AD 76-05-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aer-Pegaso S.p.A. | M-100 S | Airworthiness Directives; Aer Pegaso Models M100S Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of lower rudder hinge pin from the rudder hinge bracket and consequent loss of rudder control.
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Required Actions
Replace the lower rudder hinge pin with a new pin made of SAE 1024 steel and inspect the new pin's weld for cracks using the dye penetrant method per steps 1-9 of Ingg. A. & P. Morrelli Technical Bulletin No. 11/M100S dated March 16, 1971, or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aer-Pegaso S.p.A. M-100 S gliders, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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