AD 78-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG | G102 ASTIR CS | Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Elevator control failure due to possible loss of an elevator control pivot bolt.
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Required Actions
Install a mechanical stop to the elevator control pivot (bearing) bolt, part no. 4205.06, in accordance with Burkhart Grob Technical Information TM102-4 dated August 16, 1976, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS gliders, serial numbers 1001 to 1234 and 1300 to 1315
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders Subject: Elevator Control Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1978 Make: GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model: G102 ASTIR CS Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3244 AD NUMBER: 78-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-13-03 BURKHART GROB: Amendment 39-3244. Applies to Model G102 Astir CS gliders, Serial numbers, 1001 to 1234 and 1300 to 1315, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the possibility of elevator control failure due to possible loss of an elevator control pivot bolt, modify the elevator control assembly by installing a mechanical stop to the elevator control pivot (bearing) bolt, part no. 4205.06, in accordance with Burkhart Grob Technical Information TM102-4 dated August 16, 1976, or an equivalent, approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders Subject: Elevator Control Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1978 Make: GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model: G102 ASTIR CS 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: 78-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3244 AD NUMBER: 78-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-13-03 BURKHART GROB: Amendment 39-3244. Applies to Model G102 Astir CS gliders, Serial numbers, 1001 to 1234 and 1300 to 1315, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the possibility of elevator control failure due to possible loss of an elevator control pivot bolt, modify the elevator control assembly by installing a mechanical stop to the elevator control pivot (bearing) bolt, part no. 4205.06, in accordance with Burkhart Grob Technical Information TM102-4 dated August 16, 1976, or an equivalent, approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1978. FOOTER:
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