{"id":"F2006B09395","name":"AD/ECUREUIL/92 - Camera System Installation","slug":"ad-ecureuil-92-camera-system-installation","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":53733,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B09395-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.001.png)  \n\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 CASR 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.\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nEurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) Series Helicopters","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ECUREUIL/92 Camera System Installatio","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ECUREUIL/92 Camera System Installation 12/2003","content":"# AD/ECUREUIL/92 Camera System Installation 12/2003\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: Model AS 350 helicopters that have been modified in accordance with Mann Aviation Group (Engineering) Ltd (MAG(E)) modification 350-1521 or 350-1680; Installation of Camera platform.\n\nRequirement: 1. Inspect helicopters which have MAG(E) modification 350-1521 or 350-1680 installed for continued short term acceptability in accordance with paragraph 2A of MAG(E) SB-A25-001. Platform panels bearing part number 350-1521-103, which do not have the specified clearance, must be removed from service immediately.\n\n    2. Panels with part number 350-1521-103 held in store, or those which have been removed in accordance with Requirement 1, must be modified in accordance with the Instructions specified in paragraph 2 of MAG(E) SB-A25-001.\n\n    3. For panels inspected in accordance with Requirement 1 that have remained installed, modify panel part number 350-1521-103 in accordance with the Instructions specified in paragraph 2 of MAG(E) SB-A25-001.\n\nNote: UK CAA AD G-2003-0008 refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Before further flight after 1 October 2003.\n\n    2. Before next installation or within 30 days after 1 October 2003, whichever occurs first.\n\n    3. Within 30 days after 1 October 2003.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 1 October 2003.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, single-issue airworthiness directive focused specifically on a camera platform modification defect. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of addressing the unsafe condition in the specified helicopter modification."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose document (approximately 250 words)","Only 3 defined requirements with clear sequential numbering","Minimal cross-referencing — only refers to one external technical document (MAG(E) SB-A25-001) and one related UK directive","Simple conditional logic: 'if panel has this part number and lacks clearance, remove immediately'","Straightforward compliance dates with three distinct deadlines tied to a fixed date (1 October 2003)","Limited applicability — applies only to specific helicopter model with specific modification numbers"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive orders owners and operators of Eurocopter AS350 helicopters fitted with Mann Aviation camera platforms (panel p/n 350-1521-103) to inspect for insufficient panel clearance. Panels failing inspection must be removed from service before next flight; spare or removed panels must be modified per the technical instructions, and panels remaining installed must be modified within 30 days.\n\nIt’s legally mandatory — it affects operators, owners and spare-parts holders and addresses a potential flight-safety hazard."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope is limited to AS350 helicopters modified per MAG(E) mods 350-1521 or 350-1680 and to panels part no. 350-1521-103; the instrument specifies inspection, removal or modification and compliance dates without expanding to other models, parts, or systems (Applicability; Requirements; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability limited to AS350 helicopters with MAG(E) mods 350-1521 or 350-1680 (Applicability).","Technical corrective action delegated to a manufacturer service bulletin (MAG(E) SB-A25-001), requiring external technical instructions.","Multiple, staggered compliance deadlines (before further flight; within 30 days; before next installation) increase operational scheduling complexity (Compliance; Requirements 1–3).","Immediate removal-from-service requirement for non‑conforming panels creates potential short‑term operational disruption (Requirement 1).","Obligation applies both to installed parts and parts held in store, creating inventory modification workload (Requirement 2).","Regulatory enforcement under CASR subreg 39.1(1) concentrates decision-making with the CASA delegate (introductory text)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners/operators of Eurocopter AS350 helicopters that were modified by Mann Aviation Group mods 350-1521 or 350-1680 to inspect and, if necessary, remove or modify camera-platform panels part no. 350-1521-103 to meet a specified clearance (Requirements 1–3; MAG(E) SB-A25-001). Non‑conforming panels must be removed immediately (Requirement 1). Compliance deadlines are immediate before next flight or within 30 days of 1 Oct 2003 (Compliance). Costs and work are borne by the aircraft owner/operator; CASA enforces under subreg 39.1(1)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-92-camera-system-installation","history":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-92-camera-system-installation/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-92-camera-system-installation/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-92-camera-system-installation/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-92-camera-system-installation/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-ecureuil-92-camera-system-installation/documents"}}