Well sort off, the AD does give a time limit to comply, so they have actual been stricter than the AD requires.
Table 1: Compliance time for replacement
Rudder control unit configuration
Compliance time (after the effective date of this AD)
Open cable cage
Within 1 month
Closed cable cage
Within 3 months
http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_a...AD_2014-0067_1