AD 84-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Slingsby | T.65A Vega | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS-SLINGSBY Model T65A Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Possible malfunction of the elevator due to wear in the pivot bearing, cracks/damage/lack of stiffness in the glass reinforced plastic operating tongue, or cracks/damage in the tailplane center hinge pin mounting rib.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time in service after the AD's effective date, inspect pivot bearing (P/N 04DU04) for wear, glass reinforced plastic operating tongue for cracks/damage/lack of stiffness, and tailplane center hinge pin mounting rib for cracks/damage per TI 104/T65. If wear exceeds 0.01 inches, repair per TI Section 3. If cracks/damage/lack of stiffness found, repair per TI Sections 2 or 4. If no cracks/damage, reinforce elevator within 100 hours time in service per TI Section 5. Alternate actions require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service (for initial inspections) and within the next 100 hours time in service (for reinforcement if no issues found). Alternate actions must be approved prior to further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Slingsby Model T65A gliders, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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