{"id":"F2006B05095","name":"AD/CESSNA 180/82 - Cigar Lighter Wiring","slug":"ad-cessna-180-82-cigar-lighter-wiring","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":45079,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B05095-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# ![](image.001.png)  \nAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\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\n![](image.001.png)\n\nCessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CESSNA 180/82 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CESSNA 180/82 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003","content":"# AD/CESSNA 180/82 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003\n\nApplicability: Model 180 and 182 series aeroplanes with serial numbers listed in the following table, unless AD/CESSNA 180/32 has been accomplished:","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Models Serial Numbers","sectionType":"part","heading":"Models Serial Numbers","content":"## Models Serial Numbers\n\n| 180 | 30000 through 32999, 50000 through 50355, and 18051608 |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------ |\n|     | through 18052770                                       |\n| 182 | 33000 through 34999, 51001 through 51556, and 18254680 |\n|     | through 18265965                                       |\n\nRequirement: If not previously accomplished; disconnect the wire, at the ammeter or at the electrical system bus as applicable, that connects the bus to the cigar lighter receptacle. (The wire is connected to either the bus side or equipment side of a circuit breaker or to the ammeter). Following the disconnection of this wire either:\n\n    Reconnect the wire to the electrical bus by using an existing or newly installed circuit protection device that is properly rated to protect the wire gauge used for this circuit, or\n\n    b. Disconnect the wire from the lighter receptacle at the opposite end and remove it from the aeroplane, or\n\n    c. Protect the wire by insulating its disconnected end, fold this wire end back against the wire bundle in which it is routed and secure it to that bundle.\n\nNote 1: The requirements of this Directive may have been previously accomplished in accordance with FAA AD 79-08-03 Amdt 39-3428.\n\nNote 2: For those installations reconnected in accordance with paragraph a. above, the proper rated circuit protection device to be used may be determined by consulting FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B Chapter 11.\n\nNote 3: FAA AD 79-08-03 Amdt 39-3428 refers.\n\nCompliance: At the next annual inspection, but no later that 100 hours time in service or 12 months after the effective date of this Directive, which ever occurs first.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 March 2003.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aero","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes","content":"## Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/CESSNA 180/82 (Continued)\n\nBackground: Incidents of the cigar lighter unprotected electrical wiring shorting have been reported overseas. This Directive requires either the deactivation of the cigar lighter or the installation of a circuit protection device. These measures are designed to prevent an in-flight electrical system failure, smoke in the cockpit, and/or fire in the wire bundle behind the instrument panel.\n\nThis Directive supersedes AD/CESSNA 180/32 Amdt 1 which only addressed some Model 182 series aeroplanes.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nJames Coyne\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 7 February 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 February 2003.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This directive maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific wiring safety defect in specific Cessna aircraft models. It supersedes a prior, more limited version of the same directive but does not expand beyond the original purpose of fixing the cigar lighter wiring hazard."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive (approximately 500 words)","Clear three-option requirement structure (paragraphs a, b, c)","Specific serial number applicability table with three ranges per model","Simple conditional logic: 'if not previously accomplished' and cross-reference to prior AD","Three defined compliance triggers (annual inspection, 100 hours, 12 months)","Minimal cross-referencing (one prior AD and one FAA Advisory Circular mentioned in notes only)","No nested exceptions or complex definitional sections"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners of certain vintage Cessna 180 and 182 aircraft to fix an exposed cigar‑lighter wire that can short, causing electrical failures, cockpit smoke, or fires. Owners must disconnect the circuit and either fit proper overcurrent protection, remove the wiring, or permanently insulate and secure it within the short compliance window. It prevents in‑flight fire/electrical hazards and supersedes a prior, narrower AD."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This Directive expands and supersedes AD/CESSNA 180/32 Amdt 1. The earlier AD only addressed some Model 182 aeroplanes; this instrument applies to specific serial-number ranges for Cessna 180 and 182 series (as listed) and therefore broadens the population required to take corrective action."},"complexity_factors":["Clear, limited technical scope: single system (cigar lighter wiring) and a small set of corrective options (disconnect/remove/insulate/reconnect with protection)","Multiple compliance options require a maintenance decision about trade-offs (remove vs. reinstall with protection)","Applicability tied to specific serial-number ranges, increasing administrative checking of aircraft records","Cross-references to FAA AD 79-08-03 and FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B for circuit protection sizing","Compliance timing linked to the next annual inspection or specified hours/months, creating scheduling constraints for operators"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Cessna 180 and 182 aeroplanes to deactivate, remove, insulate or re-route the cigar lighter wiring or fit a correctly rated circuit protection device. The mechanical change is removal or protection of an unprotected wiring connection; the stated purpose is to prevent shorting that could cause in-flight electrical failure, smoke or fire. Compliance is required at the next annual inspection (or within 100 flight hours/12 months), so affected operators bear the work and parts cost."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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