{"id":"F2006B07109","name":"AD/S-PUMA/32 - Connectral Electrical Connection Modules","slug":"ad-s-puma-32-connectral-electrical-connection-modules","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48901,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07109-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/S-PUMA/32 - Connectral Electrical Connection Modules","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)  \nEurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) Series Helicopters\n\nAD/S-PUMA/32 Connectral Electrical Connection Modules 10/98\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: AS 332C, C1, L and L1 helicopters equipped with electrical connection modules, all part numbers, manufactured by Connectral S.A. Suresnes, France if:\n\n    the helicopter was manufactured between 17 April 1995 and 1 August 1996, or\n\n    b. an optional item or equipment comprising an electrical circuit equipped with a module has been installed or replaced between 17 April 1995 and 1 August 1996, or\n\n    c. an electrical circuit has been modified with the installation, or replacement, of a module between 17 April 1995 and 1 August 1996.\n\nRequirement: 1. Check the functions of the electrical circuits of the various systems in vibration conditions (with rotor spinning) in accordance with Paragraph 2 of Eurocopter AS 332 Mandatory Service Bulletin No 01.00.51 date code 98-22.\n\n2. Check Connectral modules held as spares (either as parts or installed on equipments) in accordance with Paragraph 2.A.b. of Eurocopter AS 332 Mandatory Service Bulletin No 01.00.51 date code 98-22.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 98-254-070(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Within 200 flying hours from the effective date of this directive, but no later than 31 December 1998.\n\n2. Prior to installation on a helicopter after the effective date of this directive. This airworthiness directive becomes effective on 10 September 1998.\n\nBackground: Eurocopter has advised that a manufacturing defect has been found causing electrical discontinuity. The defect only involves electrical connection modules manufactured by Connectral manufactured from week 95/16 to week 96/21. This directive requires the function checking of essential electrical circuits to detect defective electrical connection modules.","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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive targets Connectral electrical connection modules manufactured in weeks 95/16–96/21 and installations between 17 April 1995 and 1 August 1996 to address a specified manufacturing defect. The text confines applicability to that defect window and does not indicate a change from that original, defect-focused scope."},"complexity_factors":["Date- and event-based applicability (manufacture dates and installation/repair windows) increases parts traceability and record-checking burden (Applicability).","Requirement relies on an external technical document (Eurocopter Mandatory Service Bulletin No 01.00.51) and specific paragraphs for test details, adding procedural dependency and potential interpretation issues (Requirement 1 & 2).","In‑vibration functional testing requires the helicopter rotor to be spinning, creating operational constraints and potential downtime for operators (Requirement 1 referencing Service Bulletin para 2).","Spare-part handling rule mandates checking modules before installation, affecting inventory processes and spares management for maintenance organisations (Requirement 2).","Compliance timing is constrained: checks within 200 flying hours or by a calendar deadline, which may force scheduling pressure on operators (Compliance).","Identification of affected modules by manufacture week (weeks 95/16–96/21) can be technically precise yet administratively awkward where records are incomplete (Background/Applicability).","Cross-reference to a foreign authority directive (DGAC AD 98-254-070(A)) and the Service Bulletin may create multilayered compliance obligations and interpretation differences (Note/Requirement)."],"plain_english_summary":"This airworthiness directive requires operators of Eurocopter AS 332C/C1/L/L1 helicopters that were built, fitted, or had modules installed or replaced between 17 April 1995 and 1 August 1996 to test electrical circuits under vibration and to inspect Connectral electrical connection modules held as spares (modules manufactured in weeks 95/16–96/21). Tests must follow the Eurocopter Mandatory Service Bulletin; checks must be done within 200 flying hours or before installing spares. Operators pay inspection and replacement costs and must maintain traceability of affected modules."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard airworthiness directive with a narrow, specific scope addressing a known manufacturing defect in a particular component. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical subject matter (electrical connection modules)","Clear applicability criteria with three alternative conditions (manufacture date, optional equipment installation, or circuit modification)","Two distinct compliance requirements with specific timeframes","References to external technical document (Eurocopter Mandatory Service Bulletin No 01.00.51)","Cross-reference to French aviation authority directive (DGAC AD 98-254-070(A))","No defined terms section or complex interpretive provisions","Straightforward conditional logic (if/then applicability) without nested exceptions"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners and operators of AS332C/C1/L/L1 Super Puma helicopters with Connectral electrical connection modules installed or replaced between 17 Apr 1995 and 1 Aug 1996 (including spares) must inspect and flight-test electrical systems for a known manufacturing defect. Flight tests are required within 200 flight hours or by 31 Dec 1998, whichever is first; spares must be checked before installation.  \n\nThis Airworthiness Directive aims to detect defective modules that can cause in‑flight electrical failures and prevent potentially catastrophic loss of critical systems."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-32-connectral-electrical-connection-modules","history":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-32-connectral-electrical-connection-modules/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-32-connectral-electrical-connection-modules/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-32-connectral-electrical-connection-modules/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-32-connectral-electrical-connection-modules/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-32-connectral-electrical-connection-modules/documents"}}