{"id":"F2006B04857","name":"AD/CAP 232/5 - Stick Adjustable Root Stops","slug":"ad-cap-232-5-stick-adjustable-root-stops","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44664,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04857-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 232/5 Stick Adjustable Root Stops","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CAP 232/5 Stick Adjustable Root Stops 8/2001","content":"# AD/CAP 232/5 Stick Adjustable Root Stops 8/2001\n\nApplicability: All CAP 232 aircraft.\n\nRequirement: Replace the stick adjustable root stops in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions contained in CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 991006.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2000-103(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 9 August 2001, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 August 2001.\n\nBackground: The DGAC requires replacement of original design stick adjustable root stops with stops of improved design.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 22 June 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 targeted safety directive for a specific aircraft component. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating a design improvement to prevent mechanical failure."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term implied ('time in service')","Single, unambiguous requirement with no nested conditions","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single service bulletin citation","Simple compliance deadline with one exception clause ('unless already accomplished')","No subsections, parts, or schedules"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive orders owners and operators of CAP 232 aerobatic aeroplanes to replace the unsafe stick adjustable root stops with the improved parts specified in CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 991006. The mandatory replacement must be done within 100 flight hours after 9 August 2001 (unless already completed) to eliminate a DGAC-identified risk of stick stop failure that could lead to loss of control."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive's scope covers 'all CAP 232 aircraft' and mandates replacement of the original-design root stops with an improved-design part per the stated Service Bulletin. The background and note reference the DGAC requirement but do not expand or narrow applicability beyond that replacement requirement, so scope remains aligned with the original safety action."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical action required (replace a single component type)","Clear applicability (all CAP 232 aircraft) limits scope","Fixed, short compliance metric (100 hours time‑in‑service after 9 Aug 2001)","Dependence on an external document for procedure (CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 991006)","Regulatory provenance is straightforward (issued under CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1))","Potential operational scheduling and maintenance-resource coordination for operators"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive orders owners/operators of all CAP 232 aircraft to replace the stick adjustable root stops with an improved-design part, following CAP Aviation Service Bulletin No. 991006. It must be done within 100 hours time-in-service after 9 August 2001 (effective date 9 August 2001). The civil aviation regulator (CASA, via its delegate) issued the directive under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1); aircraft operators are responsible for arranging and funding the replacement and for scheduling it into maintenance within the compliance window."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-5-stick-adjustable-root-stops","history":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-5-stick-adjustable-root-stops/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-5-stick-adjustable-root-stops/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-5-stick-adjustable-root-stops/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-5-stick-adjustable-root-stops/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-5-stick-adjustable-root-stops/documents"}}