{"id":"F2006B04852","name":"AD/CAP 232/10 - Aileron Hinge Rod End Bearings","slug":"ad-cap-232-10-aileron-hinge-rod-end-bearings","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44659,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04852-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\nCAP Aviation (Akrotech and Mudry) CAP 232 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CAP 232/10 Aileron Hinge Rod End Bear","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CAP 232/10 Aileron Hinge Rod End Bearings 2/2003","content":"# AD/CAP 232/10 Aileron Hinge Rod End Bearings 2/2003\n\nApplicability: All CAP 232 aircraft.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 010803 Revision 1, dated 20 November 2002.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2002-604(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: At the next annual inspection after 20 February 2003 or before 31 December 2003, whichever occurs first.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 February 2003.\n\nBackground: Investigation of an in- flight incident revealed insufficient fatigue strength of the aileron hinge rod end bearings.\n\n![](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 19 December 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 29 January 2003.","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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope is limited to all CAP 232 aeroplanes and mandates corrective action per the referenced service bulletin with a fixed compliance window (Applicability, Requirement, Compliance). The source does not indicate any expansion or narrowing of scope beyond that original mandate."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, fleet‑level applicability: applies to all CAP 232 aircraft (Applicability).","Single mandated remedy but external reference: requires compliance with APEX Service Bulletin No. 010803 Rev 1 (Requirement) — reliance on an external technical document adds implementation dependency.","Time‑bound compliance window: must be met at next annual inspection after 20 Feb 2003 or before 31 Dec 2003 (Compliance), creating scheduling pressure.","Clear regulatory authority and limited discretion: issued under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1) by CASA delegate, so the AD prescribes mandatory action rather than discretionary guidance (preamble).","Safety trigger is specific and technical: background cites insufficient fatigue strength of aileron hinge rod end bearings (Background), so the remedy is technical and maintenance‑oriented rather than procedural."],"plain_english_summary":"CASA requires owners/operators of all CAP 232 aircraft to carry out the corrective work described in APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 010803 Revision 1 (20 Nov 2002). The work must be done at the next annual inspection after 20 Feb 2003 or by 31 Dec 2003, whichever is earlier. The directive responds to an in‑flight finding that aileron hinge rod‑end bearings lacked sufficient fatigue strength. Owners/operators must arrange and pay for the mandated inspections/repairs and schedule them within the compliance window."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard airworthiness directive with a narrow, specific purpose: addressing a known mechanical defect in a particular aircraft model. The scope matches the original intent of aviation safety regulation."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined applicability (all CAP 232 aircraft)","Single requirement referencing an external technical document (APEX Service Bulletin)","Simple compliance deadline with clear alternative dates","No nested conditions, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation","Straightforward background explaining the safety issue"],"plain_english_summary":"This safety order requires all owners/operators of CAP 232 series aeroplanes to inspect and, if necessary, repair the aileron hinge rod end bearings per APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 010803 Rev 1. Work must be done at the next annual inspection after 20 Feb 2003 or by 31 Dec 2003, whichever is sooner.\n\nA failed bearing can cause loss of aileron control and serious accident risk. The directive became legally binding on 20 Feb 2003."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-10-aileron-hinge-rod-end-bearings","history":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-10-aileron-hinge-rod-end-bearings/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-10-aileron-hinge-rod-end-bearings/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-10-aileron-hinge-rod-end-bearings/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-10-aileron-hinge-rod-end-bearings/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-10-aileron-hinge-rod-end-bearings/documents"}}