AD 2013-24-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

AD Number
2013-24-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0661
FR Citation
78 FR 77567

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

Unsafe Condition

The instructions provided to inspect the propeller hub and blades are insufficient for detecting cracks and/or other damage, and other operating instructions provided by the flight and maintenance manual are incorrect and insufficient.

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Required Actions

Incorporate amended pages into the applicable FAA-approved sailplane flight manual (SFM) within 30 days after the effective date. Within 60 days after the effective date, incorporate amended pages into the FAA-approved SFM and sailplane maintenance manual (SMM), as applicable, and install the amended cockpit placards.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days and 60 days after January 28, 2014

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Affected Aircraft

Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus T gliders, serial numbers (S/N) 1 through 240, certificated in any category.

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