AD 78-13-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders

AD Number
78-13-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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