{"id":"F2006B09833","name":"AD/F406/9 - Flap Control System Pushrod","slug":"ad-f406-9-flap-control-system-pushrod","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":54861,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B09833-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\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\nReims Aviation F406 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/F406/9 Flap Control System Pushrod 3/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/F406/9 Flap Control System Pushrod 3/2002 DM","content":"# AD/F406/9 Flap Control System Pushrod 3/2002 DM\n\nApplicability: Model F406 aircraft with serial numbers F406-0001 through F406-0089. Requirement: Inspect in accordance with Reims Aviation Service Bulletin CAB01-17, dated 14\n\nDecember 2001.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2002-046(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: Before further flight after 6 February 2002, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 6 February 2002.\n\nBackground: Reports have been received of cracks in the flap control system pushrods at the ends of the tube. This condition could result in pushrod failure and an asymmetrical flap condition, and potential loss of control of the aircraft.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 January 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 6 February 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive applies only to the listed serial numbers and requires the inspection specified in the referenced service bulletin. The text shows no widening or narrowing of scope from the directive's stated purpose; it mirrors the referenced DGAC AD and sets a single urgent inspection requirement."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: specific model and serial-number range (F406-0001 to F406-0089).","Single mandated action: inspect pushrods as per an external service bulletin (Reims Service Bulletin CAB01-17).","Urgent compliance timeframe: inspection required before further flight after a fixed date (6 February 2002).","Dependence on external technical document: the AD delegates inspection detail to the manufacturer service bulletin, creating reliance on that document's technical content.","Minimal delegated discretion: CASA delegate issues the AD under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1), leaving little operational flexibility in timing or applicability.","Potential operational burden: inspections may ground aircraft until completed and owners bear direct costs."],"plain_english_summary":"**What it does:** Requires operators of Reims Aviation F406 aircraft (serials F406-0001 to F406-0089) to inspect the flap-control system pushrods in accordance with Reims Service Bulletin CAB01-17 after reports of cracks at the tube ends. (Requirement; Background)\n\nWho pays and what changes: Aircraft owners/operators must arrange and pay for the inspection and any remedial work, and must complete it before further flight after 6 February 2002. (Compliance)"},"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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard airworthiness directive with narrow, targeted scope addressing a specific safety defect in specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating inspection for cracked flap pushrods."},"complexity_factors":["Single, clearly defined applicability (specific aircraft serial numbers)","Single requirement referencing an external technical document (Service Bulletin)","Simple compliance deadline (before further flight after fixed date)","No defined terms section","No nested conditions or exceptions","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a note about a related French aviation directive","Total length: approximately 200 words of substantive content"],"plain_english_summary":"The Civil Aviation Safety Authority requires owners/operators of Reims Aviation F406 aeroplanes (serials F406‑0001 to F406‑0089) to visually inspect flap control system pushrods for cracks per Reims Service Bulletin CAB01‑17. The mandatory inspection must be done before the aircraft’s next flight after 6 February 2002. Cracked pushrods can cause asymmetrical flap deployment, risking uncontrollable roll and loss of the aircraft."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-f406-9-flap-control-system-pushrod","history":"/api/acts/ad-f406-9-flap-control-system-pushrod/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-f406-9-flap-control-system-pushrod/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-f406-9-flap-control-system-pushrod/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-f406-9-flap-control-system-pushrod/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-f406-9-flap-control-system-pushrod/documents"}}