AD 2002-22-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model S10-VT Sailplanes

AD Number
2002-22-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-CE-29-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 66547

Unsafe Condition

An in-flight fire incident revealed that the fire was not contained in the engine compartment, leading to a potential for a fire to ignite and spread into the cockpit, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the firewall by sealing all gaps and modify the fuel and oil lines in the engine compartment. Follow procedures specified in Stemme Service Bulletin A31-10-057, A31-10-061, and Stemme Installation Instruction A34-10-061E.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model S10-VT sailplanes, serial numbers 11-002 through 11-072, certificated in any category.

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