AD 2000-26-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Models S10 and S10-V Sailplanes

AD Number
2000-26-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-81-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 1827

Unsafe Condition

Current design airbrake eyebolts could cause aerodynamic flutter of the upper airbrake straps at high airspeeds, leading to damage to the airbrake system and landing gear doors.

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Required Actions

Replace the eyebolts on the airbrake, inspect the airbrake sheets for proper clearance and adjust as necessary, and inspect for damage to the landing gear doors and replace any damaged parts.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 5 flight hours or 30 days, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Models S10 (serial numbers 10-03 through 10-63) and S10-V (serial numbers 14-002 through 14-030 and 14-012M through 14-063).

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