{"id":"F2006B02919","name":"AD/B737/222 - Forward Door Escape Slide Stowage Compartments","slug":"ad-b737-222-forward-door-escape-slide-stowage-compartments","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":42261,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B02919-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/B737/222 - Forward Door Escape Slide Stowage Compartments","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\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 CASR 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\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nBoeing 737 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/B737/222 Forward Door Escape Slide Stowage\n\nCompartments\n\n  \n4/2004\n\nApplicability: Model 737-300, \\-400, and –500 series aircraft; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1430 Revision 1, dated 10 April 2003.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2004-02-08 Amdt 39-13443.\n\nCompliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 15 April 2004.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 15 April 2004.\n\nBackground: The FAA requires certain actions which are intended to prevent forward door escape slides from falling out of their stowage compartments into the aircraft interior and inflating; which could impede an evacuation in the event of an emergency.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 4 March 2004\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 24 March 2004.\n\n  \n\nPage 1 of 1","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"CASA adopted the FAA AD's technical requirements and the Boeing service bulletin for the same unsafe condition without expanding applicability or requirements; the only formal change noted is the AD's effective date being set to 15 April 2004."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to external FAA AD (2004‑02‑08) rather than standalone technical text","Reference to Boeing Service Bulletin 737‑25‑1430 Rev 1 for applicability and procedures","Limited applicability to specific 737‑300/‑400/‑500 serials (requires checking operator fleet against SB list)","Prescriptive compliance date (15 April 2004) creates scheduling and logistic constraints for operators","Operational impact confined to physical inspections/modifications (technical work by maintenance organisations)","Regulatory discretion minimal because CASA adopts FAA requirements; enforcement responsibility rests with CASA delegate"],"plain_english_summary":"CASA requires airlines and owners of Boeing 737‑300/‑400/‑500 aircraft to carry out inspections and modifications specified in FAA AD 2004‑02‑08 and Boeing Service Bulletin 737‑25‑1430 Rev 1 to secure forward door escape slide stowage compartments. The rule is aimed at preventing slides from falling into the cabin and inflating there, which could block evacuation. Compliance follows the FAA technical instructions and must be completed by 15 April 2004; the costs and work fall on the aircraft operators."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow airworthiness directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in specific aircraft models. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring escape slide stowage compartments function correctly."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (1 page)","Only 3 defined elements: applicability (specific aircraft models), requirement (reference to external FAA document), and compliance deadline","No nested conditions or exceptions — the requirement is absolute and unconditional","Single cross-reference to external technical document (FAA AD 2004-02-08) rather than internal legislative cross-referencing","No interpretation section or defined terms","Straightforward cause-and-effect logic: unsafe condition → required action → deadline"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive targets Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 series and requires operators to follow FAA AD 2004-02-08 to inspect and remedy forward door escape slide storage so slides cannot fall into the cabin or accidentally inflate. \n\nIt affects any owner/operator of the listed aircraft in Australia, takes effect 15 April 2004, and prevents blocked exits during emergency evacuations."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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