AD 75-22-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_75-22-16.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-22-16.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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