{"id":"F2006B04462","name":"AD/BELL 206/147 - Fuel System","slug":"ad-bell-206-147-fuel-system","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44299,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04462-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.002.png)\n\n![](image.002.png)  \nFor 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.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BELL 206/147 Fuel System 9/2001","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BELL 206/147 Fuel System 9/2001","content":"# AD/BELL 206/147 Fuel System 9/2001\n\nApplicability: Agusta Bell AB 206A, AB 206B and AB 206BIII helicopters equipped with fuel boost pump, P/No 206-062-681.\n\nRequirement: Inspect the fuel system to verify the correct configuration of the fuel system components in accordance with Agusta Bolletino Tecnico 206-232.\n\nNote: RAI AD 2000-356 refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless previously accomplished, within 100 flight hours of the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive but no later than 31 October 2001.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 6 September 2001.\n\nBackground: This Directive is prompted by advice from the Italian RAI that an Augusta AB 206 accident was attributed to a fuel system configuration error.\n\n![Signature: Eugene Paul Holzapfel](image.003.png)  \n\nEugene Paul Holzapfel\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 26 July 2001\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 15 August 2001.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope matches its stated purpose: inspect specified helicopters with the named pump to verify configuration per the Agusta bulletin after an Italian RAI report. It imposes an inspection obligation within a fixed compliance window and relies on the manufacturer's instructions for corrective action; no broader or different aircraft/product classes are included."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: only Agusta/Bell 206A/B/BIII with specified pump part number","Single prescribed action: inspect/verify configuration per a named manufacturer bulletin","Clear compliance window: 100 flight hours or a calendar cutoff date","Dependence on an external service bulletin (Agusta Bolletino Tecnico 206-232) for procedural detail","Potentially open-ended corrective work if misconfiguration is found (scope of repairs determined by bulletin)","Regulatory enforcement by CASA delegate (administrative discretion limited to issuing AD)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Agusta/Bell 206A, 206B and 206BIII helicopters fitted with fuel boost pump P/No 206-062-681 to inspect the fuel system and confirm correct component configuration using Agusta Bolletino Tecnico 206-232. Compliance is within 100 flight hours of the AD or by 31 October 2001; the AD took effect 6 September 2001. The directive was issued by CASA after Italian RAI advised an accident was attributed to a fuel system configuration error. Operators bear inspection and correction costs; CASA enforces compliance."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, targeted airworthiness directive addressing a specific safety defect in specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating a fuel system inspection following an accident investigation."},"complexity_factors":["Single, clearly defined applicability (3 specific helicopter models plus one part number)","One straightforward requirement (inspect per specified technical bulletin)","Simple compliance deadline (100 flight hours or fixed calendar date)","No defined terms section, no cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about related Italian directive","No conditional logic or nested exceptions","Total length: approximately 250 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This mandatory CASA Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Agusta Bell 206A/B/BIII helicopters fitted with fuel boost pump P/No 206-062-681 to inspect and verify fuel system configuration per Agusta Bolletino Tecnico 206-232. Issued after an Italian accident caused by a misconfigured fuel system, the inspection must be done within 100 flight hours of 6 Sept 2001 or by 31 Oct 2001. Compliance is legally required."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-147-fuel-system","history":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-147-fuel-system/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-147-fuel-system/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-147-fuel-system/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-147-fuel-system/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-147-fuel-system/documents"}}