{"id":"F2006B07124","name":"AD/S-PUMA/48 - Hydraulic Reservoir Fittings","slug":"ad-s-puma-48-hydraulic-reservoir-fittings","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48941,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07124-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 CASR 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/48 Hydraulic Reservoir Fitting","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/S-PUMA/48 Hydraulic Reservoir Fittings 5/2003","content":"# AD/S-PUMA/48 Hydraulic Reservoir Fittings 5/2003\n\nApplicability: AS 332 helicopters, versions C, C1, L and L1 delivered from the manufacturer before 1 January 2003.\n\nRequirement: 1. Identify the hydraulic adapter fitted to the right hand hydraulic reservoir in accordance with Paragraph 2.B.1 through 2.B.3 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 67.00.25.\n\n2. Replace any hydraulic adapter fittings identified in Paragraph 2.B.2 of Eurocopter (ASB) 67.00.25 in accordance with Paragraph 2.B.4 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 67.00.25.\n\nNote 1: DGAC AD 2003-101(A) refers\n\nNote 2: Hydraulic fittings required for replacement are those manufactured prior to the year 2002 and not identified by a yellow paint mark.\n\nCompliance: 1. a. Within 30 days from the effective date of this Directive.\n\nb. Prior to installation of the hydraulic adapter in an aircraft.\n\n2. Before further flight following the identification of the hydraulic adapter fitting.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 15 May 2003.\n\nBackground: Certain hydraulic adaptors are prone to cracking. Cracking of the adapter can lead to failure of the hydraulic system, which will lead to loss of hydraulic power assistance to the flight controls.\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 2 April 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 April 2003.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in specific helicopter models. The scope remains precisely limited to hydraulic reservoir fittings on pre-2003 AS 332 Super Puma helicopters, consistent with the original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 300 words)","Only 4 defined/model variants in applicability section","Single clear requirement with two sub-steps referencing an external technical document (Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin 67.00.25)","Simple conditional logic: identify → if found, replace","Straightforward compliance timeline (30 days or before next flight)","No nested exceptions or cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note referencing the French aviation authority's equivalent directive","Minimal legal terminology — primarily technical aviation terms"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA safety order requires owners/operators of Eurocopter AS 332 C/C1/L/L1 Super Pumas delivered before 1 Jan 2003 to inspect right‑hand hydraulic reservoir adapter fittings (per the referenced Eurocopter service bulletin) within 30 days and to replace any cracked or suspect fittings before the helicopter next flies.  \n\nIt’s mandatory: the measure prevents loss of hydraulic flight‑control assistance and addresses a known risk of adapter cracking."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD specifies a clear, limited scope: AS 332 C/C1/L/L1 helicopters delivered before 1 January 2003. The instrument contains no text indicating any change or expansion of that original applicability."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability (specific helicopter models and delivery date) — Applicability section","Procedural dependence on external manufacturer instructions (Eurocopter ASB paragraphs referenced in Requirement)","Time-critical compliance windows (within 30 days; before further flight) — Compliance section","Identification rule based on production year and paint mark (pre-2002 and lack of yellow mark) — Note 2","Operator responsibility for arranging inspections, replacements and bearing parts/labour costs — Requirement/Compliance","Safety consequence linked to a single component failure (hydraulic adapter cracking leading to loss of hydraulic assistance) — Background"],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires operators of Eurocopter AS 332 C/C1/L/L1 helicopters delivered before 1 January 2003 to inspect the right-hand hydraulic reservoir adapter and replace adapters manufactured before 2002 (those without a yellow paint mark), using the Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin procedures. The measure is intended to prevent loss of hydraulic assistance caused by cracking of the adapter.\n\nOperators must arrange and pay for the inspections and any replacements, meet short compliance deadlines, and follow the manufacturer’s procedures cited in the AD."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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