AD 75-17-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Model T59D Kestrel Gliders

AD Number
75-17-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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