{"id":"F2006B06461","name":"AD/R44/11 Amdt 1 - Cyclic Control Pilots Grip Assembly","slug":"ad-r44-11-amdt-1-cyclic-control-pilots-grip-assembly","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":47936,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06461-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/R44/11 Amdt 1 - Cyclic Control Pilots Grip Assembly","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nRobinson R44 Series Helicopters\n\nAD/R44/11\n\nAmdt 1\n\n  \nCyclic Control Pilot’s Grip Assembly 1/2000\n\nApplicability: Model R44 helicopters, serial numbers 0001 through 0159, except 0143, 0150, and 0156, with cyclic control pilot’s grip assembly, part number (P/N) A756-6 Revision N or prior, installed.\n\nRequirement: Remove the grip assembly, P/N A756-6 Revision A through N, and replace it with a serviceable grip assembly other than P/N A756-6 Revision A through N, in accordance with KI-112 R44 Pilot’s Grip Assembly Upgrade Kit instructions, dated 20 December 1996.\n\nNote: FAA AD 99-23-01 Amdt 39-11397 refers.\n\nCompliance: Unless already accomplished, within 25 hours time in service after 23 November 1998, or before 23 December 1998, whichever occurs first.\n\nThe compliance of the original issue of this Directive remains unchanged for this issue.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 31 December 1999.\n\nBackground: The FAA received a report of a crack in the welded corner of a grip assembly. The actions required by this Directive are intended to prevent use of a grip assembly that may crack, resulting in failure of the grip assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.\n\nAmendment 1 is issued in response to a new FAA AD which corrects an error in the specified part number of the grips affected.\n\nThe original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 23 November 1998.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Amendment 1 corrects an error in the specified part number (per the text 'Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new FAA AD which corrects an error in the specified part number'). The Directive’s required action, affected fleet (with listed exceptions), and compliance timing are unchanged ('The compliance of the original issue of this Directive remains unchanged')."},"complexity_factors":["Precise parts identification required: P/N A756-6 Revision A through N — risk of misidentifying revisions (Requirement).","Narrow applicability with serial-number carve-outs (S/Ns 0001–0159 except 0143, 0150, 0156) increases administrative checking (Applicability).","Short, dual-trigger compliance window (25 hours time-in-service after 23 Nov 1998 or before 23 Dec 1998) creates scheduling pressure (Compliance).","Mandatory replacement method tied to a specific kit and instructions (KI-112 R44 Pilot’s Grip Assembly Upgrade Kit, dated 20 Dec 1996) — procedural compliance burden (Requirement).","Operators bear direct costs (parts and labour) and operational downtime to comply (implicit in Requirement and Compliance timing).","Cross-reference to FAA AD 99-23-01 and statement that Amendment 1 corrects a part-number error requires checking external FAA documentation (Note; Background; Amendment 1).","Administrative details: effective dates and statement that original directive compliance remains unchanged may complicate record-keeping (Effective date; 'The compliance of the original issue... remains unchanged')."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires owners/operators of Robinson R44 helicopters (S/N 0001–0159, except 0143, 0150, 0156) fitted with cyclic control pilot’s grip P/N A756-6 Revision A–N to remove and replace that grip with a serviceable assembly that is not P/N A756-6 Rev A–N, using the KI-112 upgrade kit, within 25 flight hours after 23 Nov 1998 or by 23 Dec 1998. The stated purpose is to prevent cracks in the grip weld that could lead to loss of control; operators pay parts and labour and must schedule the replacement promptly."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a narrow, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific helicopter model. Amendment 1 did not expand the scope; it merely corrected an error in part number specification from the original issue. The directive remains focused on its original purpose: preventing grip assembly failure."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple serial number exclusions requiring careful cross-checking (0001-0159 except 0143, 0150, 0156)","Part number revision tracking (Revision N or prior, Revisions A through N)","Dual compliance deadline calculation (25 hours time in service after specific date OR before specific date, whichever first)","Cross-reference to FAA AD 99-23-01 Amdt 39-11397 and manufacturer's kit instructions KI-112","Amendment structure requiring understanding of relationship between original issue and Amendment 1"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners/operators of Robinson R44 helicopters (S/N 0001–0159, except 0143, 0150, 0156) must replace the cyclic control pilot’s grip assembly (A756-6, Revisions A–N) because the part can crack and fail, risking loss of control.  \n\nThe replacement follows manufacturer kit KI-112; compliance was required within 25 flight hours after 23 Nov 1998 or by 23 Dec 1998."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-r44-11-amdt-1-cyclic-control-pilots-grip-assembly","history":"/api/acts/ad-r44-11-amdt-1-cyclic-control-pilots-grip-assembly/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-r44-11-amdt-1-cyclic-control-pilots-grip-assembly/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-r44-11-amdt-1-cyclic-control-pilots-grip-assembly/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-r44-11-amdt-1-cyclic-control-pilots-grip-assembly/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-r44-11-amdt-1-cyclic-control-pilots-grip-assembly/documents"}}