{"id":"F2006B04272","name":"AD/BEECH 90/9 - Window Protection - Installation","slug":"ad-beech-90-9-window-protection-installation","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44078,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04272-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 90/9 - Window Protection - Installation","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 90 and 65-90 (King Air) Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\nAD/BEECH 90/9 Window Protection - Installation 11/67\n\nApplicability: All models.\n\n \n\nRequirement: The baggage compartment and toilet compartment windows shall be suitably protected to prevent accidental damage from inside the aircraft.\n\n \n\nNote: This may take the form of an inner perspex panel, bars or mesh.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Forthwith.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1172},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive maintains its original narrow scope: mandating physical protection for two specific window locations (baggage and toilet compartments) in a specific aircraft type. No evidence of regulatory creep or expansion into unrelated operational areas."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely brief text (approximately 50 words of operative provisions)","Single unambiguous requirement with no conditions or exceptions","No defined terms, interpretation clauses, or cross-references to other legislation","Simple immediate compliance deadline with no phased implementation","Flexible compliance method offering three alternative solutions"],"plain_english_summary":"**What it is:** A safety rule requiring protective covers or guards on specific windows inside Beechcraft King Air 90 series aircraft.\n\n**Who it affects:** Owners and operators of all Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) model aeroplanes.\n\n**What it requires:** The windows in the **baggage compartment** and **toilet compartment** must be fitted with protection to stop them being accidentally damaged from inside the cabin. This could be:\n- An inner perspex (plastic) panel\n- Metal bars\n- Mesh screening\n\n**When:** Immediately (the directive uses the term \"Forthwith\").\n\n**Why it matters:** Unprotected windows in these compartments are at risk of being struck by luggage, equipment, or occupants, which could crack the window and potentially cause cabin depressurisation or other safety hazards."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-90-9-window-protection-installation","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-90-9-window-protection-installation/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-90-9-window-protection-installation/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-90-9-window-protection-installation/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-90-9-window-protection-installation/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-90-9-window-protection-installation/documents"}}