{"id":"F2006B11308","name":"AD/ML-M7/3 - Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables","slug":"ad-ml-m7-3-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":57149,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B11308-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-M7/3 Nicopress Sleeves on Control ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ML-M7/3 Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables 7/2000 DM","content":"# AD/ML-M7/3 Nicopress Sleeves on Control Cables 7/2000 DM\n\nApplicability: All models M7, MX7, MT7, MXT7, and M8; all serial numbers, except those future production serial numbers listed at Page 2 of the Requirement document.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with Maule SB No. 20 dated 27 December 1999 for the following:\n\n1. a. M-7-235 S/Nos 4001C to 4077C, 4079C, 4081C, 4082C, 4084C, 4085C,\n\n4087C, and 4088C;\n\nb. MX-7-235 S/Nos 12001C and 12002C with STC SA2661SO (model M-7-420);\n\nc. MX-7-235 S/Nos 10001C to 10080C;\n\nd. MX-7-180 S/Nos 11001C to 11065C;\n\ne. MX-7-420 S/Nos 13001C to 13003C; and\n\n    2. All other models and Serial Numbers.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2000-09-06 refers.\n\nCompliance: For those aircraft grouped under:\n\n    sub paragraph 1. above, within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this directive, or\n\n    b. sub paragraph 2. above, within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 7 June 2000.","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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow airworthiness directive targeting a specific safety defect in specific aircraft models. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of addressing Nicopress sleeve issues on Maule aircraft control cables."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive focused on one specific mechanical component","Clear applicability section with explicit model and serial number ranges","Simple two-tier compliance structure (100 hours vs 25 hours)","Only one external reference (Maule SB No. 20) and one cross-reference to FAA AD 2000-09-06","No nested definitions or interpretation sections","Straightforward conditional logic (if serial number in list X, then compliance time Y)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Maule M7, MX7, MT7, MXT7 and M8 aircraft to inspect and, if necessary, repair Nicopress sleeves on control cables per Maule Service Bulletin No. 20. \n\nIt applies to those specific models (with some serial-number exceptions) and imposes short compliance windows for two groups. The rule prevents potential control‑cable failure that could lead to loss of control."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive, as written, implements the manufacturer's Service Bulletin requirements for the listed models and serial-number groups and references the FAA AD; it does not expand or narrow applicability beyond those listings in the provided text. The only potential scope ambiguity lies in the future-production serial-number exclusions noted on a referenced Page 2, which is not included here."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple aircraft models and numerous serial-number groups listed, requiring precise applicability checks.","Staggered compliance windows (25 hours versus 100 hours) depending on serial-number grouping.","Key technical work and step-by-step instructions are contained in an external document (Maule Service Bulletin No. 20) referenced but not reproduced.","Reference to a related FAA AD (2000-09-06) creates cross-jurisdictional linkage.","An exclusion for certain future-production serial numbers is noted on a referenced Page 2 that is not in the text provided, creating a potential information gap for implementers.","Legal basis delegates remedial discretion to CASA under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1), so enforcement and interpretation rest with regulator/delegate."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires fitting Nicopress (crimp) sleeves to specified control cables per Maule Service Bulletin No. 20 to correct an identified unsafe condition. It applies to Maule M7, MX7, MT7, MXT7 and M8 aircraft by serial number (with some future-production serials excluded on a referenced page) and sets staggered compliance deadlines (25 or 100 hours). The CASA delegate issues and enforces the requirement under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m7-3-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables","history":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m7-3-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m7-3-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m7-3-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m7-3-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-ml-m7-3-nicopress-sleeves-on-control-cables/documents"}}