{"id":"F2006B06062","name":"AD/PARA/5 - Parachutes De France - Connector Links","slug":"ad-para-5-parachutes-de-france-connector-links","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114460,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06062-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/PARA/5 - Parachutes De France - Connector Links","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nParachute Equipment\n\nAD/PARA/5 Parachutes De France \\- Connector Links 10/95\n\nApplicability: Parachutes De France emergency parachutes P512()01 delivered after 21 June 1994, and with the following serial numbers:\n\n| DE039 to DE046 | DF001 to DF024 | DG001 to DG017 |\n| -------------- | -------------- | -------------- |\n| DH001 to DH006 | DJ001 to DJ019 | DM001 to DM025 |\n| EC001 to EC031 | ED001 to ED025 | EE001 to EE019 |\n\nRequirement: Inspect the connector links between the canopy and the harness container, and verify full thread engagement and torque in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 95-131(AB) and Parachutes De France ASB P512-25-002 refer.\n\nCompliance: Prior to further use after 14 September 1995.\n\nBackground: During a periodic inspection a parachute was found with loose connector links.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific manufacturing defect in specific parachute units. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring connector link integrity in the identified equipment."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific requirement (inspect and verify connector links)","Limited applicability (one manufacturer, specific serial number ranges, specific delivery date)","No defined terms section","No cross-referencing to other legislation or complex conditional logic","Short document (approximately 150 words)","Simple structure: applicability → requirement → compliance date → background"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **safety order** (called an \"Airworthiness Directive\") issued by Australia's aviation safety regulator. It applies to specific **emergency parachutes** made by a French company (Parachutes De France) that were delivered after June 1994.\n\n**What it requires:**\n- Owners or operators of these specific parachutes (identified by serial numbers listed in the document) must **inspect the connector links** — the metal rings that connect the parachute canopy to the harness.\n- They must check that the links are **fully threaded** and **properly tightened** (torqued) according to the manufacturer's instructions.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- A parachute was found with **loose connector links** during a routine check. If these links fail, the parachute could detach from the harness during deployment — potentially fatal for the wearer.\n- This order ensures the defect is caught before the parachute is used again.\n\n**When to comply:**\n- Before using the parachute again after **14 September 1995**.\n\n**Key point:** This is a **mandatory safety fix** — not optional. It references related French aviation safety documents for additional guidance."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive’s scope is confined to the named Parachutes De France P512()01 units delivered after 21 June 1994 with the listed serial numbers and requires a one‑off inspection before further use after 14 September 1995. The instrument does not expand or narrow that universe of affected items beyond what is stated in the Applicability, nor does it add ongoing obligations beyond the single required inspection. (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)"},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, specific applicability limited to a single model, delivery date and enumerated serial numbers (Applicability)","Single, well‑defined technical action: inspect connector links and verify thread engagement and torque (Requirement)","Dependence on external technical detail in the manufacturer’s instructions and a referenced DGAC AD / service bulletin (Requirement; Note)","Short, fixed compliance deadline (Compliance)","Operational tasks (serial number checks, inspection, possible rework) that may require tools or qualified personnel but no broader regulatory or procedural changes (Requirement; Compliance)"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD applies to certain Parachutes De France P512()01 units (delivered after 21 June 1994 with listed serial numbers) and requires inspection of the connector links joining canopy to harness to verify full thread engagement and correct torque, using the manufacturer’s instructions. \n\nOwners/operators must remove affected units from service until inspected (deadline: before use after 14 September 1995); they bear inspection and repair costs. The directive follows discovery of loose connector links."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-para-5-parachutes-de-france-connector-links","history":"/api/acts/ad-para-5-parachutes-de-france-connector-links/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-para-5-parachutes-de-france-connector-links/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-para-5-parachutes-de-france-connector-links/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-para-5-parachutes-de-france-connector-links/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-para-5-parachutes-de-france-connector-links/documents"}}