{"id":"F2006B07026","name":"AD/SF340/95 - Windshield Wiper Arm - 2","slug":"ad-sf340-95-windshield-wiper-arm-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48713,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07026-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\nSAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/SF340/95 Windshield Wiper Arm - 2 13/","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/SF340/95 Windshield Wiper Arm - 2 13/2003","content":"# AD/SF340/95 Windshield Wiper Arm \\- 2 13/2003\n\nApplicability: Model SF340A aircraft, serial numbers 004 through 159.\n\nModel 340B aircraft, serial numbers 160 through 459.\n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-30-088.\n\nNote: LFV AD 1-193 refers.\n\nCompliance: Before 30 June 2004.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 25 December 2003.\n\nBackground: An incident of windshield wiper blade separation has occurred.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 12 November 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument itself sets a clear, limited scope: specified SAAB SF340 serial-number ranges must comply with the SAAB Service Bulletin 340-30-088 by 30 June 2004 (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance). The text contains no indication that the AD expands or narrows that scope from an earlier measure."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: specific model and serial-number ranges (Applicability).","Mandatory action delegated to an external document (SAAB Service Bulletin 340-30-088) rather than detailed in the AD (Requirement).","Fixed compliance deadline creates a clear timeline but requires scheduling by operators (Compliance: before 30 June 2004).","Minimal procedural detail in the AD forces reliance on the service bulletin for technical steps (Requirement).","Reference to a foreign AD (LFV AD 1-193) introduces potential need for cross-checking related material (Note).","Authority and issuance are by CASA delegate under CASR subregulation 39.1(1) (preamble/signature), leaving little administrative discretion in the AD text."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive orders operators of SAAB SF340A (serials 004–159) and 340B (serials 160–459) aeroplanes to carry out the corrective action described in SAAB Service Bulletin 340-30-088 after an incident of windshield wiper blade separation. The CASA delegate issued the AD; it became effective 25 December 2003 and must be complied with before 30 June 2004. Aircraft operators are responsible for implementing the service-bulletin action on the affected aircraft."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD remains tightly focused on its original purpose: addressing a specific mechanical defect in windshield wiper arms on particular SAAB aircraft models. There is no evidence of scope creep; it does not expand to cover other aircraft systems, unrelated models, or broader operational requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 200 words)","Only 3 defined applicability criteria (aircraft models and serial number ranges)","Single requirement referencing an external technical document (SAAB Service Bulletin)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Simple compliance deadline structure (single fixed date)","Minimal cross-referencing (only one reference to a Swedish aviation authority directive: LFV AD 1-193)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive orders mandatory correction of windshield wiper arms on specified SAAB SF340s (SF340A s/n 004–159; 340B s/n 160–459) by following SAAB Service Bulletin 340-30-088.  \n\nThe repair (inspection/replace assemblies) must be done by 30 June 2004 because a wiper blade already separated in flight, posing risks to aircraft, pilot visibility and people or property on the ground."},"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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