AD 77-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eiriavion Oy | PIK-20D | Airworthiness Directives; Eiriavion Oy (Formerly Molino Oy) Model PIK-20D Sailplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of wing upper panel spar cap and wing main spar shear web.
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Required Actions
Replace wing panels with new serviceable replacements, repair existing panels per appendix 1 of Eiriavion Service Bulletin No. M 17 at an authorized repair facility, or use an approved alternate means of compliance.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Eiriavion Oy Model PIK-20D sailplanes with serial numbers 20510 through 20532, 20534 through 20540, 20542 through 20544, 20546, 20548, 20552, 20555, and 20556.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Panels
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Eiriavion Oy (Formerly Molino Oy) Model PIK-20D Sailplanes Subject: Wing Panels Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/08/1977 Make: Eiriavion Oy Model: PIK-20D Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3005 AD NUMBER: 77-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Eiriavion Oy (Formerly Molino Oy) Model PIK-20D Sailplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 8, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-16-08 EIRIAVION OY (FORMERLY MOLINO OY): Amendment 39-3005. Applies to Model PIK-20D sailplanes with serial numbers 20510 through 20532, 20534 through 20540, 20542 through 20544, 20546, 20548, 20552, 20555, and 20556. To prevent separation of wing upper panel spar cap and wing main spar shear web, before further flight, unless already accomplished, comply with paragraph (a), (b), or (c). (a) Replace wing panels with new wing panels identified by the manufacturer as serviceable replacements. (b) Repair existing wing panels in accordance with appendix 1 of Eiriavion Service Bulletin No. M 17, dated June 17, 1977, at an FAA certificated repair station that is a manufacturer's authorized repair facility. Following rebonding, visually inspect the affected area to ensure that the new resin forms a continuous bond on both sides of the wing shear web for its full length. (c) Repair in accordance with an alternate means of compliance which must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. NOTE: Copies of the applicable service bulletin are available at the following manufacturer's authorized repair facilities: Smitty's Soaring Service Deansboro Road Route 12B Clinton, New York 13323 Sailplane Repair Service, Inc. Rich Roberts 216 Commerce Drive P.O. Box 1462 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 This amendment is effective August 8, 1977, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the telegram dated July 7, 1977, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Eiriavion Oy (Formerly Molino Oy) Model PIK-20D Sailplanes Subject: Wing Panels Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/08/1977 Make: Eiriavion Oy Model: PIK-20D 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: 77-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3005 AD NUMBER: 77-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Eiriavion Oy (Formerly Molino Oy) Model PIK-20D Sailplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 8, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-16-08 EIRIAVION OY (FORMERLY MOLINO OY): Amendment 39-3005. Applies to Model PIK-20D sailplanes with serial numbers 20510 through 20532, 20534 through 20540, 20542 through 20544, 20546, 20548, 20552, 20555, and 20556. To prevent separation of wing upper panel spar cap and wing main spar shear web, before further flight, unless already accomplished, comply with paragraph (a), (b), or (c). (a) Replace wing panels with new wing panels identified by the manufacturer as serviceable replacements. (b) Repair existing wing panels in accordance with appendix 1 of Eiriavion Service Bulletin No. M 17, dated June 17, 1977, at an FAA certificated repair station that is a manufacturer's authorized repair facility. Following rebonding, visually inspect the affected area to ensure that the new resin forms a continuous bond on both sides of the wing shear web for its full length. (c) Repair in accordance with an alternate means of compliance which must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. NOTE: Copies of the applicable service bulletin are available at the following manufacturer's authorized repair facilities: Smitty's Soaring Service Deansboro Road Route 12B Clinton, New York 13323 Sailplane Repair Service, Inc. Rich Roberts 216 Commerce Drive P.O. Box 1462 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 This amendment is effective August 8, 1977, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the telegram dated July 7, 1977, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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