{"id":"F2006B06437","name":"AD/R22/32 - Carburettor Air Box Latches","slug":"ad-r22-32-carburettor-air-box-latches","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":47855,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06437-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/R22/32 - Carburettor Air Box Latches","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Robinson R22 Series Helicopters\n\n \n\nAD/R22/32 Carburettor Air Box Latches 8/90\n\nApplicability: All R22 series helicopters.\n\nRequirement: Unless previously carried out, action in accordance with Robinson SB No 61. Compliance:              At next inspection for issue of a Maintenance Release after 31 August 1990 or by 31\n\nDecember 1990, whichever occurs first.\n\n \n\nBackground: The manufacturer has received several reports of the air box cover opening in flight.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, time-bound safety directive addressing a specific reported defect. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating a single safety modification."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical issue (carburettor air box latches)","Only one compliance pathway referenced (Robinson SB No 61)","Simple deadline structure (earlier of two dates)","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Civil Aviation Regulations 1998","Minimal conditional logic (only 'unless previously carried out' exemption)","Total length: approximately 150 words of substantive content"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — essentially a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for aircraft.\n\n**What it does:**\nOrders owners and operators of **Robinson R22 series helicopters** to inspect and fix a specific mechanical problem with the **carburettor air box latches** (the locking mechanisms that hold the air intake cover in place).\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe manufacturer received multiple reports of the air box cover **opening during flight**. If this happens, it can cause engine failure or power loss — obviously catastrophic in a helicopter.\n\n**What must be done:**\n- Follow the manufacturer's **Service Bulletin No. 61** (a technical instruction document)\n- Complete the work by the earlier of:\n  - The next scheduled inspection for issuing a **Maintenance Release** (a legal document certifying an aircraft is safe to fly) after 31 August 1990, **or**\n  - 31 December 1990\n\n**Who it affects:**\nAnyone operating or maintaining Robinson R22 helicopters in Australia — this is not optional. Non-compliance grounds the aircraft."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive's stated scope is to affect all Robinson R22 series helicopters and to require action in accordance with Robinson Service Bulletin No. 61 within the specified deadlines (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance). There is no information in the text indicating a change from that stated scope."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow and specific applicability: applies to all Robinson R22 series helicopters only (Applicability).","Single, clearly stated required action that references an external technical document (Robinson SB No. 61) rather than prescribing technical detail within the directive (Requirement).","A short, fixed compliance window tied to maintenance scheduling (next Maintenance Release after 31 August 1990) or a calendar deadline (31 December 1990), which creates scheduling pressure (Compliance).","Administrative requirement to demonstrate compliance through maintenance records/Maintenance Release rather than in-text procedural descriptions (Compliance).","No cost estimates, enforcement mechanics, or alternative compliance methods provided in the text, requiring stakeholders to seek further information from the manufacturer or regulator (Requirement; Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires inspection and correction of carburettor air‑box latches on all Robinson R22 helicopters per Robinson Service Bulletin No. 61 to address reports of air‑box covers opening in flight. Owners/operators and their maintenance providers must complete the work by the next Maintenance Release after 31 Aug 1990 or by 31 Dec 1990, bear the cost, and record compliance."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-r22-32-carburettor-air-box-latches","history":"/api/acts/ad-r22-32-carburettor-air-box-latches/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-r22-32-carburettor-air-box-latches/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-r22-32-carburettor-air-box-latches/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-r22-32-carburettor-air-box-latches/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-r22-32-carburettor-air-box-latches/documents"}}