{"id":"F2006B04860","name":"AD/CAP 232/8 - Flight Envelope","slug":"ad-cap-232-8-flight-envelope","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44667,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04860-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 232/8 Flight Envelope 7/2002 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CAP 232/8 Flight Envelope 7/2002 DM","content":"# AD/CAP 232/8 Flight Envelope 7/2002 DM\n\nApplicability: All CAP 232 aircraft.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 020204, dated 25 February 2002.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2002-245(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: Before further flight after 22 May 2002, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 May 2002.\n\nBackground: The CAP 232 aircraft empty weight has gradually increased due to added aircraft equipment. As a result, the Type Certificate holder has increased the maximum weight in the Aerobatics category, while decreasing the maximum load factors. Additionally, a correction of maximum speed for abrupt control travel is required in the Aircraft Flight Manual.\n\n![](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 16 May 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 22 May 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The AD alters the certified flight envelope for CAP 232 aircraft by increasing the maximum aerobatic weight, decreasing maximum load factors and correcting a maximum speed limit (Background; Requirement). It does not broaden applicability (still all CAP 232 aircraft) but materially changes operating limits and requires AFM amendment and operator action, shifting compliance costs to owners/operators and creating immediate operational constraints (Requirement; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, aircraft-specific applicability (applies to all CAP 232 aircraft) — reduces scope complexity.","Mandates compliance with an external technical document (APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 020204) — creates dependency on technical instructions not reproduced in the AD.","Immediate compliance deadline (‘before further flight’ after 22 May 2002) — tight operational timing and potential grounding risk.","Changes technical flight-envelope parameters (maximum weight, load factors, maximum speed for abrupt control travel) — requires technical assessment, possible physical modifications and AFM updates.","Cross-reference to foreign regulator AD (DGAC AD 2002-245(A)) — introduces multi-jurisdictional traceability and potential interpretation differences.","Enforcement by CASA delegate under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1) — administrative discretion in issuing and enforcing the AD."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires all CAP 232 aircraft to comply with APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 020204 by 22 May 2002, altering the flight envelope: increasing the maximum aerobatic weight, reducing maximum load factors and correcting the maximum speed for abrupt control travel. Owners/operators must carry out the bulletin before further flight; they pay for and implement any modifications, update the Aircraft Flight Manual, and change operational limits. The CASA delegate enforces the requirement."},"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, narrow Airworthiness Directive targeting a specific aircraft type (CAP 232) for a specific safety issue (weight increase affecting flight envelope). It has not expanded beyond its original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (the service bulletin)","No nested conditional logic or cross-references to other legislation","Single straightforward requirement with clear compliance deadline","Background explanation is plain language and concise"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires all CAP 232 operators to adopt APEX Service Bulletin No. 020204 to amend their flight manual and operating limits. It responds to weight increases from added equipment by raising the allowable aerobatic weight, reducing permitted G-loads, and correcting the maximum speed for abrupt control inputs. Compliance is required before next flight after 22 May 2002 (unless already completed)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-8-flight-envelope","history":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-8-flight-envelope/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-8-flight-envelope/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-8-flight-envelope/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-8-flight-envelope/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cap-232-8-flight-envelope/documents"}}