AD 2013-22-12

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Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

AD Number
2013-22-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0927
FR Citation
78 FR 67013

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Defective starter motor control unit, which could activate the starter motor without pressing the starter button.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine if an unmodified starter control unit is installed. If unmodified, replace the starter control unit with a modified one.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 days after November 18, 2013

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Affected Aircraft

DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800A, DG-800B, and DG-500MB gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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