{"id":"F2006B06909","name":"AD/SD3-60/63 - Baggage Bay Fire Extinguisher Adapter Covers","slug":"ad-sd3-60-63-baggage-bay-fire-extinguisher-adapter-covers","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114789,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06909-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/SD3-60/63 - Baggage Bay Fire Extinguisher Adapter Covers","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\n\n# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)\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\n \n\nShort SD3-60 Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\n# AD/SD3-60/63 Baggage Bay Fire Extinguisher Adapter Covers\n\n\n12/2002\n\n \n\nApplicability: All SD3-60 aircraft.\n\n \n\nRequirement: Remove fire adapter covers and install evoprene inserts in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-26-13.\n\n \n\nNote: CAA AD 008-05-2002 refers.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Within 3 months from the effective date of this Directive.\n\n \n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 November 2002.\n\n \n\nBackground: There have been in-service occurrences of fire extinguisher blow back when discharging through the existing fire extinguisher point adaptors. This Directive requires the removal of existing covers and incorporation of new evoprene inserts and instruction labels.\n\n![Signature of Barry James Reid McKay Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\n\n \n\nBarry James Reid McKay\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 18 October 2002\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 6 November 2002.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\nPage 1 of 1\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No. The AD is limited to all SD3‑60 aircraft and prescribes a specific modification to address reported fire‑extinguisher 'blow back' incidents; it sets a three‑month compliance period and relies on the referenced Service Bulletin for implementation (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance; Background)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: applies to a single type (all SD3‑60 aircraft) (Applicability).","Single mandated technical action (remove covers, install evoprene inserts and labels) relying on an external Service Bulletin for instructions (Requirement).","Short, fixed compliance window (3 months) increases logistical/operational scheduling demands (Compliance).","Safety‑critical operational impact but limited regulatory discretion once issued (Background; Requirement).","Costs fall on operators (parts, labour) though magnitude is unspecified in the text (Requirement; Compliance)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires all Shorts SD3‑60 aircraft to have baggage‑bay fire‑extinguisher adapter covers removed and evoprene inserts plus instruction labels fitted, in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360‑26‑13 (Applicability; Requirement). The modification must be done within three months of the AD's effective date (Compliance). \n\nAircraft operators pay for parts and labour and must follow the Service Bulletin; the CASA delegate issued the AD under CAR 1998 after in‑service reports of extinguisher \"blow back\" (Background)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, single-issue safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of correcting the fire extinguisher blow-back hazard."},"complexity_factors":["Single, clearly defined aircraft type in applicability (SD3-60 series only)","One straightforward mechanical action required (remove covers, install inserts)","No defined terms section or interpretation provisions","No nested conditions or exceptions","Single cross-reference to related UK CAA directive (CAA AD 008-05-2002) and manufacturer service bulletin","Simple, fixed compliance deadline (3 months from effective date)","Total length: approximately 1 page with minimal regulatory text"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners and operators of Short SD3‑60 series aircraft to replace baggage‑bay fire extinguisher adapter covers with evoprene inserts and fit instruction labels per Shorts Service Bulletin SD360‑26‑13. It’s a mandatory safety fix to stop extinguisher discharge “blowback” toward operators; compliance was required within three months of 28 November 2002."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-sd3-60-63-baggage-bay-fire-extinguisher-adapter-covers","history":"/api/acts/ad-sd3-60-63-baggage-bay-fire-extinguisher-adapter-covers/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-sd3-60-63-baggage-bay-fire-extinguisher-adapter-covers/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-sd3-60-63-baggage-bay-fire-extinguisher-adapter-covers/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-sd3-60-63-baggage-bay-fire-extinguisher-adapter-covers/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-sd3-60-63-baggage-bay-fire-extinguisher-adapter-covers/documents"}}