AD 84-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASK 21 | Airworthiness Directives; ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER Model ASK-21 Sailplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The German language placards in the front and rear cockpit and outdated pages in the Flight Manual and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness may lead to misinterpretation or incorrect procedures.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace German language placards with English versions per ASK-21 Technical Note No. 14. Update Flight Manual pages 2 and 21, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness pages 2 and 59 with May 16, 1984 revisions. Pilot may perform manual page replacements with logbook entry.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASK 21 sailplanes, all serial numbers
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Federal Register Abstract
Placard And Afm Changes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER Model ASK-21 Sailplanes Subject: Placard And Afm Changes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/14/1984 Make: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model: ASK 21 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4945 AD NUMBER: 84-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER Model ASK-21 Sailplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 14, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-23-03 ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER: Amendment 39-4945. Applies to Model ASK-21 sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To comply with the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 21.29(a)(3), accomplish the following: 1. Remove the one placard in the German language fitted in the front and rear cockpit, and replace with new placards in the English language, in accordance with Alexander Schleicher ASK-21 Technical Note No. 14, dated May 16, 1984. 2. Remove and replace the following manual pages in accordance with Alexander Schleicher ASK-21 Technical Note No. 14, dated May 16, 1984: a. In the Flight Manual, remove pages 2 (December 20, 1983) and 21 (March 9, 1983), and replace with pages 2 (May 16, 1984) and 21 (May 16, 1984). b. In the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, remove pages 2 (December 20, 1983) and 59 (March 9, 1983), and replace with pages 2 (May 16, 1984) and 59 (May 16, 1984). 3. Paragraph 2 of this AD may be accomplished by the pilot with logbook entry. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-10O, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, telephone 513.38.30 extension 2710. The Alexander Schleicher ASK-21 Technical Note No. 14, dated May 16, 1984, identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeubau, D-6416 Poppenhausen, Federal Republic of Germany. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. This amendment becomes effective on November 14, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER Model ASK-21 Sailplanes Subject: Placard And Afm Changes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/14/1984 Make: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model: ASK 21 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: 84-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4945 AD NUMBER: 84-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER Model ASK-21 Sailplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 14, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-23-03 ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER: Amendment 39-4945. Applies to Model ASK-21 sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To comply with the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 21.29(a)(3), accomplish the following: 1. Remove the one placard in the German language fitted in the front and rear cockpit, and replace with new placards in the English language, in accordance with Alexander Schleicher ASK-21 Technical Note No. 14, dated May 16, 1984. 2. Remove and replace the following manual pages in accordance with Alexander Schleicher ASK-21 Technical Note No. 14, dated May 16, 1984: a. In the Flight Manual, remove pages 2 (December 20, 1983) and 21 (March 9, 1983), and replace with pages 2 (May 16, 1984) and 21 (May 16, 1984). b. In the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, remove pages 2 (December 20, 1983) and 59 (March 9, 1983), and replace with pages 2 (May 16, 1984) and 59 (May 16, 1984). 3. Paragraph 2 of this AD may be accomplished by the pilot with logbook entry. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-10O, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, telephone 513.38.30 extension 2710. The Alexander Schleicher ASK-21 Technical Note No. 14, dated May 16, 1984, identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeubau, D-6416 Poppenhausen, Federal Republic of Germany. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. This amendment becomes effective on November 14, 1984. FOOTER:
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