AD 78-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH | DG-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Model DG-100 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
The horizontal stabilizer may not be fully seated and secured to the vertical stabilizer during assembly.
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Required Actions
Modify the horizontal stabilizer attachment fitting by adding a plastic pin extension per Glaser-Dirks Technical Note No. 301/5 or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. Revise the Model DG-100 Service Manual by adding specific sentences to page 18 and amendments page 2.
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Compliance Time
within the next 20 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-100 gliders, excluding the DG-100G glider.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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