AD 2022-03-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG Gliders

AD Number
2022-03-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-1010
FR Citation
87 FR 3926

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Failure to accomplish the instructions in the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) could result in an unsafe condition.

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Required Actions

Establish a life limit of 5 years for certain propeller gearbox tooth belts by removing them from service after 5 years. Operators are required to record AD compliance each time an affected propeller gearbox tooth belt reaches its life limit and is replaced.

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Compliance Time

Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Stemme AG TSA-M Model S6 and S6-RT gliders, all serial numbers, with a propeller gearbox tooth belt marked 'Synchroforce Carbon' installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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