AD 2018-10-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
failure of the connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod bearings from the engine control unit
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Required Actions
install a software update that provides new settings to the engine control unit (ECU) to lower the load on the bearings of the crankshaft
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Compliance Time
Within 2 work-hours
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Affected Aircraft
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine
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