AD 2007-15-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model S10-V and S10-VT Powered Sailplanes

AD Number
2007-15-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27431 Directorate Identifier 2007
FR Citation
72 FR 40233

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model S10-V and S10-VT Powered Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition

The connection screw of the propeller blade follower type 10AP-VM may break, and the main part of the blade follower can be lost in flight. This could lead to high vibration during powered flight and decreased control of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Replace the blade follower type 10AP-VM with the new type 10AP-VP, following the instructions in STEMME F & D SB A31-10-078, Am.-index: 02.a, dated March 2, 2007. Do not install propeller types 10AP-F, 10AP-V, or 11AP-V unless they have the new type 10AP-VP blade follower installed.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 engine operating hours or 90 days after August 28, 2007, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model S10-V and S10-VT powered sailplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category and have not incorporated the actions of STEMME F & D SB A31-10-078, Am.-index: 01.a, dated November 6, 2006.

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