{"id":"F2006B07303","name":"AD/TB10/34 - Ammeter Electrical Circuit","slug":"ad-tb10-34-ammeter-electrical-circuit","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":49290,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07303-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) TB9 and TB10 (Tabago) Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/TB10/34 Ammeter Electrical Circuit 12","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/TB10/34 Ammeter Electrical Circuit 12/2001 DM","content":"# AD/TB10/34 Ammeter Electrical Circuit 12/2001 DM\n\nApplicability: All Model TB9 and TB10 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 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":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD does not expand or narrow the set of affected aircraft beyond those listed; it mandates a specific modification per the Socata service bulletin and sets a compliance deadline. It follows and references the DGAC AD but does not alter applicability or impose additional ongoing obligations beyond the single mandated modification."},"complexity_factors":["Technical electrical modification required (aviation-qualified maintenance personnel and parts).","Dependence on an external document: Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin TB Aircraft 10-122-24 for exact instructions.","Applicability limited to aircraft with specific factory/option part numbers (OPT 10 593 00M, OPT 10 689 00M, OPT D689 00M).","Fixed compliance window tied to maintenance scheduling and a calendar deadline (administrative planning burden).","Regulatory delegation: CASA delegate issued the AD and enforces compliance under CAR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1)."],"plain_english_summary":"**This Airworthiness Directive requires modifying the ammeter electrical circuit on Socata TB9 and TB10 aeroplanes fitted with specific ammeter options to match Socata Mandatory Service Bulletin TB Aircraft 10-122-24 (July 2001).** It affects owners/operators of those aircraft, who must arrange the modification at the next scheduled maintenance check and no later than 31 December 2001. The stated reason is to address reported in‑flight ammeter failures that could produce smoke or a burning smell in the cockpit; the work follows a manufacturer service bulletin and a related DGAC AD."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific electrical fault in specific aircraft models. No scope creep is evident; it targets exactly the safety issue identified in the background."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 3 defined equipment codes in applicability section","Single, unambiguous requirement referencing one external document (manufacturer service bulletin)","Simple compliance deadline with clear end date","No nested conditions, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation","Straightforward causal chain: reported failures → safety risk → mandated fix"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Socata TB9 and TB10 aeroplanes fitted with ammeter options OPT 10 593 00M, OPT 10 689 00M or OPT D689 00M to modify the ammeter electrical circuit in accordance with the manufacturer's July 2001 bulletin. It must be done at the next maintenance inspection and no later than 31 December 2001.  \n\nThe change addresses a reported in-flight ammeter circuit failure that can cause smoke or burning smells in the cockpit, eliminating a potential fire hazard."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-tb10-34-ammeter-electrical-circuit","history":"/api/acts/ad-tb10-34-ammeter-electrical-circuit/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-tb10-34-ammeter-electrical-circuit/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-tb10-34-ammeter-electrical-circuit/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-tb10-34-ammeter-electrical-circuit/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-tb10-34-ammeter-electrical-circuit/documents"}}