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AD 2004-18-12 Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Model DG-500MB Sailplanes
Applicability*9
(c) This AD affects the following sailplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: DG Flugzeugbau Model DG-500MB, all serial numbers up to and including 5E220B15.
Required actions
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures Replace the Warner LA10 spindle drive with the Stross BSA 10 spindle drive and make any necessary electrical modifications including installation of the voltage converter for the brake of the spindle drive Replace and modify within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after October 22, 2004 (the effective date of this AD) Follow the instructions in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 843/18 June 25, 2003.
Unsafe condition
(d) This AD is the result of Warner LA10 spindle drive failure. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the Warner LA10 spindle drive, which could result in failure of the engine pylon extension/retraction mechanism. This condition could cause an unstable engine pylon assembly during flight with consequent loss of control of the sailplane.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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