{"id":"F2006B06056","name":"AD/PARA/11 - CAPEWELL Parachute Equipment","slug":"ad-para-11-capewell-parachute-equipment","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114454,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06056-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\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 CASR 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\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nParachute Equipment","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/PARA/11 CAPEWELL Parachute Equipment ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/PARA/11 CAPEWELL Parachute Equipment 10/2003","content":"# AD/PARA/11 CAPEWELL Parachute Equipment 10/2003\n\nTX\n\nApplicability: Parachute Harness-Container manufactured in France or of foreign origin; equipped with ripcord pins manufactured by CAPEWELL between 28 November 2001 and 15 July 2003.\n\nFor the purposes of this Directive, Harness-Container means:\n\n    \\- harness-container explicitly declared as affected in a Vendor Service Bulletin, or,\n\n    \\- harness-container not explicitly declared unaffected in Vendor Service Bulletin, or,\n\n    \\- harness-container equipped with a handle/ripcord/pin package from unknown origin, or,\n\n    \\- harness-container having its handle/ripcord/pin assembly replaced by CAPEWELL equipment with pins and ripcords manufactured between 28 November 2001 and 15 July 2003.\n\nRequirement: 1. Have Test 1 (“Ripcord Pin Field Test”) or Test 2 (“Ripcord Pin Test for Repack”) performed by qualified personnel as described in CAPEWELL Service Bulletin CW03-01.\n\n2. Report test findings to the Authority.\n\nNote: DGAC Emergency AD U2003-300(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Before further use after 11 August 2003, unless already accomplished.\n\n2. Within 7 days of the Requirement 1 test.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 11 August 2003.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, targeted airworthiness directive addressing a specific safety defect in a particular product line. The scope remains precisely limited to CAPEWELL ripcord pins manufactured within the identified date range, consistent with the typical purpose of ADs."},"complexity_factors":["Single-issue directive with narrow, specific applicability (one manufacturer, specific date range)","Four alternative criteria for determining applicability, but all clearly enumerated","Only two substantive requirements (perform test, report results)","Single cross-reference to external document (CAPEWELL Service Bulletin CW03-01)","No defined terms section beyond the single definition of 'Harness-Container'","Clear, fixed compliance dates with simple conditional ('unless already accomplished')","Total length: approximately 250 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of certain parachute harness‑containers (those listed in or not cleared by the manufacturer’s service bulletin, of unknown part origin, or fitted with CAPEWELL ripcord pins made 29 Nov 2001–15 Jul 2003) to have the ripcord pin tested per CAPEWELL Service Bulletin CW03‑01 before using the parachute after 11 Aug 2003.\n\nTest results must be reported to CASA within seven days. The action addresses a suspected pin defect that could cause parachute malfunction and follows a similar French emergency order."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive sets a targeted, time‑bound requirement limited to harness‑containers with CAPEWELL pins manufactured between the stated dates. The text gives no indication it amends or expands an earlier scope; it defines applicability and corrective actions as its operative scope."},"complexity_factors":["Technical test requirement: requires specific field/repack ripcord‑pin tests (requires qualified personnel and technical procedures in CAPEWELL Service Bulletin CW03‑01).","Dependency on external documents: relies on CAPEWELL Service Bulletin CW03‑01 for test procedures and on a referenced DGAC Emergency AD (U2003‑300(A)).","Narrow but detailed applicability: pins manufactured only between 28 Nov 2001 and 15 Jul 2003 and multiple formulations of \"harness‑container\" inclusion (including \"not explicitly declared unaffected\" and unknown origin parts).","Tight compliance timelines: testing before further use after 11 Aug 2003 and mandatory reporting within 7 days creates a short operational window for owners/operators.","Regulatory footing and enforcement: issued under CASR subregulation 39.1(1), so noncompliance engages airworthiness enforcement mechanisms."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of parachute harness‑container assemblies fitted with CAPEWELL ripcord pins manufactured between 28 November 2001 and 15 July 2003 to have a specified ripcord‑pin test carried out by qualified personnel (per CAPEWELL Service Bulletin CW03‑01) and to report the findings to the aviation authority. Compliance must be completed before further use after 11 August 2003, with reporting within seven days. It applies to harness‑containers of French or other origin and to units with unknown or replaced ripcord assemblies."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-para-11-capewell-parachute-equipment","history":"/api/acts/ad-para-11-capewell-parachute-equipment/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-para-11-capewell-parachute-equipment/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-para-11-capewell-parachute-equipment/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-para-11-capewell-parachute-equipment/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-para-11-capewell-parachute-equipment/documents"}}