{"id":"F2006B03295","name":"AD/B767/114 - Side-of-Body Kick-Load Fitting Bolts","slug":"ad-b767-114-side-of-body-kick-load-fitting-bolts","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":42732,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03295-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/B767/114 - Side-of-Body Kick-Load Fitting Bolts","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 767 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/B767/114 Side-of-Body Kick-Load Fitting Bolts 13/99\n\nApplicability: Model 767 series aircraft, line positions 1 through 177.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 99-19-29 Amdt 39- 11316.\n\nNote: Boeing Service Bulletin 767-57A0064 Revision 1 refers.\n\nCompliance: As specified in the Requirement document for the initial and repetitive inspections, and final terminating action; with a revised effective date of 30 December 1999.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 December 1999.\n\nBackground: The FAA received a report of two broken H-11 tension bolts found on the side-of- body kick-load fitting on one aircraft. The actions specified by this Directive are intended to prevent cracking of the bolts due to stress corrosion, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing-to-body joint structure.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 a specific aircraft model. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating inspection and replacement of defective bolts."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 200 words)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (line positions)","Single cross-reference to FAA AD 99-19-29 and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-57A0064 Revision 1","No nested conditions or exceptions — straightforward applicability and requirement structure","Standard template format for Airworthiness Directives with minimal custom content"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **safety order for Boeing 767 aircraft**.\n\n**What it does:**\nThis document requires airlines and aircraft operators to inspect and replace specific bolts on certain Boeing 767 planes. The bolts in question are called \"side-of-body kick-load fitting bolts\" — they're part of the structure that connects the wing to the fuselage (the main body of the plane).\n\n**Why it matters:**\nTwo of these bolts broke on one aircraft, which raised concerns about **stress corrosion** (a type of metal weakening caused by tension and environmental factors). If these bolts crack or break, the joint between the wing and body could weaken — a serious safety risk.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Aircraft covered:** Boeing 767 planes with \"line positions 1 through 177\" (essentially the first 177 planes built in this series)\n- **Who must comply:** Airlines, maintenance organisations, and any operators of these specific aircraft\n\n**What must be done:**\nOperators must follow the technical instructions from a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directive (AD 99-19-29). This includes:\n- Initial inspections\n- Repeated (ongoing) inspections\n- Eventually replacing the bolts to permanently fix the problem\n\n**When:**\nThe directive took effect on 30 December 1999, with compliance deadlines set out in the referenced FAA document."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive applies to Model 767 series aeroplanes (line positions 1–177) and requires actions as specified in FAA AD 99-19-29 and the referenced Boeing service bulletin. The instrument does not expand the population subject to inspection beyond the stated applicability; the only explicit revision noted in the text is a revised effective date (30 December 1999). (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)"},"complexity_factors":["Direct cross-reference to an external FAA Airworthiness Directive (FAA AD 99-19-29) — requires operators to obtain and follow another document","Reference to a manufacturer service bulletin (Boeing Service Bulletin 767-57A0064 Revision 1) for technical procedures","Multiple mandated action types: initial inspections, repetitive inspections, and a final terminating action (scheduling and recordkeeping complexity)","Limited applicability (Model 767, line positions 1–177) reduces breadth but requires fleet-level compliance tracking","Operational impacts (maintenance scheduling, parts and labour coordination) that vary by operator size and resources"],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires operators of Boeing 767s (line positions 1–177) to carry out inspections and corrective work on side‑of‑body kick‑load fitting H‑11 tension bolts, following the technical requirements of FAA AD 99‑19‑29 and Boeing Service Bulletin 767‑57A0064 Rev 1. CASA mandates initial, repetitive and a final terminating action to prevent stress‑corrosion cracking that could compromise the wing‑to‑body joint.\n\nIt affects aircraft operators, maintenance organisations and parts suppliers, who bear inspection and repair costs and may face aircraft downtime; completing the terminating action ends repetitive inspections."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-b767-114-side-of-body-kick-load-fitting-bolts","history":"/api/acts/ad-b767-114-side-of-body-kick-load-fitting-bolts/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-b767-114-side-of-body-kick-load-fitting-bolts/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-b767-114-side-of-body-kick-load-fitting-bolts/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-b767-114-side-of-body-kick-load-fitting-bolts/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-b767-114-side-of-body-kick-load-fitting-bolts/documents"}}