AD 2006-16-20
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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