{"id":"F2006B07125","name":"AD/S-PUMA/49 - Pilot Cyclic Stick Stops","slug":"ad-s-puma-49-pilot-cyclic-stick-stops","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48942,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07125-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\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\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nEurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) Series Helicopters","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/S-PUMA/49 Pilot Cyclic Stick Stops 7/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/S-PUMA/49 Pilot Cyclic Stick Stops 7/2003","content":"# AD/S-PUMA/49 Pilot Cyclic Stick Stops 7/2003\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: Model AS332 helicopters, versions C, C1, L, and L1, not modified in accordance with MOD 0726297, and equipped with pilot cyclic stick stop supports part number 332A27 2141 00 or part number 332A27 2141 01.\n\nRequirement: 1. Accomplish the instructions described in paragraph 2.B.2.a. of Eurocopter AS 332 Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 67.00.27.\n\n2. Accomplish the instructions described in paragraph 2.B.2.b. of Eurocopter AS 332 ASB No. 67.00.27.\n\nBefore installing any pilot cyclic stick stop supports held as spares, accomplish the instructions described in paragraphs 2.B.2.b. and 2.C. of ASB No. 67.00.27.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2003-207(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Within 50 flight hours after 4 June 2003, unless already accomplished.\n\n2. Before 4 December 2003.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 4 June 2003.\n\nBackground: A report was received of an in- flight occurrence of restricted movement of the pilot cyclic stick during a right hand turn, due to loosening of the right lateral stop.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 May 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD addresses a specific unsafe condition reported (restricted cyclic movement from a loosened lateral stop) and applies only to identified AS332 variants and part numbers; it does not broaden scope beyond those aircraft, parts, and the corrective actions referenced in the Alert Service Bulletin."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical applicability: specific models (AS332 C/C1/L/L1) and two part numbers for stick stop supports","Conditional exemption: excludes helicopters modified by MOD 0726297 (adds a conditional branch to applicability)","External normative reference: required actions are performed by following specified paragraphs of Eurocopter ASB No. 67.00.27 rather than spelled out in the AD","Multiple compliance deadlines: one action within 50 flight hours of 4 June 2003 and another before 4 December 2003","Spare-part instruction: pre-installation requirement for spare supports (paras 2.B.2.b and 2.C) creates ongoing compliance maintenance burden","Regulatory basis: issued under CASR 1998 subreg 39.1(1) — decision and legal force rest with CASA delegate"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires operators of Eurocopter AS332 (Super Puma) helicopters (models C, C1, L, L1) not modified by MOD 0726297 and fitted with pilot cyclic stick stop supports P/N 332A27 2141 00 or 01 to carry out the corrective instructions in Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 67.00.27 (paras 2.B.2.a, 2.B.2.b and 2.C) after a report of restricted cyclic movement from a loosened right lateral stop. The work must be done within the stated flight‑hour/calendar deadlines; costs and practical compliance fall to the aircraft operators/owners under CASA's AD power (CASR subreg 39.1(1))."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard Airworthiness Directive — a targeted safety instrument addressing a specific mechanical defect in specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating corrective action for loose cyclic stick stops."},"complexity_factors":["Single-issue directive with narrow applicability (4 specific helicopter versions, 2 specific part numbers, excluding modified aircraft)","Only 2 main requirements, both referencing an external technical document (Eurocopter ASB No. 67.00.27)","Simple compliance timeline (50 flight hours or fixed date)","No defined terms section, no cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation (CASR 1998 subreg 39.1(1))","Straightforward conditional logic: if aircraft matches applicability criteria, then requirements apply","Total length: approximately 250 words of substantive text"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA safety order requires operators of certain Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma helicopters (without MOD 0726297 and with specified stick-stop parts) to inspect and repair the pilot’s cyclic stick stops per Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 67.00.27. Done within a short compliance window, the work prevents loose stick stops that can restrict control in flight — a direct safety-critical fix to avoid loss of helicopter control."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-49-pilot-cyclic-stick-stops","history":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-49-pilot-cyclic-stick-stops/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-49-pilot-cyclic-stick-stops/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-49-pilot-cyclic-stick-stops/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-49-pilot-cyclic-stick-stops/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-s-puma-49-pilot-cyclic-stick-stops/documents"}}