{"id":"F2005L03589","name":"AD/DO 328/2 - Alternator Power Cables","slug":"ad-do-328-2-alternator-power-cables","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":39191,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03589-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"division","heading":"Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/DO 328/2 | Alternator Power Cables | 13/2005 |\n| ----------- | ----------------------- | ------- |\n\n| Applicability: | Model 328-100 series aeroplanes.                                                                                                                                         |\n| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Requirement:   | If not previously accomplished, carry out the following actions in accordance with Fairchild Dornier GmbH Dornier 328 Service Bulletin SB-328-24-433 dated12 April 2002: |\n|                | a. Re-alignment of the alternator power cable retaining clamps.                                                                                                          |\n|                | b. Installation of protective sleeving on the alternator power cables.                                                                                                   |\n|                | c. Installation of additional ty-raps on the alternator power cables.                                                                                                    |\n|                | Note: LBA AD D-2003-084 refers.                                                                                                                                          |\n| Compliance:    | Before 31 January 2006.                                                                                                                                                  |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 December 2005.                                                                                                      |\n| Background:    | Actions required by this Directive are designed to prevent the AC power cables from chafing against the alternator.                                                      |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nJames Coyne  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n11 November 2005","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/DO 328/2","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/DO 328/2","content":"## AD/DO 328/2","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Alternator Power Cables","sectionType":"part","heading":"Alternator Power Cables","content":"## Alternator Power Cables","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"13/2005","sectionType":"part","heading":"13/2005","content":"## 13/2005","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive's scope aligns with its stated safety objective: it applies only to Model 328-100 aeroplanes and mandates the specific cable protection actions laid out in SB-328-24-433 to prevent chafing. There is no indication in the text of any expansion beyond those aircraft or the described maintenance actions (Applicability; Requirement; Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability to a single model (Model 328-100) reduces breadth but focuses affected parties (Applicability).","Reliance on an external manufacturer Service Bulletin (SB-328-24-433) creates procedural dependency and requires access to that document (Requirement).","Three distinct technical actions (re-alignment, sleeving, additional ty-raps) increase operational steps for maintenance personnel (Requirement).","Fixed compliance deadline creates a time-bound enforcement requirement (Compliance: before 31 January 2006).","Cross-reference to another authority directive (LBA AD D-2003-084) may require alignment with foreign regulator material (Note).","Obligations fall to operators to perform and record the maintenance, creating direct compliance costs and potential inspection/enforcement exposure (Compliance; Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Dornier 328-100 aeroplanes to realign alternator power‑cable retaining clamps, fit protective sleeving, and install additional ty‑raps in accordance with Fairchild Dornier Service Bulletin SB‑328‑24‑433. (Requirement)\n\nIts stated purpose is to prevent AC power cables chafing against the alternator; compliance (by 31 January 2006) and the cost of carrying out and recording the work fall on aircraft operators. (Compliance; Background)"},"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 discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical issue on a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of preventing alternator cable chafing."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 200 words)","Only 3 specific technical actions required","Single applicability criterion (one aircraft model series)","Single compliance date with no conditional extensions or exceptions","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation (only references a technical service bulletin and a foreign AD for information)","Straightforward causal chain: problem (chafing) → solution (three physical modifications) → deadline"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD mandates maintenance on alternator power cables of Dornier 328-100 aeroplanes in Australia—realigning cable clamps, adding protective sleeves and extra ties—to stop cable chafing against the alternator. It affects owners, operators and maintainers and aims to prevent insulation damage, electrical failure or fire. Work must be completed by 31 January 2006; it adopts LBA AD D-2003-084."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-do-328-2-alternator-power-cables","history":"/api/acts/ad-do-328-2-alternator-power-cables/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-do-328-2-alternator-power-cables/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-do-328-2-alternator-power-cables/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-do-328-2-alternator-power-cables/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-do-328-2-alternator-power-cables/documents"}}