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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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Hinge Bracket
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aer Pegaso Models M100S Gliders Subject: Rudder Hinge Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1976 Make: Aer-Pegaso S.p.A. Model: M-100 S Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-05-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2544 AD NUMBER: 76-05-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aer Pegaso Models M100S Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-09 AER PEGASO (AEROMERE & AVIONAUTICA RIO): Amendment 39-2544. Applies to M100S gliders, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent separation of lower rudder hinge pin from the rudder hinge bracket and the consequent loss of rudder control, accomplish the following: 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, in accordance with the steps (1) through (9) of the Description section of Ingg. A. & P. Morrelli (Aer Pegaso) Technical Bulletin No. 11/M100S, dated March 16, 1971, or an FAA- approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective March 25, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aer Pegaso Models M100S Gliders Subject: Rudder Hinge Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1976 Make: Aer-Pegaso S.p.A. Model: M-100 S 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: 76-05-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2544 AD NUMBER: 76-05-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aer Pegaso Models M100S Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-09 AER PEGASO (AEROMERE & AVIONAUTICA RIO): Amendment 39-2544. Applies to M100S gliders, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent separation of lower rudder hinge pin from the rudder hinge bracket and the consequent loss of rudder control, accomplish the following: 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, in accordance with the steps (1) through (9) of the Description section of Ingg. A. & P. Morrelli (Aer Pegaso) Technical Bulletin No. 11/M100S, dated March 16, 1971, or an FAA- approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective March 25, 1976. FOOTER:
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