AD 75-16-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke Ag | Diamant 16.5 | Airworthiness Directives; Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Model Diamant HBV and Diamant 16.5 Gliders |
| aircraft | Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke Ag | HBV Diamant | Airworthiness Directives; Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Model Diamant HBV and Diamant 16.5 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Rudder jamming due to insufficient fin fairing overlap of the rudder nose.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect and measure the fin fairing overlap of the rudder nose for right full rudder to ensure an overlap of more than 0.4 in. (10 mm). If overlap is insufficient, modify the rudder nose by bonding fiberglass strips in accordance with Service Bulletin No.2 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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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
Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Diamant HBV gliders (all serial numbers) and Diamant 16.5 gliders (S/N 011 through 069 except 030, 031, 036, 058, 067, and 068)
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Jamming
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-16-19.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-16-19 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Model Diamant HBV and Diamant 16.5 Gliders Subject: Rudder Jamming Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/12/1975 Make: Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke Ag Model: Diamant 16.5 | HBV Diamant Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-16-19 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2293 AD NUMBER: 75-16-19 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Model Diamant HBV and Diamant 16.5 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 12, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-16-19 FLUG-und FAHRZEUGWERKE A.G.: Amendment 39-2293. Applies to Diamant HBV gliders, all serial numbers, and Diamant 16.5 gliders, S/N 011 through 069, except 030, 031, 036, 058, 067, and 068, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent jamming of the rudder, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect and measure the fin fairing overlap of the rudder nose for right full rudder to assure an overlap of more than 0.4 inc. (10 mm) in accordance with Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Service Bulletin No.2, dated May 15, 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If fin fairing overlap measured in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD is less than 0.4 in. (10 mm), modify (lengthen) the rudder nose by bonding fiberglass strips to the nose in accordance with Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Service Bulletin No.2, dated May 15, 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective August 12, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-16-19.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-16-19 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Model Diamant HBV and Diamant 16.5 Gliders Subject: Rudder Jamming Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/12/1975 Make: Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke Ag Model: Diamant 16.5 | HBV Diamant 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: 75-16-19 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2293 AD NUMBER: 75-16-19 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Model Diamant HBV and Diamant 16.5 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 12, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-16-19 FLUG-und FAHRZEUGWERKE A.G.: Amendment 39-2293. Applies to Diamant HBV gliders, all serial numbers, and Diamant 16.5 gliders, S/N 011 through 069, except 030, 031, 036, 058, 067, and 068, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent jamming of the rudder, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect and measure the fin fairing overlap of the rudder nose for right full rudder to assure an overlap of more than 0.4 inc. (10 mm) in accordance with Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Service Bulletin No.2, dated May 15, 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If fin fairing overlap measured in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD is less than 0.4 in. (10 mm), modify (lengthen) the rudder nose by bonding fiberglass strips to the nose in accordance with Flug-und Fahrzeugwerke A.G. Service Bulletin No.2, dated May 15, 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective August 12, 1975. FOOTER:
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