AD 2013-16-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Sailplanes

AD Number
2013-16-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0450
FR Citation
78 FR 53630

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition

Misalignment of the automatic elevator control connection, presumably caused by an incorrect repair or damage at the tail-plane area.

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Required Actions

Inspect and replace the elevator control connection as necessary. For K7 and K8 sailplanes, verify the embodiment of the pushrod support modification and perform the modification if not already installed.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (October 4, 2013).

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Affected Aircraft

Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models AS-K13, Ka2B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B, Ka 6 BR, Ka 6 C, Ka 6 CR, K7, K8, and K 8 B sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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