{"id":"F2006B08068","name":"AD/CESSNA 210/18 - Alternator Earth Lead - Inspection","slug":"ad-cessna-210-18-alternator-earth-lead-inspection","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":115160,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B08068-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/CESSNA 210/18 - Alternator Earth Lead - Inspection","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\nAD/CESSNA 210/18 Alternator Earth Lead - Inspection 2/72\n\nApplicability: Models 210D and 210E.\n\n \n\nRequirement: Ensure that the alternator earth lead is in fact fitted, and that it is in good condition and securely attached.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Within the next 100 hours time in service after 29 February 1972.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1755},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive maintains its original narrow scope: inspecting a single specific component (the alternator earth lead) on two specific aircraft models. It has not expanded to cover additional systems, maintenance tasks, or aircraft types."},"complexity_factors":["Single paragraph of operative text with no subsections","No defined terms or interpretation section","No cross-references to other legislation or regulations","No exemptions, exceptions, or conditional logic","Applicability limited to exactly two specific aircraft models"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this is:** A mandatory safety inspection rule for specific light aircraft.\n\n**Who it affects:** Owners and operators of **Cessna 210D and 210E** aeroplanes.\n\n**What it requires:** Inspect the **alternator earth lead** — the wire that grounds the electrical generator (alternator) to the aircraft's metal frame. You must verify three things:\n- The wire is actually installed (not missing)\n- It is in good condition (not frayed, corroded, or damaged)\n- It is securely attached at both ends\n\n**Why it matters:** A loose or missing earth lead can cause electrical failures, battery drain, or overheating that could lead to fire. This directive targets a specific mechanical defect to prevent in-flight emergencies."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-18-alternator-earth-lead-inspection","history":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-18-alternator-earth-lead-inspection/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-18-alternator-earth-lead-inspection/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-18-alternator-earth-lead-inspection/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-18-alternator-earth-lead-inspection/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-18-alternator-earth-lead-inspection/documents"}}