{"id":"F2006B09229","name":"AD/DHC-8/71 - Internal Baggage Compartment Door","slug":"ad-dhc-8-71-internal-baggage-compartment-door","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":53111,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B09229-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.002.png)\n\n![](image.002.png)  \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.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/DHC-8/71 Internal Baggage Compartment","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/DHC-8/71 Internal Baggage Compartment Door 11/2000","content":"# AD/DHC-8/71 Internal Baggage Compartment Door 11/2000\n\nApplicability: Models 311, 314, and 315 aircraft, serial numbers 408, 438, 442, 443, 451, 458, 462,\n\n466, 467, 474, 481, 483, 485, 487, 489, 491, 493, 495, 499, 503, and 505.\n\nRequirement: Replace baggage door stops in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-25- 306 which provides instructions for the incorporation of ModSum 8Q100899.\n\nNote: Transport Canada AD CF-2000-22 refers.\n\nCompliance: Before 15 March 2001, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 2 November 2000.\n\na\n\nBackground: Distorted door stops have been found on the baggage bulkhead which prevented the internal baggage door from latching and/or caused the door to jam in the closed position. Access to the baggage compartment during flight is essential for fire fighting.\n\n![](image.003.png)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 13 September 2000\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 4 October 2000.","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 confines itself to the stated aircraft models and serial numbers and prescribes a single corrective modification per Bombardier Service Bulletin; nothing in the text indicates an expansion or narrowing of scope beyond that intended safety correction. The AD also references Transport Canada AD CF-2000-22 as related authority but does not alter applicability or requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: limited to Models 311, 314, 315 and a specific list of serial numbers — requires operators to validate serials.","Prescriptive corrective action: mandates replacement per Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-25-306 (incorporating ModSum 8Q100899), so compliance depends on availability of parts/instructions.","Fixed compliance date (before 15 March 2001) creates scheduling/downtime pressures on operators and maintenance providers.","Regulatory basis: issued under subreg 39.1(1) of CAR 1998, giving CASA delegate authority to require corrective action.","Cross-reference to Transport Canada AD CF-2000-22 and Bombardier documentation introduces reliance on external documents for technical detail.","Safety-critical context: affects in-flight access for firefighting, so functional verification and possible rework may be required after parts replacement."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires operators of specific Bombardier DHC-8 Models 311/314/315 (listed serial numbers) to replace internal baggage compartment door stops per Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-25-306 (ModSum 8Q100899) to restore correct latching. The requirement is issued under CASA’s subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998 with a compliance deadline of 15 March 2001. Operators pay for parts, labour and aircraft downtime; the AD is a targeted safety-forcing action to preserve in-flight access to the baggage compartment for firefighting."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains a narrow, targeted scope focused on a specific mechanical defect in specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 250 words)","Only 3 defined elements: applicability (specific aircraft models/serials), requirement (single action), and compliance (single deadline)","No nested conditions or exceptions","Single cross-reference to a Canadian regulatory equivalent (Transport Canada AD CF-2000-22)","Clear, linear structure: Background → Applicability → Requirement → Compliance","No interpretive provisions or definitions section"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive from Australia requires owners/operators of certain De Havilland Canada DHC‑8 (Dash 8) aircraft (models 311, 314, 315 with listed serial numbers) to replace distorted baggage compartment door stops per Bombardier Service Bulletin 8‑25‑306. It matters because jammed door stops can prevent crew access to fight a baggage fire. The replacement must be done by 15 March 2001; the AD took effect 2 November 2000."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-dhc-8-71-internal-baggage-compartment-door","history":"/api/acts/ad-dhc-8-71-internal-baggage-compartment-door/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-dhc-8-71-internal-baggage-compartment-door/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-dhc-8-71-internal-baggage-compartment-door/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-dhc-8-71-internal-baggage-compartment-door/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-dhc-8-71-internal-baggage-compartment-door/documents"}}