{"id":"F2006B07512","name":"AD/TSA-600/48 - Oil Scavenge Pumps","slug":"ad-tsa-600-48-oil-scavenge-pumps","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":50011,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07512-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\nAerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) 600 and 700 Series Aeroplanes","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/TSA-600/48 Oil Scavenge Pumps 7/2003","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/TSA-600/48 Oil Scavenge Pumps 7/2003","content":"# AD/TSA-600/48 Oil Scavenge Pumps 7/2003\n\nApplicability: Model PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P aeroplanes.\n\nRequirement: 1. Unless previously accomplished replace any oil scavenge pumps listed in Table 1 of this Directive with an Aerostar scavenge pump Part Number (P/N) 300110- 001 or 300110-002 or FAA approved equivalent part number, in accordance with the Instructions paragraph of Aerostar Mandatory Service Bulletin SB600-131A.\n\nTable 1 Scavenge Pumps Requiring Replacement.\n\n![](image.002.png)\n\n2. Do not install any scavenge pumps as listed in Table 1 of this directive.\n\nNote: FAA AD 2002-24-07 Amdt 39-12972 refers.\n\nCompliance: 1. Within 50 flight hours from the effective date of this directive.\n\n2. From the effective date of this directive.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 10 July 2003.\n\nBackground: Failure of the scavenge pump could lead to a loss of engine power and/or engine failure.\n\n![Signature of Jim Coyne Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.003.png)  \n\nJim Coyne\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 29 May 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Airworthiness Directive maintains its original narrow scope: addressing a specific unsafe condition (oil scavenge pump failure) in specific aircraft models. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, clearly defined applicability (4 specific aircraft models)","Two straightforward requirements: replace existing pumps and prohibit future installation","Single compliance timeframe (50 flight hours) plus immediate prohibition","Minimal cross-referencing (one FAA AD and one manufacturer service bulletin referenced)","No nested conditions, exceptions, or defined terms section","Short document (approximately 250 words of substantive text)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **safety order** issued by Australia's aviation safety regulator (CASA) that applies to specific **Aerostar aeroplanes** (models PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P).\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Requires owners/operators** to replace certain faulty oil scavenge pumps (listed in Table 1) with approved replacement parts within **50 flight hours** of the directive taking effect.\n- **Prohibits installation** of the faulty pump models from the effective date onwards.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- The faulty pumps could **fail and cause complete engine failure or power loss** — a serious safety risk in flight.\n- This follows a similar US safety order (FAA AD 2002-24-07).\n\n**Who must act:**\n- Anyone operating or maintaining the affected Aerostar aircraft models.\n\n**Key deadline:**\n- The directive took effect on **10 July 2003**, with the replacement required within 50 flight hours after that date."},"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive targets specified PA‑60 models and mandates replacement/prohibition of particular scavenge pumps to address pump failure risk. The text does not expand or narrow applicability beyond that safety remediation and expressly aligns with the cited FAA AD; no change of scope from the Directive’s stated corrective purpose is indicated."},"complexity_factors":["Technical specificity of replacement parts: exact Aerostar P/Ns required (Requirement 1).","Cross-reference to manufacturer service instructions: must follow Aerostar Mandatory Service Bulletin SB600‑131A (Requirement 1).","Absolute prohibition on installing listed pumps creates a continuing compliance obligation (Requirement 2).","Short mandatory compliance window: 50 flight hours from effective date (Compliance 1).","Limited, model-specific applicability (Applicability).","Reference to related FAA AD (Note) and safety rationale tied to pump failure risk (Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive orders owners/operators of Aerostar (Piper/Ted Smith) PA‑60‑601, 601P, 602P and 700P aircraft to replace certain oil scavenge pumps with Aerostar P/N 300110‑001 or 300110‑002 (or FAA‑approved equivalent) and forbids reinstalling the listed pumps (Applicability; Requirement 1–2). CASA’s delegate requires compliance within 50 flight hours and that work follow Aerostar Mandatory Service Bulletin SB600‑131A; the cost, labour and scheduling fall to aircraft owners/operators (Requirement; Compliance)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-48-oil-scavenge-pumps","history":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-48-oil-scavenge-pumps/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-48-oil-scavenge-pumps/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-48-oil-scavenge-pumps/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-48-oil-scavenge-pumps/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-tsa-600-48-oil-scavenge-pumps/documents"}}