{"id":"F2006B05263","name":"AD/CESSNA 206/57 - Cigar Lighter Wiring","slug":"ad-cessna-206-57-cigar-lighter-wiring","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":45615,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B05263-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 206 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CESSNA 206/57 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CESSNA 206/57 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003","content":"# AD/CESSNA 206/57 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003\n\nApplicability: Model 206, U206, TU206, P206 and TP206 series aeroplanes with serial numbers listed in the following table:","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Models","sectionType":"part","heading":"Models","content":"## Models\n\n206\n\nU206/TU206 P206/TP206","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Serial Numbers","sectionType":"part","heading":"Serial Numbers","content":"##   \nSerial Numbers\n\n206-0001 through 206-0275\n\nU206-0276 through U206-1444, U20601445 through U20604074\n\nP206-001 through P206-0603, and P20600604 through P20600647","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes","content":"## Cessna 206 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/CESSNA 206/57 (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\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":4}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive applies to a defined set of Cessna 206-series aeroplanes identified by model and serial number and mandates either deactivation of the cigar lighter or installation of circuit protection. Nothing in the text indicates an expansion or narrowing of scope from its stated applicability; compliance mechanics are confined to the options and aircraft listed."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability tied to specific models and serial-number ranges (Applicability) — requires checking individual aircraft records.","Two alternative compliance options (deactivate or install protection) increasing procedural choices (Requirement).","Technical work may involve electrical installation or modification behind the instrument panel — requires qualified maintenance and record updates (Requirement/Background).","Compliance timing and precise instructions are set in the directive’s Compliance and Requirement sections, creating dependency on those procedural details (Compliance/Requirement).","Issued under a specific regulatory power (subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998), so non-compliance has regulatory consequences (Front matter)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners/operators of specified Cessna 206-series aeroplanes (listed by model and serial number) to either deactivate the cockpit cigar lighter or install a circuit-protection device. It is intended to stop unprotected cigar-lighter wiring from shorting and causing in-flight electrical failures, smoke in the cockpit, or fire behind the instrument panel. Owners/operators must carry out the chosen modification within the timeframe and to the instructions set out in the directive."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive remains tightly focused on its original purpose: addressing a specific wiring safety defect in Cessna 206 aircraft. The scope has not expanded beyond the cigar lighter wiring issue identified in the background."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 300 words)","Only 3 substantive sections: Applicability, Background, and Requirement (implied)","No defined terms section — all language is plain English","Single, clear action required with two alternative compliance paths","No cross-references to other legislation or regulations beyond a single citation to CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1)","Applicability determined by simple serial number lookup in a table","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive from CASA targets Cessna 206 series aircraft (206, U206, TU206, P206, TP206) built roughly late 1950s–mid 1980s, addressing a hazardous short-circuit in the cigar‑lighter (12V socket) wiring that has caused electrical failures, smoke, and fires. \n\nOwners/operators and maintenance engineers must legally either deactivate the cigar lighter or install circuit protection (fuse/circuit breaker) to eliminate the in‑flight fire risk."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-206-57-cigar-lighter-wiring","history":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-206-57-cigar-lighter-wiring/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-206-57-cigar-lighter-wiring/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-206-57-cigar-lighter-wiring/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-206-57-cigar-lighter-wiring/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-206-57-cigar-lighter-wiring/documents"}}