{"id":"F2006B11191","name":"AD/LUSCOMBE/3 - Cleveland Wheels","slug":"ad-luscombe-3-cleveland-wheels","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":56898,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B11191-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\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\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nLuscombe Model 8 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/LUSCOMBE/3 Cleveland Wheels 12/2003","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/LUSCOMBE/3 Cleveland Wheels 12/2003","content":"# AD/LUSCOMBE/3 Cleveland Wheels 12/2003\n\nApplicability: All Luscombe 8 Series aircraft equipped with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500.\n\nRequirement: Remove the tyres and inspect the wheel flanges for fatigue cracks, using a dye penetrant inspection method.\n\nIf cracks are found, before further flight, replace the affected part with a serviceable part.\n\nNote: FAA AD 48-08-02 refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 27 November 2003, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 27 November 2003.\n\nBackground: This Directive is issued following a review of current FAA Airworthiness Directives applicable to the type.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 14 October 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 November 2003.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The document presents the directive as originally issued with no changes indicated."},"complexity_factors":["technical inspection procedures","recurring compliance intervals"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD (AD/LUSCOMBE/3) requires owners/operators of Luscombe Model 8 aeroplanes fitted with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB (C‑38500) wheels to remove tyres and perform dye‑penetrant inspections of wheel flanges, replacing any cracked wheels before flight. Initial compliance was within 100 hours TIS after 27 Nov 2003, with repeat inspections every 100 hours. It targets maintenance providers and operators to detect fatigue cracks early and maintain safe wheel integrity."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No. The Directive implements an FAA-origin airworthiness requirement for this specific wheel assembly and limits applicability to Luscombe 8 Series aircraft fitted with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB wheels (Assembly No. C-38500). It does not expand the class of affected aircraft or add unrelated obligations beyond the inspection, replacement and 100‑hour interval set out in the AD."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical applicability: only Luscombe Model 8 aircraft with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB Wheel Assembly No. C-38500 (Applicability).","Prescriptive inspection method: requires dye penetrant inspection of wheel flanges (Requirement).","Recurring compliance interval: inspections within 100 hours TIS and every 100 hours thereafter (Compliance).","Immediate operational constraint: any cracked part must be replaced before further flight (Requirement).","Regulatory cross-reference: implements CASA action under CASR 1998 and references FAA AD 48-08-02 (Background/Note).","Administrative dates: effective and compliance start dates set fixed (Effective date/Compliance).","Operator burden: inspection/removal/parts replacement are performed and paid for by aircraft owners/operators (implied by Requirement/Compliance)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Luscombe Model 8 series aeroplanes fitted with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB wheels (Assembly No. C-38500) to remove tyres and inspect wheel flanges for fatigue cracks using a dye‑penetrant method, and to replace any cracked parts before further flight. It sets a recurring inspection interval of every 100 flight hours from 27 November 2003. Compliance and replacement costs fall on the aircraft owners/operators; CASA issued the requirement under CASR 1998 and cites FAA AD 48‑08‑02."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow safety directive targeting a specific known defect in specific equipment. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of addressing wheel flange fatigue in Cleveland-equipped Luscombe aircraft."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (\"time in service\")","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about a related FAA directive","Simple conditional logic: only one action required (inspect), with one straightforward exception (replace if cracked)","Clear, unambiguous compliance deadline (100 hours recurring)","Single, narrow applicability (specific aircraft model + specific wheel assembly number)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a safety order (called an \"Airworthiness Directive\") issued by Australia's aviation safety regulator (CASA) for a specific type of vintage aircraft. It applies to all Luscombe Model 8 Series aeroplanes fitted with particular Cleveland wheels (Model 6:00 DMB, Assembly No. C-38500).\n\n**What it requires:**\n- **Inspection:** Aircraft owners or operators must remove the tyres and check the wheel flanges (the rim edges that hold the tyre) for metal fatigue cracks using a special dye test (a chemical process that makes tiny cracks visible).\n- **Replacement:** If any cracks are found, the damaged wheel must be replaced with a working one before the aircraft can fly again.\n- **Timing:** The first inspection must happen within 100 hours of flying time after 27 November 2003, and then repeated every 100 hours of flying time after that.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis directive was issued because wheel flange cracks could cause wheel failure during flight or landing, creating a serious safety risk. The requirement follows a similar safety notice from the US aviation authority (FAA AD 48-08-02), showing this is a known international safety concern for these older aircraft components."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-luscombe-3-cleveland-wheels","history":"/api/acts/ad-luscombe-3-cleveland-wheels/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-luscombe-3-cleveland-wheels/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-luscombe-3-cleveland-wheels/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-luscombe-3-cleveland-wheels/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-luscombe-3-cleveland-wheels/documents"}}