{"id":"F2006B10670","name":"AD/HU 369/110 - Rescue Hoist","slug":"ad-hu-369-110-rescue-hoist","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":116604,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B10670-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\nMcDonnell Douglas (Hughes) 369 and Kawasaki 369 Series Helicopters","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/HU 369/110 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/HU 369/110 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM","content":"# AD/HU 369/110 Rescue Hoist 13/2002 DM\n\nApplicability: Model MD-500 helicopters equipped with a Breeze Eastern Aerospace rescue hoist series BL-16600, excluding BL-16600-160.\n\nRequirement: Perform a one-time inspection of the rescue hoist mounting bracket in accordance with Breeze Eastern Customer Aerospace Advisory Bulletin CAB-100-56, dated 11 November 1997.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2002-20-05 Amdt 39-12901 refers.\n\nCompliance: Before the next usage of the rescue hoist after 6 November 2002, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 6 November 2002.\n\nBackground: The FAA received reports of cracked rescue hoist mounting brackets. Such cracking could result in mounting bracket failure and separation of the rescue hoist from the helicopter.\n\n![](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 1 November 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 6 November 2002.","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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope aligns with its stated safety trigger (reports of cracked mounting brackets) and is limited to a one‑time inspection for the specified hoist models. It does not expand applicability, add ongoing mandates, or impose broader operational restrictions beyond preventing hoist use until inspection (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: only MD‑500 helicopters with BL‑16600 series hoists (excluding -160) (Applicability)","Single mandatory action: one‑time inspection of the mounting bracket per manufacturer bulletin (Requirement)","Immediate, simple compliance timing: before next hoist use after 6 Nov 2002 (Compliance)","Dependency on external document for inspection method: Breeze Eastern CAB‑100‑56 (Requirement)","Operational consequence: hoist may not be used until inspection is done (Compliance)","Technical execution requires maintenance/inspection skills but no ongoing monitoring or complex recordkeeping"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires operators of MD‑500 helicopters fitted with Breeze Eastern BL‑16600 series rescue hoists (except BL‑16600‑160) to perform a one‑time inspection of the hoist mounting bracket in accordance with Breeze Eastern CAB‑100‑56 (Requirement). Compliance must occur before the next use of the rescue hoist after 6 November 2002 (Compliance); CASA issued the AD after FAA reports of cracked brackets that could permit hoist separation (Background). Operators pay inspection costs and must not use the hoist until the inspection is complete."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft component. The scope remains precisely limited to the identified unsafe condition (cracked hoist mounting brackets) and has not expanded beyond this original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific requirement (one-time inspection)","Only 1 defined applicability criterion (specific helicopter model + specific hoist series with one exclusion)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the single exclusion (BL-16600-160)","Clear compliance deadline with simple alternative (already accomplished)","Short document (approximately 200 words of substantive text)","Single cross-reference to FAA AD for background context only"],"plain_english_summary":"This mandatory safety order requires a one-time inspection of the mounting bracket that secures Breeze Eastern rescue hoists on MD‑500 (Hughes/Kawasaki 369 series) helicopters, following the manufacturer's instructions. It affects owners/operators and CASA inspectors and must be completed before using the hoist after 6 November 2002.\n\nIt aims to prevent bracket cracking and potential loss of the hoist during rescue operations, a clear safety hazard."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-hu-369-110-rescue-hoist","history":"/api/acts/ad-hu-369-110-rescue-hoist/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-hu-369-110-rescue-hoist/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-hu-369-110-rescue-hoist/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-hu-369-110-rescue-hoist/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-hu-369-110-rescue-hoist/documents"}}