{"id":"F2006B06096","name":"AD/PC-12/33 - Operational Limitation Placard","slug":"ad-pc-12-33-operational-limitation-placard","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":46833,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06096-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","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\nPilatus PC-12 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/PC-12/33 Operational Limitation Placa","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/PC-12/33 Operational Limitation Placard 13/2002","content":"# AD/PC-12/33 Operational Limitation Placard 13/2002\n\nApplicability: Model PC-12 and PC-12/45 aircraft, with Manufacturers Serial Numbers (MSN)101, 103 through 120, 122 through 165, 167 through 175, 178 through 289, 291 through\n\n333, 335 through 341, 345 through 380, 382 through 410, 413 through 435, 437, 438,\n\n440, 443, and 448.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with Pilatus Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 11-003, dated 16 September 2002.\n\nNote: Switzerland FOCA AD HB 2002-609 refers.\n\nCompliance: Before 31 January 2003, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 26 December 2002.\n\nBackground: It is possible that some aircraft have Operational Limitation placards installed that do not show the IFR clearance, although all aircraft are IFR approved. An unknown number of placards were manufactured without the abbreviation “IFR”.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 12 November 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 4 December 2002.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"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 AD enforces corrective action for placards missing the abbreviation \"IFR\" on a specified set of PC-12/PC-12/45 serial numbers by requiring compliance with Pilatus Service Bulletin 11-003 (see \"Applicability\" and \"Requirement\"). It implements a targeted correction to placards identified in the Background and does not broaden applicability beyond the listed MSNs or introduce new operational limitations beyond restoring the correct placard wording (see \"Background\" and \"Compliance\")."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow but detailed applicability: specific list of MSNs is long and requires checking individual aircraft records (see \"Applicability\").","Dependence on an external document: mandates compliance with Pilatus Mandatory Service Bulletin 11-003 rather than prescribing exact corrective steps in the AD (see \"Requirement\").","Fixed compliance deadline creates scheduling/operational pressure for affected operators (see \"Compliance: Before 31 January 2003\").","Legal basis is a delegated CASA action under CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1), which fixes regulatory authority but leaves little operational discretion to operators (see opening paragraph).","Background uncertainty as to the number of affected placards increases logistical and cost estimation difficulty for operators (see \"Background\").","Remedial work is maintenance/label replacement rather than design change, so cost is likely modest per aircraft but concentrated on those operators (implied by \"Operational Limitation placards\" and the Service Bulletin)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of certain Pilatus PC-12 and PC-12/45 aeroplanes (specified by serial number) to follow Pilatus Mandatory Service Bulletin 11-003 to correct operational limitation placards that may be missing the abbreviation “IFR”. Operators must complete the work by the stated compliance date. The rule affects aircraft owners/operators who must pay for and schedule the placard inspection/rectification and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to restore the placard to the approved form."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD remains tightly focused on its original purpose: correcting a specific manufacturing defect in cockpit placards for a defined aircraft type. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the original safety issue."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 400 words)","Only 4 defined structural sections (Applicability, Requirement, Compliance, Background)","Single, straightforward compliance action (follow manufacturer's bulletin)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — only one exemption ('unless already accomplished')","Specific but simple applicability criteria (serial number list)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about Swiss authority","Clear, fixed compliance deadline"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of certain Pilatus PC‑12/45 aircraft to inspect and, if needed, replace cockpit Operational Limitation placards that were manufactured without the letters \"IFR.\" Affected aircraft are specific serial numbers named in the AD; corrections must follow Pilatus Service Bulletin 11‑003 and be completed by 31 January 2003. The fix prevents pilot confusion about the aircraft’s actual IFR approval, avoiding potential operational and safety risks."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-pc-12-33-operational-limitation-placard","history":"/api/acts/ad-pc-12-33-operational-limitation-placard/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-pc-12-33-operational-limitation-placard/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-pc-12-33-operational-limitation-placard/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-pc-12-33-operational-limitation-placard/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-pc-12-33-operational-limitation-placard/documents"}}