{"id":"F2008L01473","name":"AD/PA-22/30 - Wing Fuel Tank Cap - Modification - CANCELLED","slug":"ad-pa-22-30-wing-fuel-tank-cap-modification-cancelled","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":119802,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L01473-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Piper PA-22 (Tri-Pacer and Colt) Series ","sectionType":"division","heading":"Piper PA-22 (Tri-Pacer and Colt) Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Piper PA-22 (Tri-Pacer and Colt) Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/PA-22/30 | Wing Fuel Tank Cap - Modification | 6/2008 |\n| ----------- | --------------------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Requirement: | CANCELLED.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |\n| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n|              | This AD is cancelled on 5 June 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                               |\n| Background:  | This Directive specified once-only modification of the wing fuel tank cap in accordance with Piper SB No. 351. This Directive was based on USA Directive78-10-03. These documents were published in 1978 so the unsafe condition no longer exists. |\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nJames Coyne  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n23 April 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/PA-22/30","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/PA-22/30","content":"## AD/PA-22/30","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Wing Fuel Tank Cap - Modification","sectionType":"part","heading":"Wing Fuel Tank Cap - Modification","content":"## Wing Fuel Tank Cap - Modification","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"6/2008","sectionType":"part","heading":"6/2008","content":"## 6/2008","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1346},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument narrows regulatory scope by cancelling a superseded 1978 directive, eliminating a maintenance requirement rather than creating new obligations or expanding coverage."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative provision (cancellation only)","No defined terms or interpretation section","No compliance timelines or procedural steps","Historical references provided for context only, not legal operation"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument **cancels an outdated aviation safety rule** that required specific aircraft owners to modify their wing fuel tank caps.\n\n**Who it affects**\nOwners and operators of Piper PA-22 \"Tri-Pacer\" and \"Colt\" series aeroplanes.\n\n**What it does**\n- Removes a requirement to perform a one-time modification to wing fuel tank caps (originally mandated in 1978 under Piper Service Bulletin No. 351).\n- The cancellation takes effect on **5 June 2008**.\n\n**Why it matters**\nThe safety risk identified in 1978—relating to fuel cap integrity—no longer exists. After 30 years, affected aircraft have either been modified or retired from service. This removes an obsolete compliance burden from aircraft owners and maintenance providers."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-pa-22-30-wing-fuel-tank-cap-modification-cancelled","history":"/api/acts/ad-pa-22-30-wing-fuel-tank-cap-modification-cancelled/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-pa-22-30-wing-fuel-tank-cap-modification-cancelled/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-pa-22-30-wing-fuel-tank-cap-modification-cancelled/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-pa-22-30-wing-fuel-tank-cap-modification-cancelled/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-pa-22-30-wing-fuel-tank-cap-modification-cancelled/documents"}}