{"id":"F2006B11093","name":"AD/LEARJET 35/15 - Automatic Flight Control Systems - Inspection and Modification","slug":"ad-learjet-35-15-automatic-flight-control-systems-inspection-and-modification","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":56753,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B11093-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/LEARJET 35/15 - Automatic Flight Control Systems - Inspection and Modification","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nGates Learjet 35 and 36 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/LEARJET 35/15 Automatic Flight Control Systems \\- Inspection and Modification\n\n  \n9/80\n\nApplicability: All models 35, 36, 35A, 36A with S/Nos. 35-001 and subsequent and 36-001 and subsequent.\n\nRequirement: Conduct the following inspections to assure capability of manually overriding the Automatic Flight Control Systems:\n\n    Energize the aircraft electrical system by applying 28 VDC electrical power.\n\n    2. Roll Axis\n\n    (a) On aircraft equipped with FC-110 autopilot, remove the electrical power from the FC-110 Autopilot Computer. Open the computer and identify the Roll Calibration Board. On the Roll Calibration Board, temporarily install, in parallel with R18 (82 ohm) resistor, a 39 ohm, one watt resistor. Restore the electrical power and engage the autopilot with the control wheel centered and verify that the roll slip clutch breakaway occurs by rotating the control wheel briskly (45 degrees per second) in both directions. If slippage is not verified, remove the capstan and adjust to proper torque per the appropriate Gates Learjet Service Manual. Return Autopilot Computer to original configuration and accomplish a functional check of the autopilot.\n\n    (b) On aircraft Models 35, 35A, 36 and 36A, conduct the following inspection of the FC-200 autopilot roll axis to assure capability of manually overriding that axis of Automatic Flight Control Systems:\n\nCheck and adjust the roll capstan slip clutch for proper torque in accordance with the appropriate Gates Learjet Service Manual.\n\n    3. Yaw Axis\n\nEffective on all models:\n\nCheck and adjust the yaw capstan slip clutch torque (primary and secondary where applicable) in accordance with the appropriate Gates Learjet Service Manual.\n\n    4. Pitch Axis\n\nEffective on Models 35, 35A, 36 and 36A aircraft and aircraft incorporating Gates Learjet Kits AAK 71-12 or AMK 80-3 (torquers):\n\nWith the autopilot disengaged, turn on both stall warning switches and move the control wheel forward and aft at a rapid rate (one second \\- stop to stop). Note the drag associated with control movement. Turn off the stall warning switches and repeat the rapid fore and aft movement. Note the decrease in drag, which is an indication that the electric disconnect clutch functions properly by disconnecting the drag of the pitch servo (torquer) from the control system.\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n    5. Submit a major defect report (MDR) to the local Airworthiness office if any out of tolerance of roll, yaw or pitch axis capstan slip torque is evident.\n\n    6. To assure proper operation of the Stall Warning Accelerometer Unit, perform an inspection of the Stall Warning Accelerometer in accordance with appropriate Gates Learjet Service Bulletin SB 35, 36-27-12.\n\n    7. Submit a major defect report (MDR) to the local Airworthiness office if any discrepancy is discovered during the paragraph 6 inspection.\n\nCompliance: Paras. 2a, 3, 4 & 6 \\- Within 50 hours time in service after 25 August 1980.\n\nPara. 2(b) \\- Within 100 hours time in service after 25 Aug. 1980.\n\nBackground: In conjunction with the Gates Learjet Corporation, the Federal Aviation Administration is currently in the process of a review of the adequacy of the certification basis of Lear aircraft, including the adequacy of the certification rules applicable to these type aircraft. While this review is still in its initial stages, preliminary information developed as a result of joint FAA and Gates Learjet Corporation flight evaluations has evidenced characteristics of these aircraft at the limits of their operating envelope which in combination with presently approved operating procedures could adversely affect safety of flight. In light of the foregoing, immediate adoption and effectiveness of this AD is necessary to assure safe operation of the affected aircraft.\n\nThis AD has been formulated from the FAA produced directive.\n\nThe Flight manual amendments specified in the FAA Directive have been actioned separately.\n\nFAA have requested details of any discrepancies found during the inspections hence the request for MDRs to be submitted. The MDRs will be collated by this Department and forwarded to the FAA.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD reproduces measures derived from the FAA-produced directive and requests MDRs to share inspection findings with the FAA (Background: \"This AD has been formulated from the FAA produced directive\"; Requirement paras 5, 7). The text does not indicate expansion of applicability or duties beyond that FAA-sourced directive; it prescribes inspections, adjustments and reporting consistent with that origin."},"complexity_factors":["Technical procedures requiring temporary electrical modification and component-level work (e.g. installing a 39 ohm resistor in parallel with R18, opening FC-110 Autopilot Computer) (Requirement para 2(a)).","Multiple axis-specific checks and adjustments (roll, yaw, pitch) with model- and kit-specific applicability (Requirement paras 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4; Applicability).","Reliance on external documents for normative values and procedures (references to the appropriate Gates Learjet Service Manual for capstan torque and Gates Learjet Service Bulletin SB 35,36-27-12 for accelerometer inspection) (Requirement paras 2(b), 3, 4, 6).","Different compliance timeframes for different checks (50 hours for paras 2a, 3, 4 & 6; 100 hours for para 2(b)) increasing scheduling and tracking complexity (Compliance).","Mandatory operational reporting: submission of Major Defect Reports (MDRs) to the local Airworthiness office if out-of-tolerance or discrepancies are found, creating administrative burden and information flows to authorities (Requirement paras 5, 7).","Model/serial-number applicability and references to prior FAA evaluation mean implementers must verify exact fleet coverage before action (Applicability; Background).","Potential downstream costs and operational downtime where repairs/adjustments are required to meet torque tolerances or replace components (implicit in Requirement para 5 requiring MDRs if out of tolerance)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Gates Learjet 35/36 series (specified serial numbers) to inspect and, where necessary, adjust or modify automatic flight control components so the pilot can manually override the autopilot. It prescribes electrical checks, roll/yaw/pitch capstan slip-clutch torque checks, a stall warning accelerometer inspection, and mandatory reporting of major defects. Operators must carry out the work and file reports within the flight-hour deadlines set in the AD (Compliance paras)."},"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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original scope as a targeted safety intervention for specific Learjet models. The directive remains focused on its initial purpose: ensuring manual override capability of automatic flight control systems following joint FAA-Learjet safety evaluations. The reporting requirements to the FAA and exclusion of flight manual amendments (handled separately) are consistent with the original regulatory intent."},"complexity_factors":["Technical aviation terminology throughout (capstan slip clutch, FC-110/FC-200 autopilot systems, torquers, accelerometer units)","Multiple conditional applicability rules based on aircraft model, serial number, and specific equipment installed (FC-110 vs FC-200 autopilots, specific modification kits AAK 71-12 or AMK 80-3)","Specific technical procedures requiring specialized knowledge (installing resistors in parallel, measuring breakaway torque at 45 degrees per second, specific timing for control movements)","Dual compliance deadlines (50 hours vs 100 hours depending on specific paragraph)","Cross-references to external documents (Gates Learjet Service Manuals, Service Bulletin SB 35, 36-27-12) without reproducing their content","Nested structure with sub-paragraphs (2a, 2b) and conditional applicability within sections"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Gates Learjet 35/35A/36/36A (S/N 35‑001+, 36‑001+) with FC‑110 or FC‑200 autopilots to inspect and adjust automatic flight‑control components (roll, yaw, pitch servos, slip clutches, stall‑warning accelerometer) so pilots can immediately override the autopilot in an emergency. It addresses unsafe handling at flight‑envelope limits and mandates reporting of any defects to airworthiness authorities."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-learjet-35-15-automatic-flight-control-systems-inspection-and-modification","history":"/api/acts/ad-learjet-35-15-automatic-flight-control-systems-inspection-and-modification/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-learjet-35-15-automatic-flight-control-systems-inspection-and-modification/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-learjet-35-15-automatic-flight-control-systems-inspection-and-modification/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-learjet-35-15-automatic-flight-control-systems-inspection-and-modification/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-learjet-35-15-automatic-flight-control-systems-inspection-and-modification/documents"}}