{"id":"F2006B05139","name":"AD/CESSNA 185/47 - Cigar Lighter Wiring","slug":"ad-cessna-185-47-cigar-lighter-wiring","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":45202,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B05139-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 185 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CESSNA 185/47 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CESSNA 185/47 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003","content":"# AD/CESSNA 185/47 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003\n\nApplicability: Model 185 series aeroplanes with serial numbers 18500968 through 18503458.\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":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive addresses an identified unsafe condition for the specified Cessna 185 serial numbers and prescribes corrective options consistent with the referenced FAA AD. The text shows no expansion or narrowing beyond that stated applicability and the remedies listed (Applicability; Requirement; Note 1)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability limited to specific serial-numbered Cessna 185 aircraft (Applicability).","Multiple compliance options (reconnect with circuit protection; remove wire; insulate and secure), creating choice and technical judgement (Requirement).","Compliance deadline tied to operational milestones (next annual inspection or 100 hours or 12 months), requiring scheduling coordination (Compliance).","References to external FAA material for prior accomplishment and correct protection sizing introduce cross-reference dependency (Note 1; Note 2; FAA AD 79-08-03).","Issued under CASA delegate power with statutory basis noted, so enforcement/discretion rests with regulator (header: subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998)."],"plain_english_summary":"**What it does:** Requires owners/operators of Cessna 185 aeroplanes (serial numbers 18500968–18503458) to disable or suitably protect the cigar-lighter wiring to remove an unsafe electrical connection (Requirement).\n\n**Who pays & timing:** The owner/operator must arrange and pay for the work at the next annual inspection or within 100 hours time-in-service or 12 months, whichever is sooner (Compliance). Options include reconnecting with proper circuit protection, removing the wire, or insulating and securing it."},"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 airworthiness directive addressing a specific unsafe condition in a defined aircraft series. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single discrete safety issue (cigar lighter wiring)","Only 3 defined compliance options (a, b, c)","Limited applicability (specific serial number range)","Simple conditional logic (if not previously accomplished)","Short document with minimal cross-referencing (only references FAA AD 79-08-03 and AC 43.13-1B as guidance, not binding requirements)","Clear compliance deadline structure"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a safety order for specific Cessna 185 aeroplanes (serial numbers 18500968 through 18503458). It fixes a fire risk in the cigar lighter wiring. Owners must either: (a) add proper circuit protection (like a fuse or circuit breaker) to the wiring, (b) completely remove the wiring, or (c) safely disconnect and insulate the wiring. This must be done at the next annual inspection, or within 100 flight hours or 12 months—whichever comes first. The directive took effect on 20 March 2003."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-185-47-cigar-lighter-wiring","history":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-185-47-cigar-lighter-wiring/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-185-47-cigar-lighter-wiring/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-185-47-cigar-lighter-wiring/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-185-47-cigar-lighter-wiring/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-185-47-cigar-lighter-wiring/documents"}}