{"id":"F2006B03725","name":"AD/BEECH 200/72 - Engine Controls Cross Shaft","slug":"ad-beech-200-72-engine-controls-cross-shaft","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43315,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03725-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","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 CASR 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\nBeechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BEECH 200/72 Engine Controls Cross Sh","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BEECH 200/72 Engine Controls Cross Shaft 11/2004","content":"# AD/BEECH 200/72 Engine Controls Cross Shaft 11/2004\n\nApplicability: Raytheon (Formely Beech) model 200/B200, 200C/B200C, 200CT/B200CT, 200T/B200T and A200CT aeroplanes having serial numbers as detailed in Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73–3634, dated September 2003.\n\nRequirement: 1. Inspect the engine controls/cross shaft/pedestal for proper installation and carry out a torque check of the attach bolts, in accordance with Part I, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73–3634.\n\n    2. If any improper installation or wrong torque is found during any inspection required by Requirement 1 of this Directive, correct the installation or torque in accordance with Part I, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73–3634.\n\n    3. Unless previously accomplished modify the pedestal and replace the engine controls cross shaft hardware in accordance with Part II, Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Aircraft Company Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 73-3634.\n\nModification of the pedestal and replacement of the engine controls cross shaft hardware is the terminating action for the repetitive inspection and re-torque requirements specified in Requirement 1 of this Directive.\n\nNote 1: FAA AD 2004-17-02 Amdt 39-13774 refers.\n\nNote 2: The aeroplane maintenance manual also addresses the issues detailed in Requirements 1,2 and 3 of this Directive.\n\nCompliance: For Requirement 1: Initially inspect within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this Directive, unless already done within the last 50 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS until the modification in Requirement 3 of this Directive is done.\n\nFor Requirement 2: Before further flight.\n\nFor Requirement 3: At the next scheduled Maintenance/inspection interval or 12 calendar months after the effective date of this Directive, whichever occurs later.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD confines applicability to the serial numbers listed in Raytheon SB 73–3634 and adopts the inspection, corrective and modification actions set out in that service bulletin (Applicability; Requirement 1–3). It makes those actions mandatory and fixes compliance timing, but does not expand the affected aircraft population or duties beyond the scope identified in the referenced service bulletin."},"complexity_factors":["Reliance on an external mandatory service bulletin (Raytheon SB 73–3634) for the technical steps and parts: Requirement 1–3 (references to SB 73–3634).","Three-layered action structure: initial inspection and torque check, corrective action before flight if faults found, plus a modification/parts replacement as terminating action (Requirement 1, Requirement 2, Requirement 3).","Repetitive inspection regime until the terminating modification is done, creating ongoing scheduling and labour burden (Requirement 1; Compliance: initial 50 hours TIS, then every 100 hours TIS until modification).","Fixed compliance windows that affect maintenance planning: initial inspection within 50 hours TIS (unless recently done), repeat intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, and modification at next scheduled maintenance or within 12 months (Compliance).","Applicability limited by serial numbers listed in the service bulletin, so identifying affected aircraft requires cross‑referencing records (Applicability).","Technical competency required: torque checks and pedestal modification require qualified maintenance personnel and replacement hardware availability (Requirement 1–3).","Delegated regulatory authority and enforceability: AD issued under CASR subregulation 39.1(1) (introductory text), so compliance is mandatory rather than advisory.","Cross‑references to other documents that may add detail or alternative procedures (FAA AD 2004-17-02 reference; aeroplane maintenance manual note)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Raytheon (Beech) 200-series aeroplanes (serial numbers listed in SB 73–3634) to inspect the engine‑controls cross shaft installation and bolt torques, correct any faults before flight, and carry out a pedestal modification with hardware replacement that ends the need for recurring checks. It affects aircraft operators and maintenance organisations who must schedule inspections, perform torque checks and the mandated modification within set time limits, incurring labour, parts and downtime costs."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope: addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond the original safety issue identified in the manufacturer's service bulletin."},"complexity_factors":["Single specific aircraft type and model series (Beechcraft 200 series)","Only 3 requirements with clear sequential logic (inspect → fix if needed → permanent modification)","Compliance times are straightforward calendar or flight-hour based","References only one external document (manufacturer's Service Bulletin SB 73-3634)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond standard 'if found, then fix' structure","Terminating action clearly identified (Requirement 3 ends repetitive inspections)"],"plain_english_summary":"This safety order for Beechcraft Super King Air 200-series aircraft requires owners and operators to inspect the engine control cross shaft, its mounting hardware, and the pedestal for improper installation or looseness, and to correct any defects before flight.  \n\nIt also mandates a permanent pedestal modification and hardware replacement at the next maintenance or within 12 months to eliminate repetitive inspections—intended to prevent loss of engine power control in flight."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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