AD 2004-14-21
Unsafe Condition
Incorrectly glued drive shafts, which could result in drive shaft failure. This failure could lead to loss of control of the sailplane.
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Required Actions
Remove the drive shaft assembly and ship it to the service department of Stemme GmbH & Co. for inspection. Install the drive shaft after it has been inspected and any necessary corrective action has been taken.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service after August 21, 2004.
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Affected Aircraft
Stemme GmbH & Co. Models S10, S10-V, and S10-VT sailplanes with specific serial numbers: S10-VT (11-001 through 11-055, 11-057, 11-058, and 11-060 through 11-066), S10-V (14-003, 14-004, 14-007, 14-014, 14-015, and 14-018 through 14-030, as well as conversion serial numbers 14-028M, 14-036M, and 14-038M; and 10-08 and 10-13), and S10 (10-08 and 10-13).
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