{"id":"F2006B07508","name":"AD/TSA-600/44 - Flap Actuator Attachment Brackets","slug":"ad-tsa-600-44-flap-actuator-attachment-brackets","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":49998,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07508-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/TSA-600/44 - Flap Actuator Attachment Brackets","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nAerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/TSA-600/44 Flap Actuator Attachment Brackets 10/95\n\nApplicability: All models.\n\nRequirement: Gain access to the flap actuator attachment bracket (attached to the 55% chord spar).\n\nThoroughly clean the attachments to allow a close visual inspection. On models without inspection panels this may require removal of the fibreglass fairing.\n\nInspect with the aid of a 10x magnifying glass, or a torch and mirror, the flap actuator attachment bracket (P/N 200066-1 (LH) & -2 (RH)) for cracks and loose rivets. Pay particular attention to the lower attachment rivets on the flap actuator attachment brackets.\n\nCompliance: Inspect before 100 hours time in service or within 12 months, after 14 November 1995 whichever occurs first.\n\nBackground: There have been several reports of cracked flap actuator attachment brackets in Australia and overseas. Failure of the flap actuator attachment bracket may result in a split flap condition. It is intended that the inspection will be performed at the next 100 hourly or annual inspection whichever occurs first.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2339},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope: mandating one-time inspections of specific flap actuator brackets on Aerostar 600/700 series aircraft. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the initial safety concern regarding cracked attachment brackets."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical component targeted with exact part numbers (P/N 200066-1 and -2)","Straightforward inspection methodology requiring only standard maintenance tools","Simple binary compliance trigger (flight hours OR calendar time)","No exemptions, exceptions, or conditional provisions","Limited applicability to specific aircraft series only"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners and operators of Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 series aircraft must inspect the metal brackets that attach the wing flaps to the structure for cracks and loose rivets, using a 10x loupe or torch and mirror and removing fairings if needed.  \n\nThe checks must be done within 100 flight hours or 12 months to prevent bracket failure that can cause uneven \"split\" flaps and possible loss of control on landing."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-44-flap-actuator-attachment-brackets","history":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-44-flap-actuator-attachment-brackets/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-44-flap-actuator-attachment-brackets/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-44-flap-actuator-attachment-brackets/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-44-flap-actuator-attachment-brackets/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-44-flap-actuator-attachment-brackets/documents"}}