{"id":"F2008L00543","name":"AD/CESSNA 180/91 - BRS-182 Parachute System","slug":"ad-cessna-180-91-brs-182-parachute-system","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":119449,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L00543-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aero","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/CESSNA 180/91 | BRS-182 Parachute System | 3/2008 |\n| ---------------- | ------------------------ | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Model 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, 182S, 182T, T182, and T182T aircraft; equipped with a BRS-182 Parachute System installed via Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01999CH.                                                                 |\n| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | Remove and replace the pick-up collar support and two retaining screws in accordance with Ballistic Recovery Systems Inc. (BRS) Service Bulletin 07-02, dated 8 June 2007.Note: FAA AD 2008-02-18 Amdt 39-15348 refers.                                                     |\n| Compliance:    | Within 25 hours time in service after 13 March 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 March 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                            |\n| Background:    | The FAA received notification from BRS that the pick-up collar assembly may prematurely move off the launch tube and adversely affect rocket trajectory during deployment. Premature separation of the collar could result in the parachute failing to successfully deploy. |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n1 February 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CESSNA 180/91","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CESSNA 180/91","content":"## AD/CESSNA 180/91","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"BRS-182 Parachute System","sectionType":"part","heading":"BRS-182 Parachute System","content":"## BRS-182 Parachute System","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3/2008","sectionType":"part","heading":"3/2008","content":"## 3/2008","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific parachute system on specific aircraft models. There is no evidence of scope creep; it remains a targeted safety directive."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical action required (replace two screws and a collar support)","Only one defined applicability criterion (specific aircraft models with specific STC)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Clear, single compliance deadline","References external document (BRS Service Bulletin 07-02) but provides specific date for identification","Short document (approximately 200 words of substantive content)"],"plain_english_summary":"CASA requires owners of Cessna 182 G–T (including turbo) fitted with a BRS‑182 ballistic parachute under STC SA01999CH to replace a faulty pick‑up collar support and two screws. The repair prevents the rocket from misfiring and blocking parachute deployment in an emergency; compliance was required within 25 flight hours after 13 March 2008."},"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 confines action to aircraft listed in the Applicability fitted with a BRS‑182 via STC No. SA01999CH and mandates a specific parts replacement per the BRS service bulletin within a 25‑hour window. The measure aligns with the stated safety objective (mitigating premature pick‑up collar separation) and does not expand beyond that corrective action or the identified aircraft."},"complexity_factors":["Targeted applicability across many model variants but limited to aircraft fitted via STC No. SA01999CH (Applicability) — requires checking registration and STC status.","Technical corrective action: replacement of a pick‑up collar support and two retaining screws per manufacturer Service Bulletin 07‑02 (Requirement) — requires access to service instructions and parts.","Short compliance window: 25 hours time‑in‑service after 13 March 2008 (Compliance) — creates scheduling pressure for operators.","Safety‑critical failure mode explicitly identified: premature collar separation could prevent parachute deployment (Background) — increases urgency and inspection priority.","Cross‑reference to FAA AD 2008‑02‑18 and reliance on manufacturer notification — coordination of overseas authority guidance and OEM service data needed."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Cessna 180/182 and Wren 460 aircraft fitted with a BRS‑182 parachute (STC No. SA01999CH) to remove and replace the pick‑up collar support and two retaining screws per BRS Service Bulletin 07‑02. The work must be completed within 25 hours’ time in service after 13 March 2008. It responds to a reported risk that collar separation could prevent parachute deployment; owners/operators bear the compliance cost."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-91-brs-182-parachute-system","history":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-91-brs-182-parachute-system/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-91-brs-182-parachute-system/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-91-brs-182-parachute-system/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-91-brs-182-parachute-system/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-180-91-brs-182-parachute-system/documents"}}