AD 2006-25-14

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus T Gliders

AD Number
2006-25-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
FAA-2006-26437
FR Citation
71 FR 75106

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus T Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Possible failure of the attachment of the propeller blades.

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Required Actions

Inspect the propeller hub in the area of the five propeller blade roots for cracks using a minimum 10x magnifier. If cracks are found or the propeller accumulates 15 hours TIS, remove the propeller hub and return it to the propeller manufacturer for inspection and overhaul. For propellers with 15 or more hours TIS, remove the propeller hub and return it for inspection and overhaul immediately.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS) or before further flight, depending on the propeller's TIS as of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus T gliders, serial numbers 1 through 149, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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