{"id":"F2006B04372","name":"AD/BELL 205/34 Amdt 2 - Emergency Exits - Modification and Inspection","slug":"ad-bell-205-34-amdt-2-emergency-exits-modification-and-inspection","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44197,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04372-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/BELL 205/34 Amdt 2 - Emergency Exits - Modification and Inspection","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\nBell Helicopter Textron 205 Series Helicopters\n\nAD/BELL 205/34\n\nAmdt 2\n\n  \n\nEmergency Exits \\- Modification and Inspection\n\n  \n8/84\n\nApplicability: All model 205 helicopters. Requirement: PART 1:\n\n    Install emergency exit decals and release handle covers in accordance with Bell\n\nS.B. 205-75-6 Rev. A.\n\n    b. Install spacers to the interior and exterior emergency escape release handle covers in accordance with Bell S.B. 205-77-9.\n\n    c. Provide and identify additional inspection holes in the lefthand and righthand passenger door assemblies in accordance with Bell S.B. 205-77-6.\n\n    d. Add a painted strip around the cylinder part of each emergency escape locking pin using white or other suitable colour.\n\nPART 2:\n\nPerform the six month and annual inspections of the crew doors emergency ejection system and the passenger/cargo doors emergency escape panels in accordance with Bell T.B. 205-78-2.\n\nCompliance: 1. Unless already accomplished modify in accordance with requirement Part 1, Items a, b, c and d within 100 hours time in service after 31 August 1984.\n\n2. Unless already accomplished inspect in accordance with requirement Part 2 at the intervals prescribed in the requirement document after 31 August 1984.\n\nNote: This inspection may be planned to coincide with the next scheduled inspection nearest to 28 February 1985.\n\nBackground: This Directive is revised to incorporate the intent of the following Directives: AD/BELL 205/24 (Cancelled) AD/BELL 205/34A (Raised in Issue) AD/BELL 205/39 (Cancelled).\n\nRequirement Part 2 introduces Bell T.B. 205-78-2 which details a comprehensive operational check and inspection.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This amendment consolidates three previous directives (AD/BELL 205/24, 205/34A, and 205/39) into one comprehensive directive, but this represents streamlining rather than scope creep. The original purpose was always to ensure emergency exit safety on Bell 205 helicopters, and Amendment 2 maintains that focus while making the requirements clearer and more complete."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose document (1 page)","Only 4 defined modification items and 1 inspection requirement","Clear two-part structure (modifications vs. inspections)","Simple conditional logic ('unless already accomplished')","References to external technical documents (Bell Service Bulletins and Technical Bulletins) without reproducing their content","Single applicability clause covering all model 205 helicopters"],"plain_english_summary":"This safety directive for Bell 205 helicopters mandates specific modifications to passenger and crew exit systems (markings, handle/escape enhancements, inspection access and visibility aids) and requires recurring inspections of crew door ejection systems and passenger escape panels. It affects all Bell 205 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel and consolidates three older notices to ensure exits function reliably in a crash. Modifications must be done within 100 flight hours after 31 August 1984; inspections start after that date on recurring schedules."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This amendment consolidates and replaces earlier ADs (AD/BELL 205/24, 205/34A, 205/39) and adds Bell T.B. 205-78-2 for a comprehensive operational check. Concretely, it not only prescribes physical modifications but also establishes mandated recurring inspection procedures and scheduling—broadening the directive from prior isolated items to a combined modification-plus-inspection regime (see \"Background\" and \"Requirement Part 2\")."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple distinct physical modifications required (decals, handle covers, spacers, inspection holes, painted locking pins).","References several Bell service/technical documents (S.B. 205-75-6 Rev. A; S.B. 205-77-9; S.B. 205-77-6; T.B. 205-78-2) that specify the technical method.","Mandated recurring inspections (six‑month and annual) with procedural detail in Bell T.B. 205-78-2, adding ongoing maintenance burden.","Compliance timing: a 100‑hour time‑in‑service deadline for modifications after 31 August 1984 and inspection scheduling tied to prescribed intervals.","Applicability to all Model 205 helicopters increases administrative scope for fleet operators.","Consolidation of prior airworthiness directives into this single directive requires cross-referencing earlier requirements and records."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires operators of all Bell 205 helicopters to fit specified emergency-exit decals, release-handle covers and spacers, add inspection openings and paint locking pins, and to perform six‑month and annual inspections under Bell service/technical documents. It matters because it legally compels hardware changes and recurring checks that alter maintenance work, parts needs and inspection schedules to ensure the emergency-exit mechanisms are inspected and operated per the manufacturer’s procedures."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-bell-205-34-amdt-2-emergency-exits-modification-and-inspection","history":"/api/acts/ad-bell-205-34-amdt-2-emergency-exits-modification-and-inspection/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-bell-205-34-amdt-2-emergency-exits-modification-and-inspection/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-bell-205-34-amdt-2-emergency-exits-modification-and-inspection/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-bell-205-34-amdt-2-emergency-exits-modification-and-inspection/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-bell-205-34-amdt-2-emergency-exits-modification-and-inspection/documents"}}