AD 85-19-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Burkhart Grob Luft-Und | GROB G 109 | Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G109 Powered Gliders |
| aircraft | Burkhart Grob Luft-Und | GROB G 109B | Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G109 Powered Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Undesirable spinning
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Required Actions
Replace applicable pages of the flight manual with Grob-Werke GmbH Technical Information TM 817-10/2 dated May 2, 1983, revise the spin warning placard wording to 'AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINNING PROHIBITED', and install a new spin warning placard on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Burkhart Grob Luft-Und Model G109 and G109B powered gliders certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Placard -Spinning Prohibited
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G109 Powered Gliders Subject: Placard -Spinning Prohibited Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/25/1985 Make: Burkhart Grob Luft-Und Model: GROB G 109 | GROB G 109B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5133 AD NUMBER: 85-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G109 Powered Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 25, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-19-05 BURKHART GROB: Amendment 39-5133. Applies to model G109 powered gliders certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent undesirable spinning, accomplish the following before further flight: (a) Replace the applicable pages of the flight manual with those contained in Grob- Werke GmbH Technical Information TM 817-10/2 dated May 2, 1983, and revise the wording of the spin warning placard on page 18e to read "AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINNING PROHIBITED" instead of "AEROBATIC INCLUSIVE SPINNING PROHIBITED". (b) Install spin warning placard on the left hand side of the instrument panel which reads "AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINNING PROHIBITED". Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium 09667-1011, telephone 513.38.30. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. This amendment becomes effective September 25, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G109 Powered Gliders Subject: Placard -Spinning Prohibited Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/25/1985 Make: Burkhart Grob Luft-Und Model: GROB G 109 | GROB G 109B 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: 85-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5133 AD NUMBER: 85-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G109 Powered Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 25, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-19-05 BURKHART GROB: Amendment 39-5133. Applies to model G109 powered gliders certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent undesirable spinning, accomplish the following before further flight: (a) Replace the applicable pages of the flight manual with those contained in Grob- Werke GmbH Technical Information TM 817-10/2 dated May 2, 1983, and revise the wording of the spin warning placard on page 18e to read "AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINNING PROHIBITED" instead of "AEROBATIC INCLUSIVE SPINNING PROHIBITED". (b) Install spin warning placard on the left hand side of the instrument panel which reads "AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINNING PROHIBITED". Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium 09667-1011, telephone 513.38.30. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. This amendment becomes effective September 25, 1985. FOOTER:
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