AD 2003-19-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt GmbH & CO KG Models G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro, and G103C Twin III Acro Sailplanes

AD Number
2003-19-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-35-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 56152

Unsafe Condition

The safety margins established into the design of the fuselage may not be sufficient to sustain limit loads during certain maneuvers and during flight at certain speeds, potentially leading to reduced structural integrity and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Modify the airspeed indicators, install placards restricting flight speeds and prohibiting aerobatic maneuvers, and revise the flight and maintenance manuals.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Burkhart Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt GmbH & Co KG Models G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro, and G103C Twin III Acro sailplanes, certificated for operation in the United States.

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