AD 75-22-16

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders

AD Number
75-22-16
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 Glasflugel Club Libelle 205 Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel H 301 Libelle Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel H 301B Libelle Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel Standard Libelle Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel Standard Libelle-201B Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the welded seam of the elevator assembly guide and distortion of the elevator assembly guide on the elevator actuator bracket could lead to possible loss of elevator control.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the elevator assembly guide for distortion and the welded seam with a 5 power magnifier for cracks. If cracks or distortion are found, replace the elevator actuator bracket with a reinforced serviceable unit before further flight. If no issues are found, comply with replacement within the next 100 hours' time in service.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished (initial inspection). If issues found, before further flight. If no issues, within the next 100 hours' time in service.

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Affected Aircraft

Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B; Club Libelle 205 serial numbers 107 and below; H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle serial numbers 2 and subsequent equipped with elevator actuator bracket having welded assembly guides.

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Assembly Guide

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AD Number:
75-22-16
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, ...Show more
Subject:
Elevator Assembly Guide
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/04/1975
Make:
Glasflugel
Model:
Club Libelle 205 | H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B
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: 75-22-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2406

AD NUMBER:   75-22-16

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 4, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-22-16 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-2406. Applies to the following gliders, certificated in all categories:

1. Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B;
2. Club Libelle 205, serial numbers 107 and below; and
3. H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle serial numbers 2 and subsequent equipped with an elevator actuator bracket having welded assembly guides.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To detect cracks in the welded seam of the elevator assembly guide on the elevator actuator bracket and distortion of the elevator assembly guide and to prevent possible loss of elevator control, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, visually inspect -

(i) The elevator assembly guide for distortion: and

(ii) The welded seam of the elevator assembly guide, using a 5 power magnifier, for cracks.

(b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, a crack or distortion of the elevator assembly guide is found, before further flight, comply with paragraph (d).

(c) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, a crack or distortion of the elevator assembly guide is not found, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, comply with paragraph (d).

(d) When compliance is required by paragraph (b) or (c), replace the elevator actuator bracket with a serviceable elevator actuator bracket reinforced with two sheet metal strips in accordance with paragraph 4 of the "Method" section of Glasflugel Technical Note No. 201-20, 205-6, 206-1, 301-30 dated July 11, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective November 4, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-22-16
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, ...Show more
Subject:
Elevator Assembly Guide
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/04/1975
Make:
Glasflugel
Model:
Club Libelle 205 | H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B
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: 75-22-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2406

AD NUMBER:   75-22-16

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 4, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-22-16 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-2406. Applies to the following gliders, certificated in all categories:

1. Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201B;
2. Club Libelle 205, serial numbers 107 and below; and
3. H301 Libelle and H301B Libelle serial numbers 2 and subsequent equipped with an elevator actuator bracket having welded assembly guides.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To detect cracks in the welded seam of the elevator assembly guide on the elevator actuator bracket and distortion of the elevator assembly guide and to prevent possible loss of elevator control, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, visually inspect -

(i) The elevator assembly guide for distortion: and

(ii) The welded seam of the elevator assembly guide, using a 5 power magnifier, for cracks.

(b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, a crack or distortion of the elevator assembly guide is found, before further flight, comply with paragraph (d).

(c) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, a crack or distortion of the elevator assembly guide is not found, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, comply with paragraph (d).

(d) When compliance is required by paragraph (b) or (c), replace the elevator actuator bracket with a serviceable elevator actuator bracket reinforced with two sheet metal strips in accordance with paragraph 4 of the "Method" section of Glasflugel Technical Note No. 201-20, 205-6, 206-1, 301-30 dated July 11, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective November 4, 1975.

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