{"id":"F2006B09528","name":"AD/EMY/10 - Inflatable Escape Slide Regulators - Inspection","slug":"ad-emy-10-inflatable-escape-slide-regulators-inspection","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":54135,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B09528-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/EMY/10 - Inflatable Escape Slide Regulators - Inspection","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nEmergency Equipment\n\nAD/EMY/10 Inflatable Escape Slide Regulators \\- Inspection 6/73\n\nApplicability: All escape slides fitted with international inflatables regulator P/N 70003.\n\nRequirement: 1. Inspect all International Inflatables regulators P/N 70003 for evidence of corrosion both inside and outside of the regulator assembly.\n\nIf any evidence of corrosion exists replace the regulator before further flight with a corrosion free regulator inspected in accordance with this Directive or a regulator approved by the Secretary.\n\n2. Inspect all spare International Inflatables regulators P/No. 70003 in accordance with paragraph 1.\n\nCompliance: For Para. 1 \\- Before 1 September 1973 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 4 months.\n\nFor Para. 2 \\- Immediately before installation.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive's scope is confined to regulators bearing International Inflatables P/N 70003 and prescribes inspection and replacement requirements for in-service and spare regulators. Nothing in the text indicates an expansion or contraction of that applicability from an earlier or original intent; the instrument consistently targets only that part number and sets inspection and compliance rules accordingly. (Applicability; Requirement paras. 1–2; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical scope: applies only to International Inflatables regulator P/N 70003 (Applicability).","Recurring inspection schedule with specific deadlines (first inspection before 1 Sept 1973, then at intervals not exceeding 4 months) (Compliance for Para. 1).","Requirement to inspect both interior and exterior for corrosion, but no detailed inspection method or acceptance criteria provided (Requirement, para. 1).","Mandatory replacement before further flight if corrosion is found, creating immediate operational consequences (Requirement, para. 1).","Spare-part handling: spares must be inspected immediately before installation (Requirement, para. 2).","Delegated discretion: Secretary can approve alternative regulators, introducing an external approval process (Requirement, para. 1)."],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires operators, owners and maintenance organisations to inspect International Inflatables regulator P/N 70003 (inside and out) for corrosion, replace any corroded units with inspected corrosion-free spares or a Secretary‑approved alternative, and inspect spare regulators before installation. In‑service units get a first check before 1 Sept 1973 and thereafter every four months. It creates recurring inspection, replacement costs and potential downtime, plus a Secretary approval point for alternatives."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a narrow, targeted safety directive focused specifically on corrosion inspection of one particular regulator model. It has not expanded beyond its original technical safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific part number targeted (P/N 70003)","Only two substantive requirements (inspect installed units; inspect spares)","Simple binary compliance trigger (corrosion present = replace; no corrosion = continue)","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation or regulations","Clear, fixed compliance dates and intervals","Total length: approximately 150 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **airworthiness directive** (a mandatory safety order) issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority. It requires airlines and aircraft operators to inspect specific inflatable escape slide regulators — the devices that control inflation of emergency evacuation slides — for **corrosion damage**.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Aircraft operators with escape slides using International Inflatables regulator part number 70003\n- Maintenance crews responsible for emergency equipment\n\n**What it requires:**\n- **Immediate inspection** of all installed regulators before 1 September 1973, then **every 4 months** thereafter\n- Inspection of **spare regulators** before they are installed\n- **Replacement** of any corroded regulators with corrosion-free units (either inspected under this directive or approved by the Secretary)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nCorrosion in these regulators could cause emergency slides to fail during an evacuation — potentially trapping passengers during an emergency. This directive prevents that catastrophic failure by mandating regular checks and replacement of damaged parts."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-emy-10-inflatable-escape-slide-regulators-inspection","history":"/api/acts/ad-emy-10-inflatable-escape-slide-regulators-inspection/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-emy-10-inflatable-escape-slide-regulators-inspection/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-emy-10-inflatable-escape-slide-regulators-inspection/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-emy-10-inflatable-escape-slide-regulators-inspection/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-emy-10-inflatable-escape-slide-regulators-inspection/documents"}}