AD 2006-16-20

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000S Sailplanes

AD Number
2006-16-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24255
FR Citation
71 FR 46393

Unsafe Condition

Rigging of the horizontal stabilizer without properly connecting the elevator, which could lead to an inoperative elevator and loss of control of the sailplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the elevator control at the stabilizer assembly by replacing the rod-end part number 5St94 with a modified rod-end P/N 10St97/1, installing deflector part number 10St97/2, and replacing the placard on the fin. Incorporate changes in the FAA-approved sailplane flight manual as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after September 18, 2006.

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Affected Aircraft

All DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000S sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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