AD 67-06-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH | Bergfalke-III | Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders |
| aircraft | Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH | Bergfalke-II/55 | Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks on the aileron bell crank, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3, located in the outer wing section.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the aileron bell cranks for cracks using a mirror and at least a two-powered glass. Replace cracked aileron bell cranks with new reinforced ones (Drawing No. 104B.41-S3-E1) before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 40 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 (all serial numbers) and Bergfalke III (Serial Numbers 5500 through 5586).
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Bell Crank
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders Subject: Aileron Bell Crank Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/01/1967 Make: Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: Bergfalke-III | Bergfalke-II/55 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-351 AD NUMBER: 67-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 1, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-06-05 SCHEIBE-FLUGZEUGBAU: Amdt. 39-351 Part 39 Federal Register February 24, 1967. Applies to Model Bergfalke II/55 Gliders, all Serial Numbers, and Model Bergfalke III Gliders, Serial Numbers 5500 through 5586. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks on the aileron bell crank, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3, located in the outer wing section, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 40 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection, visually inspect the aileron bell cranks, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3, in the left and right outer wing section for cracks using a mirror, and at least a two-powered glass. If cracks are detected during any of these inspections, comply with (b) of this AD. (b) Replace aileron bell cranks, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3, found cracked during the inspection provided for in (a) before further flight with a new reinforced aileron bell crank, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3-E1. (c) The requirements of this AD are not applicable to those gliders that have been equipped with aileron bell cranks, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3-E1, in the outer wing section. (Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Technical Information Bulletin I/66 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective March 1, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders Subject: Aileron Bell Crank Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/01/1967 Make: Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: Bergfalke-III | Bergfalke-II/55 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: 67-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-351 AD NUMBER: 67-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 1, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-06-05 SCHEIBE-FLUGZEUGBAU: Amdt. 39-351 Part 39 Federal Register February 24, 1967. Applies to Model Bergfalke II/55 Gliders, all Serial Numbers, and Model Bergfalke III Gliders, Serial Numbers 5500 through 5586. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks on the aileron bell crank, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3, located in the outer wing section, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 40 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection, visually inspect the aileron bell cranks, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3, in the left and right outer wing section for cracks using a mirror, and at least a two-powered glass. If cracks are detected during any of these inspections, comply with (b) of this AD. (b) Replace aileron bell cranks, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3, found cracked during the inspection provided for in (a) before further flight with a new reinforced aileron bell crank, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3-E1. (c) The requirements of this AD are not applicable to those gliders that have been equipped with aileron bell cranks, Drawing No. 104B.41-S3-E1, in the outer wing section. (Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Technical Information Bulletin I/66 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective March 1, 1967. FOOTER:
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