{"id":"F2006B03156","name":"AD/B747/257 - In-Flight Entertainment System FAA STC ST00196SE","slug":"ad-b747-257-in-flight-entertainment-system-faa-stc-st00196se","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":42528,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03156-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# ![](image.001.png)  \nAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\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 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\n![](image.001.png)\n\nBoeing 747 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/B747/257 In-Flight Entertainment Syst","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/B747/257 In-Flight Entertainment System FAA STC ST00196SE","content":"# AD/B747/257 In-Flight Entertainment System FAA STC ST00196SE\n\n  \n10/2001","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"IF SMOKE SOURCE IS UNDETERMINED:","sectionType":"part","heading":"IF SMOKE SOURCE IS UNDETERMINED:","content":"## IF SMOKE SOURCE IS UNDETERMINED:\n\nGalley Power, Recirculating and Gasper Fans, and supplemental vent fans (if installed) . . . OFF\n\nEstablish communications with cabin crew.\n\nInstruct cabin crew to depress in-flight entertainment (IFE) system Master Control System Power ‘OFF’ switch.\n\nObtain confirmation from cabin crew that electrical power to the IFE system has been removed.\n\nAmendment of the AFM may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this Directive into the AFM.\n\n    3. IFE may not be installed on any aeroplane in accordance with STC ST00196SE unless it is modified in accordance with JAMCO SB 747-25-M025 and the AFM is revised in accordance with this Directive.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2001-16-19 Amdt 39-12388 refers.\n\nCompliance: For Requirement 1 \\- Within 18 months after the effective date of this Directive.\n\nFor Requirement 2 \\- Concurrent with Requirement 1.\n\nFor Requirement 3 \\- As of the effective date of this Directive.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"part","heading":"Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes","content":"## Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/B747/257 (Continued)\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 4 October 2001.\n\nBackground: This Directive requires modification of the IFE systems installed by STC ST00157SE and revision of the AFM. This action is required to ensure that, when necessary, the flight crew is able to remove power from the IFE system and is advised of appropriate procedures to perform these actions. Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin.\n\n![Signature of Eugene Paul Holzapfel, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.](image.002.png)  \n\nEugene Paul Holzapfel\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 August 2001\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 12 September 2001.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Directive narrows permissible IFE installations by requiring retrofit modifications and AFM revision and by prohibiting further STC-based installations unless modified (Requirement 3; Compliance). It thus expands regulatory obligations on affected Boeing 747 operators (Background). A drafting inconsistency between STC identifiers (ST00196SE vs ST00157SE) in the text may create uncertainty about which installations are in scope (Title/Requirement 3 vs Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Technical modification requirement: Must modify IFE installations in accordance with JAMCO SB 747-25-M025 (Requirement 3).","Operational procedure change: AFM revision and crew actions for 'IF SMOKE SOURCE IS UNDETERMINED' including powering IFE off and obtaining crew confirmation (IF SMOKE SOURCE IS UNDETERMINED section).","Staggered compliance timing: Requirement 1 within 18 months; Requirement 2 concurrent; Requirement 3 effective immediately (Compliance section).","Regulatory cross-reference: References FAA AD 2001-16-19 and FAA STC ST00196SE (Note/Title), creating interjurisdictional linkage.","Applicability scope: Targets Boeing 747 series with IFE installed by the cited STC(s) (Applicability/Background).","Enforcement basis: Issued under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1) by CASA delegate, so compliance and oversight rest with operators and CASA (opening paragraph and signature).","Drafting ambiguity: The document refers to STC ST00196SE in the title and Requirement 3 but refers to STC ST00157SE in the Background, creating potential uncertainty about exact affected installations (Title/Requirement 3 vs Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires Boeing 747 operators with certain FAA STC-installed in‑flight entertainment (IFE) systems to modify those systems per JAMCO SB 747-25-M025, revise the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), and adopt a specified smoke-response procedure (including powering the IFE off). It also prohibits installing IFE under the cited STC unless modified. Operators pay to modify equipment and update documentation; flight and cabin crews must follow the new procedures. Compliance deadlines: 18 months for the main modification, some requirements immediate."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a targeted safety directive addressing a specific unsafe condition with a specific entertainment system on specific aircraft. The scope remains tightly focused on the IFE power isolation issue described in the background section."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive with only 3 requirements","Minimal defined terms (only standard aviation acronyms: IFE, AFM, STC, SB)","No nested conditional logic — requirements are sequential and clearly separated","Single cross-reference to FAA AD 2001-16-19 for context","Straightforward compliance dates (18 months, concurrent, or immediate)","Limited applicability (specific Boeing 747 series with specific STC only)"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD orders operators of Boeing 747s with IFE installed under FAA STC ST00196SE to ensure flightcrew can rapidly isolate and de-energise the entertainment system if smoke or fumes occur. It requires updating AFM emergency procedures, modifying the IFE hardware per the specified service bulletin, and blocks further installations until compliance.\n\nIt matters because inability to shut off IFE power can allow wiring fires or toxic fumes to persist in-flight, risking occupant safety (recalls lessons from Swissair Flight 111)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-b747-257-in-flight-entertainment-system-faa-stc-st00196se","history":"/api/acts/ad-b747-257-in-flight-entertainment-system-faa-stc-st00196se/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-b747-257-in-flight-entertainment-system-faa-stc-st00196se/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-b747-257-in-flight-entertainment-system-faa-stc-st00196se/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-b747-257-in-flight-entertainment-system-faa-stc-st00196se/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-b747-257-in-flight-entertainment-system-faa-stc-st00196se/documents"}}