{"id":"F2006B05080","name":"AD/CESSNA 180/68 - Aileron Hinge Pin","slug":"ad-cessna-180-68-aileron-hinge-pin","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":44990,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B05080-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/CESSNA 180/68 - Aileron Hinge Pin","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nCessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/CESSNA 180/68 Aileron Hinge Pin 1/84\n\n| Applicability: | Model          | Serial Number                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |\n| -------------- | -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n|                | 180K           | 18053001 thru 18053203,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |\n|                | 182Q           | 18266591 thru 18267715,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |\n|                | 182R and T182  | 18267716 thru 18268103, 18268105 thru 18268107, 18268109 thru18268129, 18268131 thru 18268141, 18268143, 18268144, 18268146thru 18268293, 18268295, 18268310, 18268312 thru 18268322,18268324 thru 18268327, 18268330 thru 18268332, 18268335,18268336, 18268339, 18268343, 18268345, 18268348, 18268350, |\n|                | R182 and TR182 | R18200584 thru R18201912, R18201914 thru R1820193, R18201935 thru R18201938, R18201940, R18201942, R18201943, R18201945, R18201946, R18201949, R18201950, R18201953, R18201954,                                                                                                                           |\n|                | F182Q          | F18200095 thru F18200169,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |\n|                | FR182          | FR18200021 thru FR18200070.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with Cessna S.I.L. SE 83-18.\n\nNote: FAA AD 83-22-06 refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless already accomplished within 100 hours time in service after 31 January 1984 or at the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release issue after 31 January 1984 whichever is the later.\n\nBackground: Possible migration and loss of the aileron hinge pin could result if the retaining split pin holes are incorrectly located.","sortOrder":0}],"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":"The directive enforces inspection and correction for a specific mechanical defect (aileron hinge pin retaining holes) on listed aircraft. It does not expand regulatory powers or introduce new categories of regulated activity beyond requiring compliance with the named service instruction within the stated timeframe."},"complexity_factors":["Applicability tied to specific models and extensive serial‑number ranges increases administrative work for operators and regulators.","Mandates action by referring to an external document (Cessna S.I.L. SE 83-18), adding dependency on manufacturer service instructions.","Compliance window uses a historical fixed date and a flight‑time threshold (100 hours TIS), requiring record checks and scheduling adjustments.","Safety‑critical nature is narrow and component‑specific (aileron hinge pin), so technical action is straightforward but non‑optional for affected aircraft.","Cross‑reference to FAA AD introduces multi‑jurisdictional alignment considerations for maintenance organisations."],"plain_english_summary":"This airworthiness directive requires owners/operators of specified Cessna 180/182 and Wren 460 series aeroplanes (listed by serial number) to carry out inspections and corrective action per Cessna Service Instruction SE 83-18 for the aileron hinge pin retaining split‑pin holes. Compliance is required within 100 hours time‑in‑service after 31 January 1984 or at the next scheduled Maintenance Release inspection, whichever is later. The rule addresses the risk that incorrectly located retaining holes could allow hinge‑pin migration and loss, affecting roll control."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope: addressing a specific mechanical defect in specific aircraft models. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical requirement referencing an external document (Cessna S.I.L. SE 83-18)","Straightforward applicability table with serial number ranges","Simple compliance deadline with clear alternative timing options","No defined terms section, no nested exceptions, no cross-references to other legislation beyond the noted FAA AD","Short document (approximately 200 words) with single purpose"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners and operators of specified Cessna 180/182 and Wren 460 series aircraft must inspect and, if necessary, correct a potentially unsafe aileron hinge pin condition that could allow the pin to migrate or be lost and cause loss of control. This mandatory CASA AD directs compliance with Cessna Service Information Letter SE 83‑18 within 100 flight hours after 31 Jan 1984 (or at the next Maintenance Release inspection), unless already corrected."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-68-aileron-hinge-pin","history":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-68-aileron-hinge-pin/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-68-aileron-hinge-pin/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-68-aileron-hinge-pin/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-68-aileron-hinge-pin/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-68-aileron-hinge-pin/documents"}}