AD 2020-13-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Occurrences have been reported where the rear locking rod of the rear canopy rotated out of the threads of the operating mechanism. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to blocking of the canopy emergency release system, possibly preventing safe escape of the occupant(s) from the (powered) sailplane in case of an in-flight emergency.
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Required Actions
Inspect the front and rear canopy to determine if the end of the rear locking rod protrudes over the canopy frame contour, and annual checks of the front and rear canopy rear locking rods to determine that they are screwed in tightly, and, depending on findings, repair of the canopy rear locking rods. Also, revise the applicable Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan, DG-500/22 Elan, DG-500M, and DG-500MB gliders, and certain Models DG-1000S and DG-1000T gliders.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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