{"id":"F2006B08615","name":"AD/CL-600/52 - Refuel Floodlight","slug":"ad-cl-600-52-refuel-floodlight","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":51557,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B08615-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\nBombardier (Canadair) CL-600 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CL-600/52 Refuel Floodlight 5/2002 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CL-600/52 Refuel Floodlight 5/2002 DM","content":"# AD/CL-600/52 Refuel Floodlight 5/2002 DM\n\nApplicability: CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) series aeroplanes, modified in accordance with United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate SA8060NM- D, SA8072NM-D or SA8086NM-D.\n\nRequirement: 1. Unless previously accomplished, remove electrical power from the refuel floodlight as follows:\n\n    Open and lock-out the circuit breaker CB5-B8 located on the aft equipment bay at STA.645L on the JB5 panel.\n\n    b. Open the refuel/defuel door located on the right side of the fuselage at the wing root. Remove the maintenance light receptacle by removing the four screws holding the receptacle to the fairing.\n\n    c. Pull the light receptacle away from the fairing revealing the two wire leads attached to the receptacle.\n\n    d. Disconnect the wires by removing the two screws that attach the wire leads to the receptacle.\n\n    e. Cap and stow the wires to prevent contact with metal objects within the fairing.\n\n    f. Re-install the light receptacle in the fairing.\n\n    g. Close circuit breaker CB5-B8.","sortOrder":1}],"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD text confines applicability to CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) aircraft modified under the listed FAA STCs and prescribes a single remedial action to disable the refuel floodlight. The stated applicability and required measures align with the AD's declared purpose to correct an unsafe condition; no expansion or narrowing of scope from that stated purpose is evident in the text."},"complexity_factors":["Limited applicability to CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) aircraft modified under specific FAA STCs (Applicability).","Prescriptive, stepwise physical procedure (open/lock CB5-B8, remove receptacle screws, disconnect wires, cap and stow, reinstall) — multiple discrete maintenance actions (Requirement: steps a–g).","Requires access to specific aircraft locations (aft equipment bay at STA.645L on JB5 panel; refuel/defuel door and fairing) which affects maintenance planning and time (Requirement: steps a–b).","Immediate-style compliance language: 'Unless previously accomplished' with no deferred compliance option stated, implying prompt action is required (Requirement opening sentence).","Low material cost but non-trivial labour and risk of incorrect isolation or improper stowage if not performed per steps (Requirement: steps d–f).","Limited regulatory discretion: the AD prescribes exact actions and breaker identification; enforcement and certification follow from CASA delegate authority (preamble referencing CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1))."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) aeroplanes modified under FAA STCs SA8060NM‑D, SA8072NM‑D or SA8086NM‑D to disable the refuel floodlight by opening circuit breaker CB5‑B8 and disconnecting, capping and stowing the floodlight wiring as described in the Requirement. Issued under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1), it is intended to correct a stated unsafe condition. Operators bear the maintenance labour and minor materials costs and must change their maintenance procedures accordingly."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive targeting a specific unsafe condition in a specific aircraft type with specific modifications. The scope remains tightly focused on the refuel floodlight safety issue."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 3 defined terms (applicability, requirement, compliance — standard AD structure)","Single, linear procedural requirement with no conditional branches or exceptions","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation (CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1))","Simple mechanical procedure described in plain language steps (a-g)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates that owners/operators of certain Bombardier CL-604 business jets modified under specific FAA STCs must permanently disable the refuelling floodlight by disconnecting its electrical wiring.  \n\nThe light presents an unsafe refuelling/electrical hazard; compliance (unless already done) is required to keep the aircraft legally airworthy."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-52-refuel-floodlight","history":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-52-refuel-floodlight/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-52-refuel-floodlight/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-52-refuel-floodlight/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-52-refuel-floodlight/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-52-refuel-floodlight/documents"}}