AD 2026-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cirrus | gliders | Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
reports of a broken outer race component of the lower ball bearing installed in the all-moving horizontal tailplane drive fitting
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Required Actions
Inspecting the elevator drive fitting to determine the type of lower ball bearing installed, and depending upon the results, replacing the lower ball bearing with a serviceable part
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model STANDARD CIRRUS gliders, serial numbers 21, 23, 27, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36 through 52, and 54 through 120
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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