AD 2009-20-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-100 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
The Elevator control bearing stand RU19 was not produced correctly, leading to the suspension bolt tearing out and making the elevator uncontrollable.
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Required Actions
Inspect the bearing stand RU19 following paragraph 1 of DG Flugzeugbau Technical note No. 301/26, Rev. 1. Replace the bearing stand with a reinforced version if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after October 19, 2009
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Affected Aircraft
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-100 gliders, serial numbers 5 and 21 through 103, certificated in any category.
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