{"id":"F2006B03716","name":"AD/BEECH 200/63 - Landing Gear Hand Pump - Modification","slug":"ad-beech-200-63-landing-gear-hand-pump-modification","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43306,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03716-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 200/63 - Landing Gear Hand Pump - Modification","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)  \nBeechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/BEECH 200/63 Landing Gear Hand Pump \\- Modification 9/99\n\nApplicability: All B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT and A200CT model airplanes with serial numbers specified in Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998.\n\nRequirement: Install a filter element in the landing gear hand pump suction line in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998.\n\nNote: US FAA AD 99-09-10 Amdt 39-11143 dated 26 April 1999 refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 200 hours time in service (TIS), but no later than two years, from the effective date of this Directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 September 1999.\n\nBackground: Experience has shown that debris can get into the landing gear hand pump system and prevent the successful operation of the system. This Directive introduces a modification to filter the suction line and prevent debris from migrating further into the system.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a defined aircraft fleet. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating a filter installation to prevent landing gear hand pump failures."},"complexity_factors":["Single, unambiguous operative requirement (install one specific component)","Only 5 aircraft models affected, with serial number cross-reference to external document","Simple compliance timeframe (200 hours OR 2 years, whichever first)","No nested conditions, exceptions, or alternative compliance methods","No defined terms section — uses standard aviation terminology","Short document (approximately 150 words of operative text)","Single cross-reference to FAA AD for background context only"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates installation of a filter in the landing‑gear hand‑pump suction line on specified Beechcraft Super King Air 200 series aeroplanes (B200/B200C/B200T/B200CT/A200CT) identified by serial numbers in a Raytheon service bulletin. Compliance is required within 200 flight hours or two years from 9 September 1999, whichever comes first.\n\nIt’s mandatory for owners/operators because debris can jam the hand pump used to lower gear if the main hydraulics fail; non‑compliance grounds the aircraft."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive's scope aligns with its stated purpose: it requires installation of a suction‑line filter on the specific serial-numbered B200-series aeroplanes identified in the Raytheon service bulletin. It does not expand applicability beyond those serial numbers or add other obligations beyond the specified compliance method and timeframe."},"complexity_factors":["Limited applicability: applies only to B200-series aircraft with serial numbers specified in the Raytheon service bulletin (narrows affected population).","Normative external reference: mandates installation in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Rev 1 (technical details delegated to the manufacturer document).","Clear prescriptive action: single physical modification (install filter element) reduces legal ambiguity about required work.","Compliance window: two alternative limits (200 flight hours or two years) require operators to track either time-in-service or calendar time.","Cross-reference to foreign regulator: notes FAA AD 99-09-10, indicating coordinated regulatory background but creates potential for alignment issues.","Enforcement timing: effective date specified (9 September 1999) fixes the start of the compliance period."],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires operators of specified Beechcraft 200-series aeroplanes (serial numbers listed in Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1) to install a filter element in the landing‑gear hand‑pump suction line, following that service bulletin. Compliance must occur within 200 flight hours or two years from the effective date (9 September 1999). The directive states the filter is intended to stop debris migrating into the pump and preventing its operation."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-63-landing-gear-hand-pump-modification","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-63-landing-gear-hand-pump-modification/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-63-landing-gear-hand-pump-modification/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-63-landing-gear-hand-pump-modification/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-63-landing-gear-hand-pump-modification/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-63-landing-gear-hand-pump-modification/documents"}}