{"id":"F2006B03877","name":"AD/BEECH 36/23 Amdt 1 - Strobe Light Bonding Straps","slug":"ad-beech-36-23-amdt-1-strobe-light-bonding-straps","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43486,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03877-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 36/23 Amdt 1 - Strobe Light Bonding Straps","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Beechcraft 36 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\nAD/BEECH 36/23\n\nAmdt 1\n\n\nStrobe Light Bonding Straps 1/75\n\n \n\nApplicability: All model A36 with S/No. E-424 thru E-603, E-605 thru E-607 fitted with Grimes P/N 30-0467-1 or Grimes P/N 30-0467-3 Strobe Light Assemblies.\n\n \n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft SI No. 0655-362, Rev. 1. Compliance:  Within 100 hours time in service after 31 January 1975.\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a narrow, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a limited production run of aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring strobe light electrical integrity."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document (under 200 words)","Only 4 defined elements: applicability (aircraft models/serial numbers), part numbers, reference document, and compliance deadline","Single, unambiguous requirement with no conditional logic or exceptions","No cross-references to other legislation or regulations beyond the parent Civil Aviation Regulations 1998","Straightforward compliance mechanism: follow manufacturer's service bulletin"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this is:** This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Think of it like a compulsory recall notice, but for aircraft instead of cars.\n\n**What it does:** It requires owners and operators of specific **Beechcraft Bonanza A36 aeroplanes** (serial numbers E-424 through E-603, and E-605 through E-607) to inspect and fix a problem with the **strobe light bonding straps** — these are electrical grounding connections that prevent the aircraft's anti-collision lights from failing due to poor electrical contact.\n\n**Who must act:** Anyone who owns or operates the affected Beechcraft A36 models that have specific Grimes strobe light part numbers installed (P/N 30-0467-1 or 30-0467-3).\n\n**What action is required:** Follow the instructions in **Beechcraft Service Information Notice No. 0655-362, Revision 1** — a technical bulletin from the manufacturer detailing the inspection and repair procedure.\n\n**When it must be done:** Within **100 hours of flight time** after 31 January 1975.\n\n**Why it matters:** Faulty bonding straps can cause strobe lights to fail. These flashing lights make aircraft visible to other planes, especially in poor weather or at night. If they stop working, the risk of mid-air collision increases significantly."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument is presented as Amendment 1 to AD/BEECH 36/23 and therefore modifies the original directive. Mechanically, the amendment specifies that all model A36 aircraft within serial numbers E-424–E-603 and E-605–E-607 fitted with Grimes P/N 30-0467-1 or 30-0467-3 strobe light assemblies must have the actions in Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0655-362, Rev. 1 carried out within 100 hours time-in-service after 31 January 1975 (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance). The change is to mandate the SI’s procedures for the identified airframes and parts within the stated compliance window."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability defined by specific serial number ranges and specific strobe light part numbers, requiring verification of each aircraft (Applicability).","The AD references an external Beechcraft Service Instruction (SI No. 0655-362, Rev. 1) for the technical work, requiring operators to obtain and follow a separate document rather than containing full procedural detail (Requirement).","A clear, short compliance window measured in aircraft time-in-service (within 100 hours TIS after 31 January 1975), which requires scheduling and flight-hour tracking (Compliance).","Mandatory regulatory status imposes an obligation on owners/operators to carry out work, creating direct costs (parts, labour, downtime) and potential logistical coordination with maintenance providers (Requirement, Compliance).","Potential implementation ambiguity if the referenced service instruction or parts are unavailable or unclear, because the AD does not reproduce the SI’s procedures (Requirement)."],"plain_english_summary":"This airworthiness directive mandates that certain Beechcraft A36 Bonanzas fitted with specific Grimes strobe assemblies have their strobe light bonding straps corrected per Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0655‑362, Rev. 1.  \n\nIt applies to owners/operators of the affected serial-numbered aircraft, must be done within 100 hours TIS after 31 Jan 1975, and costs (parts, labour, downtime) are borne by the owner/operator."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-23-amdt-1-strobe-light-bonding-straps","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-23-amdt-1-strobe-light-bonding-straps/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-23-amdt-1-strobe-light-bonding-straps/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-23-amdt-1-strobe-light-bonding-straps/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-23-amdt-1-strobe-light-bonding-straps/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-23-amdt-1-strobe-light-bonding-straps/documents"}}