AD 76-06-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH | SF-26A Standard | Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe Flugzeugbau Model SF 26A Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loss of lateral control due to cracks in the aileron bellcranks near the weld of the middle bearing bushing.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the aileron bellcranks near the weld of the middle bearing bushing for cracks using a magnifying glass of at least 5 power, in accordance with Scheibe Technical Note No. 232-1/75 or FAA-approved equivalent. Inspections must be done within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date and every 50 hours thereafter. Repair any cracked bellcrank before further flight per FAR 43.13.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Scheibe Flugzeugbau GmbH Model SF 26A gliders certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Lateral Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe Flugzeugbau Model SF 26A Gliders Subject: Lateral Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/29/1976 Make: Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: SF-26A Standard Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2552 AD NUMBER: 76-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe Flugzeugbau Model SF 26A Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 29, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-06-03 SCHEIBE FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2552. Applies to SF 26A gliders, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent the possible loss of lateral control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the aileron bellcranks near the weld of the middle bearing bushing for cracks with a magnifying glass of at least 5 power, in accordance with Scheibe Technical Note No. 232-1/75 dated October 7, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, repair the cracked aileron bellcrank, in accordance with FAR 43.13. This amendment becomes effective March 29, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe Flugzeugbau Model SF 26A Gliders Subject: Lateral Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/29/1976 Make: Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: SF-26A Standard 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: 76-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2552 AD NUMBER: 76-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Scheibe Flugzeugbau Model SF 26A Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 29, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-06-03 SCHEIBE FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2552. Applies to SF 26A gliders, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent the possible loss of lateral control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the aileron bellcranks near the weld of the middle bearing bushing for cracks with a magnifying glass of at least 5 power, in accordance with Scheibe Technical Note No. 232-1/75 dated October 7, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, repair the cracked aileron bellcrank, in accordance with FAR 43.13. This amendment becomes effective March 29, 1976. FOOTER:
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