AD 71-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | K 8 | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | K 8 B | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model K8 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the airbrake bellcrank inboard bearing bracket to main fuselage attachment welds.
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Required Actions
Modify the bracket attachment in accordance with Schleicher Modification No. 10 dated October 25, 1962 or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model K8 and K8B gliders
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Federal Register Abstract
Airbrake Bearing Bracket Failure
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model K8 Gliders Subject: Airbrake Bearing Bracket Failure 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Make: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model: K 8 | K 8 B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-19-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1283 AD NUMBER: 71-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model K8 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-19-01 SCHLEICHER: Amendment 39-1283. Applies to Model K8 Gliders. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the airbrake bellcrank inboard bearing bracket to main fuselage attachment welds, modify the bracket attachment in accordance with Schleicher Modification No. 10, dated October 25, 1962 or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective September 7, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model K8 Gliders Subject: Airbrake Bearing Bracket Failure 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 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: 71-19-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1283 AD NUMBER: 71-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model K8 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-19-01 SCHLEICHER: Amendment 39-1283. Applies to Model K8 Gliders. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the airbrake bellcrank inboard bearing bracket to main fuselage attachment welds, modify the bracket attachment in accordance with Schleicher Modification No. 10, dated October 25, 1962 or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective September 7, 1971. FOOTER:
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