{"id":"F2006B04854","name":"AD/CAP 232/2 - Control Stick Cover","slug":"ad-cap-232-2-control-stick-cover","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44661,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04854-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 232/2 Control Stick Cover 6/2001 ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CAP 232/2 Control Stick Cover 6/2001 DM","content":"# AD/CAP 232/2 Control Stick Cover 6/2001 DM\n\nApplicability: All CAP 232 aircraft.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 000801, dated 8 September 2000.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2001-039(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 10 hours time in service after 2 May 2001, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 2 May 2001.\n\nBackground: During an aerobatics flight, the control stick floor cover moved and restricted stick movement.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 24 April 2001\n\n![](image.001.png)","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 standard, targeted Airworthiness Directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (the Service Bulletin)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about the French equivalent","Simple conditional logic: 'unless already accomplished' is the only exception","Single, clear compliance deadline with straightforward applicability (all CAP 232 aircraft)","No nested definitions or interpretive sections"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners and operators of CAP 232 aerobatic aeroplanes must, within 10 hours’ flying after 2 May 2001 (unless already done), inspect and rectify the control stick floor cover per CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 000801. The CASA AD makes this repair mandatory because a shifted cover can obstruct the control stick during aerobatics, risking loss of control and a crash."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD applies to all CAP 232 aircraft and requires the corrective action set out in the referenced Service Bulletin (Applicability; Requirement). The text only implements that bulletin and cites a related DGAC AD (Note); it does not expand or narrow the stated applicability or introduce additional categories beyond the Service Bulletin's instructions."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, uniform applicability: \"All CAP 232 aircraft\" (Applicability).","Single mandated action but technical detail delegated to an external document: \"in accordance with CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 000801, dated 8 September 2000\" (Requirement).","Short mandatory compliance window: \"Within 10 hours time in service after 2 May 2001\" (Compliance).","Limited regulatory discretion evident: issued by CASA delegate with a fixed requirement and deadline (Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority).","Urgency indicated by operational incident motivating the AD: control-stick cover moved and restricted movement (Background).","Reliance on availability of the Service Bulletin and any parts/tools for implementation (Requirement)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires all CAP 232 aeroplanes to have their control-stick floor cover modified or inspected according to CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 000801 (8 Sept 2000) because the cover moved in flight and restricted stick movement. Operators/owners must complete the Service Bulletin action within 10 hours time-in-service after 2 May 2001; they bear the costs and scheduling burden, and CASA's delegate enforces compliance."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-2-control-stick-cover","history":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-2-control-stick-cover/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-2-control-stick-cover/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-2-control-stick-cover/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-2-control-stick-cover/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-2-control-stick-cover/documents"}}