AD 2016-22-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

AD Number
2016-22-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-6123
FR Citation
81 FR 74666

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient overlap of the airbrake panels, which can lead to interlocking and blockage of the airbrakes, possibly resulting in reduced control of the (powered) sailplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the overlap of the affected airbrake panels. Depending on findings, accomplish applicable corrective action(s) as specified in the referenced Technical Note.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Discus-2a (serial numbers 1 through 253), Discus-2b (serial numbers 1 through 255), Discus-2c (serial numbers 1 through 61), Discus 2cT (serial numbers 1 through 127), Ventus-2a (serial numbers 1 through 178), and Ventus-2b (serial numbers 1 through 175).

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