AD 2005-24-01
Unsafe Condition
Conflicting information concerning the structural life limit in the Limitations Section of the CENTRAIR Model 101AP glider maintenance manual could lead to non-adherence to the published life limit, potentially compromising the structural integrity of the glider.
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Required Actions
Using pen and ink, change Section 5.1 of the Limitations Section of the CENTRAIR Gliders Maintenance Manual to read, 'The general inspection should be executed every 5 years until the 3,000-hour time-in-service structural life limit is met.' This change enforces the 3,000-hour structural life limit set out in page 5.01 of the maintenance manual.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 30 days after January 3, 2006
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Affected Aircraft
Models 101, 101A, 101AP, and 101P gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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