AD 2010-24-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR Models 101, 101A, 101P, and 101AP Gliders

AD Number
2010-24-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0735 Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-030-AD
FR Citation
75 FR 74608

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR Models 101, 101A, 101P, and 101AP Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Damages to the rudder bar locking adjustment tube of a non-reinforced version have been reported. In case of tube breaking in flight, it might interfere with the rudder pedals, leading to rudder jam or restricted movement, and consequently reduced control of the sailplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rudder bar locking adjustment tube to determine if it has been reinforced and if it has been damaged. If not reinforced and not damaged, replace it with a reinforced tube (P/N $Y186A) at the next scheduled maintenance event but no later than 12 months after the effective date. If not reinforced and damaged, replace it before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after January 5, 2011, for inspection. Replacement actions must be completed at the next scheduled maintenance event but no later than 12 months after January 5, 2011, depending on the inspection results.

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Affected Aircraft

CENTRAIR Models 101, 101A, 101P, and 101AP gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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