{"id":"F2006B09947","name":"AD/FK-P/2 - Connecting Rods - Replacement","slug":"ad-fk-p-2-connecting-rods-replacement","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":55204,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B09947-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/FK-P/2 - Connecting Rods - Replacement","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 106 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Franklin Piston Engines\n\n \n\nAD/FK-P/2 Connecting Rods - Replacement NK\n\nApplicability: Model 6VS-335, 6V-335, 6V4-200, 6V4-178, 6A-335, 6A4-150 and 6A4-165.\n\n \n\nRequirement: Franklin SB No 105.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Before installation an aircraft after 15 June 1967.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2494},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This directive maintains its original narrow scope focused specifically on connecting rod replacement requirements for the designated Franklin engine models, with no indication of scope creep or expansion beyond this safety-critical mechanical component."},"complexity_factors":["Very short text with no defined terms section","Single requirement referencing an external technical document (Service Bulletin 105)","Limited applicability to seven specific engine model numbers only","No exceptions, nested conditions, or cross-references to other legislative provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is a legally binding safety order issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under the Civil Aviation Regulations. It applies to specific **Franklin piston engine models** (6VS-335, 6V-335, 6V4-200, 6V4-178, 6A-335, 6A4-150, and 6A4-165).\n\n**What it requires:** Before any of these engines are installed in an aircraft after 15 June 1967, the connecting rods must be replaced or inspected in accordance with **Franklin Service Bulletin No. 105** (a manufacturer-issued technical instruction).\n\n**Who it affects:** Aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance engineers who maintain or install these specific Franklin engine models.\n\n**Why it matters:** The directive prevents potential engine failure by ensuring connecting rods meet specific safety standards, addressing a known defect or wear issue in these engine types."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-fk-p-2-connecting-rods-replacement","history":"/api/acts/ad-fk-p-2-connecting-rods-replacement/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-fk-p-2-connecting-rods-replacement/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-fk-p-2-connecting-rods-replacement/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-fk-p-2-connecting-rods-replacement/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-fk-p-2-connecting-rods-replacement/documents"}}