{"id":"F2005L03172","name":"AD/ECUREUIL/72 Amdt 1 - BREEZE Electric Hoist","slug":"ad-ecureuil-72-amdt-1-breeze-electric-hoist","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":134421,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L03172-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Eurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) Series Heli","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) Series Helicopters","content":"### Eurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) Series Helicopters\n\n| AD/ECUREUIL/72 Amdt 1 | BREEZE Electric Hoist | 12/2005 |\n| --------------------- | --------------------- | ------- |\n\n| Applicability: | Model AS 350 B3 helicopters equipped with a BREEZE 450-lb electric hoist, part number BL 29700-23.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |\n| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Requirement:   | 1. Check the damper assembly spring compression and perform a dimensional check of the buffer of this assembly, in accordance with the instructions in paragraphs 2.B.1.a and 2.B.1.b of Eurocopter AS 350 Alert Service Bulletin No. 25.00.73.2. Perform a dimensional check of the damper assembly buffer, in accordance with the instructions in paragraph 2.B.1.b of the Requirement document.3. Check the hook in the up position, in accordance with the instructions in paragraph 2.B.2 of the Requirement document.Note: DGAC AD F-2002-027-088 R1 refers. |\n| Compliance:    | 1. Unless already accomplished, before the next hoisting mission after 29 January 2002; and on each installation of a hoist on the helicopter.2. Every 50 hoisting cycles or at intervals not to exceed 3 months, whichever occurs first.3. During each hoisting mission, and each time the cable is in the up end-of-travel stop position.The compliance times remain unchanged by this issue.                                                                                                                                                                    |\n|                | This Amendment becomes effective on 24 November 2005.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Background:    | The DGAC requires certain actions in order to prevent any risk of hoist cable damage not being discovered in the event of a malfunction of the up end-of-travel cable stop mechanism.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |\n\n|     | Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the related DGAC AD, which converts the Alert Telex Requirement document into an Alert Service Bulletin with the same reference number and no change to technical content.The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 29 January 2002. |\n| --- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n13 October 2005","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ECUREUIL/72 Amdt 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ECUREUIL/72 Amdt 1","content":"## AD/ECUREUIL/72 Amdt 1","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"BREEZE Electric Hoist","sectionType":"part","heading":"BREEZE Electric Hoist","content":"## BREEZE Electric Hoist","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"12/2005","sectionType":"part","heading":"12/2005","content":"## 12/2005","sortOrder":3}],"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This amendment maintains the original scope. It is purely administrative — converting a reference from 'Alert Telex' to 'Alert Service Bulletin' without altering technical requirements, applicability, or compliance times."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple compliance timeframes with overlapping conditions (initial, recurring, and per-mission requirements)","Cross-reference to French DGAC directive (F-2002-027-088 R1) and Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin 25.00.73.2","Specific part number applicability (BL 29700-23) requiring technical verification","Nested timing logic: 'whichever occurs first' conditions and 'unless already accomplished' clauses","Amendment structure requires understanding that technical content is unchanged from original 2002 issue"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates routine inspections of the BREEZE electric hoist (P/N BL 29700-23) on Eurocopter AS350 B3 helicopters to verify the damper assembly and the up-end stop/hook operation. It targets operators who use the hoist in rescue or lifting missions to detect hoist-cable damage before failure. Amendment 1 only updates the referenced French service publication; the safety checks and timing remain unchanged."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The amendment does not change the technical scope or required actions. It converts the original Alert Telex/Requirement into an Alert Service Bulletin with the same reference number; compliance times and requirements remain unchanged (original AD effective 29 January 2002; amendment effective 24 November 2005)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: specific to AS350 B3 helicopters fitted with BREEZE 450‑lb hoist (P/N BL 29700‑23)","External cross‑reference: required procedures are specified in Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 25.00.73.2 (external document)","Multiple overlapping compliance intervals (before next mission after 29/01/2002; on installation; every 50 cycles or 3 months; during each mission)","Technical inspection tasks: spring compression check and dimensional measurement of damper buffer","Operational impact: recurring inspection frequency creates ongoing maintenance and record‑keeping obligations","Regulatory form change only: amendment converts Alert Telex/Requirement into an Alert Service Bulletin with no technical change"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Eurocopter AS350 B3 helicopters fitted with a BREEZE 450‑lb electric hoist (P/N BL 29700‑23) to inspect the hoist damper spring compression, measure the damper buffer, and check the hook position per Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 25.00.73.2. Compliance deadlines include before the next hoisting mission after 29 January 2002, on each hoist installation, every 50 hoisting cycles or three months (whichever is earlier), and during each hoisting mission. The amendment republishes the service document without technical change and is effective 24 November 2005."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-72-amdt-1-breeze-electric-hoist","history":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-72-amdt-1-breeze-electric-hoist/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-72-amdt-1-breeze-electric-hoist/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-72-amdt-1-breeze-electric-hoist/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-72-amdt-1-breeze-electric-hoist/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-72-amdt-1-breeze-electric-hoist/documents"}}