AD 69-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | AS-K 13 | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model ASK-13 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
The landing gear end buffer plate may slip inside the rubber buffer, which could result in landing gear failure.
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Required Actions
Replace the 2.76-inch diameter buffer plate on the left and right landing gear with a 3.55-inch diameter buffer plate per Schleicher Modification No. 3 or later LBA/FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model AS-K 13 gliders, Serial Numbers 13000 through 13104, 13108, 13109, except Serial Numbers 13071 and 13096.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Buffer Plate
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-05-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-05-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model ASK-13 Gliders Subject: Landing Gear Buffer Plate Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/05/1969 Make: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model: AS-K 13 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-05-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-730 AD NUMBER: 69-05-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model ASK-13 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 5, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-05-04 SCHLEICHER: Amdt. 39-730. Applies to Schleicher Model ASK-13 gliders, Serial Numbers 13000 through 13104, 13108, 13109, except Serial Numbers 13071 and 13096. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the landing gear end buffer plate from slipping inside the rubber buffer, replace the 2.76-inch diameter buffer plate located on the left and right landing gear with a 3.55- inch diameter buffer plate, in accordance with Schleicher Modification No. 3, dated September 4, 1968, or later LBA-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective April 5, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-05-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-05-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model ASK-13 Gliders Subject: Landing Gear Buffer Plate Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/05/1969 Make: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model: AS-K 13 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: 69-05-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-730 AD NUMBER: 69-05-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model ASK-13 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 5, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-05-04 SCHLEICHER: Amdt. 39-730. Applies to Schleicher Model ASK-13 gliders, Serial Numbers 13000 through 13104, 13108, 13109, except Serial Numbers 13071 and 13096. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the landing gear end buffer plate from slipping inside the rubber buffer, replace the 2.76-inch diameter buffer plate located on the left and right landing gear with a 3.55- inch diameter buffer plate, in accordance with Schleicher Modification No. 3, dated September 4, 1968, or later LBA-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective April 5, 1969. FOOTER:
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