{"id":"F2006B06037","name":"AD/PA-46/30 - Flap Drive Bellcrank","slug":"ad-pa-46-30-flap-drive-bellcrank","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114435,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06037-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\n![](image.001.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.\n\nPiper PA-46 (Malibu) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/PA-46/30 Flap Drive Bellcrank 8/2001 ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/PA-46/30 Flap Drive Bellcrank 8/2001 TX","content":"# AD/PA-46/30 Flap Drive Bellcrank 8/2001 TX\n\nApplicability: Model PA-46-310P aircraft, serial numbers 46-8408001 through 46-8408087, 46- 8508001 through 46-8508109, 46-8608001 through 46-8608067, and 4608001\n\nthrough 4608140.\n\nModel PA-46-350P aircraft, serial numbers 4622001 through 4622200, and 4636001 through 4636313.\n\nModel PA-46-500TP aircraft, serial numbers 4697001 through 4697020, 4697023,\n\n4697024, 4697025, 4697027 through 4697037, 4697040 through 4697052, 4697054,\n\n4697055, 4697058, and 4697059.\n\nRequirement: Inspect the left and right inboard flap drive bellcrank assemblies, Piper part numbers 82905-2 and 82905-3, in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 1062, dated 11\n\nMay 2001.\n\nReplace, before further flight, in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, any assembly found to have incomplete or inadequate welding.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2001-12-01 Amdt 39-12256 refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 10 hours time in service after 29 June 2001, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 29 June 2001.\n\nBackground: The FAA received reports of several instances where the bellcrank in the flap control system failed. Failure of the flap drive bellcrank assemblies could result in the inability to control the flaps and lead to loss of control of the aircraft.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\n![](image.001.png)Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 25 June 2001","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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific mechanical defect in specific aircraft models. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 250 words)","Only 3 defined applicability categories (specific aircraft models and serial number ranges)","Single straightforward requirement with one conditional action (replace if defective)","Simple compliance deadline (10 hours time in service after fixed date)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note referencing the parallel FAA directive","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — inspection required, replacement mandatory if defect found","Clear, unambiguous language throughout"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners/operators of certain Piper PA‑46 (Malibu) airplanes must inspect the left and right flap‑drive bellcrank assemblies and replace any with faulty welds before the aircraft flies again. It affects specified PA‑46‑310P, PA‑46‑350P, and PA‑46‑500TP serial numbers. The FAA found bellcranks can fail in flight, making flaps uncontrollable and risking loss of control. Compliance required within 10 flight hours after 29 June 2001."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope aligns with addressing reported failures of the flap drive bellcrank for the listed serial numbers and parts. It does not expand beyond inspection and mandatory replacement where inadequate welding is found; it prescribes timing, method reference (Service Bulletin), and action (replace before further flight)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability to specific PA‑46 models and multiple serial‑number ranges increases administrative checking of affected aircraft (Applicability).","Short mandatory compliance window — inspection within 10 hours time‑in‑service after 29 June 2001 (Compliance).","Mandatory replacement before further flight if inadequate welding is found — creates potential immediate grounding and replacement cost (Requirement).","Reliance on an external service document for inspection instructions (Piper Service Bulletin No. 1062) and on maintenance manual for replacement procedure (Requirement).","Safety‑critical nature of the defect (failure could prevent flap control) limits operator discretion and accelerates action (Background).","Cross‑reference to FAA AD creates regulatory alignment but requires operators to follow both documents where applicable (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"*Requires owners/operators of specified Piper PA‑46 (Malibu) serial‑numbered aeroplanes to inspect the left and right inboard flap drive bellcrank assemblies (Piper P/N 82905‑2 and 82905‑3) per Piper Service Bulletin No. 1062 and to replace any assembly with incomplete or inadequate welding before further flight.*\n\nCompliance is required within 10 hours time‑in‑service after 29 June 2001. Owners/operators bear inspection and replacement costs; the AD obliges immediate inspection and potential part replacement to address reported bellcrank failures that could prevent flap control."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-30-flap-drive-bellcrank","history":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-30-flap-drive-bellcrank/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-30-flap-drive-bellcrank/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-30-flap-drive-bellcrank/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-30-flap-drive-bellcrank/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-pa-46-30-flap-drive-bellcrank/documents"}}