{"id":"F2006B11298","name":"AD/ML-M5/11 - Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables","slug":"ad-ml-m5-11-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":57123,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B11298-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.002.png)\n\n![](image.002.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.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ML-M5/11 Nicopress Sleeves on Control","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ML-M5/11 Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables 7/2000","content":"# AD/ML-M5/11 Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables 7/2000\n\nApplicability: All M5 models and Serial Numbers.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with Maule SB No. 20 dated 27 December 1999.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2000-09-06 refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 July 2000.\n\nBackground: There have been reports of cable slipping from the nicopress sleeve. Maule determined that one of their tools was incorrectly set.\n\n![Signature Bernard Malcolm Hole Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.003.png)  \n\nBernard Malcolm Hole\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 1 June 2000\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 June 2000.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope: addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft model. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term (nicopress sleeve — explained by context)","Single applicability criterion (all M5 models)","Single requirement referencing external document (Maule SB No. 20)","Simple compliance deadline (100 hours time in service)","No nested conditions, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation","Straightforward causal chain: tool error → cable slippage → mandatory fix"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — essentially a mandatory safety order for aircraft. Think of it like a car recall, but for planes.\n\n**What it does:**\nOrders owners and operators of certain Maule aircraft (M5 models) to inspect and fix a problem with **nicopress sleeves** — metal fittings that clamp onto aircraft control cables to keep them secure.\n\n**The problem:**\nSome control cables were slipping out of these sleeves because a factory tool was set incorrectly during manufacturing. If a control cable slips, the pilot could lose control of the aircraft.\n\n**Who must act:**\nAnyone who owns or operates an M5 model Maule aircraft (all serial numbers).\n\n**What they must do:**\nFollow the instructions in **Maule Service Bulletin No. 20** (dated 27 December 1999) — a technical repair notice from the manufacturer.\n\n**When:**\nWithin 100 hours of flying time after 13 July 2000.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis prevents potentially catastrophic loss of aircraft control. The directive references a similar US safety order (FAA AD 2000-09-06), showing this was an international safety concern."},"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"},"summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This airworthiness directive has not been amended or revised; it remains as originally issued in 2000."},"complexity_factors":["Directly references a manufacturer service bulletin for compliance details","Narrow applicability limited to a single aircraft model series (Maule M5)","Addresses a single identified manufacturing defect with a specific tool","Compliance deadline measured solely in hours time in service within a single window"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD applies to all Maule M5 aircraft and addresses a risk that flight control cables can slip out of their nicopress sleeves due to an incorrectly set manufacturing tool. Owners/operators must comply with Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 (27 Dec 1999) within 100 hours TIS after 13 July 2000—inspect affected cables and re-terminate or replace sleeves as needed—to prevent cable failure and possible loss of control. This one‑time requirement was issued by CASA."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope matches the stated safety purpose in the Background: correct nicopress sleeve slippage caused by an incorrectly set tool. It applies to all M5 aircraft and mandates action per Maule SB No.20 within 100 hours, so the directive does not broaden or narrow the problem beyond that original intent (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance; Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Single, short directive referencing an external manufacturer Service Bulletin (Maule SB No.20) rather than prescribing detailed steps internally (Requirement).","Universal applicability to all M5 models and serial numbers increases the number of affected operators but keeps scope uniform (Applicability).","Relatively short compliance window (100 hours time-in-service) creates scheduling pressure for operators (Compliance).","Technical task involves inspection/crimping of control-cable nicopress sleeves, requiring appropriate tooling and technical skill.","Regulatory enforcement rests with CASA under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998, giving the delegate discretion to issue the AD (preamble/signature).","Cross-reference to FAA AD 2000-09-06 signals international alignment but requires operators to reconcile multiple documents."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of all Maule M5 aircraft to carry out the work set out in Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 (27 Dec 1999) to fix nicopress sleeve slipping on control cables (Requirement). CASA issued the AD because sleeves have reportedly slipped due to an incorrectly set crimping tool (Background). Operators bear the cost and must complete the mandated action within 100 hours time-in-service of the AD becoming effective (Compliance); the CASA delegate enforces the directive."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m5-11-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables","history":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m5-11-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m5-11-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m5-11-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m5-11-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m5-11-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/documents"}}