{"id":"F2006B11306","name":"AD/ML-M6/2 - Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables","slug":"ad-ml-m6-2-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":57144,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B11306-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-M6/2 Nicopress Sleeves on Control ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ML-M6/2 Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables 7/2000 DM","content":"# AD/ML-M6/2 Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables 7/2000 DM\n\nApplicability: All M6 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, except for M6-235 S/Nos 7508C, 7510C, 7516C, and 7518C to 7521C, for which the action will be carried out within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 7 June 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 of 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 2 June 2000\n\n![](image.002.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 7 June 2000.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive implements corrective work identified in Maule SB No. 20 to address reported cable slippage. It does not expand applicability beyond all M6 models and serial numbers, but sets an accelerated compliance time for specific M6‑235 serial numbers; the text aligns with the stated remedial purpose and does not broaden scope beyond that technical correction."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical scope: targets a specific component (nicopress sleeves) on one aircraft type (Maule M6).","Incorporation by reference: requires following an external document (Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 dated 27 December 1999).","Differential compliance timing: standard 100‑hour window with an accelerated 25‑hour window for listed M6‑235 serial numbers, requiring serial‑number checks.","Regulatory basis and delegation: issued under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1) by a CASA delegate, leaving limited operational discretion to the regulator but mandatory for operators.","Operational burden: requires scheduling maintenance within flight‑time limits, potentially affecting aircraft availability."],"plain_english_summary":"This Directive requires owners/operators of Maule M6 aircraft to carry out the corrective actions in Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 (27 Dec 1999) to prevent cable slippage at nicopress sleeves. It applies to all M6 models and serial numbers, with a 100‑hour compliance window and a 25‑hour window for specified M6‑235 serial numbers. Owners/operators pay for and schedule the work; CASA (the delegate) mandates compliance under CAR 1998. The action responds to reports of cable slipping caused by an incorrectly set tool."},"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 AD maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft type. No scope creep detected."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 defined term implicitly referenced (Maule SB No. 20)","Single requirement with straightforward conditional logic (two-tier compliance deadline based on specific serial numbers)","No nested exceptions or cross-references to other legislation beyond a note about related FAA directive","Clear applicability section with no ambiguity"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners/operators of all Maule M6 aircraft to inspect and, if needed, repair nicopress sleeves on control cables per Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 (27 Dec 1999). Five M6-235 aircraft have an urgent 25-flight-hour deadline; all others must comply within 100 flight hours after the 7 June 2000 effective date.\n\nThe fix prevents sleeve slippage that can lead to loss of flight control."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m6-2-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables","history":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m6-2-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m6-2-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m6-2-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m6-2-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m6-2-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/documents"}}