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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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-14-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Model DG-100 Gliders Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/11/1978 Make: Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: DG-100 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-14-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3255 AD NUMBER: 78-14-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Model DG-100 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 11, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-14-03 GLASER-DIRKS: Amendment 39-3255. Applies to Model DG-100 gliders, certificated in all categories. NOTE: This AD does not apply to the DG-100G glider. Compliance is required within the next 20 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the possibility of the horizontal stabilizer not being fully seated and secured to the vertical stabilizer during assembly, accomplish the following: (a) Modify The horizontal stabilizer attachment fitting by adding a plastic pin extension in accordance with Glaser-Dirks Technical Note No. 301/5 dated February 2, 1978, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. (b) Revise the Model DG-100 Service Manual as follows: (1) By adding a sentence to item 5 on page 18 relating to mounting the stabilizer that reads-- "The cockpit trim control should be in the aft position". (2) By adding to the amendments on page 2 the phrase-- "Assembly of the all flying tailplane, page 18". This amendment becomes effective July 11, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-14-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Model DG-100 Gliders Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/11/1978 Make: Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model: DG-100 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: 78-14-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3255 AD NUMBER: 78-14-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Model DG-100 Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 11, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-14-03 GLASER-DIRKS: Amendment 39-3255. Applies to Model DG-100 gliders, certificated in all categories. NOTE: This AD does not apply to the DG-100G glider. Compliance is required within the next 20 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the possibility of the horizontal stabilizer not being fully seated and secured to the vertical stabilizer during assembly, accomplish the following: (a) Modify The horizontal stabilizer attachment fitting by adding a plastic pin extension in accordance with Glaser-Dirks Technical Note No. 301/5 dated February 2, 1978, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. (b) Revise the Model DG-100 Service Manual as follows: (1) By adding a sentence to item 5 on page 18 relating to mounting the stabilizer that reads-- "The cockpit trim control should be in the aft position". (2) By adding to the amendments on page 2 the phrase-- "Assembly of the all flying tailplane, page 18". This amendment becomes effective July 11, 1978. FOOTER:
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