AD 2000-04-16
Unsafe Condition
Excessive radiation from the engine muffler may cause the carbon fiber shroud to delaminate, potentially leading to fire spread throughout the sailplane.
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Required Actions
Check the muffler for an X marking on the front plate. Perform pre-flight checks or boroscope inspections on the carbon reinforced plastic fairing based on sailplane hours. Replace the muffler with an improved design either at a specified time or immediately if discrepancies are found.
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Compliance Time
Within a specified time period or immediately upon finding discrepancies during inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH 26E sailplanes.
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