AD 2001-07-01
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the primer valve, exhaust system, fuel line, exhaust, and piston rod of the gas strut for the engine, which could lead to engine failure and loss of power during critical stages of flight.
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Required Actions
Install an additional filter for the primer valve; inspect and align the exhaust system; modify the placement of the fuel lines if the fuel filter is installed at the front mounting point of the spindle drive; and secure the gas strut piston rod end using Loctite if the piston rod rotates.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD for installing the primer valve filter and inspecting/aligning the exhaust system; within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD for modifying the fuel lines and securing the gas strut piston rod.
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Affected Aircraft
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B sailplanes equipped with a SOLO engine.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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