{"id":"F2006B04858","name":"AD/CAP 232/6 - Brake Master Cylinder Attachment Pin","slug":"ad-cap-232-6-brake-master-cylinder-attachment-pin","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44665,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04858-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 232/6 Brake Master Cylinder Attac","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CAP 232/6 Brake Master Cylinder Attachment Pin 8/2001","content":"# AD/CAP 232/6 Brake Master Cylinder Attachment Pin 8/2001\n\nApplicability: CAP 232 aircraft Serial Numbers 1 to 16 inclusive.\n\nRequirement: Replace the brake master cylinder attachment pin in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions contained in Akrotech Service Bulletin 98-05-08.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 98-403(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 the original design brake master cylinder attachment pin with a pin of improved design.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 26 June 2001\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive remains tightly focused on its original purpose: correcting a specific mechanical defect in a small fleet of aircraft. There is no evidence of scope creep — it targets exactly 16 aircraft, mandates one specific repair, and references only the original manufacturer documentation."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 4 structural sections: Applicability, Requirement, Compliance, and Background","Zero defined terms requiring interpretation","Single, unambiguous action required (replace one specific part)","No cross-references to other legislation (only references a manufacturer service bulletin and a French regulatory document for context)","Simple conditional logic: 'unless already accomplished' is the only exception"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of CAP 232 aircraft (serial nos. 1–16) to replace a defective brake master-cylinder attachment pin per Akrotech Service Bulletin 98-05-08. It affects those aircraft and their maintenance engineers because the original pin can fail, risking brake loss during landing or taxi. Compliance was mandatory within 100 flight hours after 9 August 2001."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope aligns with the stated intent: it mandates replacement of the original design pin with an improved design for CAP 232 S/N 1–16 and prescribes method and timing (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance; Background). There is no expansion or narrowing beyond that directive in the instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: only CAP 232 aircraft Serial Nos 1–16 (Applicability).","Single, discrete corrective action: replacement of one component (Requirement).","Action requires following an external document: Akrotech Service Bulletin 98‑05‑08 supplies the instructions (Requirement).","Fixed compliance window: within 100 hours time‑in‑service after 9 August 2001 (Compliance).","Operational burden falls on aircraft owners/operators to organise parts and maintenance (Requirement; Compliance).","Reference to DGAC AD indicates origin of the safety concern and external coordination (Note; Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners of CAP 232 aeroplanes (serial numbers 1–16) to replace the brake master‑cylinder attachment pin with an improved‑design pin, following Akrotech Service Bulletin 98‑05‑08. The CASA delegate made the replacement mandatory to be completed within 100 hours time‑in‑service after 9 August 2001; operators must arrange and bear the replacement. The DGAC prompted the change to correct an unsafe condition."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-6-brake-master-cylinder-attachment-pin","history":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-6-brake-master-cylinder-attachment-pin/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-6-brake-master-cylinder-attachment-pin/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-6-brake-master-cylinder-attachment-pin/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-6-brake-master-cylinder-attachment-pin/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-6-brake-master-cylinder-attachment-pin/documents"}}