{"id":"F2006B07123","name":"AD/S-PUMA/47 - Fuel Governor","slug":"ad-s-puma-47-fuel-governor","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48940,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07123-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# ![](image.001.png)![](image.001.png)AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)For 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/47 Fuel Governor 3/2003 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/S-PUMA/47 Fuel Governor 3/2003 DM","content":"# AD/S-PUMA/47 Fuel Governor 3/2003 DM\n\nApplicability: AS 332 helicopters, version C, C1, L, and L1 equipped with Turbomeca Makila 1A and 1A1 engines that are fitted with fuel governors with part numbers and serial numbers listed in paragraph 1.A. (1) of Turbomeca Service Bulletin (SB) 298 73 0802.\n\nRequirement: 1. Carry out the Accomplishment Instructions of Turbomeca Alert Telex 73.00.01.\n\n    2. Incorporate the recalculated limitations into the Aircraft Flight Manual.\n\n    3. Carry out a Fuel Control Unit (FCU) maximum fuel flow check in accordance with Turbomeca SB 298 73 0802.\n\nNote: DGAC 2002-551(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Prior to further flight.\n\n    2. Prior to further flight, and until compliance is met with Turbomeca SB 298 73 0802.\n\n    3. a. Within one month or 120 flight hours of an acceptable FCU becoming available, but no later than 30 September 2004.\n\nb. Prior to installing any spare FCU’s.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 12 February 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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD applies to the specific AS332 variants and Turbomeca Makila 1A/1A1 engines with listed governor serial numbers and prescribes manufacturer-specified corrective actions. The text does not expand or narrow that applicability beyond addressing the identified unsafe condition; compliance requirements and deadlines are set within the AD (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Applicability depends on cross-checking part and serial numbers listed in Turbomeca SB 298 73 0802 (Applicability).","Primary actions are external-manufacturer instructions: Turbomeca Alert Telex 73.00.01 and SB 298 73 0802 — operators must obtain and follow those documents (Requirement 1; Requirement 3).","Immediate operational constraint: two actions are mandated 'Prior to further flight', creating potential short-term grounding or deferred operations until work is done (Compliance 1–2).","Staged compliance for FCU checks ties deadlines to availability of an 'acceptable FCU' with both a service-availability trigger and a hard date (Compliance 3a–b), adding logistics complexity.","Administrative update required: incorporation of recalculated limitations into the Aircraft Flight Manual imposes regulatory-document changes and crew/maintenance briefings (Requirement 2).","Reference to foreign authority and documents (DGAC 2002-551(A); Turbomeca documents) creates reliance on external technical determinations and may require coordination with manufacturer or regulator (Note; Requirement).","Issued under CASA delegate authority per CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1) — legal basis is immediate regulatory mandate rather than optional guidance (prefatory paragraph)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires operators of Eurocopter AS332 C/C1/L/L1 helicopters fitted with Turbomeca Makila 1A/1A1 engines and specified fuel-governor serial numbers to follow Turbomeca instructions: apply an Alert Telex, update the Aircraft Flight Manual with recalculated engine limits, and perform a fuel-control-unit (FCU) maximum fuel-flow check. CASA mandates these actions before further flight or by specified deadlines; operators and maintenance organisations must obtain acceptable FCUs, carry out checks, and bear the cost and any operational downtime."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard airworthiness directive with a focused, narrow scope — addressing a specific unsafe condition in specific helicopter models with specific engine configurations. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive with only 3 requirements","Heavy reliance on external documents (Turbomeca Alert Telex 73.00.01, Service Bulletin 298 73 0802, DGAC 2002-551(A)) — operators must cross-reference manufacturer documentation","Multiple compliance deadlines creating a tiered approach: immediate (prior to further flight), temporary (until SB compliance), and final deadline (30 September 2004 or hours-based)","Specific applicability criteria requiring verification of part numbers and serial numbers against manufacturer lists","Conditional logic for spare parts (requirement 3b triggers prior to installation)"],"plain_english_summary":"This safety order targets Eurocopter AS 332 Super Puma C/C1/L/L1 helicopters fitted with Turbomeca Makila engines whose fuel governors have been identified as unsafe. Operators must apply Turbomeca’s immediate emergency instructions and update flight manuals before further flight, then perform fuel‑flow checks within one month or 120 flight hours (or by 30 Sept 2004).  \n\nIt affects owners/operators of the listed engines/parts and matters because the faulty governors can degrade engine performance and compromise flight safety."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-47-fuel-governor","history":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-47-fuel-governor/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-47-fuel-governor/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-47-fuel-governor/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-47-fuel-governor/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-47-fuel-governor/documents"}}