AD 78-14-04
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
Failure of the intermediate rudder control lever and subsequent loss of rudder control
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Required Actions
Replace the rudder control lever in accordance with Burkhart Grob Technical Information TM 102-8 dated November 28, 1977, or 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
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Affected Aircraft
Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS gliders, serial numbers 1180 through 1536, with rudder control levers having lightening cutouts
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Control Levers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-14-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model "G102" Astir CS Gliders Subject: Rudder Control Levers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/11/1978 Make: GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model: G102 ASTIR CS Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-14-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3254 AD NUMBER: 78-14-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model "G102" Astir CS Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 11, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-14-04 BURKHART GROB: Amendment 39-3254. Applies to Model "G102" Astir CS gliders, serial numbers 1180 through 1536, certificated in all categories, that have rudder control levers with lightening cutouts. Compliance is required with in the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the possibility of failure of the intermediate rudder control lever and subsequent loss of rudder control, replace the rudder control lever in accordance with Burkhart Grob, Technical Information TM 102-8, dated November 28, 1977, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective July 11, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-14-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model "G102" Astir CS Gliders Subject: Rudder Control Levers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/11/1978 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: 78-14-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3254 AD NUMBER: 78-14-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model "G102" Astir CS Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 11, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-14-04 BURKHART GROB: Amendment 39-3254. Applies to Model "G102" Astir CS gliders, serial numbers 1180 through 1536, certificated in all categories, that have rudder control levers with lightening cutouts. Compliance is required with in the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the possibility of failure of the intermediate rudder control lever and subsequent loss of rudder control, replace the rudder control lever in accordance with Burkhart Grob, Technical Information TM 102-8, dated November 28, 1977, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective July 11, 1978. FOOTER:
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