AD 64-09-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders

AD Number
64-09-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. K 8 Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. K 8 B Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Ka 6 Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Ka 6 B Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Ka 6 BR Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Ka 6 C Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Ka 6 CR Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Ka 6 CR-Pe Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
aircraft Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. KA 6 E Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Cracks and faulty welds have been found at the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push-pull rod and in the weld between the bearing bracket for the airbrake flap cross shaft lever and the fuselage main frame.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect for cracks in the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push-pull rod using at least a 3-power magnifying glass. If cracks are found, replace the push-pull rod with a modified part per Schleicher Modification No. 7 (Ka6) or No. 9 (K8) before further flight. If no cracks are found, install the modified push-pull rod within 50 hours' time in service.

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Compliance Time

within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Models K 8, K 8 B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B, Ka 6 BR, Ka 6 C, Ka 6 CR, Ka 6 CR-Pe, KA 6 E, with serial numbers up to and including Serial Number 6067 (Ka6 models) and 8098 (K8 models)

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Federal Register Abstract

Airbrake Push Pull Rod

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AD Number:
64-09-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
Subject:
Airbrake Push Pull Rod
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/07/1971
Make:
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Model:
K 8 | K 8 B | Ka 6 | Ka 6 B | Ka 6 BR | Ka 6 C | Ka 6 CR | Ka 6 CR-Pe | KA 6 E
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Glider
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 64-09-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   64-09-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 7, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   64-09-06 SCHLEICHER: Amendment 716 Part 507 Federal Register April 18, 1964, as revised by Amendment 39-1282. Applies to Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders.

Compliance required as indicated.

Cracks and faulty welds have been found at the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push- pull rod and in the weld between the bearing bracket for the airbrake flap cross shaft lever and the fuselage main frame.

(a) On Model Ka6 all serial numbers up to and including Serial Number 6067 and Model K8 all serial numbers up to and including Serial Number 8098, within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect for cracks in the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push and pull rod with at least a 3-power magnifying glass.

(1) If cracks are found at the fitting welded to the airbrake push-pull rod in either Models Ka6 or K8 gliders, replace the push-pull rod with a modified part as provided for in Schleicher Modification No. 7 dated September 13, 1962, for Model Ka6 and Modification No. 9 dated September 13, 1962, for Model K8 before further flight.

(2) If the inspection in (a) reveals no cracks, install the modified push-pull rod within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD.

(Schleicher Modification No. 7 for Model Ka6, dated September 13, 1962, Modification No. 9 for Model K8 dated September 13, 1962, pertain to this same subject.)

Amendment 716 Part 507 Federal Register April 18, 1964, became effective May 19, 1964.

Revised December 2, 1964.

This amendment 39-1282 becomes effective September 7, 1971.

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AD Number:
64-09-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders
Subject:
Airbrake Push Pull Rod
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/07/1971
Make:
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Model:
K 8 | K 8 B | Ka 6 | Ka 6 B | Ka 6 BR | Ka 6 C | Ka 6 CR | Ka 6 CR-Pe | KA 6 E
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Glider
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 64-09-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   64-09-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 7, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   64-09-06 SCHLEICHER: Amendment 716 Part 507 Federal Register April 18, 1964, as revised by Amendment 39-1282. Applies to Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders.

Compliance required as indicated.

Cracks and faulty welds have been found at the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push- pull rod and in the weld between the bearing bracket for the airbrake flap cross shaft lever and the fuselage main frame.

(a) On Model Ka6 all serial numbers up to and including Serial Number 6067 and Model K8 all serial numbers up to and including Serial Number 8098, within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect for cracks in the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push and pull rod with at least a 3-power magnifying glass.

(1) If cracks are found at the fitting welded to the airbrake push-pull rod in either Models Ka6 or K8 gliders, replace the push-pull rod with a modified part as provided for in Schleicher Modification No. 7 dated September 13, 1962, for Model Ka6 and Modification No. 9 dated September 13, 1962, for Model K8 before further flight.

(2) If the inspection in (a) reveals no cracks, install the modified push-pull rod within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD.

(Schleicher Modification No. 7 for Model Ka6, dated September 13, 1962, Modification No. 9 for Model K8 dated September 13, 1962, pertain to this same subject.)

Amendment 716 Part 507 Federal Register April 18, 1964, became effective May 19, 1964.

Revised December 2, 1964.

This amendment 39-1282 becomes effective September 7, 1971.

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