{"id":"F2006B04304","name":"AD/BEECH 95/32 - Flap Flex Shaft Assembly","slug":"ad-beech-95-32-flap-flex-shaft-assembly","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44115,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04304-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# ![](image.001.png)![](image.001.png)AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.\n\nBeechcraft 95 (Travelair) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BEECH 95/32 Flap Flex Shaft Assembly ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BEECH 95/32 Flap Flex Shaft Assembly 3/2002","content":"# AD/BEECH 95/32 Flap Flex Shaft Assembly 3/2002\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: Beechcraft Model 95, B95, B95A, D95A and E95 aircraft, all serial numbers.\n\nRequirement: 1. Review the aircraft records to determine if either the LH or the RH flap flex shaft, or the flap actuator has been replaced since 1 March 2000. If these components have not been replaced since 1 March 2000, no further action is required. Make an appropriate certification in the aircraft log book.\n\n    2. If either a LH or RH flap flex shaft, or a flap actuator has been replaced since 1 March 2000, inspect the identification label for manufacture date of the flap flex shaft assemblies in accordance with Raytheon Service Bulletin 27-3478. Flex shafts manufactured before January 2000 and after April 2001 do not require replacement.\n\n    3. Replace flap flex shafts that were manufactured between January 2000 through April 2001\n\nNote: FAA AD 2001-23-10 refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Within 25 flight hours from the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.\n\n    2. Within 25 flight hours from the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.\n\n    3. Before further flight.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 January 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No. The AD applies specifically to Beechcraft Model 95, B95, B95A, D95A and E95 aircraft (all serial numbers) and targets LH/RH flap flex shafts and flap actuators replaced since 1 March 2000 and manufactured between January 2000 and April 2001. It does not expand requirements beyond those aircraft/components or the stated manufacture‑date window."},"complexity_factors":["Applicability to all Beechcraft Model 95 series but only specific components (LH/RH flap flex shafts and flap actuator) limits scope.","Determination of need depends on maintenance records and manufacture date on identification labels (requires record accuracy and physical inspection).","Reliance on an external document (Raytheon Service Bulletin 27‑3478) for inspection instructions introduces dependency on a separate technical source.","Short compliance windows (25 flight hours for review/inspection; replacement before further flight) create operational time pressure.","Mandatory logbook certification creates an administrative compliance step for owners/operators and maintenance organisations.","Reference to FAA AD 2001‑23‑10 adds cross‑jurisdictional linkage but no additional procedural detail in this AD."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Beechcraft Model 95 (Travelair) series to check maintenance records and inspect flap flex‑shaft assemblies; flex shafts manufactured between January 2000 and April 2001 must be replaced. It addresses an identified unsafe condition in the flap system.\n\nCompliance involves record review, label inspection per Raytheon Service Bulletin 27‑3478, a logbook certification, and replacement where applicable—actions must be taken within 25 flight hours or before further flight. Costs fall to aircraft owners/operators and their maintenance providers."},"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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive targeting a specific defective part on specific aircraft models. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 250 words)","Only 3 defined applicability criteria (specific aircraft models)","Simple conditional logic: IF replaced since March 2000 → THEN inspect → IF manufactured Jan-Apr 2001 → THEN replace","No cross-references to other legislation (only a non-binding note referencing an FAA AD)","Clear, sequential numbering (1, 2, 3) with matching compliance times","Single interpretation section implicitly defined (\"LH\" and \"RH\" mean left-hand and right-hand)"],"plain_english_summary":"This mandatory Airworthiness Directive affects owners/operators of Beechcraft Model 95 Travelair series and requires checking maintenance records and flap flex shaft/actuator labels for parts replaced since March 1, 2000. If a shaft was manufactured Jan 2000–Apr 2001 it must be replaced before the next flight; records/inspections must be done within 25 flight hours. The goal is to prevent flap failures during approach or landing."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-32-flap-flex-shaft-assembly","history":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-32-flap-flex-shaft-assembly/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-32-flap-flex-shaft-assembly/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-32-flap-flex-shaft-assembly/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-32-flap-flex-shaft-assembly/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-beech-95-32-flap-flex-shaft-assembly/documents"}}