{"id":"F2006B03810","name":"AD/BEECH 33/42 - Interior Door Handles","slug":"ad-beech-33-42-interior-door-handles","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43406,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03810-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 33/42 - Interior Door Handles","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 33 and 35-33 (Debonair/Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/BEECH 33/42 Interior Door Handles 12/97\n\nApplicability: Models E33, F33, G33, E33A, F33A, E33C, and F33C; all serial numbers.\n\nRequirement: Check the cabin side door handle and the utility door handle from the interior of the aircraft for proper locking (rotating the door handle clockwise without depressing the lock release button) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instruction section of Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693.\n\n    (a) If the door handle opens the door when rotated, without depressing the handle’s lock release button, correct the door handle lock by removing the door handle, and re-installing the door handle so that the lock release button locks the door in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions section in Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693.\n\n    (b) If the door handle is locked and will only unlock by depressing the door handle lock release button, then no further action is necessary.\n\nNote: FAA AD 97-14-15 Amdt 39-10073 refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless already accomplished, within 50 hours time in service after 6 November 1997 or at the next door handle removal after 6 November 1997, whichever occurs first; and thereafter at any time a utility or cabin interior door handle is removed.\n\nThis airworthiness directive becomes effective on 6 November 1997.\n\nBackground: The FAA received numerous reports of the utility and cabin door handle opening from the interior of the aircraft without depressing the lock release button. The actions specified by this Directive are intended to prevent unintentional opening of the cabin side door and the utility door from the interior of the aircraft. This could result in a loss of control caused by the distraction to the pilot.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 door handles on specific Beechcraft models. The scope has not expanded beyond the original safety concern of preventing unintentional door opening."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical defect addressed","Only 7 aircraft models covered with clear serial number applicability","Simple binary test: handle opens without button press (fail) vs stays locked (pass)","Two clear compliance pathways with straightforward 'whichever occurs first' logic","Single external reference (Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693) for technical instructions","No defined terms section, no nested exceptions, no cross-references to other legislation beyond noting related FAA AD"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA safety order covers Beechcraft E33, F33, G33, E33A, F33A, E33C and F33C aeroplanes and requires owners/operators to inspect and test interior cabin and utility door handles for a defect that can allow doors to open without pressing the lock release, creating an in-flight hazard.\n\nWithin 50 flight hours after 6 Nov 1997 (or at the next handle removal), test by turning the handle clockwise without pressing the lock; if a door opens, remove and reinstall the handle per Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693. It follows an FAA directive."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD does not expand scope beyond the stated applicability; it mirrors the FAA action (see Note) and prescribes inspection and corrective reinstallation per the Raytheon Service Bulletin for the listed models and all serial numbers (Applicability; Requirement; Note)."},"complexity_factors":["Relies on an external manufacturer document (Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693) for the detailed ‘Accomplishment Instruction’ rather than reproducing procedures in the AD (Requirement).","Technical inspection requires a specific manual check (rotating handle clockwise without depressing lock release) that may require maintenance personnel time and access to the cabin side and utility doors (Requirement).","Corrective action may require removal and re‑installation of the door handle, a minor maintenance task that imposes parts/labour costs on the operator (Requirement (a)).","Recurring obligation: inspection/correction must be done within a fixed flight‑hour window (50 hours from 6 Nov 1997) or at the next handle removal, and thereafter whenever an interior handle is removed (Compliance).","Applicability covers multiple model variants and all serial numbers, increasing the universe of affected aircraft (Applicability).","Cross‑jurisdictional alignment: the AD refers to FAA AD 97‑14‑15, so operators/maintainers must track both documents for consistency (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires owners/operators of Beechcraft 33/35‑33 series aircraft to inspect interior cabin and utility door handles for correct locking and, if a handle opens when rotated without pressing the lock‑release button, to remove and reinstall the handle following Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693. (Requirement; Compliance)\n\nCompliance must occur within 50 flight hours after 6 Nov 1997 or at the next handle removal, and thereafter whenever an interior handle is removed. Operators pay for inspection/repair and must follow the manufacturer procedure."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-33-42-interior-door-handles","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-33-42-interior-door-handles/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-33-42-interior-door-handles/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-33-42-interior-door-handles/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-33-42-interior-door-handles/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-33-42-interior-door-handles/documents"}}