{"id":"F2006B04124","name":"AD/BEECH 65/27 Amdt 1 - Fuel Vent Heater Wiring","slug":"ad-beech-65-27-amdt-1-fuel-vent-heater-wiring","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":43825,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04124-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 65/27 Amdt 1 - Fuel Vent Heater 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 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/BEECH 65/27\n\nAmdt 1\n\n  \nFuel Vent Heater Wiring 3/89\n\nApplicability: All model Queen Air 65 and 70 fitted with electrical fuel vent heaters.\n\nRequirement: 1. Disconnect the electrical power supply to both fuel vent heaters and install a warning placard or tag that system is inoperative.\n\nNote: If this is accomplished by tripping the appropriate circuit breaker, a clip must be placed over the shank of the circuit breaker to prevent inadvertent resetting.\n\n    2. Inspect the fuel vent heater electric wiring in the wing area for signs of chafing.\n\n    3. Either secure the wiring to prevent chafing or cover the wiring with plastic sleeving to prevent chafing.\n\nCompliance: For Para. 1 \\- Within 10 hours’ time in service after 30 September 1971.\n\nFor Paras. 2 and 3 \\- Before reconnecting the fuel vent heaters to the electrical power supply.\n\nBackground: Amendment 1 consolidates Queen Air series 65 and 70 aircraft.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2033},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Amendment 1 expanded the applicability to include both the 65 and 70 series Queen Air aircraft, consolidating coverage that may have previously been limited to the 65 series alone."},"complexity_factors":["Very short directive with only 3 operative requirements","Limited applicability to specific aircraft models (Beechcraft 65 and 70 series)","Simple sequential compliance steps (disconnect → inspect → repair)","Single conditional note regarding circuit breaker safety clips","No defined terms section or cross-references to other legislation"],"plain_english_summary":"This order requires owners/operators of Beechcraft Queen Air models 65 and 70 fitted with electrical fuel vent heaters to immediately disconnect heater power and tag them inoperative, inspect wing wiring for chafing, and secure or sleeve any damaged wiring to eliminate spark/fire risk near fuel vapours. Disconnection must occur within 10 flight hours after 30 Sept 1971 and power may only be restored after inspection and repairs."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-65-27-amdt-1-fuel-vent-heater-wiring","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-65-27-amdt-1-fuel-vent-heater-wiring/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-65-27-amdt-1-fuel-vent-heater-wiring/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-65-27-amdt-1-fuel-vent-heater-wiring/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-65-27-amdt-1-fuel-vent-heater-wiring/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-65-27-amdt-1-fuel-vent-heater-wiring/documents"}}