{"id":"F2006B03893","name":"AD/BEECH 36/38 - Pilot and Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness","slug":"ad-beech-36-38-pilot-and-co-pilot-shoulder-harness","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43502,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B03893-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 36/38 - Pilot and Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness","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 36 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/BEECH 36/38 Pilot and Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness 12/91\n\nApplicability: Model A36 with serial numbers E-825 through E-2578.\n\nModel B36TC with serial numbers EA-1 through EA-509.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with the Technical Requirements of FAA AD 91-18-19, Amdt 39-8022.\n\nNote: Beechcraft MSB 2394 refers.\n\nCompliance: As specified in the Requirement Document with a revised effective date of 12 December 1991 for Australian registered aircraft.\n\nBackground: Improper washers may have been installed in the pilot and copilot shoulder harness “D” ring of the affected aircraft. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent a malfunctioning shoulder harness that could result in occupant injury during an emergency situation. The effective date required by the FAA is extended by approximately two months.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":3035},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This directive maintains its original narrow scope focused solely on correcting a specific mechanical defect (improper washers in shoulder harness D-rings) in specified Beechcraft aircraft models. The adoption of an FAA directive with a modified compliance date for Australian registration represents standard regulatory practice without expanding the substantive scope beyond the original safety intent."},"complexity_factors":["Requirements are incorporated by reference to external technical document (FAA AD 91-18-19) rather than stated explicitly in the text","Narrow applicability limited to specific aircraft serial number ranges","Cross-reference to manufacturer service bulletin (Beechcraft MSB 2394) for supplementary technical information","Technical terminology requiring aviation engineering knowledge (e.g., 'D' ring washers, shoulder harness assemblies)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners of specified Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (S/N E-825–E-2578) and B36TC (S/N EA-1–EA-509) on the Australian register to inspect and rectify pilot and co‑pilot shoulder‑harness D‑ring installations because incorrect washers can cause harness failure and increased injury risk. \n\nIt adopts FAA AD 91-18-19 (with Beechcraft MSB 2394 guidance) and sets an Australian compliance date of 12 December 1991."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-38-pilot-and-co-pilot-shoulder-harness","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-38-pilot-and-co-pilot-shoulder-harness/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-38-pilot-and-co-pilot-shoulder-harness/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-38-pilot-and-co-pilot-shoulder-harness/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-38-pilot-and-co-pilot-shoulder-harness/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-36-38-pilot-and-co-pilot-shoulder-harness/documents"}}