AD 2005-26-12

final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; BURKHARDT GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, G103A TWIN II ACRO, G103C TWIN III ACRO, and G 103 C Twin III SL Sailplanes

AD Number
2005-26-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20803
FR Citation
70 FR 76679

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 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, G103A TWIN II ACRO, G103C TWIN III ACRO, and G 103 C Twin III SL sailplanes, all serial numbers.

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