{"id":"F2006B06632","name":"AD/ROBIN/34 - Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap","slug":"ad-robin-34-brake-fluid-reservoir-cap","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48523,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06632-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\nRobin Aviation Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ROBIN/34 Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap 8/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ROBIN/34 Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap 8/2001","content":"# AD/ROBIN/34 Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap 8/2001\n\nApplicability: All DR, HR200 and R2000 series aircraft.\n\nRequirement: Inspect and rework (if necessary) the brake fluid reservoir cap, in accordance with the instructions provided in Robin Aviation Service Bulletin (SB) No. 169, dated 3 July 2000.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2001-035(A) and Robin Aviation SB No. 169 refer.\n\nCompliance: Unless already accomplished, within 10 flight hours from the effective date of this Directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 August 2001.\n\nBackground: Non-confirming cap found during servicing inspection.\n\n![Signature of Eugene Paul Holzapfel Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nEugene Paul Holzapfel\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 29 June 2001\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 11 July 2001.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"N/A - This is a discrete, single-issue safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect. No scope creep evident."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 1 substantive requirement with clear cross-reference to manufacturer service bulletin","Simple applicability test (3 aircraft series)","Single compliance deadline (10 flight hours)","No nested conditions, exceptions, or defined terms section","Minimal legislative cross-referencing (only cites CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1))"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a safety order (called an \"Airworthiness Directive\") issued by Australia's aviation safety regulator (CASA) for specific French-made light aircraft. It requires owners or operators of Robin Aviation DR, HR200 and R2000 series planes to check and fix (if needed) the brake fluid reservoir cap within 10 flight hours. The fix must follow instructions in a manufacturer service bulletin (SB No. 169). This was triggered because a faulty (\"non-conforming\") cap was discovered during maintenance."},"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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD’s scope is narrow and corrective: it targets specified Robin models and mandates inspection/rework per SB No.169 within 10 flight hours after the Directive takes effect. The text does not expand that scope or add broader obligations beyond the referenced service bulletin and compliance timeframe."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: applies only to Robin DR, HR200 and R2000 series aircraft (Applicability)","Single, discrete technical action: inspect and rework brake fluid reservoir cap (Requirement)","Relies on an external document for instructions: Robin Aviation Service Bulletin No.169 governs corrective steps (Requirement)","Short compliance window: must be done within 10 flight hours (Compliance)","Issued under regulatory power (CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1)), so legal enforcement and recordkeeping apply (Header/Requirement)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Robin DR, HR200 and R2000 series aeroplanes to inspect and, if necessary, rework the brake‑fluid reservoir cap in accordance with Robin Aviation Service Bulletin No.169. The action must be completed within 10 flight hours of the Directive coming into effect (Requirement; Compliance). CASA’s delegate issued the AD after a non‑conforming cap was found (Background). Owners/operators pay for the work and face a short grounding and modest recordkeeping burden (Requirement; Compliance)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-robin-34-brake-fluid-reservoir-cap","history":"/api/acts/ad-robin-34-brake-fluid-reservoir-cap/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-robin-34-brake-fluid-reservoir-cap/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-robin-34-brake-fluid-reservoir-cap/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-robin-34-brake-fluid-reservoir-cap/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-robin-34-brake-fluid-reservoir-cap/documents"}}