{"id":"F2006B03065","name":"AD/B747/162 - Overhead Stowage Bin","slug":"ad-b747-162-overhead-stowage-bin","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":42424,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03065-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/B747/162 - Overhead Stowage Bin","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nBoeing 747 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/B747/162 Overhead Stowage Bin 7/96\n\nApplicability: Model 747-100, \\-200, and \\-300 series aircraft, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A3095 Revision 1.\n\nRequirement: Perform a visual inspection to determine if hinge bolts and nuts are installed in the overhead bins, in accordance with either Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A3095, or 747-25A3095 Revision 1.\n\n    (a) If the hinge bolts and nuts are installed, no further action is required by this AD.\n\n    (b) If any hinge bolt or nut is not installed, install a hinge bolt and nut in accordance with either of the above mentioned bulletins.\n\nNote: FAA AD 96-07-10 Amdt 39-9559 refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless already accomplished, before 20 September 1996.\n\nBackground: The FAA received reports that overhead bins in the passenger compartment have fallen out of position due to missing hinge bolts. Missing hinge bolts could result in the overhead bins falling out of position and injuring aircraft occupants.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, one-off safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring overhead bin hinge bolts are installed on specified Boeing 747 variants."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (the Boeing Service Bulletin)","Simple binary conditional logic (if bolts present → stop; if absent → install)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a note about the related FAA directive","Single applicability criterion (specific aircraft models)","Clear, single compliance date with one exception clause"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — essentially a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for specific aircraft.\n\n**What it does:**\nOrders airlines and aircraft operators to inspect the overhead luggage bins on certain Boeing 747 models (the -100, -200, and -300 series) to check if hinge bolts and nuts are properly installed. These bolts keep the overhead bins attached to the aircraft ceiling.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received reports that overhead bins were falling down because hinge bolts were missing. A falling bin in flight could seriously injure passengers or crew.\n\n**What operators must do:**\n- **Check** the bins to see if the bolts and nuts are there\n- **If yes:** Nothing more needed for this directive\n- **If no:** Install the missing bolts and nuts following Boeing's official repair instructions\n\n**Who it affects:**\nAnyone operating the specified Boeing 747 models in Australia — primarily airlines like Qantas that flew these aircraft.\n\n**Deadline:**\nThe inspection and any needed repairs had to be completed before 20 September 1996 (unless already done)."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive stays within the original corrective scope: it targets specific 747 variants listed in the Boeing service bulletin and requires inspection and repair of missing hinge bolts/nuts. It does not broaden to other components or aircraft types and aligns with the referenced FAA AD and Boeing service bulletin."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability — specific Boeing 747-100/-200/-300 series cited in the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (Applicability).","Single, short action — visual inspection plus conditional installation (Requirement: parts 'installed' or 'install' condition).","Reference dependence — compliance requires following an external Boeing Alert Service Bulletin or its Revision 1 (Requirement).","Fixed deadline — a single compliance date creates scheduling pressure for operators (Compliance: before 20 September 1996).","Operational burden — inspections and possible part installation create direct labour and parts costs for operators (implicit in Requirement and Background).","Regulatory cross-reference — note to FAA AD 96-07-10 links international regulatory alignment (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"This airworthiness directive requires operators of certain Boeing 747-100/200/300 aircraft to perform a visual check of overhead stowage-bin hinge bolts and nuts and to install any missing bolts/nuts following Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A3095 (or Revision 1). Officials say missing hinge bolts have caused bins to fall and could injure occupants. The directive imposes an inspection-and‑repair obligation on operators, with associated labour and parts costs, and a fixed compliance deadline (before 20 September 1996)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-b747-162-overhead-stowage-bin","history":"/api/acts/ad-b747-162-overhead-stowage-bin/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-b747-162-overhead-stowage-bin/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-b747-162-overhead-stowage-bin/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-b747-162-overhead-stowage-bin/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-b747-162-overhead-stowage-bin/documents"}}