AD 2017-08-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; GROB Aircraft AG Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Broken pivots of the tail wheel mounting bracket resulting from corrosion and damage due to wear.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail wheel mounting bracket following GROB Aircraft AG Service Bulletin MSB817-70. If damage is found, repair following GROB Aircraft AG Repair Instruction RI 817-015. Repairs do not terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 months or 100 hours time-in-service after May 31, 2017, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours or 12 months.
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Affected Aircraft
GROB Aircraft AG Models GROB G 109 and GROB G 109B gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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