{"id":"F2006B09958","name":"AD/FN-333/5 - Electric Fuel Pump Operation - Placard","slug":"ad-fn-333-5-electric-fuel-pump-operation-placard","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":55222,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B09958-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 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\nSIAI Marchetti FN-333 (Riviera) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/FN-333/5 Electric Fuel Pump Operation","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/FN-333/5 Electric Fuel Pump Operation - Placard 5/2003","content":"# AD/FN-333/5 Electric Fuel Pump Operation \\- Placard 5/2003\n\nApplicability: FN-333 Riviera aircraft.\n\nRequirement: Install a placard in the cockpit in accordance with SIAI-Marchetti Mandatory service Bulletin Number 333-8.\n\nNote: RAI Airworthiness Directive 70-43/FN-333.5 refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless previously accomplished; prior to 30 June 2003.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 15 May 2003.\n\nBackground: This directive has been issued to require the installation of a placard detailing the electric fuel pump must be selected in the “Low” position during all normal flight operations. The “High” position is only to be used in flight in the event of an engine driven fuel failure.\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nJames Coyne\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 2 April 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"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 narrow, targeted safety directive focused on a specific placard installation for one aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term (the aircraft model in the applicability section)","Single, straightforward requirement with no exceptions or nested conditions","No cross-references to other legislation (only a non-binding note about a related Italian directive)","Clear compliance date with simple 'unless previously accomplished' carve-out"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners/operators of SIAI Marchetti FN-333 (Riviera) aeroplanes to install a cockpit placard reminding pilots to keep the electric fuel pump in the \"Low\" position during normal flight, using \"High\" only as an emergency backup. It targets FN-333 operators to prevent unsafe conditions from improper pump use; placards must be fitted by 30 June 2003."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope is unchanged from the directive's stated safety purpose: it applies only to FN‑333 Riviera aircraft and requires installation of a specific placard per Service Bulletin 333‑8 with a set compliance date. It does not expand applicability or impose ongoing maintenance obligations beyond the placard and the resulting procedural change (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance; Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow applicability: only SIAI‑Marchetti FN‑333 Riviera aircraft (Applicability).","Single, discrete action required: install a placard in the cockpit (Requirement).","Installation specifics are delegated to an external document (Mandatory Service Bulletin Number 333‑8), so access to that SB is necessary (Requirement).","Fixed compliance timeline (compliance by 30 June 2003; effective 15 May 2003) creates an administrative deadline to track (Compliance; Effective date).","Legal basis clearly cited (issued under CASR subreg 39.1(1)), so regulatory authority is explicit (introductory paragraph).","Low technical ambiguity and low operational disruption — change is procedural (pump selection guidance) rather than a mechanical modification (Background).","Cross-reference to a prior RAI Airworthiness Directive adds traceability but requires checking historical material (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires owners/operators of SIAI‑Marchetti FN‑333 Riviera aircraft to install a cockpit placard (per Mandatory Service Bulletin 333‑8) stating the electric fuel pump must be set to “Low” for normal flight; “High” only for engine‑driven fuel failure. Operators must comply by 30 June 2003; the directive is effective 15 May 2003. The operator pays for and installs the placard and must adjust normal cockpit procedure; CASA issued the directive under CASR subreg 39.1(1)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-fn-333-5-electric-fuel-pump-operation-placard","history":"/api/acts/ad-fn-333-5-electric-fuel-pump-operation-placard/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-fn-333-5-electric-fuel-pump-operation-placard/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-fn-333-5-electric-fuel-pump-operation-placard/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-fn-333-5-electric-fuel-pump-operation-placard/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-fn-333-5-electric-fuel-pump-operation-placard/documents"}}