AD 2005-08-12
Unsafe Condition
Cracks or poorly repaired cracks at the weld seam between the hinge tube and the vertical tube of the rudder pedal could lead to failure of the rudder controls, resulting in loss of directional control of the glider.
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Required Actions
Replace non-strengthened rudder pedals with reinforced rudder pedals (left-hand P/N $Y185A, right-hand P/N $Y196A). Do not install any non-strengthened rudder pedals as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after June 6, 2005, unless already done.
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Affected Aircraft
CENTRAIR Models 101, 101A, 101AP, and 101P gliders, serial numbers 101xx001 through 101xx285 and 101D0501 through 101D0530, certificated in any category.
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