AD 75-17-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Slingsby Aviation Ltd. | T.59.D Kestrel | Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Model T59D Kestrel Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the elevator actuator bracket P/N 59A-30-11 due to cracks in the inside welded corners.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, visually inspect the elevator actuator bracket P/N 59A-30-11 for cracks in the inside welded corners. If cracks are found, replace it with a machined aluminum bracket P/N 59A-03-8A/B/C before further flight. Discontinue inspections after installing the replacement bracket.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 hours' time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Model T59D Kestrel gliders certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Actuator Bracket
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Model T59D Kestrel Gliders Subject: Elevator Actuator Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1974 Make: Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Model: T.59.D Kestrel Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-17-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2312 AD NUMBER: 75-17-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Model T59D Kestrel Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-10 SLINGSBY SAILPLANES: Amendment 39-2312. Applies to T59D Kestrel gliders certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent structural failure of the elevator actuator bracket, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 hours' time in service, visually inspect the elevator actuator bracket P/N 59A-30-11 for cracks in the inside welded corners. (b) If cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace the elevator actuator bracket, P/N 59A-30-11, with a machined aluminum bracket, P/N 59A-03-8A/B/C, in accordance with Slingsby Sailplanes Technical Instruction No. 65, Issue 2, dated May 23, 1974, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after a machined aluminum elevator actuator bracket, P/N 59A-03-8A/B/C, has been installed in place of P/N 59A-30-11 in accordance with Slingsby Sailplanes Technical Instruction No. 65, Issue 2, dated May 23, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective August 18, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Model T59D Kestrel Gliders Subject: Elevator Actuator Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1974 Make: Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Model: T.59.D Kestrel 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: 75-17-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2312 AD NUMBER: 75-17-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Model T59D Kestrel Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-10 SLINGSBY SAILPLANES: Amendment 39-2312. Applies to T59D Kestrel gliders certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent structural failure of the elevator actuator bracket, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 hours' time in service, visually inspect the elevator actuator bracket P/N 59A-30-11 for cracks in the inside welded corners. (b) If cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace the elevator actuator bracket, P/N 59A-30-11, with a machined aluminum bracket, P/N 59A-03-8A/B/C, in accordance with Slingsby Sailplanes Technical Instruction No. 65, Issue 2, dated May 23, 1974, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after a machined aluminum elevator actuator bracket, P/N 59A-03-8A/B/C, has been installed in place of P/N 59A-30-11 in accordance with Slingsby Sailplanes Technical Instruction No. 65, Issue 2, dated May 23, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective August 18, 1974. FOOTER:
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