{"id":"F2006B04859","name":"AD/CAP 232/7 - Aluminium Control Rods","slug":"ad-cap-232-7-aluminium-control-rods","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44666,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04859-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 232/7 Aluminium Control Rods 8/20","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CAP 232/7 Aluminium Control Rods 8/2001","content":"# AD/CAP 232/7 Aluminium Control Rods 8/2001\n\nApplicability: CAP 232 aircraft, serial numbers up to and including 023.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions contained in CAP Aviation Service Bulletin 000107 Revision 1, dated 21 November 2000.\n\nNote 1: The required control rod repair can only be performed by CAP Industrie. Note 2: DGAC AD 2000-143(A) R1 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 certain actions in order to improve bonding reliability between the control rod tips and aluminium tubes.\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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No. The AD confines action to CAP 232 aircraft up to serial 023 and mandates repair per the specified service bulletin; this aligns with the DGAC-stated aim to improve bonding reliability between control‑rod tips and aluminium tubes and does not broaden applicability or add further measures beyond that instruction."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: limited to CAP 232 aeroplanes, serial numbers up to and including 023 (Applicability).","Mandatory technical instructions: requires work in accordance with CAP Aviation Service Bulletin 000107 Revision 1 dated 21 Nov 2000 (Requirement).","Single authorised repairer specified: required repair can only be performed by CAP Industrie (Note 1), constraining procurement options.","Short compliance window: work must be done within 100 hours time in service after 9 August 2001 (Compliance).","Cross-reference to foreign/other instruments: DGAC AD 2000-143(A) R1 is referred to (Note 2/Background).","Legal basis and enforceability: issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998 and signed by CASA delegate (preamble/effective date)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires CAP 232 aeroplanes (serial numbers up to and including 023) to have aluminium control rods repaired per CAP Aviation Service Bulletin 000107 Revision 1. The repair must be performed by CAP Industrie (Note 1) and completed within 100 hours time‑in‑service after 9 August 2001.\n\nStated purpose: improve bonding between control‑rod tips and aluminium tubes. It applies to aircraft owners/operators, who must arrange and pay for the repair; CASA enforces the requirement under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific unsafe condition in a specific aircraft type. There is no evidence of scope creep; it targets only CAP 232 aircraft with serial numbers up to 023, and mandates only the specific repair action identified by the manufacturer and French aviation authority."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 3 substantive sections: Applicability, Requirement, and Compliance","Single defined reference (DGAC AD 2000-143(A) R1) in a note only","No nested conditional logic — straightforward 'if you have this aircraft, do this action by this deadline'","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation (CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1))","Clear, unambiguous compliance deadline (100 hours time in service after effective date)"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners/operators of CAP 232 aeroplanes (serial numbers 023 and below) must have the aluminium control rods repaired per CAP Aviation Service Bulletin 000107 Revision 1. The repair is mandatory, may only be carried out by CAP Industrie, and must be completed within 100 flight hours after 9 August 2001.\n\nCASA issued the order because DGAC found bonding failures at control-rod tips that could lead to separation and loss of control, making this a safety-critical, compulsory fix."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-7-aluminium-control-rods","history":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-7-aluminium-control-rods/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-7-aluminium-control-rods/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-7-aluminium-control-rods/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-7-aluminium-control-rods/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-7-aluminium-control-rods/documents"}}