{"id":"F2006B07122","name":"AD/S-PUMA/46 - Electric Hoists","slug":"ad-s-puma-46-electric-hoists","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48939,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07122-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\nEurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) Series Helicopters","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/S-PUMA/46 Electric Hoists 2/2003 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/S-PUMA/46 Electric Hoists 2/2003 DM","content":"# AD/S-PUMA/46 Electric Hoists 2/2003 DM\n\nApplicability: AS 332 helicopters versions C, C1, L and L1, equipped with the optional Breeze 300 lb (136 kg) electric hoist and 91 M hoist box part number (P/N) 332A67-2875-00.\n\nRequirement: Identify the part number of the hoist box wiring in accordance with paragraphs 2.B.1 to 2.B.2.b of Eurocopter AS 332 Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 25.01.18 and, if necessary modify the wiring in accordance compliance with paragraphs 2.B.2.c, or 2.B.2.d, or 2.B.2.e, or 2.B.2.f, as applicable, of the ASB.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2002-584(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: Within the next 100 hours time in service (TIS) or 2 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this Directive or before installing a spare 91 M hoist box.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 8 January 2003.\n\nBackground: This Directive requires the modification of the 91 M hoist box to prevent the failure of the Breeze hoist pyrotechnic squib electrical control to operate.\n\n![Signature of James Coyne Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nJames Coyne\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 20 December 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 8 January 2003.","sortOrder":1}],"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":"The AD's scope aligns with its stated safety objective: it targets only specified AS332 variants fitted with the named optional hoist and 91M hoist box and mandates identification/modification of wiring per the Eurocopter ASB to prevent squib-control failure. Applicability, required action, and compliance timing match the Directive's background rationale (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance; Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: only AS332 C/C1/L/L1 fitted with a specific optional hoist and hoist-box P/N (Applicability).","Technical corrective action: requires identification and possible wiring modification of a safety‑critical electrical circuit (Requirement; Background).","Dependence on an external document: mandated compliance is to procedures in Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 25.01.18 (Requirement).","Short compliance window: 100 flight hours or 2 months may pressure maintenance scheduling (Compliance).","Operational constraint: action must be done before installing a spare 91M hoist box, creating an equipment‑installation gating condition (Compliance).","Expertise and parts: work likely needs qualified maintenance personnel and possible replacement parts or rewiring labour, creating direct costs for operators (implicit in Requirement/Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Eurocopter AS 332 C, C1, L and L1 helicopters fitted with the optional Breeze 300 lb (136 kg) electric hoist and 91M hoist box (P/N 332A67-2875-00) to identify the hoist-box wiring and, if needed, modify it following Eurocopter ASB No. 25.01.18. The stated purpose is to prevent failure of the hoist pyrotechnic squib electrical control. Compliance is mandatory within 100 flight hours or 2 months, or before installing a spare hoist box (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance; Background)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope. It addresses a specific unsafe condition in a specific optional piece of equipment on specific helicopter models. The directive has not expanded beyond its original purpose of correcting the hoist wiring defect."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive (approximately 250 words)","Only 4 defined applicability criteria (helicopter versions, specific equipment)","Single requirement with 4 alternative compliance methods (paragraphs 2.B.2.c through 2.B.2.f)","One cross-reference to French aviation authority directive (DGAC AD 2002-584(A))","Clear compliance deadline with dual trigger (flight hours OR calendar time)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the initial applicability test"],"plain_english_summary":"This safety order requires operators of Eurocopter AS332 C/C1/L/L1 helicopters fitted with the optional Breeze 136 kg electric hoist (hoist box P/N 332A67‑2875‑00) to inspect and, if necessary, modify hoist wiring per Eurocopter service bulletin. The change corrects faulty wiring that can prevent the pyrotechnic emergency-release squib from firing during rescues. Compliance is mandated within a short flight‑hour/time window to prevent cable jettison failures that could endanger crews and casualties."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-46-electric-hoists","history":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-46-electric-hoists/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-46-electric-hoists/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-46-electric-hoists/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-46-electric-hoists/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-46-electric-hoists/documents"}}