{"id":"F2006B03723","name":"AD/BEECH 200/70 - External Door Operating Instructions","slug":"ad-beech-200-70-external-door-operating-instructions","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43313,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03723-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\n![](image.001.png)  \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\nBeechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BEECH 200/70 External Door Operating ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BEECH 200/70 External Door Operating Instructions 4/2003","content":"# AD/BEECH 200/70 External Door Operating Instructions 4/2003\n\nApplicability: Model 200 and B200 aircraft, serial numbers BB-2, BB-6 through BB-1313, BB-1315 through BB-1384, and BB-1389 through BB-1662.\n\nModel 200C and B200C aircraft, serial numbers BL-1 through BL-72 and BL-124 through BL-140.\n\nModel 200CT and B200CT aircraft, serial numbers BN-1 through BN-4.\n\nModel 200T and B200T aircraft, serial numbers BT-1 through BT-38, and BB-1314.\n\nRequirement: Modify the exterior door operating procedures by incorporating the applicable kit in accordance with the applicable kit instructions as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions section in Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 52-3096 Revision 1, Revised: June 2002.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2003-02-03 Amdt 39-13019 refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 200 hours time in service or 12 calendar months after 17 April 2003, whichever occurs first; unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 17 April 2003.\n\nBackground: Following an accident investigation, the National Transportation Safety Bo ard issued a recommendation to the FAA for improved exterior operating instruction placards on the exterior of the Model 1900 airstair door. Raytheon Aircraft developed door operating instruction placards of improved visibility and legibility for the Model 1900 and other affected turbo propeller aircraft. The actions specified by this Directive are intended to assure that the airstair door or emergency exits can be opened during an emergency situation.\n\n![Signature of David Alan Villiers](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\n![](image.001.png)Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 February 2003","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD implements the Background recommendation to improve exterior door operating instruction placards and to assure doors/exits can be opened in an emergency by mandating installation of the Raytheon kit on listed Beechcraft 200 variants. The Applicability, Requirement and Background sections align; the AD does not expand beyond the aircraft/serial ranges or actions described (Applicability; Requirement; Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical action: requires incorporation of a manufacturer kit and placards per Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 52‑3096 (Requirement).","Targeted applicability: specific models and many serial‑number ranges require operators to check fleet applicability before acting (Applicability).","Fixed compliance window: completion required within 200 hours TIS or 12 months after 17 April 2003, creating scheduling and operational planning needs (Compliance).","Who pays: cost and labour of acquiring and installing the kit fall to aircraft owners/operators (Requirement referencing Raytheon SB 52‑3096).","Implementation detail dependency: correct outcome depends on following the Accomplishment Instructions in the service bulletin, so poor compliance risks ineffective modification (Requirement).","Regulatory discretion: AD issued by CASA delegate under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998, reflecting administrative authority to determine necessary corrective action (first paragraph).","Cross‑reference to FAA: AD notes FAA AD 2003‑02‑03, which may affect operators with international compliance obligations (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires modification of exterior door operating procedures and installation of improved exterior door‑operating placards/kits on specified Beechcraft 200‑series aircraft by following Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 52‑3096. It affects owners/operators of the listed models and serial numbers, who must complete the kit installation within 200 flight hours or 12 months after 17 April 2003 to help ensure airstair doors and emergency exits can be opened during emergencies (Background; Requirement; Compliance)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope—addressing a specific unsafe condition regarding external door operating instructions on specific Beechcraft 200 series aircraft. The directive does not expand beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific requirement with clear reference to external technical document (Raytheon Service Bulletin)","Limited applicability scope with explicit serial number ranges","Simple compliance deadline (200 hours OR 12 months, whichever first)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Only 4 defined aircraft model categories","Background section provides clear rationale without legal cross-referencing"],"plain_english_summary":"This safety order requires owners/operators of certain Beechcraft 200-series Super King Air aircraft (specific models/serials) to install a Raytheon improvement kit that places clearer emergency door operating instructions on the outside of the airplane.  \n\nIt responds to crash findings that exterior exit instructions were not visible or legible—fixing them is critical so rescuers and occupants can open doors quickly in an emergency; compliance is time-limited."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-70-external-door-operating-instructions","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-70-external-door-operating-instructions/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-70-external-door-operating-instructions/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-70-external-door-operating-instructions/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-70-external-door-operating-instructions/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-200-70-external-door-operating-instructions/documents"}}