{"id":"F2008L02958","name":"AD/CIRRUS/11 - Cabin Door Rod Ends and Upper Hinge Pins","slug":"ad-cirrus-11-cabin-door-rod-ends-and-upper-hinge-pins","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":74919,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L02958-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 Series Aerop","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/CIRRUS/11 | Cabin Door Rod Ends and Upper Hinge Pins | 9/2008 |\n| ------------ | ---------------------------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Model SR20 aircraft, serial numbers 1423 through 1906.Model SR22 aircraft, serial numbers 0795, and 0820 through 2912.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |\n| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Requirement:   | In accordance with Cirrus Design Corporation Service Bulletin SB 2X-52-07 R4, dated 24 January 2008, or later FAA approved revision, accomplish one of the following:If threaded sleeve is installed at the cabin door rod end, install cabin door rod end Kit 70186-004.If threaded sleeve is not installed at the cabin door rod end, install cabin door rod end Kit 70186-005.Note: FAA AD 2008-14-13 Amdt 39-15608 refers. |\n| Compliance:    | Unless already accomplished, within 50 hours time in service or 180 days after28 August 2008, whichever occurs first.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 August 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Background:    | The FAA received reports of two occurrences of in-flight cabin door separation (one total separation and one retained by the door strut). Failure of the cabin door rod ends, a component of the door hinges, can result in door separation. This Directive introduces improved rod ends and non-binding upper hinge pins for the cabin doors.                                                                                 |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n17 July 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CIRRUS/11","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CIRRUS/11","content":"## AD/CIRRUS/11","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Cabin Door Rod Ends and Upper Hinge Pins","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cabin Door Rod Ends and Upper Hinge Pins","content":"## Cabin Door Rod Ends and Upper Hinge Pins","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"9/2008","sectionType":"part","heading":"9/2008","content":"## 9/2008","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, targeted Airworthiness Directive addressing a specific safety defect in specific aircraft. The scope remains precisely limited to the cabin door hinge issue identified in the background. No scope creep is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 2 defined applicability criteria (specific serial number ranges)","Simple binary conditional logic (threaded sleeve present vs. absent)","Single cross-reference to FAA AD 2008-14-13 and Cirrus Service Bulletin","No nested exceptions or complex compliance calculations","Clear, unambiguous compliance deadline (50 hours OR 180 days, whichever first)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates owners/operators of specified Cirrus SR20 (S/N 1423–1906) and SR22 (S/N 0795, 0820–2912) to replace faulty cabin door hinge rod ends—using kit 70186‑004 or 70186‑005 depending on a threaded sleeve—per Cirrus SB 2X‑52‑07 R4. Compliance required within 50 flight hours or 180 days after 28 Aug 2008 to prevent in‑flight door separations and related hazards."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive implements the stated corrective action to prevent cabin door separation by mandating specified rod‑end kits and hinge pins for listed serial numbers, consistent with the AD's stated purpose; it does not expand beyond those aircraft or the remedial measures described."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability by serial number (SR20 s/n 1423–1906; SR22 s/n 0795, 0820–2912) — requires owners to check serials before action.","Two alternative corrective actions depending on presence of a threaded sleeve (kits 70186‑004 or 70186‑005) — conditional choice increases procedural steps.","External dependency on Cirrus Service Bulletin SB 2X‑52‑07 R4 (or later FAA‑approved revision) for installation instructions — implementers must obtain and follow the SB.","Short compliance window (50 flight hours or 180 days from 28 Aug 2008) — logistic pressure for scheduling parts and maintenance.","Clear enforcement mechanism (Airworthiness Directive) but limited discretionary elements — compliance determination rests with regulator and maintenance records."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Cirrus SR20 and SR22 serial-numbered aircraft to install upgraded cabin door rod ends (kit 70186‑004 if a threaded sleeve is present; 70186‑005 if not) and non‑binding upper hinge pins, following Cirrus Service Bulletin SB 2X‑52‑07 R4 (or later FAA‑approved revision). It responds to reported in‑flight door separations; compliance is mandatory within 50 flight hours or 180 days from 28 August 2008. Aircraft operators pay for parts and installation; CASA enforces the AD."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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