{"id":"F2006B02896","name":"AD/B737/195 - Elevator Balance Panel Fasteners","slug":"ad-b737-195-elevator-balance-panel-fasteners","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":42238,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B02896-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\nBoeing 737 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/B737/195 Elevator Balance Panel Faste","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/B737/195 Elevator Balance Panel Fasteners 11/2002","content":"# AD/B737/195 Elevator Balance Panel Fasteners 11/2002\n\nApplicability: Model 737-600, \\-700, \\-700C, and \\-800 series aircraft, with line numbers 4, 6, 9\n\nthrough 20, 22 through 29, 31 through 48, 50 through 91, 93, and 94.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-06-15 Amdt 39-12162.\n\nNote: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1064 Revision 1 refers.\n\nCompliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 31 October 2002.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 31 October 2002.\n\nBackground: The FAA received a report of an elevator balance panel that was found disconnected from the horizontal stabiliser due to improper installation of fasteners during production. This Directive requires certain actions in order to prevent jamming, restricting, or binding of the elevator control surfaces.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 12 September 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 9 October 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive adopts and applies the FAA-mandated corrective action to the same subset of Boeing 737 airframes identified in the AD and refers to the Boeing service bulletin, so it does not expand the technical or aircraft scope beyond those external documents (see \"Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-06-15...\" and the Applicability listing). The only domestic adjustment recorded in the text is a revised effective date of 31 October 2002 (\"Compliance: ... with a revised effective date of 31 October 2002.\"), which alters timing but not substantive scope."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference dependence: The AD requires operators to follow the technical requirements of an external document (\"Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2001-06-15 Amdt 39-12162.\"), and refers to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1064 Rev 1 (\"Note: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1064 Revision 1 refers.\"). Implementers must obtain and follow those documents.","Targeted applicability: The AD lists specific models and a detailed set of line numbers (\"Applicability: Model 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 series aircraft, with line numbers 4, 6, 9 through 20, 22 through 29, 31 through 48, 50 through 91, 93, and 94.\"), requiring operators to identify affected airframes precisely.","Compliance timing and procedural dependence: Compliance is tied to the procedures and schedule in the referenced Requirement document and a revised effective date (\"Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 31 October 2002.\"), so timetables depend on external text.","Safety-critical maintenance burden: The remedy involves inspection/repair of flight control hardware to prevent elevator jamming (Background: \"elevator balance panel ... found disconnected ... due to improper installation of fasteners ... prevent jamming, restricting, or binding of the elevator control surfaces.\"), creating immediate operational and maintenance-resource implications for operators.","Regulatory basis and delegated decision-making: The AD is issued under delegated authority (\"under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998\"), reflecting administrative discretion in adopting the FAA action domestically; legal enforceability is clear but follows the delegate's implementation choice."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires certain Boeing 737-600/700/700C/800 aircraft (specific line numbers listed) to have their elevator balance panel fasteners inspected and corrected according to FAA AD 2001-06-15 and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1064 Rev 1 to prevent disconnection and jamming of the elevator. It affects operators of the listed aircraft, who must carry out and bear the cost of the maintenance work by the compliance dates; the AD is effective 31 October 2002."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope. It addresses a specific manufacturing defect in specific aircraft line numbers and does not expand beyond the original safety issue of improperly installed elevator balance panel fasteners."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 250 words)","Only 3 defined applicability criteria (aircraft models and line numbers)","Single requirement that cross-references external technical document (FAA AD 2001-06-15) rather than reproducing detailed instructions","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — straightforward applicability and compliance date","Minimal legislative cross-referencing (only cites CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1) as enabling power)"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners/operators of certain early-production Boeing 737-600/-700/-700C/-800 airplanes to inspect and repair elevator balance panel fasteners that may have been improperly installed. If these fasteners fail, the panel can detach and cause elevator control surfaces to jam or bind, risking loss of pitch control.\n\nAffected operators must follow FAA AD 2001-06-15 and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1064 Rev 1; compliance by 31 October 2002."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-b737-195-elevator-balance-panel-fasteners","history":"/api/acts/ad-b737-195-elevator-balance-panel-fasteners/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-b737-195-elevator-balance-panel-fasteners/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-b737-195-elevator-balance-panel-fasteners/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-b737-195-elevator-balance-panel-fasteners/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-b737-195-elevator-balance-panel-fasteners/documents"}}