{"id":"F2006B04300","name":"AD/BEECH 95/28 - Elevator Control Fittings","slug":"ad-beech-95-28-elevator-control-fittings","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44111,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04300-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BEECH 95/28 - Elevator Control Fittings","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 95 (Travelair) Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/BEECH 95/28 Elevator Control Fittings 12/89\n\nApplicability: Models 95, B95, B95A, D95A, E95 with S/Nos TD-2 through TD-721.\n\nRequirement: 1. Determine the composition (aluminium or magnesium) of the elevator control fittings in accordance with Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 2242 Revision\n\n    If the fittings are determined to be aluminium, no further action is required by this Directive.\n\n    2. If the fittings are determined to be magnesium, visually inspect in accordance with Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 2242 Revision 1. Cracked fittings are to be replaced with aluminium fittings before further flight.\n\nNote 1: The installation of aluminium fittings is considered terminating action for this Directive.\n\nNote 2: FAA AD 89-05-02 refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Prior to exceeding 100 hours’ time in service after 30 November 1989, or at the next scheduled inspection for issue of Maintenance Release after 30 November 1989, whichever occurs later.\n\n2. Prior to exceeding 100 hours’ time in service after 30 November 1989, or at the next scheduled inspection for issue of Maintenance Release after 30 November 1989, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours’ time in service, until aluminium fittings are installed.\n\nBackground: Country of origin AD. The FAA has received reports of cracking and also failure of magnesium elevator control fittings.\n\nIn-flight failure could result in loss of the aircraft.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific safety defect in specific aircraft models. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating inspection and replacement of elevator control fittings."},"complexity_factors":["Single, clearly defined applicability (specific aircraft models and serial numbers)","Straightforward binary decision tree (aluminium vs magnesium)","Only 2 defined compliance pathways with clear deadlines","Minimal cross-referencing (only one external document referenced: Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 2242 Revision 1)","Simple conditional logic with no nested exceptions","Short document (approximately 200 words)","Plain language background explanation included"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Beechcraft 95 (Travelair) series aeroplanes in the specified serial range to check whether their elevator control fittings are magnesium or aluminium. Magnesium fittings must be visually inspected for cracks and replaced with aluminium if cracked, with repeated inspections required until replacement.\n\nIt matters because cracked magnesium fittings have failed in flight, risking loss of control."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope aligns with the directive's original corrective aim: targeted inspection and replacement of magnesium elevator control fittings for specified Beechcraft 95-series airframes. It does not broaden applicability beyond the listed models/SNs or add new ongoing obligations once aluminium fittings are installed (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability limited to specific models and serial numbers, reducing scope complexity (Applicability).","Two-step material determination and conditional inspection/replacement logic requires technical judgement on material identification (Requirement).","Mandatory visual inspection intervals and repeating 100‑hour compliance schedule impose operational tracking and maintenance planning (Compliance).","Termination option (install aluminium fittings) simplifies long‑term compliance but creates upfront replacement cost and parts‑sourcing considerations (Requirement; Note 1).","Dependence on Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 2242 Revision 1 for inspection method adds an external technical reference (Requirement).","Safety‑critical nature increases implementation urgency and limits discretion despite procedural simplicity (Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires operators of Beechcraft 95-series aeroplanes (S/N TD‑2–TD‑721) to identify elevator control‑fitting material, visually inspect magnesium fittings for cracks, and replace cracked magnesium fittings with aluminium before further flight; installing aluminium fittings terminates the requirement (Requirement; Note 1). Operators (owners) pay for inspections and replacements, must comply with 100‑hour timing and repeat inspections every 100 hours until aluminium fittings are fitted, and the stated purpose is to prevent in‑flight failure (Compliance; Background)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-28-elevator-control-fittings","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-28-elevator-control-fittings/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-28-elevator-control-fittings/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-28-elevator-control-fittings/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-28-elevator-control-fittings/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-28-elevator-control-fittings/documents"}}