{"id":"F2006B06917","name":"AD/SEATS/11 - First Class Seats Motor System Cable","slug":"ad-seats-11-first-class-seats-motor-system-cable","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114797,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06917-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/SEATS/11 - First Class Seats Motor System Cable","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 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Seats and Berths\n\n \n\nAD/SEATS/11 First Class Seats Motor System Cable 11/97\n\nApplicability: Britax Rumbold first class seats fitted on Boeing 747, Boeing 777, and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft.\n\n \n\nRequirement: Inspect in accordance with Britax Rumbold Service Bulletin SBM13000-25-929.\n\n \n\nNote: UK CAA AD 003-05-97 refers.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Before 9 January 1998 for the initial inspection, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months; until Britax Rumbold Service bulletin SBM13000-25-911 (Modification CRR SE012) is incorporated.\n\n \n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 October 1997.\n\n \n\nBackground: The CAA requires certain actions because damage and wear to the cable could be caused by movement of the seat sliding trolley.\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 \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 \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive targeting a specific technical defect in specific aircraft seating. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific applicability (3 aircraft types, 1 seat manufacturer)","One clear requirement referencing an external technical document","Simple compliance structure with fixed date, recurring interval, and termination condition","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a related UK directive","Background explanation provided in plain language"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — essentially a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). It requires airlines to inspect specific first-class seats on certain Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Targets:** Britax Rumbold first-class seats installed on Boeing 747, Boeing 777, and DC-10 aircraft\n- **The problem:** The motor system cables in these seats can get damaged or worn out due to movement of the seat's sliding trolley mechanism\n- **What must happen:** Airlines must inspect these cables following a specific service bulletin (SBM13000-25-929) from the seat manufacturer\n\n**Timeline:**\n- **First inspection:** Must be done before 9 January 1998\n- **Ongoing:** Repeat inspections every 6 months\n- **When it stops:** Once a specific modification (SBM13000-25-911/Modification CRR SE012) is installed on the seat\n\n**Why it matters:** Damaged cables in seat motor systems could cause seat malfunctions — potentially a safety issue during turbulence or emergency situations. This ensures passenger safety and aircraft airworthiness."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope remains limited to inspections and a later mandated modification for Britax Rumbold first‑class seat motor cables on the listed aircraft. The instrument prescribes recurring inspections until the specified modification is incorporated and does not broaden affected equipment or actions beyond those measures (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability to specific seat model and three aircraft types increases clarity but requires fleet‑level identification of affected units (Applicability).","Mandated recurring inspections (initial deadline and six‑monthly intervals) create ongoing scheduling and record‑keeping obligations for operators (Compliance).","Requirement to follow an external technical document (Service Bulletin SBM13000‑25‑929) introduces dependence on supplier documentation for inspection procedure and standards (Requirement).","Temporary nature of inspections pending incorporation of a later Service Bulletin/modification (SBM13000‑25‑911 / CRR SE012) requires coordination between inspection and modification activities (Compliance).","Effective date and short lead time between effectiveness (9 Oct 1997) and initial compliance deadline (9 Jan 1998) can compress maintenance planning and parts/ labour allocation (Compliance / Effective date).","Cross‑reference to a foreign authority's AD (UK CAA AD 003‑05‑97) may require operators to reconcile multiple directives if operating internationally (Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Boeing 747, 777 and McDonnell Douglas DC‑10 aircraft fitted with Britax Rumbold first‑class seats to inspect the seats' motor‑system cable per Britax Rumbold Service Bulletin SBM13000‑25‑929, initially by 9 January 1998 and then at intervals not exceeding six months until a specified modification is installed. It is aimed at preventing cable damage from seat‑trolley movement; operators and maintenance organisations must schedule recurring inspections and later implement the modification, bearing the associated time and cost."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-seats-11-first-class-seats-motor-system-cable","history":"/api/acts/ad-seats-11-first-class-seats-motor-system-cable/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-seats-11-first-class-seats-motor-system-cable/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-seats-11-first-class-seats-motor-system-cable/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-seats-11-first-class-seats-motor-system-cable/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-seats-11-first-class-seats-motor-system-cable/documents"}}