{"id":"F2006B09658","name":"AD/F100/56 - Pedestal Side Cover Attachment","slug":"ad-f100-56-pedestal-side-cover-attachment","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":115780,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B09658-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\n![](image.001.png)  \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 CAR 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\nFokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/F100/56 Pedestal Side Cover Attachmen","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/F100/56 Pedestal Side Cover Attachment 11/2002","content":"# AD/F100/56 Pedestal Side Cover Attachment 11/2002\n\nApplicability: Model F28 Mk 0100 and Mk 0070 aircraft, all serial numbers.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin F100-25-092, dated 4 February 2002.\n\nNote: Netherlands CAA AD 2002-111 refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 12 calendar months after 31 October 2002, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 31 October 2002.\n\nBackground: A Fokker 100 operator reported an incident in which a loose pedestal side cover allowed the pilot’s foot to become jammed between the pedestal side cover and the rudder pedal, during alignment of the aircraft with the runway during approach.\n\nSubsequent investigation revealed that at least one such incident had occurred before. A review of aircraft maintenance documentation revealed that the aircraft maintenance manual does not contain an instruction to install the pedestal side cover in a certain attachment bracket; that may not be installed on some aircraft.\n\n![Signature of David Punshon, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Charles Punshon\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 19 September 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating a safety fix for the pedestal side cover attachment issue."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (the Service Bulletin)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about a Netherlands CAA AD","Single, unambiguous requirement with one clear compliance deadline","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Background narrative is plain English incident description rather than technical regulatory drafting"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires operators of all Fokker F28 Mk 0100 and Mk 0070 (F100) aircraft to carry out the repair/inspection in Fokker Service Bulletin F100‑25‑092 to secure the cockpit pedestal side cover. The cover can come loose and trap a pilot’s foot, risking loss of control; compliance was required within 12 months of 31 October 2002."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD confines its action to Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100 and Mk 0070) aircraft and requires compliance with the manufacturer's service bulletin to address the loose pedestal side cover hazard (Applicability; Requirement; Background). There is no indication in the text that the AD expands beyond that original safety objective or adds unrelated obligations; it formalises a corrective maintenance action and a 12-month compliance deadline (Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Relies on an external manufacturer document (Fokker Service Bulletin F100-25-092) for the required technical steps rather than detailing them in the AD (Requirement).","Applies to all serial numbers of two aircraft models, so implementation must be checked across an entire fleet (Applicability).","Sets a fixed compliance window counted from a calendar date rather than flight hours or cycles, requiring administrative scheduling (Compliance).","Delegated regulatory issuance under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998 establishes legal authority but centralises discretion in the CASA delegate (header).","Cross-reference to a foreign authority AD (Netherlands CAA AD 2002-111) creates coordination and traceability requirements (Note).","Background identifies a gap in the aircraft maintenance manual (no instruction to install the pedestal side cover in a certain attachment bracket), which may require inspection and possible changes to maintenance practices (Background).","The AD does not set out technical installation details in full, increasing reliance on maintenance personnel to obtain and follow the service bulletin correctly (Requirement)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100 and Mk 0070) aircraft to carry out the maintenance actions described in Fokker Service Bulletin F100-25-092 to secure the pedestal side cover, within 12 calendar months of 31 October 2002. It addresses reported incidents where a loose pedestal side cover could jam a pilot’s foot against the rudder pedal, and therefore imposes compliance costs and maintenance workload on aircraft operators."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-f100-56-pedestal-side-cover-attachment","history":"/api/acts/ad-f100-56-pedestal-side-cover-attachment/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-f100-56-pedestal-side-cover-attachment/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-f100-56-pedestal-side-cover-attachment/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-f100-56-pedestal-side-cover-attachment/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-f100-56-pedestal-side-cover-attachment/documents"}}