{"id":"F2006B04635","name":"AD/BELL 407/22 - Rescue Hoist","slug":"ad-bell-407-22-rescue-hoist","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44387,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04635-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) 407 Series Helicopters","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BELL 407/22 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BELL 407/22 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM","content":"# AD/BELL 407/22 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM\n\nApplicability: Model 407 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![](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 AD maintains its original narrow scope. It addresses a specific mechanical defect in a specific helicopter model with a specific optional equipment configuration. There is no evidence of scope creep; the directive remains tightly focused on the cracked mounting bracket issue identified in the background."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 4 defined elements: specific helicopter model (Bell 407), specific hoist series (BL-16600), specific excluded variant (BL-16600-160), and reference document (CAB-100-56)","Single, unambiguous requirement: one-time visual/physical inspection","Clear compliance deadline tied to a specific date","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — only one straightforward exclusion (the -160 variant)","Minimal cross-referencing: only references one FAA AD and one manufacturer bulletin"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Bell 407 helicopters fitted with Breeze Eastern BL-16600 series rescue hoists (except the -160 model) to perform a one-time inspection of the hoist mounting bracket. \n\nThe inspection, to be done per Breeze Eastern Advisory Bulletin CAB-100-56, addresses cracking that could allow the hoist to detach; it must be completed before using the hoist after 6 November 2002."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive applies only to Model 407 helicopters fitted with the specified Breeze Eastern BL-16600 hoist (excluding BL-16600-160) and mandates a one-time inspection per the stated advisory bulletin. The text does not expand or narrow that stated applicability or the corrective action compared with its own requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical scope: single component (hoist mounting bracket) on specific hoist series and airframe model reduces breadth.","One-time mandatory action with a clear deadline (before next hoist use after 6 Nov 2002) simplifies compliance timing.","Reliance on an external manufacturer document (Breeze Eastern CAB-100-56) for inspection procedure requires operators to obtain and follow that bulletin.","Cross-reference to FAA AD introduces parallel regulatory context but does not add procedural steps.","Need to verify exact hoist part-number (exclusion of BL-16600-160) imposes a small administrative check.","Issued under CASA delegate power (subreg 39.1(1) CAR 1998) — legal authority clear, limited discretionary content in the instrument itself."],"plain_english_summary":"**What it does:** This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Bell 407 helicopters fitted with Breeze Eastern BL-16600 (except BL-16600-160) rescue hoists to perform a one‑time inspection of the hoist mounting bracket in accordance with Breeze Eastern Customer Aerospace Advisory Bulletin CAB‑100‑56. It is issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998 and must be done before the next use of the rescue hoist after 6 November 2002.\n\nOperators pay for inspections and any remedial work. The measure addresses reported bracket cracking that could allow the hoist to separate from the helicopter."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-bell-407-22-rescue-hoist","history":"/api/acts/ad-bell-407-22-rescue-hoist/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-bell-407-22-rescue-hoist/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-bell-407-22-rescue-hoist/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-bell-407-22-rescue-hoist/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-bell-407-22-rescue-hoist/documents"}}