline (Compliance: prior to 8 May 1999) and stated effective date (effective 5 Nov 1998).","Cross-reference to a foreign airworthiness directive (DGAC AD 98-300-022(B)), which may affect interpretation or coordination (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"Modifies the take-off warning so the 'T/O CONFIG' light will illuminate when the park brake is not released while the aircraft is on the ground and at least one power lever is set to full power. Applies to Mystère Falcon 50 aeroplanes (serial numbers 252, 250 and below) that have not already incorporated Modification F50 M1850 or Dassault Service Bulletin F50-240; operators must incorporate Dassault SB F50-240 by 8 May 1999 (effective 5 Nov 1998)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope — a targeted safety fix for a specific aircraft type and serial number range. There is no evidence of scope creep; it addresses exactly one safety issue (take-off configuration warning for parking brake status) without expanding into broader operational or maintenance requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 150 words of substantive content)","Only 2 defined applicability criteria (serial number range and modification status)","Single, unambiguous requirement with direct reference to manufacturer bulletin","No nested conditions, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation","Clear, fixed compliance date with no alternative methods or phased implementation","Straightforward background explanation in plain language"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates Dassault Mystère Falcon 50 aircraft (serials 252, 250 and below) that have not already had Modification F50 M1850 or Service Bulletin F50‑240 applied to upgrade the take‑off warning system so a \"T/O CONFIG\" light illuminates if the parking brake is set during takeoff.  \n\nIt prevents damage, performance loss, or loss of control from attempted takeoffs with the parking brake engaged. The AD took effect 5 Nov 1998; compliance was due 8 May 1999."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-15-take-off-configuration-warning","history":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-15-take-off-configuration-warning/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-15-take-off-configuration-warning/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-15-take-off-configuration-warning/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-15-take-off-configuration-warning/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-15-take-off-configuration-warning/documents"}}