{"id":"F2006B04468","name":"AD/BELL 206/152 - Rescue Hoist","slug":"ad-bell-206-152-rescue-hoist","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44305,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04468-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.001.png)\n\n![](image.001.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.\n\nBell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) 206 and Agusta Bell 206 Series Helicopters","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BELL 206/152 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BELL 206/152 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM","content":"# AD/BELL 206/152 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM\n\nApplicability: Model 206 helicopters equipped with a Breeze Eastern Aerospace rescue hoist series BL-16600, excluding BL-16600-160.\n\nRequirement: Perform a one-time inspection of the rescue hoist mounting bracket in accordance with Breeze Eastern Customer Aerospace Advisory Bulletin CAB-100-56, dated 11 November 1997.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2002-20-05 Amdt 39-12901 refers.\n\nCompliance: Before the next usage of the rescue hoist after 6 November 2002, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 6 November 2002.\n\nBackground: The FAA received reports of cracked rescue hoist mounting brackets. Such cracking could result in mounting bracket failure and separation of the rescue hoist from the helicopter.\n\n![Signature: David Alan Villiers](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 1 November 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 6 November 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft configuration. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating inspection of cracked hoist mounting brackets."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 4 structural sections: Applicability, Requirement, Compliance, Background","Single, unambiguous action required (one-time inspection)","Clear, specific applicability criteria (specific helicopter model + specific hoist series with one exclusion)","Single cross-reference to FAA AD and manufacturer bulletin (external documents, not internal cross-references)","No defined terms section, no nested conditions, no exceptions to exceptions","Simple temporal trigger for compliance (before next use after specific date)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA safety order requires owners/operators of Bell 206/Agusta Bell 206 helicopters fitted with Breeze Eastern rescue hoists (BL-16600 series, except BL-16600-160) to perform a one‑time inspection of the rescue‑hoist mounting bracket for cracks. Follow Breeze Eastern bulletin CAB‑100‑56 (11 Nov 1997) and inspect before next hoist use after 6 Nov 2002. Cracked brackets can allow the hoist to separate from the helicopter, creating a serious safety hazard."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD’s scope matches its stated purpose: inspect specified BL-16600 hoist mounting brackets on Model 206 helicopters to address reported cracking. It neither broadens to other models/components nor relaxes requirements; applicability, required action and timing are narrowly defined (Applicability, Requirement, Compliance, Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability — only Model 206 with Breeze Eastern BL-16600 hoists (excludes BL-16600-160) reduces scope and complexity (Applicability).","Single, one-time required action — a single inspection rather than recurring measures simplifies compliance (Requirement).","Dependency on external technical document — compliance requires following Breeze Eastern CAB-100-56 (11 Nov 1997); clarity and availability of that bulletin affect implementation risk (Requirement).","Immediate short-term compliance window — must be done before next hoist use after 6 Nov 2002, which can cause operational disruption or grounding until inspection is completed (Compliance).","Safety risk tied to specific hardware failure mode — Background identifies cracking that could cause hoist separation, focusing remedial action but requiring competent inspection skills.","Reference to FAA AD — cross-jurisdictional linkage may require operators to reconcile multiple authorities' instructions (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Bell/Agusta 206 helicopters fitted with a Breeze Eastern BL-16600 rescue hoist (except BL-16600-160) to carry out a one-time inspection of the hoist mounting bracket in accordance with Breeze Eastern CAB-100-56 (11 Nov 1997). The inspection must be completed before the hoist’s next use after 6 November 2002. The AD responds to reports of cracked brackets that could permit the hoist to separate; owners/operators pay for and must arrange the inspection."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-152-rescue-hoist","history":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-152-rescue-hoist/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-152-rescue-hoist/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-152-rescue-hoist/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-152-rescue-hoist/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-bell-206-152-rescue-hoist/documents"}}