{"id":"F2006B02392","name":"AD/AMD 50/25 - Cockpit Lighting","slug":"ad-amd-50-25-cockpit-lighting","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":41622,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B02392-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 50 and 900 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/AMD 50/25 Cockpit Lighting 5/2002","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/AMD 50/25 Cockpit Lighting 5/2002","content":"# AD/AMD 50/25 Cockpit Lighting 5/2002\n\nApplicability: All Mystère Falcon 50 and Falcon 50 EX aeroplanes serial numbers 2 through 270 inclusive without Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin (SB) F50-318 dated 6 February 2002 incorporated.\n\nRequirement: 1. Check the wiring configuration of the aeroplane’s optional lighting in accordance with SB F50-318 Part 1.\n\n2. If, as a result of the Requirement 1 check, the wiring configuration is found to be incorrect, modify the wiring in accordance with SB F50-318 Part 2.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2002-086-036(B) R1 refers.\n\nCompliance: Requirements 1 and 2 \\- Within 13 months from the effective date of this Directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 May 2002.\n\nBackground: Dassault has advised the French Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile that some Mystère Falcon 50 and Falcon 50 EX may be incorrectly wired, with some optional lighting wiring being directly fed from the battery without being routed through a circuit breaker.\n\nThis Directive requires inspection of the wiring and, if necessary, modification of the wiring.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nEugene Paul Holzapfel\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 27 March 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)","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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive sets a clear, limited scope: Mystère Falcon 50/50 EX serials 2–270 without SB F50-318 incorporated. The instrument itself does not indicate any change to that original applicability or to the stated requirements; it prescribes inspection and corrective wiring work to be done within 13 months."},"complexity_factors":["Technical electrical inspection and modification of aircraft cabin/cockpit wiring","Applicability limited to specific serial numbers (2–270) and conditional on absence of SB F50-318","Work split into two tasks: Part 1 (check) and Part 2 (modify) as per the Service Bulletin","Fixed compliance timeframe: within 13 months of the AD's effective date","Requirement that modifications follow manufacturer Service Bulletin instructions","Cross-reference to foreign regulator's AD (DGAC AD 2002-086-036(B) R1)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Mystère Falcon 50 and Falcon 50 EX aeroplanes (serials 2–270) that have not incorporated Dassault Service Bulletin F50-318 to inspect the optional cockpit lighting wiring and, if incorrect, modify it following the bulletin. Compliance must occur within 13 months of the effective date. Owners/operators bear the cost of inspection and any wiring work; the measure responds to reports that some optional lights may be directly battery‑fed without a circuit breaker (Background; Requirement; Compliance)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a targeted safety directive addressing a specific wiring defect in a narrow aircraft model range. The scope remains precisely limited to the identified unsafe condition without expansion into broader operational or maintenance requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 400 words)","Only 2 substantive requirements with clear conditional logic (if-then structure)","Single defined term (the Service Bulletin reference)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about a French aviation directive","Clear applicability section with specific serial number range","Simple compliance deadline (single time period for all actions)"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD orders owners/operators of specific Dassault Falcon 50 and 50 EX jets (S/N 2–270) that have not had SB F50‑318 applied to inspect cockpit lighting wiring. Some optional lights were found connected directly to the battery, bypassing circuit‑breaker protection, creating an electrical/fire hazard.\n\nIf incorrect wiring is found, it must be rewired to route through a circuit breaker. Actions are required within 13 months of 16 May 2002."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-25-cockpit-lighting","history":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-25-cockpit-lighting/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-25-cockpit-lighting/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-25-cockpit-lighting/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-25-cockpit-lighting/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-amd-50-25-cockpit-lighting/documents"}}