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AD Number:
2002-15-01 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
2002-CE-11-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models HK 36 R "Super Dimona", HK 36 TC, ...Show more
Subject:
Long Aileron Push Rods in Both Wings
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: August 30, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 169)
Citation Publish Date:
08/30/2002
Effective Date:
09/03/2002
Make:
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Model:
HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA | HK 36 TC | HK 36 TS | HK 36 TTC | HK 36 TTC-ECO | HK 36 TTC-ECO (Restricted C...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Glider
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
2002-15-01
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
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[Federal Register: August 30, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 169)]


[Rules and Regulations]


[Page 55712-55714]


From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]


[DOCID:fr30au02-7]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Federal Aviation Administration


14 CFR Part 39


[Docket No. 2002-CE-11-AD; Amendment 39-12870; AD 2002-15-01 R1]


RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models HK 36 R ''Super Dimona'',


HK 36 TC, HK 36 TS, HK 36 TTC, HK 36 TTC-ECO, HK 36 TTC-ECO (Restricted Category),


and HK 36 TTS Sailplanes


AGENCY:
 
Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.


ACTION:
 
Final rule; correction.


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SUMMARY:
 
This amendment clarifies information contained in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-15-


01, which currently requires you to inspect the long aileron push rods in both wings for damage and


modify the push rods on all Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH (Diamond) Models H-36 ''Dimona'', HK


36 R ''Super Dimona'', HK 36 TC, HK 36 TS, HK 36 TTC, HK 36 TTC-ECO, HK 36 TTC-ECO


(Restricted Category), and HK 36 TTS sailplanes. The Model H-36 ''Dimona'' sailplane has a different


flight control system than the rest of the affected sailplanes. This particular flight control system makes it


impossible for the Model H-36 ''Dimona'' sailplanes to be in compliance with AD 2002-15-01. This


document deletes these sailplanes from the AD applicability. The actions specified by this AD are


intended to detect and correct damage in the long aileron push control rods, which could result in failure


of the aileron push rods and decreased control. Such failure could lead to aeroelastic flutter.


DATES:
 
This AD becomes effective on September 3, 2002.


The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications


listed in the regulations as of September 3, 2002.


ADDRESSES:
 
You may get the service information referenced in this AD from Diamond Aircraft


Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Strasse 5, A-2700 Wiener Neistadt, Austria; telephone: 43 2622 26 700;


facsimile: 43 2622 26 780. You may view this information at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),


Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 2002-CE-11-AD, 901


Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North


Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
 
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small


Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144;


facsimile: (816) 329-4090.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:


Discussion


What Prior Action Did FAA Take on This Subject?


We issued AD 2002-15-01, Amendment 39-12829 (67 FR 47680, July 22, 2002), in order to detect


and correct damage in the long aileron push control rods on all Diamond Models H-36 ''Dimona'', HK 36


R ''Super Dimona'', HK 36 TC, HK 36 TS, HK 36 TTC, HK 36 TTC-ECO, HK 36 TTC-ECO (Restricted


Category), and HK 36 TTS sailplanes. This AD currently requires you to inspect the long aileron push


rods in both wings for damage and modify the push rods.


What Has Happened To Necessitate Further AD Action?


The Model H-36 ''Dimona'' sailplane has a different flight control system than the rest of the affected


sailplanes. This particular flight control system makes it impossible for the Model H-36 ''Dimona''


sailplanes to be in compliance with AD 2002-15-01.


Consequently, FAA sees a need to clarify AD 2002-15-01 to assure that every owner/operator of the


affected sailplanes is able to comply with the AD action. This is possible by removing the Model H-36


''Dimona'' sailplanes from the AD applicability.


Correction of Publication


What Is the Purpose of This Document?


This document clarifies AD 2002-15-01 by removing the Model H-36 ''Dimona'' sailplanes from the


AD applicability and adds the amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR


39.13).


Is It Necessary To Seek Public Input?


Since this action only clarifies the intent of the compliance time, it has no adverse economic impact


and imposes no additional burden on any person than would have been necessary to comply with AD


2000-23-01. Therefore, FAA has determined that prior notice and opportunity for public comment are


unnecessary.


List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39


Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by Reference, Safety.


Adoption of the Amendment


Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation


Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: