{"id":"F2005L03928","name":"AD/DO 328/31 - Flight Attendant's Panel 19VE","slug":"ad-do-328-31-flight-attendant-s-panel-19ve","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":39754,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03928-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 328/31 | Flight Attendant's Panel 19VE | 1/2006 |\n| ------------ | ----------------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Model 328-100 aeroplanes with serial numbers 3005 to 3093 inclusive and 3095 to 3111 inclusive.                                                                                                                                        |\n| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | If not previously accomplished, replace the Flight Attendants Panel 19VE and modify the aircraft wiring in accordance with Fairchild Dornier Service BulletinSB-328-33-271 dated 17 September 1998.                                    |\n|                | Note: LBA AD 1999-053 refers.                                                                                                                                                                                                          |\n| Compliance:    | Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.                                                                                                                                                                                    |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 19 January 2006.                                                                                                                                                                     |\n| Background:    | The on/off switching of the ‘Fasten Seat Belt’ and ‘No Smoking’ warning lights must be independent from the reading light switch at the flight attendants panel 19VE in accordance with the FAR/JAR § 25.791 (a) and (b) requirements. |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nJames Coyne  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n30 November 2005","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/DO 328/31","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/DO 328/31","content":"## AD/DO 328/31","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Flight Attendant's Panel 19VE","sectionType":"part","heading":"Flight Attendant's Panel 19VE","content":"## Flight Attendant's Panel 19VE","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"1/2006","sectionType":"part","heading":"1/2006","content":"## 1/2006","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive enforces a narrowly framed corrective action for specified serial-numbered aircraft to meet existing FAR/JAR lighting requirements. The AD’s scope is confined to those aircraft and the specified panel/wiring modification; there is no indication in the text that it broadens or departs from the original safety objective."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability — specific Model 328-100 serial numbers only","Single prescriptive action: replace panel 19VE and modify wiring per a named service bulletin (SB-328-33-271)","Short compliance window: required within 30 days of the AD’s effective date","Technical work involves wiring modification which requires maintenance facilities/qualified personnel","Reference to external certification standard (FAR/JAR §25.791) and an overseas AD (LBA AD 1999-053) for normative context"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Dornier 328‑100 aeroplanes (serials 3005–3093 and 3095–3111) to replace the Flight Attendant's Panel 19VE and modify the aircraft wiring per Fairchild Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-33-271 (dated 17 Sep 1998) within 30 days of the AD (effective 19 Jan 2006).  \n\n**Purpose:** to ensure the ‘Fasten Seat Belt’ and ‘No Smoking’ lights operate independently of the reading‑light switch to meet FAR/JAR §25.791. The cost, labour and aircraft downtime fall on the aircraft owner/operator, who must schedule the required work promptly."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive addressing a specific technical safety issue with a specific aircraft component. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring independent operation of safety warning lights."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical requirement with clear reference to manufacturer service bulletin","Limited applicability (defined serial number ranges)","No defined terms section or interpretation provisions","Simple conditional structure (if not previously accomplished, then comply)","Single compliance deadline with no exceptions or alternative methods","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a note referencing a German aviation directive (LBA AD 1999-053)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — essentially a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's aviation regulator (CASA). It applies to specific Dornier 328-100 aircraft (serial numbers 3005–3093 and 3095–3111).\n\n**What it requires:**\n- Aircraft operators must **replace the Flight Attendants Panel 19VE** (a control panel used by cabin crew)\n- They must also **modify the aircraft wiring**\n- Both actions must follow the technical instructions in a specific service bulletin from the manufacturer (Fairchild Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-33-271, dated September 1998)\n\n**Why this matters:**\nThe safety issue is that the \"Fasten Seat Belt\" and \"No Smoking\" warning lights were incorrectly linked to the reading light switch on this panel. Aviation safety rules require these warning systems to operate **independently** from cabin lighting controls. This ensures passengers receive critical safety warnings even if there's a problem with the reading lights.\n\n**When it had to be done:**\nWithin 30 days of 19 January 2006 (so by mid-February 2006).\n\n**Who is affected:**\nOwners and operators of the specific Dornier 328-100 aircraft listed above."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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