{"id":"F2006B04862","name":"AD/CARGO/1 - Ribeco Air Cargo Pallet","slug":"ad-cargo-1-ribeco-air-cargo-pallet","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44669,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B04862-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\nCargo Equipment","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CARGO/1 Ribeco Air Cargo Pallet 10/20","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CARGO/1 Ribeco Air Cargo Pallet 10/2002","content":"# AD/CARGO/1 Ribeco Air Cargo Pallet 10/2002\n\nApplicability: Ribeco air cargo pallets 7-2ALP-L-30-( ).\n\nRequirement: 1. Inspect affected air cargo pallet for evidence of damage i.e. cracks or fractures.\n\n    2. Reduce the affected air cargo pallet permitted load to 75% of the specified maximum load determined by the manufacturer.\n\n    3. Retire affected air cargo pallets from service.\n\nNote 1: Cancellation of the JTSO Authorisation LBA.O.11.400/171JTSO for the Ribeco air cargo pallets 7-2ALP-L-30-( ) is effective from 31 December 2002.\n\nNote 2: LBA AD 2002-232 refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Before each pallet loading; effective 3 October 2002.\n\n    2. Before further use after 3 October 2002.\n\n    3. After 31 December 2002.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 3 October 2002.\n\nBackground: The LBA has determined that the air cargo pallet manufacturer has failed to complete certification testing of the affected air cargo pallet under maximum proof load. Due to insolvency proceedings, the manufacturer was removed from the German trade register and the LBA has moved to cancel the existing JTSO Authorisation.\n\n![](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 August 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 September 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive maintains a focused scope: it targets Ribeco pallets 7-2ALP-L-30-( ) and prescribes inspection, load reduction and retirement (Applicability; Requirement 1–3). It implements the LBA’s certification cancellation rather than expanding or narrowing applicability beyond that technical population (Background; Note 1). No textual evidence in the instrument indicates a change from the original remedial intent."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical applicability limited to a single pallet model (Applicability).","Three distinct operational requirements (inspect, derate to 75%, retire) with specific timings (Requirement 1–3; Compliance 1–3).","Immediate and recurring compliance action: inspection before each pallet loading increases operational rhythm (Compliance 1).","Definitive retirement date tied to external certification cancellation (Note 1; Background).","Dependency on a foreign authority action and referenced LBA AD creates cross-jurisdictional linkage (Background; Note 2).","Minor ambiguity in model notation 7-2ALP-L-30-( ) may complicate fleet identification (Applicability).","Compliance cost is concentrated on operators/owners who must inspect, reduce payloads and replace pallets (Requirement 1–3)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive applies to Ribeco air cargo pallets model 7-2ALP-L-30-( ). It requires operators to inspect pallets for cracks before each loading, limit permitted load to 75% of the manufacturer’s specified maximum, and retire affected pallets after 31 December 2002 (Requirement 1–3; Compliance 1–3). The Directive follows the LBA’s finding that the manufacturer did not complete required proof-load testing and a JTSO authorisation cancellation (Background; Note 1). Operators bear inspection, load-restriction and replacement costs."},"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 addressing a specific unsafe condition with a single product type. The scope remains precisely limited to the Ribeco pallet certification failure and does not expand beyond immediate safety remediation."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific product applicability (one pallet model)","Only 3 straightforward requirements with clear deadlines","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation (only a reference to a German authority document)","Simple chronological structure: applicability → requirement → compliance → background","Background section provides clear rationale without legal caveats"],"plain_english_summary":"Australia's aviation safety regulator (CASA) issues an order for Ribeco air cargo pallets (model 7-2ALP-L-30), requiring pre‑load inspections for cracks, an immediate reduction of allowable load to 75% of the manufacturer limit (from 3 Oct 2002), and permanent retirement by 31 Dec 2002.  \n\nIt targets airlines, cargo operators and aircraft owners because the manufacturer never completed full maximum‑load testing, creating a risk of cargo shift or airframe damage."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cargo-1-ribeco-air-cargo-pallet","history":"/api/acts/ad-cargo-1-ribeco-air-cargo-pallet/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cargo-1-ribeco-air-cargo-pallet/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cargo-1-ribeco-air-cargo-pallet/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cargo-1-ribeco-air-cargo-pallet/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cargo-1-ribeco-air-cargo-pallet/documents"}}