AD 2023-03-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH and Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Occurrences of rupture of the eccentric axle on Solo Model 2350 C and 2350 D engines, which are installed on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T gliders and Schempp-Hirth Model Duo Discus T gliders in the United States.
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Required Actions
Replace the eccentric axle with a new part, and establish a life limit for this part. The owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate may perform the incorporation of the operating limitation into the flight manual of the glider and removal of the operating limitation, and the actions must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v).
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T gliders equipped with a Solo Model 2350 C engine, and Schempp-Hirth Model Duo Discus T gliders equipped with a Solo Model 2350 D engine.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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