{"id":"F2005L03181","name":"AD/B767/215 - Centre Overhead Stowage Bin Module Support Structure","slug":"ad-b767-215-centre-overhead-stowage-bin-module-support-structure","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":134445,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03181-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"division","heading":"Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/B767/215 | Centre Overhead Stowage BinModule Support Structure | 12/2005 |\n| ----------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ------- |\n\n| Applicability: | Model 767-200 and 767-300 series aircraft equipped with centre overhead stowage bin modules; as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0320, dated 11 April 2002, or later FAA approved revision.                                                                                                                                                                                |\n| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2005-20-05 Amdt 39-14298.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |\n| Compliance:    | As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of24 November 2005.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 24 November 2005.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |\n| Background:    | The FAA received the results of tests conducted by the manufacturer where some centre overhead stowage bin modules failed at 6.6G along the 9G tie rod forward bolt line. Failure of the attachment of the 9G tie rods could result in collapse of those stowage bin modules, and consequent injury to passengers and crew and interference with their ability to evacuate the aircraft in an emergency. |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n13 October 2005","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/B767/215","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/B767/215","content":"## AD/B767/215","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Centre Overhead Stowage BinModule Suppor","sectionType":"part","heading":"Centre Overhead Stowage BinModule Support Structure","content":"## Centre Overhead Stowage Bin  \nModule Support Structure","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"12/2005","sectionType":"part","heading":"12/2005","content":"## 12/2005","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard single-issue airworthiness directive addressing a specific safety defect in a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating corrective action for the overhead bin support structure failure risk."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 200 words of substantive content)","Only 2 defined technical references (Boeing Service Bulletin and FAA AD)","Single compliance pathway — direct incorporation of external FAA technical standard","No conditional logic or exceptions within the instrument itself","No cross-references to other Australian legislation","Straightforward applicability test (specific aircraft models with specific equipment)"],"plain_english_summary":"This mandatory Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Boeing 767-200/300 aircraft with the specified centre overhead stowage bin modules to inspect and remediate the bin support/tie-rod structure per FAA AD 2005-20-05 (Boeing service bulletin April 2002). Tests showed possible bin collapse under high loads, risking injury and blocked evacuations. The AD took effect 24 November 2005; compliance is legally required to maintain Australian airworthiness."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope is not expanded. The directive adopts FAA AD 2005-20-05 for Boeing 767-200/300 aeroplanes equipped with the centre overhead stowage bin modules identified in Boeing SB 767-25-0320. The operative change is a CASA-set revised effective/compliance date of 24 November 2005 rather than any broadening of affected models or beyond the referenced documents."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to an external regulatory instrument (FAA AD 2005-20-05) rather than containing standalone technical steps","Dependence on a manufacturer service bulletin (Boeing Special Attention SB 767-25-0320) to identify affected installations","Technical safety issue rooted in structural test results (failure at 6.6G on the 9G tie-rod forward bolt line) requiring engineering fixes or inspections","Narrow applicability (only 767-200/300 aircraft equipped with the specified centre overhead stowage bin modules) but necessitates fleet-level equipment checks","Compliance timing set by CASA (revised effective date) creates scheduling and operational disruption risks for operators","Safety-critical nature increases regulatory scrutiny and reduces operator discretion over remedial methods (must follow FAA AD/approved revisions)"],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires operators of Boeing 767-200 and 767-300 aeroplanes fitted with the specified centre overhead stowage bin modules to carry out the technical actions set out in FAA AD 2005-20-05, with CASA setting a revised compliance effective date of 24 November 2005. Manufacturer tests found some bin modules failed at 6.6G along the 9G tie-rod forward bolt line; collapse could injure occupants and impede evacuation, so operators will incur inspection/repair work and associated scheduling costs."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-b767-215-centre-overhead-stowage-bin-module-support-structure","history":"/api/acts/ad-b767-215-centre-overhead-stowage-bin-module-support-structure/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-b767-215-centre-overhead-stowage-bin-module-support-structure/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-b767-215-centre-overhead-stowage-bin-module-support-structure/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-b767-215-centre-overhead-stowage-bin-module-support-structure/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-b767-215-centre-overhead-stowage-bin-module-support-structure/documents"}}