{"id":"F2006B07274","name":"AD/TB 200/7 - Ammeter Electrical Circuit","slug":"ad-tb-200-7-ammeter-electrical-circuit","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":49209,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07274-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\nAerospatiale (Socata) TB200 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/TB200/7 Ammeter Electrical Circuit 12","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/TB200/7 Ammeter Electrical Circuit 12/2001","content":"# AD/TB200/7 Ammeter Electrical Circuit 12/2001\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: All Model TB200 aeroplanes equipped with ammeter options OPT 10 593 00M, OPT 10 689 00M or OPT D689 00M.\n\nRequirement: Modify the ammeter electrical circuit in accordance with Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin TB Aircraft 10-122-24 dated July 2001.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2001-446(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: At the next scheduled maintenance check, but no later than 31 December 2001.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 24 October 2001.\n\nBackground: The French Direction Générale de L’Aviation Civile has advised that in-flight failures of the ammeter electrical circuit have been reported to Socata. These failures could result in smoke or a burning smell in the cockpit. This Directive requires the modification of the ammeter electrical circuit.\n\n![Signature of Eugene Paul Holzapfel Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nEugene Paul Holzapfel\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 17 October 2001\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 24 October 2001.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive applies only to TB200 aeroplanes fitted with the listed ammeter options and mandates a single circuit modification per the Socata service bulletin. The text contains no indication that the applicability or required action was broadened or narrowed beyond what is stated; it also notes the related French DGAC AD (Note)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow and explicit applicability: targets all Model TB200 aeroplanes equipped with specific ammeter options (Applicability).","Single prescriptive corrective action: modify the ammeter electrical circuit per a named Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin (Requirement).","Clear deadline tied to maintenance scheduling: 'next scheduled maintenance check, but no later than 31 December 2001' (Compliance).","Regulatory basis is explicit and limited: issued under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998 (preamble).","Safety rationale narrowly defined: in‑flight ammeter circuit failures reported, risk of smoke or burning smell (Background).","Implementation depends on an external technical document (the Socata service bulletin), creating an operational reliance on that bulletin for technicians (Requirement).","Low administrative discretion for operators: action, method and timing are prescribed rather than optional (Requirement and Compliance)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Aerospatiale (Socata) TB200 aeroplanes fitted with certain ammeter option kits to modify the ammeter electrical circuit in accordance with Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin TB Aircraft 10-122-24 (July 2001). CASA issued the requirement under subregulation 39.1(1) of CAR 1998 and set compliance at the next scheduled maintenance, but no later than 31 December 2001.\n\nThe AD responds to reported in‑flight ammeter circuit failures that could cause smoke or a burning smell. Operators pay for and arrange the modification; maintenance organisations must carry out the work per the service bulletin."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"N/A - This is a discrete safety directive addressing a specific technical fault in specific aircraft. No scope creep evident."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 3 defined equipment options in applicability section","Single straightforward requirement with clear cross-reference to manufacturer bulletin","Simple compliance deadline with single condition (next maintenance check OR fixed date)","No nested exceptions, conditional logic, or interpretive provisions","Minimal cross-referencing (only one external document referenced: DGAC AD 2001-446(A))"],"plain_english_summary":"Australia's aviation regulator (CASA) issues a mandatory Airworthiness Directive requiring owners/operators of Socata TB200 aeroplanes fitted with certain ammeter options to modify the ammeter electrical circuit per the manufacturer's July 2001 bulletin. The change prevents in‑flight ammeter failures that can cause smoke or burning smells in the cockpit — a serious fire risk — and must be done at the next maintenance check, no later than 31 December 2001."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-tb-200-7-ammeter-electrical-circuit","history":"/api/acts/ad-tb-200-7-ammeter-electrical-circuit/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-tb-200-7-ammeter-electrical-circuit/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-tb-200-7-ammeter-electrical-circuit/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-tb-200-7-ammeter-electrical-circuit/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-tb-200-7-ammeter-electrical-circuit/documents"}}