{"id":"F2006B08122","name":"AD/CESSNA 210/72 - Cigar Lighter Wiring","slug":"ad-cessna-210-72-cigar-lighter-wiring","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":115239,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B08122-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","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 210 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CESSNA 210/72 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CESSNA 210/72 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003","content":"# AD/CESSNA 210/72 Cigar Lighter Wiring 3/2003\n\nApplicability: Model 210 and T210 series aeroplanes with serial numbers listed in the following table:","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Models","sectionType":"part","heading":"Models","content":"## Models\n\n210\n\nT210","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Serial Numbers","sectionType":"part","heading":"Serial Numbers","content":"##   \nSerial Numbers\n\n21058162 through 21061039 T210-0001 through T210-0454","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes","content":"## Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/CESSNA 210/72 (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":"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 safety directive addressing a specific wiring defect in specific aircraft models. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of correcting an unsafe electrical condition."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 250 words)","Only 2 defined applicability criteria (model numbers and serial number ranges)","Single, straightforward requirement with two alternative compliance methods","No cross-references to other legislation or technical standards","No conditional logic or exceptions","Clear, linear structure: Applicability → Background → Requirement implied in background"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Cessna 210 (S/N 21058162–21061039) and T210 (S/N T210‑0001–T210‑0454) aircraft to fix a hazardous cigar‑lighter wiring fault that can cause electrical failure, smoke, or fire. Affected owners must either deactivate the cigar lighter or install circuit protection (fuse/circuit breaker). Compliance is mandatory to eliminate a documented in‑flight fire/electrical risk."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD targets the specific unsafe condition described in the Background and applies only to the listed Model 210 and T210 serial numbers; it does not broaden the affected fleet or mandate unrelated modifications."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability limited to specific serial-number ranges (Applicability) reduces scope complexity.","Remedial choice is binary (deactivate or install protection) which simplifies technical options.","Mandatory legal force of an AD creates enforceable compliance and record-keeping obligations (AD header/Delegate).","The instrument gives no technical installation details or explicit compliance timeframe in the text provided (Requirement/Compliance ambiguity), increasing implementation uncertainty for maintainers.","Financial and logistical burden falls on aircraft owners/operators (cost of modification or deactivation).","Potential interaction with maintenance-release, parts availability, or existing electrical certification may require coordination with maintenance organisations."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners/operators of specified Cessna 210 and T210 aeroplanes (listed by serial number) to either deactivate the cockpit cigar lighter or install a circuit-protection device. CASA's delegate issued the directive to prevent in‑flight electrical failure, cockpit smoke, or fire from unprotected lighter wiring; compliance is mandatory and the aircraft owner/operator bears the cost and arranging of the work."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-72-cigar-lighter-wiring","history":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-72-cigar-lighter-wiring/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-72-cigar-lighter-wiring/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-72-cigar-lighter-wiring/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-72-cigar-lighter-wiring/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-210-72-cigar-lighter-wiring/documents"}}