{"id":"F2006B03767","name":"AD/BEECH 300/13 - Inspection for Flight Control Interference with Wiring","slug":"ad-beech-300-13-inspection-for-flight-control-interference-with-wiring","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43363,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03767-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 300/13 - Inspection for Flight Control Interference with Wiring","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 300 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/BEECH 300/13 Inspection for Flight Control\n\nInterference with Wiring\n\nApplicability: This Directive is applicable to the following aircraft:\n\nModel Serial Numbers\n\n  \n7/99\n\nDM\n\nB300 FL-152 through FL-179 inclusive, FL-181 through FL-187 inclusive, FL-189, FL-190, FL-192, FL-194, FL-196, through FL-205 inclusive, FL-207, FL-210 and FL-211.\n\nRequirement: Unless previously accomplished;\n\n    Inspect for interference or inadequate clearance between the flight control mechanism and any component located forward of the instrument in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) 27-3232 dated March 1999.\n\n    2. If interference or inadequate clearance is found during the Requirement 1 inspection then secure all components clear of the flight control mechanisms in accordance with SB 27-3232.\n\nNote 1. If Raytheon Safety Communiqué No 149 dated August 1998 or No 149 Rev 1 dated November 1998 has been carried out no further action is required.\n\nNote 2. FAA AD 99-09-15 refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Within 25 hours time in service after 19 May 1999.\n\n2. Prior to further flight after inspection.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 19 May 1999.\n\nBackground: There has been a reported incident were a Raytheon Beech Model 1900 aeroplane temporarily lost aileron and elevator control when the control column became restricted. Upon investigation the cause was found to be electrical/avionics wiring located forward of the instrument panel entangled in the flight control system “T” column.","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 safety defect in specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating inspection and repair for flight control interference."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical requirement (visual inspection for physical interference)","Limited applicability (one aircraft model series, specific serial numbers only)","Straightforward compliance timeline (25 hours or immediate repair)","Only one cross-reference to an external technical document (Raytheon SB 27-3232)","Simple conditional logic: inspect → if found, fix → if already done per earlier notice, exempt","No nested definitions, no interpretive provisions, no penalty clauses"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Beechcraft 300-series aircraft (serials FL-152 to FL-211 — check list) to inspect forward of the instrument panel for wiring or components that could snag the control column, following Raytheon SB 27-3232. Inspections are due within 25 flight hours after 19 May 1999; any interference must be corrected before further flight.\n\nCompliance with Raytheon Communiqué No. 149 (1998) satisfies the requirement. It prevents loss of aileron/elevator control from snagged wiring."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope aligns with the instrument's stated purpose: it targets specific Beechcraft 300-series serial numbers and mandates inspection and securing of wiring per Raytheon SB to prevent control interference as described in the Background. No broadened or narrowed scope beyond those measures is indicated in the text."},"complexity_factors":["Applicability: narrow list of specific serial numbers (Applicability)","External-document dependency: requires following Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 27-3232 (Requirement)","Compliance timing: short mandatory deadline – within 25 hours time in service after 19 May 1999 (Compliance 1)","Operational constraint: corrective action must be completed prior to further flight if interference is found (Compliance 2)","Cross-references: notes reference Raytheon Safety Communiqués No 149/Rev 1 and FAA AD 99-09-15 (Note 1, Note 2)","Technical inspection burden: physical clearance check of flight control mechanism vs. forward-panel wiring (Requirement, Background)","Who bears cost/responsibility: owner/operator must perform and fund inspection and repairs (Requirement, Compliance)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of listed Beechcraft 300-series aeroplanes to inspect for wiring that could interfere with flight controls and, if found, secure components per Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 27‑3232. It responds to a reported incident where wiring entangled the control column and temporarily restricted aileron and elevator control. Owners/operators must carry out and pay for the inspection within 25 hours time-in-service after 19 May 1999 and must not fly until any interference is corrected; CASA issued the directive and cites related Raytheon and FAA notices."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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