{"id":"F2006B06667","name":"AD/ROTAX/2 - Ignition Electronic Module","slug":"ad-rotax-2-ignition-electronic-module","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48633,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06667-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/ROTAX/2 - Ignition Electronic Module","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 106 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nRotax Piston Engines\n\nAD/ROTAX/2 Ignition Electronic Module 3/95 TX\n\nApplicability: All 912 A series engines with serial numbers 4,076.062 to 4,076.220 inclusive. Requirement: Inspect, and if necessary, repair the grounding cable assembly on electronics module\n\nPart Number 965 356, in accordance with Bombardier Rotax Mandatory Technical\n\nBulletin 912-06 dated 21 November 1994.\n\nNote: Austro Control (Austria) AD 80 dated 28 November 1994 refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Prior to further flight after 12 January 1995, but no later than 31 January 1995.\n\n2. Prior to installation of an electronic module on an engine.\n\nBackground: Bombardier Rotax have reported that production machinery problems have resulted in the electronics module grounding cable lug being incorrectly fitted, this could result in engine misfiring or stoppage. This Directive requires the cable lug to be inspected for correct installation.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument's scope is limited and explicitly stated: it applies to a defined serial-number range of Rotax 912 A series engines and requires inspection/repair of a specific part (grounding cable assembly on the electronics module) per the cited technical bulletin. Nothing in the text indicates that the instrument's scope has been expanded or narrowed from its stated safety purpose (Background; Applicability; Requirement)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: limited to Rotax 912 A series engines with serial numbers 4,076.062 to 4,076.220 (Applicability)","Specific part identification: grounding cable assembly on electronics module, Part Number 965 356 (Requirement)","Dependency on an external technical document for procedure and workmanship standards: Bombardier Rotax Mandatory Technical Bulletin 912-06 (Requirement)","Two distinct compliance triggers with fixed dates and a ‘prior to installation’ trigger, creating scheduling constraints (Compliance)","Operational implications: possible repairs required (Requirement), but the directive does not detail repair steps (delegates to the technical bulletin)"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners/operators of Rotax 912 A-series piston engines (serials 4,076.062–4,076.220) must inspect—and, if required, repair—the grounding cable lug on the electronic ignition module (PN 965 356) in accordance with Bombardier Rotax Mandatory Technical Bulletin 912-06. \n\nWork must be completed before further flight after 12 January 1995 and by 31 January 1995; owners bear the cost and downtime for arranging inspection/repairs."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, single-issue airworthiness directive addressing a specific manufacturing defect in a specific engine model. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating inspection of the grounding cable assembly."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical requirement with clear applicability criteria (specific engine series and serial number range)","Only one substantive requirement: inspect and repair per referenced technical bulletin","Simple two-part compliance deadline structure","No defined terms section, no cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Civil Aviation Regulations 1998","Straightforward background explanation with clear causal chain (manufacturing defect → potential engine failure)","Total length: approximately 150 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive** — a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) that requires specific maintenance action on aircraft engines.\n\n**What it does:**\nOrders owners and operators of certain Rotax 912 A series aircraft engines to inspect (and fix if needed) the grounding cable on a specific electronic ignition module. The cable lug (a metal connector) may have been installed incorrectly during manufacturing, which could cause the engine to misfire or stop completely in flight.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone who owns or operates an aircraft with a Rotax 912 A series engine with serial numbers between 4,076.062 and 4,076.220\n- Aircraft mechanics and maintenance organisations who work on these engines\n\n**What must be done:**\n- Inspect the grounding cable assembly on electronic module Part Number 965 356\n- Follow the specific repair instructions in Bombardier Rotax Technical Bulletin 912-06 (dated 21 November 1994)\n- Complete this inspection before flying the aircraft after 12 January 1995, and definitely before 31 January 1995\n- Also required before installing any affected electronic module on an engine\n\n**Why it matters:**\nA faulty grounding cable could cause complete engine failure — a serious safety risk in flight. This directive prevents accidents by catching a known manufacturing defect before it causes problems."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-2-ignition-electronic-module","history":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-2-ignition-electronic-module/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-2-ignition-electronic-module/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-2-ignition-electronic-module/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-2-ignition-electronic-module/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-2-ignition-electronic-module/documents"}}