{"id":"F2007L02367","name":"AD/CIRRUS/7 - CAPS Collar Support Modification","slug":"ad-cirrus-7-caps-collar-support-modification","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":67719,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L02367-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/7 | CAPS Collar Support Modification | 9/2007 |\n| ----------- | -------------------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | All Model SR20 airplanes, serial numbers (SN) 1005 through 1798, and Model SR22 airplanes, SN 0002 through 2437.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |\n| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Requirement:   | Unless previously incorporated, modify the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) by replacing the pick-up collar support and the two nylon screws with parts of improved design, in accordance with Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Alert Service Bulletin No. SB A2X-95-10 R1 or later FAA approved amendment.The modification shall be carried out by a person appropriately trained in CDC parachute systems and certified for by an appropriately endorsed LAME.Note: FAA AD 2007-14-03 Amendment 39-15125 refers. |\n| Compliance:    | Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after August 16, 2007 or within 60 days after August 16, 2007 whichever occurs first.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 August 2007.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |\n| Background:    | The FAA received a report where the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) was properly activated during an in-flight emergency, but the parachute failed to successfully deploy. This unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result in the parachute systems of identical configuration failing to successfully deploy (CAPS failure).                                                                                                                                                                              |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Punshon  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n19 July 2007","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CIRRUS/7","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CIRRUS/7","content":"## AD/CIRRUS/7","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"CAPS Collar Support Modification","sectionType":"part","heading":"CAPS Collar Support Modification","content":"## CAPS Collar Support Modification","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"9/2007","sectionType":"part","heading":"9/2007","content":"## 9/2007","sortOrder":3}],"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 standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive addressing a specific safety defect in a specific aircraft component. The scope remains tightly focused on the CAPS collar support modification as originally intended."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical modification with clear part references","Only 2 defined serial number ranges for applicability","Simple compliance deadline (25 hours OR 60 days, whichever first)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Cross-reference to only one external document (FAA AD 2007-14-03) and one manufacturer bulletin","Total length under 300 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates replacement of the CAPS pick-up collar support and two nylon screws on specified Cirrus SR20 (s/n 1005–1798) and SR22 (s/n 0002–2437) aeroplanes.  \n\nWork must be done by personnel trained in Cirrus parachute systems and certified by a LAME with the appropriate endorsement, within 25 flight hours or 60 days of 16 August 2007, to prevent parachute non‑deployment after a reported failure."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive is narrowly targeted: it addresses a reported CAPS failure by requiring parts replacement on specified SR20 and SR22 serial numbers per a Cirrus service bulletin/FAA amendment. There is no indication in the text that the instrument broadens or narrows scope beyond correcting that identified unsafe condition for the listed aircraft."},"complexity_factors":["Serial-number-specific applicability narrows the affected fleet and requires operators to check serial numbers (Applicability).","Mandatory parts replacement references an external Cirrus Alert Service Bulletin or FAA-approved amendment, requiring cross-document compliance (Requirement).","Work must be performed by personnel trained in CDC parachute systems and certified by an appropriately endorsed LAME, adding credential and certification steps (Requirement).","Dual compliance trigger (within 25 hours TIS or within 60 days after 16 August 2007, whichever is earlier) creates a short, operationally urgent window (Compliance).","Safety-critical nature (parachute deployment) raises implementation urgency and limits tolerance for error or delay (Background).","Cross-reference to an FAA Airworthiness Directive increases regulatory coordination and potential follow-up obligations (Requirement/Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires owners/operators of specified Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aeroplanes (listed serial numbers) to replace the CAPS pick-up collar support and two nylon screws with improved-design parts per Cirrus Service Bulletin or FAA-approved amendment. The change responds to a reported parachute non-deployment; work must be performed by personnel trained in CDC parachute systems and certified by an endorsed LAME, and completed within 25 flight hours TIS or 60 days after 16 August 2007, whichever occurs first."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cirrus-7-caps-collar-support-modification","history":"/api/acts/ad-cirrus-7-caps-collar-support-modification/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cirrus-7-caps-collar-support-modification/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cirrus-7-caps-collar-support-modification/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cirrus-7-caps-collar-support-modification/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cirrus-7-caps-collar-support-modification/documents"}}