AD 2007-17-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Gliders and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive wear on several parts of the slip clutch can occur under bad conditions, potentially causing the slip clutch to disengage at an undesired torque.
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace, if necessary, the affected parts of the slip clutch on engines SOLO 2 625 01 and SOLO 2 652 02. Install additional procedures and inspection terms for all engines SOLO 2 625. Replace the cover plate in front of the slip clutch with a stronger plate, No. 2042888.
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Compliance Time
Within 12.5 hours of operation after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B gliders, all serial numbers, equipped with SOLO engine 2 625 01 or 2 625 02 and optional slip-clutch sets, SOLO part number 29 00 202.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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