AD 2008-23-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-1000S and DG-1000T Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
The bolt of a bearing stand which is the pivot for a bell crank failed in a DG-500 ELAN Trainer, suspected due to a loose nut fixing the bell crank. Additionally, during aerobatics, a suspension of the airbrake control hook up in the wing root failed.
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Required Actions
Check the torque of the nut fixing bellcrank 5St19 to the bolt and replace the bolt if the torque is too low. Install an additional bracket. Check the suspension of the airbrake control hook ups in the wing roots for any damage and reinforce the suspensions. Repair any damage found.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-1000S and DG-1000T gliders with serial numbers 10-1 through 10-102, 10-106 through 10-108, and 10-1 through 10-83, 10-85 through 10-87, 10-89 through 10-91, 10-93, and 10-94.
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