{"id":"F2006B08808","name":"AD/DC3/32 - Elevator Control System - Inspection","slug":"ad-dc3-32-elevator-control-system-inspection","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":52183,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B08808-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/DC3/32 - Elevator Control System - Inspection","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDouglas DC3 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/DC3/32 Elevator Control System \\- Inspection NK\n\nApplicability: All models DC-3, DC-3A, DC-3D, Super DC-3 and R4D.\n\nRequirement: Determine that the elevator control system is correctly rigged before performing the following inspection:\n\n    Visually inspect the RH and LH elevator upper cables & cable fittings for possible interference with the bulkhead frame & channel located just aft of the control column assembly at fuselage station (FS) 63 on the DC3 series and at FS 24 on the Super DC-3. The elevator cable and/or cable fitting must have 3/32\" minimum clearance relative to the bottom of the cutout hole and both legs of the channel throughout full cable travel. Pay particular attention to clearance when the elevator horn of the control column is rotated to the lowest point of its movement arc.\n\nNote: The channel is attached to the aft side of the bulkhead frame and the upper elevator cables are attached to the extreme bottom of the control column elevator horn, located forward of the bulkhead frame. Inspection may be accomplished after removal of external access plates on bottom of fuselage, forward and aft of FS 63 on DC3 series and FS 24 on the Super DC3.\n\n    2. If existing clearance is less than required by para. 1, trim out the cable cutout hole in the bulkhead frame and both legs of the channel to provide a nominal clearance of 1/8\" + 1/32\" using a minimum 1/4\" radius. Break and smooth all edges.\n\nCompliance: Within 25 hours time in service after 27 September 1978 unless already accomplished in the previous 100 hours time in service.","sortOrder":0}],"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":"No. The directive remains focused on inspecting and, where necessary, trimming the bulkhead cutout and channel to achieve required elevator cable clearance on the listed DC-3 series aircraft; it does not expand affected parts, actions or aircraft beyond those specified."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical focus limited to elevator upper cables and specific bulkhead cutout/channel","Precise dimensional tolerances (3/32\" minimum clearance; nominal 1/8\" + 1/32\" after trimming; 1/4\" minimum radius)","Requirement to verify correct rigging before inspection adds a procedural precondition","Potential need to remove external access plates to inspect increases labour and access complexity","Applicability limited to specified DC-3 series models reduces regulatory breadth"],"plain_english_summary":"Requires operators of DC-3, DC-3A, DC-3D, Super DC-3 and R4D aircraft to visually inspect the right and left upper elevator cables and fittings at a fuselage bulkhead cutout and ensure a minimum clearance; if clearance is less than required, trim the cutout and channel to provide a nominal 1/8\" + 1/32\" clearance with a 1/4\" minimum radius and smooth edges. Compliance must occur within 25 hours time-in-service from 27 September 1978 (unless already done in the previous 100 hours). This imposes inspection labour, possible access-plate removal and minor metal trimming work paid for by the operator or their maintenance provider."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific airworthiness concern (elevator cable clearance) in a limited fleet of vintage aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original technical scope."},"complexity_factors":["Single specific mechanical inspection with clear dimensional tolerances (3/32\" minimum, 1/8\" + 1/32\" target)","Only two conditional paths: inspect → either pass or modify","Minimal defined terms (only 'FS' for fuselage station, self-explanatory in context)","No cross-references to other legislation or regulations beyond the parenthetical mention of Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 Part 39","Straightforward compliance deadline with simple exception clause","Physical measurement requirements are precise but mechanically simple"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires DC‑3 series operators to verify elevator control rigging then visually inspect left and right elevator control cables where they pass a fuselage frame, ensuring at least 3/32\" (≈2.4 mm) clearance throughout control travel (especially with the column fully forward). If clearance is inadequate, enlarge and smooth the cable cutout to about 1/8\" with rounded edges. Compliance prevents cable chafing or binding that could jam the elevator and cause loss of control."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-dc3-32-elevator-control-system-inspection","history":"/api/acts/ad-dc3-32-elevator-control-system-inspection/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-dc3-32-elevator-control-system-inspection/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-dc3-32-elevator-control-system-inspection/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-dc3-32-elevator-control-system-inspection/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-dc3-32-elevator-control-system-inspection/documents"}}