AD 2025-13-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | DG Flugzeugbau GmbH | DG-1000T gliders | Airworthiness Directives; DG Aviation GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Gliders |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; DG Aviation GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of propeller separation from DG Aviation GmbH Model DG-1000T gliders, where the rubber of the damper element sheared off completely, which could lead to separation of the propeller, resulting in reduced or loss of control of the glider or the propeller impacting the glider, passengers in the glider, or people on the ground.
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Required Actions
Revising the glider flight manual, emptying the fuel tank, and installing 'Motor INOP' placards to prohibit operation with the powerplant. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
DG Aviation GmbH Model DG-1000T gliders
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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