AD 84-15-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eiriavion Oy | PIK-20 | Airworthiness Directives; EIRIAVION OY (formerly MOLINO OY) Model PIK-20, PIK-20B, and PIK-20D Gliders |
| aircraft | Eiriavion Oy | PIK-20B | Airworthiness Directives; EIRIAVION OY (formerly MOLINO OY) Model PIK-20, PIK-20B, and PIK-20D Gliders |
| aircraft | Eiriavion Oy | PIK-20D | Airworthiness Directives; EIRIAVION OY (formerly MOLINO OY) Model PIK-20, PIK-20B, and PIK-20D Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the bottom rudder hinge bracket could cause jamming of the rudder, resulting in possible in-flight hazards.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the corners of the suspension flange of the rudder bottom hinge bracket for cracks using at least a 5X magnifying glass per Procedure 1 of EIRI KY Service Bulletin M20-26. If cracks are found, repair them per Procedure 2 of the same service bulletin. Compliance is not required if the repair from the service bulletin is already incorporated.
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight and thereafter at every 150 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
EIRIAVION OY (formerly MOLINO OY) Model PIK-20, PIK-20B, and PIK-20D gliders, all serial numbers
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