{"id":"F2006B07146","name":"AD/SUPP/19 - Breeze Eastern Aerospace Rescue Hoist","slug":"ad-supp-19-breeze-eastern-aerospace-rescue-hoist","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":48992,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07146-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 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\nSupplementary Equipment","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/SUPP/19 Breeze Eastern Aerospace Resc","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/SUPP/19 Breeze Eastern Aerospace Rescue Hoist 13/2002","content":"# AD/SUPP/19 Breeze Eastern Aerospace Rescue Hoist 13/2002\n\nApplicability: All Breeze Eastern Aerospace rescue hoists series BL-16600, excluding BL-16600-\n\n160. These hoists are installed on, but not limited to Agusta A109, Bell 206, Bell 222, Bell 407, Eurocopter AS332, McDonnell Douglas MD-500, and Sikorsky S-61 model helicopters. Compliance with one of the above model specific airworthiness directives constitutes compliance with this Directive.\n\nRequirement: Perform a one-time inspection of the rescue hoist mounting bracket in accordance with Breeze Eastern Customer Aerospace Advisory Bulletin CAB-100-56, dated 11 November 1997.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2002-20-05 Amdt 39-12901 refers.\n\nCompliance: Before the next usage of the rescue hoist after 26 December 2002, unless already accomplished.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 26 December 2002.\n\nBackground: The FAA received reports of cracked rescue hoist mounting brackets. Such cracking could result in mounting bracket failure and separation of the rescue hoist from the helicopter.\n\n![Signature of David Alan Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.jpeg)  \n\nDavid Alan Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 4 November 2002\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"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":"This AD is narrow and consistent with its stated purpose: address reported cracking of rescue hoist mounting brackets by requiring a one‑time inspection. It does not broaden regulatory reach beyond inspecting and, if necessary, repairing the identified part, nor does it introduce ongoing inspection regimes or new certification requirements. The directive aligns with the original safety objective described in the Background section."},"complexity_factors":["Single substantive requirement: one‑time inspection only (low procedural complexity)","Narrow applicability: BL‑16600 series hoists, with one explicit model exclusion (BL‑16600‑160)","Cross‑reference to one manufacturer bulletin (Breeze Eastern CAB‑100‑56, dated 11 Nov 1997)","Cross‑reference to FAA AD 2002‑20‑05 and an allowance that model‑specific ADs constitute compliance","Clear compliance timing: before next use after a fixed effective date","No nested exceptions, no multiple compliance pathways beyond the model‑specific AD clause"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanics)\n\n- **Type of instrument:** An Airworthiness Directive (AD) — a mandatory safety instruction from the aviation regulator requiring specific work on an aircraft part.  \n- **Action required:** A one‑time inspection of the rescue hoist mounting bracket, carried out exactly as described in Breeze Eastern Customer Aerospace Advisory Bulletin CAB‑100‑56 dated 11 November 1997 (see Requirement).  \n- **Which equipment is affected:** All Breeze Eastern Aerospace rescue hoists series BL‑16600 except the BL‑16600‑160 variant. Those hoists are fitted to (but not limited to) Agusta A109, Bell 206, Bell 222, Bell 407, Eurocopter AS332, McDonnell Douglas MD‑500 and Sikorsky S‑61 helicopters (see Applicability).  \n- **Timing:** The inspection must be done before the next use of the hoist after 26 December 2002, unless it has already been done (see Compliance).  \n- **How compliance can be achieved:** Completing the inspection set out in the specified Breeze Eastern bulletin satisfies this AD. Also, compliance with the relevant model‑specific AD for a given helicopter model is treated as compliance with this AD (see Applicability and Requirement).  \n- **Why the AD was issued (stated reason):** Reports to the FAA of cracked rescue hoist mounting brackets that, if they failed, could allow the hoist to separate from the helicopter (see Background).\n\n**Who this affects and who pays**\n\n- **Primary persons/businesses affected:** Operators and owners of helicopters fitted with the BL‑16600 series rescue hoists (except BL‑16600‑160), and the maintenance organisations that service those hoists.  \n- **Who pays:** The operator or owner pays for the inspection and any follow‑up repair or replacement work. If the inspection reveals cracks requiring parts or repair, those parts/repair costs also fall to the operator unless covered under a separate warranty or contract.  \n- **Regulator role:** The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues the AD and enforces compliance. The CASA delegate signs the AD and prescribes the required work and timing (see opening text and signature).\n\n**Why it matters (practical effect and risks)**\n\n- **Safety mechanism:** The directive forces an immediate check of a critical mounting part so that cracked brackets can be found and fixed before they cause a hoist separation. That directly targets the reported unsafe condition (see Background).  \n- **Operational impact:** Operators must schedule and complete the inspection before the hoist’s next use after the effective date; this can cause short interruptions to operations if the hoist would otherwise be used. If repairs are needed, downtime and repair costs increase.  \n- **Market effects:** Maintenance shops and parts suppliers may see increased short‑term demand for inspections, repairs and replacement brackets. The AD does not impose ongoing recurring inspections, so long‑term costs are limited unless further action is later mandated.  \n\n**Analysis of incentives, costs, and trade‑offs**\n\n- **Incentives:** Operators have a strong incentive to comply promptly (safety, regulatory compliance, avoid grounding). Maintenance organisations have an incentive to offer inspection services. Breeze Eastern (manufacturer) benefits from being the source of the technical bulletin and any replacement parts.  \n- **Costs and who bears them:** Costs are concentrated on affected operators (inspection labour, possible part replacement, downtime). Benefits (reduced risk of hoist separation) are diffuse — they accrue to aircrew, passengers, third parties and public safety more broadly.  \n- **Opportunity cost and productivity:** Time spent inspecting or repairing the hoist is time the helicopter cannot be used for operations, which has a measurable but typically short productivity cost.  \n- **Implementation risk and compliance burden:** Low complexity to implement (single one‑time inspection following a manufacturer bulletin) but compliance timing is strict (before next use after the effective date). Enforcement discretion rests with CASA.  \n- **Effect on competition and private choice:** The AD does not create or remove market access; it places a compliance cost on affected equipment users. Independent repair stations can perform the inspection/repairs provided they meet regulatory maintenance standards, so the AD should not materially limit competitive service provision.\n\n**Cross‑references and equivalents**\n\n- The AD explicitly notes that FAA AD 2002‑20‑05 (Amdt 39‑12901) is relevant; following the model‑specific AD for a helicopter listed (if present) counts as satisfying this AD (see Requirement, Applicability).  \n\n**Bottom line**\n\nThis is a targeted, single‑action safety order requiring a one‑time inspection of a specific hoist mounting bracket on a clearly defined set of hoists. The aim (as stated) is to find and fix cracks that could lead to hoist separation. The direct costs fall on operators and maintenance providers; the regulatory burden is short, specific and time‑limited unless inspections find defects that require repair or replacement."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This directive maintains its original narrow scope. It addresses a specific safety defect identified in a particular rescue hoist model series, requiring a single inspection. There is no evidence of scope creep; the directive remains tightly focused on the cracked mounting bracket issue identified in the background."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical component targeted (mounting bracket only)","One-time inspection requirement with no recurring obligations","Only 4 defined model series in applicability section","Simple compliance deadline: 'before next use after 26 December 2002'","Single cross-reference to manufacturer bulletin and FAA AD","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the 'unless already accomplished' clause","Total length: approximately 250 words"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA safety order requires operators of helicopters fitted with Breeze Eastern BL-16600-series rescue hoists (excluding BL-16600-160) to perform a one-time visual inspection of the hoist mounting bracket per the manufacturer’s advisory before next use after 26 Dec 2002.  \n\nIt matters because cracked brackets can let the hoist detach in flight, endangering crew, rescuees and people below; prior compliance with FAA AD 2002-20-05 for the helicopter counts as meeting this order."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-supp-19-breeze-eastern-aerospace-rescue-hoist","history":"/api/acts/ad-supp-19-breeze-eastern-aerospace-rescue-hoist/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-supp-19-breeze-eastern-aerospace-rescue-hoist/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-supp-19-breeze-eastern-aerospace-rescue-hoist/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-supp-19-breeze-eastern-aerospace-rescue-hoist/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-supp-19-breeze-eastern-aerospace-rescue-hoist/documents"}}