AD 80-15-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Slingsby | T.65A Vega | Airworthiness Directives; SLINGSBY Model T65A Vega Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Main wing failure due to possible inadequate bonding of the main wing shear web to the wing spar cap.
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Required Actions
Install a placard restricting VNE and rough air airspeed to 95 kts. and maximum gross weight to 775 lbs. Install a red radial line on the airspeed indicator dial face at 95 kts. Replace the main wing with a Slingsby certified serviceable wing marked 'Mod. 27 embodied' or approved by the FAA within 100 hours time in service after the AD's effective date.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight and within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Slingsby Model T65A Vega gliders, all serial numbers up to and including 1913.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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