AD 2025-13-08

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Airworthiness Directives; DG Aviation GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Gliders

AD Number
2025-13-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-1119
FR Citation
90 FR 30575

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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