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AD 2007-19-18 Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T Gliders

2007-10-26
2007-09-21
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Applicability*9

This AD applies to DG-1000T gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

Compliance

Within the next 60 days after October 26, 2007 (the effective day of this AD), unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Replace the Digital Indicating System (DEI-NT) unit with an updated unit that incorporates software version V1.5, and replace the control unit with an updated unit that incorporates software version V1.9 following DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006. (2) Insert the new Flight Manual pages 0.1, 0.5, 7.14, and 7.15 and the new Maintenance Manual pages 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 0.10, 1.22, and 1.23, issued October 2006 marked with TN1000/09, and add Diagram 15a into your maintenance program (maintenance manual) following DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006. (3) Prior to further flight after the action required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do not install a DEI-NT or control unit in any DG-1000T airplane, unless it incorporates the software versions required in this AD. Note 1: The referenced DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, also includes instructions for replacement of the fuel cock, which is not required by this AD. Note 2: As specified in the flight manual, the glider can only be operated in the non-powered configuration without the DEI-NT installed. Engine operation is not possible. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2007-0040, dated February 23, 2007; and DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i)You must use DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH, Wilhelm Dirks, Chief of Design; Otto-Lilienthal-Weg 2, 76646 Bruchsal, Germany; telephone: +49 7251 3020 140; fax: +49 7251 3020 149; e-mail: design@dg-flugzeugbau.de. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 13, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-18474 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Required actions

Within the next 60 days after October 26, 2007 (the effective day of this AD), unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Replace the Digital Indicating System (DEI-NT) unit with an updated unit that incorporates software version V1.5, and replace the control unit with an updated unit that incorporates software version V1.9 following DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006. (2) Insert the new Flight Manual pages 0.1, 0.5, 7.14, and 7.15 and the new Maintenance Manual pages 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 0.10, 1.22, and 1.23, issued October 2006 marked with TN1000/09, and add Diagram 15a into your maintenance program (maintenance manual) following DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006. (3) Prior to further flight after the action required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do not install a DEI-NT or control unit in any DG-1000T airplane, unless it incorporates the software versions required in this AD. Note 1: The referenced DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, also includes instructions for replacement of the fuel cock, which is not required by this AD. Note 2: As specified in the flight manual, the glider can only be operated in the non-powered configuration without the DEI-NT installed. Engine operation is not possible. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2007-0040, dated February 23, 2007; and DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i)You must use DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 1000/09, EASA approved December 12, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH, Wilhelm Dirks, Chief of Design; Otto-Lilienthal-Weg 2, 76646 Bruchsal, Germany; telephone: +49 7251 3020 140; fax: +49 7251 3020 149; e-mail: design@dg-flugzeugbau.de. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 13, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-18474 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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