While AADs are not TSOed, the FAA stipulates that users maintain them according to the manufacturer's directions.
FAR § 105.43 (c) If installed, the automatic activation device must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions for that automatic activation device.
Interesting word 'maintained'. If you've done the required 4 and 8 year services, you have 'maintained in accordance to the manufacturer's instructions'
No where in the manual does it state a 12 year maintenance that requires several blows with a 5lb sledge, then an operational check that it must pass.
ETA: I know I'm going to catch shit for that.
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