{"id":"F2006B06063","name":"AD/PARA/6 - Vector Amp Fitting","slug":"ad-para-6-vector-amp-fitting","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114461,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06063-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/PARA/6 - Vector Amp Fitting","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/6 Vector Amp Fitting 4/99\n\nApplicability: All Vector parachute systems manufactured by The Uninsured Relative Workshop Incorporated (Relative Workshop) between January 1, 1996 and September 10, 1998 inclusive.\n\nRequirement: Inspect the amp fitting on the end of breakaway housing for proper swaging in accordance with Relative Workshop Product Service Bulletin #091098-B, dated September 10, 1998. Re-swage any amp fitting found incorrectly swaged.\n\nNote 1: The above referenced Service Bulletin may be obtained from the internet at [\"http://www.relativeworkshop.com/\"](http://www.relativeworkshop.com/)\n\nNote 2: FAA AD 99-01-11 refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless already accomplished, before further service after 29 April 1999. An entry on the parachute packing card, signed by the holder of a Packer A, Rigger B or Rigger A (or equivalent) noting accomplishment of the referenced service bulletin constitutes compliance with this directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 April 1999.\n\nBackground: A number of amp fittings on Vector parachute systems were incorrectly swaged during manufacture. Left uncorrected, the amp fitting may come off the breakaway cable housing. This may result in an unintended partial cut-away and interference with deployment of the reserve parachute.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete Airworthiness Directive (AD) with a narrow, specific scope targeting a known manufacturing defect in a particular parachute system. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating inspection and correction of the amp fitting defect."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical requirement (inspect and potentially re-swage one component)","Limited applicability (one manufacturer, specific date range, specific product line)","Only 2 defined roles referenced (Packer A, Rigger B/Rigger A)","Simple compliance mechanism (signature on packing card)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Clear, single deadline for compliance","Short document (approximately 200 words)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA safety order requires owners/operators of Vector parachute systems (manufactured Jan 1996–Sep 1998 by The Uninsured Relative Workshop Inc.) to inspect a metal \"amp fitting\" on the breakaway housing and, if improperly crimped, have it correctly re-crimped per the manufacturer’s service bulletin. \n\nIt affects parachute owners, packers and riggers; noncompliance risks accidental partial cut-away and reserve deployment interference. Inspections had to be completed before use after 29 April 1999, with work recorded on the packing card."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No change of scope indicated. The directive applies only to Vector systems from the specified manufacturer and date range and requires inspection and remediation per the manufacturer's Service Bulletin; it does not expand applicability beyond those units or add obligations beyond inspection/repair and packing‑card recording (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: specific to Vector parachute systems manufactured by The Uninsured Relative Workshop between 1/1/1996 and 10/9/1998 (Applicability).","Single, discrete technical action required: inspect amp fitting and re‑swage if improperly swaged, per Relative Workshop Product Service Bulletin #091098-B (Requirement).","Short, clear compliance deadline: before further service after 29 April 1999 (Compliance).","Prescribed proof of compliance: entry on parachute packing card signed by holder of Packer A, Rigger B or Rigger A (Compliance).","Repair requires qualified personnel and a specific technique (re‑swaging), creating modest skill/equipment burden on operators or maintainers (Requirement + Compliance).","Reference materials and source: Service Bulletin availability via provided URL and cross‑reference to FAA AD 99‑01‑11 (Notes).","Legal form: Airworthiness Directive under Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 Part 39 — mandatory for affected equipment (header/effective date)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Civil Aviation Safety Authority directive requires owners/operators of Vector parachute systems made by The Uninsured Relative Workshop between 1 Jan 1996 and 10 Sep 1998 to inspect the amp fitting on the end of the breakaway housing and re‑swage any fittings that are incorrectly swaged, following the manufacturer's Service Bulletin. It aims to prevent a fitting detaching and causing an unintended partial cut‑away that could interfere with reserve deployment. Compliance must be done before further service after 29 Apr 1999 and recorded on the parachute packing card by a qualified packer or rigger."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-para-6-vector-amp-fitting","history":"/api/acts/ad-para-6-vector-amp-fitting/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-para-6-vector-amp-fitting/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-para-6-vector-amp-fitting/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-para-6-vector-amp-fitting/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-para-6-vector-amp-fitting/documents"}}