{"id":"F2006B08777","name":"AD/DAUPHIN/67 - CARGO AIDS Cargo Release Units","slug":"ad-dauphin-67-cargo-aids-cargo-release-units","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":52103,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B08777-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)  \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 CASR 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\nEurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 (Dauphin) Series Helicopters","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/DAUPHIN/67 CARGO AIDS Cargo Release U","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/DAUPHIN/67 CARGO AIDS Cargo Release Units 1/2004","content":"# AD/DAUPHIN/67 CARGO AIDS Cargo Release Units 1/2004\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: Models SA 360 C and SA 365 C, C1, C2, and C3 helicopters equipped with CARGO AIDS cargo release units part number 2MK2.\n\nRequirement: Check the dimension of the cargo equipment rings in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.40.\n\nNote: DGAC AD F-2003-421 refers.\n\nCompliance: Before any flight involving the use of CARGO AIDS cargo release unit part number 2MK2.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 3 December 2003.\n\nBackground: It has been determined that the use of certain size cargo rings is unsuitable for the cargo release unit hook, and could result in the ring jamming in the hook in the hook- open position. This situation could lead to the loss of the underslung load.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 26 November 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)","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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope: addressing a specific mechanical incompatibility between cargo rings and a particular cargo release unit on specific helicopter models. There is no evidence of scope creep; it remains a targeted safety intervention for a defined unsafe condition."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific equipment part number (2MK2) and limited aircraft models (SA 360 C, SA 365 C/C1/C2/C3)","Only one required action: dimensional check per external manufacturer bulletin","No nested conditions, exceptions, or alternative compliance methods","No defined terms section — all terminology is standard aviation equipment nomenclature","Compliance trigger is straightforward: 'before any flight involving use of [the equipment]'","Cross-reference to only one external document (DGAC AD F-2003-421) noted for information only"],"plain_english_summary":"Operators and pilots of Eurocopter Dauphin SA 360 C and SA 365 C/C1/C2/C3 helicopters who use the CARGO AIDS cargo release unit (part 2MK2) must inspect their cargo equipment rings before every flight that will use that release, per Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.40. This prevents use of wrong-size rings that can jam open and allow an underslung load to drop, risking people and property below."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD does not broaden or extend regulatory scope beyond the original technical fix: it targets only the listed models fitted with Cargo Aids P/N 2MK2 and requires a one-time dimensional check per the Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance). It aligns with the DGAC AD referenced in the Note and does not add recurring obligations or additional affected parts."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: specific helicopter models SA 360 and SA 365 C/C1/C2/C3 and a single part-number (Cargo Aids release unit P/N 2MK2) (Applicability).","Single, discrete corrective action: a dimension check of cargo equipment rings (Requirement).","Immediate operational constraint: compliance required before any flight that uses the release unit, which can interrupt planned operations (Compliance).","Dependence on external technical instruction: the check must follow Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.40, paragraph 2.B (Requirement).","Safety rationale is specific and technical (risk of ring jamming hook open leading to load loss) rather than procedural or systemic (Background).","No continuing inspection cycle or retrofit mandated — limited scope reduces administrative burden but increases reliance on correct one-off measurement and operator discipline."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Eurocopter SA 360 and SA 365 (C, C1, C2, C3) helicopters fitted with Cargo Aids cargo release unit P/N 2MK2 to measure the cargo equipment rings per Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin paragraph 2.B before any flight that will use the release unit. The AD says certain ring sizes can jam the release hook in the open position and so could cause loss of an underslung load."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-dauphin-67-cargo-aids-cargo-release-units","history":"/api/acts/ad-dauphin-67-cargo-aids-cargo-release-units/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-dauphin-67-cargo-aids-cargo-release-units/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-dauphin-67-cargo-aids-cargo-release-units/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-dauphin-67-cargo-aids-cargo-release-units/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-dauphin-67-cargo-aids-cargo-release-units/documents"}}