AD 2001-05-08

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Airworthiness Directives; VALENTIN GmbH Model 17E Sailplanes

AD Number
2001-05-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-CE-05-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 16103

Unsafe Condition

Cracked or improperly installed central wing bolts, and damaged, deformed, or loose telescopic rods.

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Required Actions

Inspect for and correct cracked or improperly installed central wing bolts; install a stronger central bolt if not already installed; inspect for and replace problem telescopic rods.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 5 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 13, 2001.

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Affected Aircraft

VALENTIN GmbH Model 17E sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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