AD 75-26-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH | Bergfalke-III | Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders |
| aircraft | Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH | Bergfalke-II/55 | Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Loose connecting bolt between the elevator push-pull rod and elevator control lever could lead to elevator control failure.
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Required Actions
Replace the safety pin (Fokker needle) with an aviation quality washer and cotter pin within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Bergfalke II/55 and III gliders equipped with loose connecting bolt between the elevator push-pull rod and elevator control lever.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-26-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-26-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders Subject: Elevator Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1975 Make: Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: Bergfalke-III | Bergfalke-II/55 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-26-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2463 AD NUMBER: 75-26-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-26-14 SCHEIBE FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2463. Applies to Model Bergfalke II/55 and III gliders, certificated in all categories, equipped with loose connecting bolt between the elevator push-pull rod and elevator control lever. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To ensure a reliable elevator control connection, within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the safety pin (Fokker needle) at the connecting bolt between the elevator push-pull rod and the elevator control lever with an aviation quality washer and cotter pin. This supersedes Amendment 39-2334 (49 FR 33008), AD 75-17-29. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-26-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-26-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders Subject: Elevator Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1975 Make: Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: Bergfalke-III | Bergfalke-II/55 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: 75-26-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2463 AD NUMBER: 75-26-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau Models Bergfalke II/55 and Bergfalke III Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-26-14 SCHEIBE FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2463. Applies to Model Bergfalke II/55 and III gliders, certificated in all categories, equipped with loose connecting bolt between the elevator push-pull rod and elevator control lever. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To ensure a reliable elevator control connection, within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the safety pin (Fokker needle) at the connecting bolt between the elevator push-pull rod and the elevator control lever with an aviation quality washer and cotter pin. This supersedes Amendment 39-2334 (49 FR 33008), AD 75-17-29. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1975. FOOTER:
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