Airworthiness directives › 2006-02-12
AD 2006-02-12 Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 Sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M Sailplanes
Applicability*9
(c) This AD affects the following sailplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model Serial numbers DG-100 All Serial Numbers. DG-400 All Serial Numbers. DG-500 Elan Series All Serial Numbers Through 5E23. DG-500M All Serial Numbers Through 5E23.
Unsafe condition
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the universal bearing of the lower rudder mounting from slipping out of the bearing support. The universal bearing slipping out could result in the rudder separating from its support. This failure could lead to loss of sailplane control during flight operations. (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Modify or replace the complete rudder mounting assembly Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after March 15, 2006 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done Follow DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 301/23 issue 2, 323/14 issue 2, 348/18 issue 2, 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue 2, 826/44 issue 2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10 issue 2, dated June 11, 2004, amended July 7, 2004. (2) Ensure that the securing washer, castellated nut, and split pins are installed as specified by the DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 301/23 issue 2, 323/14 issue 2, 348/18 issue 2, 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue 2, 826/44 issue 2, 370/9 issue, 2, 826/44 issue 2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10 issue 2, dated June 11, 2004, amended July 7, 2004 Before further flight after the modification or replacement of the mounting assembly required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD Follow DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 301/23 issue 2, 323/14 issue 2, 348/18 issue 2, 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue 2, 826/44 issue 2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10 issue 2, dated June 11, 2004, amended July 7, 2004.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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