{"id":"F2006L02477","name":"AD/GAZELLE/28 Amdt 1 - Hoist Hooks","slug":"ad-gazelle-28-amdt-1-hoist-hooks","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":117744,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L02477-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Eurocopter SA341 and SA342 (Gazelle) Ser","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eurocopter SA341 and SA342 (Gazelle) Series Helicopters","content":"### Eurocopter SA341 and SA342 (Gazelle) Series Helicopters\n\n| AD/GAZELLE/28 Amdt 1 | Hoist Hooks | 9/2006 |\n| -------------------- | ----------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Model SA 341 G and SA 342J helicopters equipped withGoodrich (Lucas-Air Equipment) hoists, part numbers:76300-xxx, 76340-xxx, 76360-xxx, 76360-xxx-xx, 76363-xxx, 76365-xxx,76368-xxx, 76370-xxx, 76375-xxx, and 76378-xxx, andfitted with hooks part numbers:704160, 708223, 708931, 709866, and 710177.Note: The hooks concerned are not fitted with a tongue locking system. |\n| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | 1. Accomplish the operational procedure, and the restriction prohibiting the use of straps, in accordance with the instructions specified in paragraph 2.A. of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.32.2. Accomplish the instructions specified in paragraph 2.B. of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.32.Note: EASA AD 2006-0098 refers.                            |\n| Compliance:    | 1. Before each hoisting operation.2. Within 2 months after 7 April 2004.The compliance time remains unchanged by this issue.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |\n|                | This Amendment becomes effective on 31 August 2006.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |\n| Background:    | This Directive was prompted by a case of incorrect positioning of the strap on the hoist hook during a hoisting mission, which led to distortion of the tongue and resulted in the release of the stretcher containing an injured person.                                                                                                                                       |\n\n|     | Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new EASA AD, which converts the Requirement document to an Alert Service Bulletin with the same reference number, and no change to the technical content. |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n20 July 2006","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/GAZELLE/28 Amdt 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/GAZELLE/28 Amdt 1","content":"## AD/GAZELLE/28 Amdt 1","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Hoist Hooks","sectionType":"part","heading":"Hoist Hooks","content":"## Hoist Hooks","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"9/2006","sectionType":"part","heading":"9/2006","content":"## 9/2006","sortOrder":3}],"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Amendment 1 merely converts the Requirement reference into an Alert Service Bulletin (same reference number) and does not change the technical content or applicability. Compliance times remain unchanged; the directive's operational scope and affected parties are the same as the original instrument (Amendment note; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Applicability limited to specific helicopter models and a long list of hoist and hook part numbers (Applicability) — requires careful parts identification.","Mandates following specific paragraphs of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.32/01.32.2 rather than reproducing detailed steps (Requirement) — dependency on external document.","Two distinct compliance timings: checks before each hoisting operation plus an initial compliance within 2 months of 7 April 2004 (Compliance) — mixed recurring and one‑off obligations.","Safety issue tied to hooks without a tongue locking system (Background) — technical vulnerability increases operational risk and compliance significance.","Amendment converts the Requirement document to an Alert Service Bulletin without technical change (Amendment note) — administrative change in reference only.","Enforcement and practical burden fall on operators (operational procedures, banning straps, training and inspection costs)."],"plain_english_summary":"This airworthiness directive requires operators of Eurocopter SA341/SA342 (Gazelle) helicopters fitted with specified Goodrich hoists and certain hooks (which lack a tongue locking system) to follow new operational procedures and stop using straps on the hook per Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.32/01.32.2. The directive (prompted by an incident where a misfitted strap distorted a hook tongue and allowed a stretcher to be released) imposes pre‑hoist checks and a short-term compliance deadline. Operators pay for training, inspections and changed operating practice; the Civil Aviation Safety Authority enforces it. (Requirement; Compliance; Background.)"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a minor administrative amendment that converts the reference document type without altering the technical requirements, compliance times, or affected aircraft population. The scope remains identical to the original AD/GAZELLE/28."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested part number references (9 hoist part number ranges, 5 specific hook part numbers)","Cross-reference to external technical document (Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.32) without reproducing its contents","Dual compliance deadlines with different triggers (per-operation vs. calendar date)","Reference to European regulation (EASA AD 2006-0098) creating transnational regulatory dependency","Amendment structure requires understanding that technical content is unchanged from previous version"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD targets Eurocopter Gazelle SA 341 G and SA 342J helicopters fitted with certain Goodrich rescue hoist hooks that lack a tongue locking system. It responds to an incident where an improperly positioned strap bent a hook tongue and released a stretcher.\n\nOperators must follow the specified pre-hoist procedure and strap ban for every hoisting operation and complete additional service-bulletin instructions within two months of 7 April 2004. Amendment 1 only updates the referenced service document; the safety requirements and deadlines are unchanged."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-gazelle-28-amdt-1-hoist-hooks","history":"/api/acts/ad-gazelle-28-amdt-1-hoist-hooks/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-gazelle-28-amdt-1-hoist-hooks/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-gazelle-28-amdt-1-hoist-hooks/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-gazelle-28-amdt-1-hoist-hooks/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-gazelle-28-amdt-1-hoist-hooks/documents"}}