AD 2004-08-13

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; BURKHARDT GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 Twin ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, G103 TWIN III ACRO, and G103 C Twin III SL Sailplanes

AD Number
2004-08-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-61-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 21402

Unsafe Condition

Cracked center of gravity (CG) release hook attachment brackets could lead to abnormal or uncontrolled sailplane release, resulting in reduced or loss of sailplane control.

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Required Actions

Replace the center of gravity (CG) release hook attachment brackets with brackets of improved design.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

BURKHARDT GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 Twin ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, G103 TWIN III ACRO, and G103 C Twin III SL sailplanes.

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