AD 2006-22-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth GmbH & Co. KG Models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes

AD Number
2006-22-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25171
FR Citation
71 FR 62897

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth GmbH & Co. KG Models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure in the flap actuating circuit due to the lever at the torsional drive in the fuselage failing at the weld.

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Required Actions

Reinforce the flap drive within 90 days after December 1, 2006, following Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 286-35/No. 328-13, EASA approved on July 1, 2005.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after December 1, 2006

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Affected Aircraft

Schempp-Hirth GmbH & Co. KG Models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any U.S. category.

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