{"id":"F2006B06674","name":"AD/ROTAX/8 - Ignition Unit Stator Assembly","slug":"ad-rotax-8-ignition-unit-stator-assembly","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48660,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06674-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.002.png)\n\n![](image.002.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.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ROTAX/8 Ignition Unit Stator Assembly","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ROTAX/8 Ignition Unit Stator Assembly 5/2000 TX","content":"# AD/ROTAX/8 Ignition Unit Stator Assembly 5/2000 TX\n\nApplicability: Rotax 912 and 914 series engines as follows:\n\nEngine Series Serial Number Range\n\n912 A 3 792.541 up to 4 410.366\n\n912 F 4 412.502 up to 4 412.791\n\n914 F 4 420.002 up to 4 420.157\n\nRequirement: 1. Inspect the ignition stator assembly and if necessary repair any discrepancies detected during the inspection, in accordance with Section 3.1 of Rotax Aircraft Service Bulletin SB-912-026 Revision 3 or SB-914-014 Revision 3 both dated December 1999, as appropriate.\n\n2. Replace the stator assembly in accordance with Section 3.2 of SB-912-026 Revision 3 or SB-914-014 Revision 3, as appropriate.\n\nReplacement of the stator assembly in accordance with previous issues of the service bulletins is considered terminating action for this directive.\n\nNote: Austro Control (Austria) AD No 98 refers.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive focused on a specific technical defect in specific engine models. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive (approximately 300 words)","Only 3 defined applicability categories (engine series with specific serial number ranges)","Simple two-step requirement structure (inspect/repair OR replace)","Cross-reference to external technical documents (Rotax Service Bulletins SB-912-026 and SB-914-014) — operators must obtain and follow these separate documents","One conditional provision (terminating action for previous compliance)","No nested exceptions or complex conditional logic"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD mandates inspection and, if necessary, repair or replacement of the ignition stator assembly on specified Rotax 912 A, 912 F and 914 F engines, following Rotax December 1999 service bulletins. It applies to owners, operators and maintenance organisations of the listed serial-numbered engines.  \n\nCompliance is legally required to address an unsafe ignition-system condition; engines already updated per earlier service bulletins are exempt."},"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":"The document defines a focused corrective requirement limited to specified Rotax 912/914 engines and mandates inspection/repair or replacement per named service bulletins. The text gives no indication that the scope was expanded or narrowed from any prior or original intent within the provided material."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow engine/serial-number applicability limits who must comply (Applicability).","Mandates action by reference to external manufacturer service bulletins (Sections 3.1–3.2 of SB‑912‑026 / SB‑914‑014), requiring access to and reliance on those documents (Requirement 1–2).","Two-step compliance path: inspection/repair as needed, or replacement; replacement per earlier bulletin issues is terminating action (Requirement 1–2).","Legal authority invoked is subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998, a standard AD enforcement mechanism.","Cross-reference to a foreign regulator’s AD (Austro Control AD No 98) introduces inter-jurisdictional linkage.","Practical burdens include parts procurement, labour, aircraft downtime and maintenance scheduling; timing for compliance is not specified in the text provided (Requirement)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Rotax 912 and 914 engines (listed by serial-number ranges in the Applicability) to inspect the ignition stator assembly and, if defects are found, repair or replace it following Sections 3.1–3.2 of Rotax Service Bulletins SB‑912‑026 or SB‑914‑014 (Requirement 1–2). CASA issues the directive under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998; aircraft operators and maintenance organisations bear the cost and must schedule the work to remain compliant."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-8-ignition-unit-stator-assembly","history":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-8-ignition-unit-stator-assembly/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-8-ignition-unit-stator-assembly/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-8-ignition-unit-stator-assembly/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-8-ignition-unit-stator-assembly/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-rotax-8-ignition-unit-stator-assembly/documents"}}