{"id":"F2006B10783","name":"AD/IAI-A/9 - Electrical Wire Bundle Clearance","slug":"ad-iai-a-9-electrical-wire-bundle-clearance","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":56245,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B10783-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\nIsrael Aircraft Industries\n\n1125 (Astra) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/IAI-A/9 Electrical Wire Bundle Cleara","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/IAI-A/9 Electrical Wire Bundle Clearance 7/2001","content":"# AD/IAI-A/9 Electrical Wire Bundle Clearance 7/2001\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: Model Astra SPX aeroplanes with serial numbers 073, 079 through 125 inclusive and 127.\n\nRequirement: Inspect the clearance between the electrical wiring bundles and the Air Data Reference and Reversionary Switching Panels; and, if necessary, install additional clamping. These actions are to be accomplished in accordance with Astra Alert Service Bulletin No 1125-31A-236 dated 16 April 2001.\n\nNote: Israel CAA AD 31-01-04-10 refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this Directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 June 2001.\n\nBackground: Insufficient clearance has been found between the left and right electrical wiring bundles next to the pilot and co-pilot Air Data Reference and Reversionary Switching Panels. This condition, if not corrected, could cause chafing of the wire bundle and possible smoke and/or fire in the cockpit.\n\n![Signature of Eugene Paul Holzapfel](image.002.png)  \n\nEugene Paul Holzapfel\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 1 June 2001\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 13 June 2001.","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 targeted safety directive addressing a specific wiring clearance issue on a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of preventing electrical chafing and fire risk in the cockpit."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific aircraft model and limited serial number range (only 49 aircraft affected)","One clear action required: inspect and potentially install clamps","Single compliance deadline with straightforward calculation (25 hours time in service)","Only one external document reference (manufacturer's service bulletin)","No defined terms section, no nested conditions, no exceptions","Background explanation is plain language and concise"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators and maintenance engineers of Israel Aircraft Industries Astra SPX jets (SN 073, 079–125, 127) to inspect electrical wiring near the pilot control panels for adequate clearance and fit additional clamps where wires are too close. It addresses wire-chafing that could cause cockpit electrical shorts and fire. Effective 13 June 2001; compliance within 25 flight hours, per Service Bulletin 1125-31A-236."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive imposes an immediate inspection and corrective action for the listed Astra SPX serial numbers only. The text does not indicate any expansion or reduction of that scope beyond the specified aircraft and the stated unsafe condition."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability to specific aircraft and serial numbers, requiring operators to check applicability against fleet records (Applicability).","Single technical remedy but dependent on an external manufacturer service bulletin for procedural detail, creating dependency on that document (Requirement: Astra Alert Service Bulletin No 1125-31A-236).","Very short compliance window (within 25 hours time in service), increasing scheduling pressure on operators and maintenance providers (Compliance).","Identified safety consequence (wire chafing may cause smoke/fire) raises implementation priority and potential operational disruption (Background).","Potential need for parts, clamps and technician time imposes direct costs and short-term downtime on operators (Requirement).","Regulatory enforceability through a CASA delegate under CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1) — limited administrative discretion but clear legal force (preamble and signature block).","Cross-reference to an Israel CAA AD (Israel CAA AD 31-01-04-10) introduces international coordination or interpretation considerations (Note).","Some technical judgement required to determine if additional clamping is 'necessary', which places discretionary assessment on maintenance personnel following the bulletin (Requirement)."],"plain_english_summary":"CASA requires operators of specific Israel Aircraft Industries Astra SPX aeroplanes (s/n 073, 079–125, 127) to inspect the clearance between electrical wiring bundles and the pilot/co‑pilot Air Data Reference and Reversionary Switching Panels and, if needed, install additional clamps per Astra Alert Service Bulletin No 1125‑31A‑236.\n\nOperators must comply within 25 hours time‑in‑service and pay for inspection/rectification. The AD targets a chafing risk that could cause cockpit smoke or fire and is issued by the CASA delegate under CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-iai-a-9-electrical-wire-bundle-clearance","history":"/api/acts/ad-iai-a-9-electrical-wire-bundle-clearance/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-iai-a-9-electrical-wire-bundle-clearance/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-iai-a-9-electrical-wire-bundle-clearance/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-iai-a-9-electrical-wire-bundle-clearance/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-iai-a-9-electrical-wire-bundle-clearance/documents"}}