{"id":"F2009L01840","name":"AD/BEECH 400/14 Amdt 1 - Flightcrew Seats","slug":"ad-beech-400-14-amdt-1-flightcrew-seats","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":78845,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01840-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Beechcraft 400 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"division","heading":"Beechcraft 400 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Beechcraft 400 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/BEECH 400/14 Amdt 1 | Flightcrew Seats | 6/2009 |\n| ---------------------- | ---------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Model 400 series aircraft, serial numbers RJ-1 through RJ-65.Model 400A series aircraft, serial numbers RK-1 through RK-93.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |\n| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Requirement:   | Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2009-07-02 Amdt 39-15861.Note: Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2536 Revision 1, and Raytheon Service Bulletin SB-25-2536 Revision 2, or later FAA approved revisions, refer.                                                                                                      |\n| Compliance:    | As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of4 June 2009.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |\n|                | This Amendment becomes effective on 4 June 2009.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |\n| Background:    | The FAA received reports of incomplete latching of the existing flight crew seat adjustment mechanism and cracked reinforcement assemblies, which could result in sudden shifting of a flight crew seat.Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new FAA AD, which adds to the kit listing information but no change to the technical requirement. |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n17 April 2009","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BEECH 400/14 Amdt 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BEECH 400/14 Amdt 1","content":"## AD/BEECH 400/14 Amdt 1","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Flightcrew Seats","sectionType":"part","heading":"Flightcrew Seats","content":"## Flightcrew Seats","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"6/2009","sectionType":"part","heading":"6/2009","content":"## 6/2009","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard airworthiness directive amendment. The scope remains tightly focused on the original safety issue (flightcrew seat defects in specific Beechcraft 400 series aircraft). Amendment 1 merely updates administrative details (kit listings) without expanding the technical requirements or applicability."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 200 words of substantive content)","Only 2 defined applicability criteria (specific aircraft models and serial number ranges)","Single technical requirement referencing an external FAA document rather than spelling out detailed instructions","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — compliance is straightforward and mandatory","Minimal cross-referencing (only to one FAA AD and two service bulletins)","Clear, unambiguous compliance date (4 June 2009)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates owners/operators of specified Beechcraft Model 400 (RJ‑1–RJ‑65) and 400A (RK‑1–RK‑93) aircraft to inspect and repair pilots’ seat adjustment/latch reinforcements that can crack or fail, risking sudden seat movement and loss of control. Compliance follows FAA AD 2009‑07‑02 and Beechcraft/Raytheon service bulletins; Amendment 1 only updates approved repair kits."},"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 amendment does not change the mandatory technical scope: operators must still comply with FAA AD 2009-07-02 as before. The only substantive change is an expanded or clarified kit‑listing in the documentation; obligations, affected aircraft (by serial number), and the compliance effective date (4 June 2009) remain as set out (Requirement; Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Direct cross-reference to an external FAA AD (FAA AD 2009-07-02) rather than detailed technical steps in this instrument","Reliance on manufacturers' service bulletins (Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2536 Rev 1; Raytheon SB-25-2536 Rev 2) which may be updated separately","Applicability limited to specific serial-number ranges (RJ-1–RJ-65; RK-1–RK-93), requiring operators to verify serials","Amendment changes kit-listing information only; technical requirement remains unchanged (clarifies scope but adds record/parts detail)","Compliance timing set by the referenced FAA AD with a revised effective date (administrative coordination risk)","Remedial work is technical maintenance likely to impose costs and facility/time requirements on aircraft owners/operators"],"plain_english_summary":"This amendment requires owners/operators of Beechcraft 400 and 400A series aeroplanes (serials RJ‑1–RJ‑65; RK‑1–RK‑93) to carry out the inspections and modifications set out in FAA AD 2009‑07‑02 to address flightcrew seat latching and reinforcement issues. Compliance follows the FAA AD timing, with a revised effective date of 4 June 2009. Amendment 1 only updates kit‑listing information and does not alter the technical work required (Applicability; Requirement; Background)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-400-14-amdt-1-flightcrew-seats","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-400-14-amdt-1-flightcrew-seats/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-400-14-amdt-1-flightcrew-seats/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-400-14-amdt-1-flightcrew-seats/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-400-14-amdt-1-flightcrew-seats/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-400-14-amdt-1-flightcrew-seats/documents"}}