{"id":"F2006B07609","name":"AD/X-TS/2 - Rudder Cable Pulleys","slug":"ad-x-ts-2-rudder-cable-pulleys","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":50304,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07609-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/X-TS/2 - Rudder Cable Pulleys","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)  \nEagle X-TS Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/X-TS/2 Rudder Cable Pulleys 2/2000 TX\n\nApplicability: X-TS 150 and 150B, Serial Numbers 001 to 030 inclusive, unless already modified in accordance with Eagle Service Bulletin 1076.\n\nRequirement: 1. Inspect rudder cables in the vicinity of the under-seat pulleys, in accordance with Eagle Service Bulletin 1059, dated 21 January 1999.\n\n2. Modify the under-seat rudder cable pulley installation and reset rudder cable tension, in accordance with Eagle Service Bulletin 1076, dated 26 October 1999.\n\nCompliance: 1. Inspect in accordance with Requirement 1. Within 5 hours time in service after 31 December 1999, unless inspected within the 50 hours time in service prior to 31 December 1999. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 50 hours, until modified in accordance with Requirement 2.\n\n2. Action in accordance with Requirement 2. Within 100 hours time in service after 31 December 1999, or before 31 December 2000, whichever occurs first.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 24 December 1999.\n\nBackground: Several instances of rudder cable fraying have been found, at times in service between 400 and 700 hours. Testing of the required modification has shown that service life will be extended considerably, such that future safety can be maintained with normal maintenance.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a narrow, targeted safety directive for a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of addressing a known safety defect in rudder cable pulleys."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 200 words)","Only 2 defined applicability criteria (aircraft model and serial number range)","Simple two-step requirement structure (inspect, then modify)","Clear compliance deadlines with straightforward conditional logic ('whichever occurs first')","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Civil Aviation Regulations 1998","Single exception clause (aircraft already modified per Service Bulletin 1076 are exempt)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators and maintenance personnel of Eagle X-TS 150/150B aeroplanes (serials 001–030) to inspect and, ultimately, modify the rudder cable/pulley installation because cables have been fraying after ~400–700 flight hours, risking rudder failure and loss of control. Inspections are mandated regularly (every 50 flight hours) until the modification is completed, with short initial inspection and a firm deadline for the permanent fix by 31 December 2000 or within 100 flight hours."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive's scope is confined to X‑TS 150 and 150B aircraft serial numbers 001–030 (unless already modified) and prescribes inspection plus a mandatory modification. The instrument itself does not indicate any change from that stated applicability or purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Limited applicability: specific to Eagle X‑TS 150 and 150B, serial numbers 001–030, with an exclusion if already modified per Service Bulletin 1076.","Relies on external technical documents: inspection and modification procedures are prescribed by Eagle Service Bulletin 1059 (21 Jan 1999) and 1076 (26 Oct 1999).","Conditional and time‑phased compliance windows: inspection within 5 hours after 31 Dec 1999 unless inspected within 50 hours prior; repeat inspections every 50 hours until modification; modification within 100 hours after 31 Dec 1999 or before 31 Dec 2000, whichever first.","Repeat inspection requirement until modification increases ongoing maintenance burden and tracking obligations for operators.","Safety‑critical subject matter (rudder cables) creates low tolerance for noncompliance and may require aircraft downtime and parts/workshop access.","Effective date and retrospective inspection exceptions introduce potential confusion in scheduling and record checks."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires owners/operators of Eagle X-TS 150 and 150B aeroplanes (serial numbers 001–030, unless already modified per Eagle Service Bulletin 1076) to inspect rudder cables near the under‑seat pulleys and to modify the under‑seat pulley installation and reset rudder cable tension using specified Eagle service bulletins. Inspections must be done immediately and repeated at short intervals until the modification is carried out. Owners/operators pay for and perform the work; the Civil Aviation Safety Authority enforces the directive. The measure responds to reported rudder cable fraying and testing that the modification extends service life."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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