AD 85-22-11 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H301B "Libelle" Gliders

AD Number
85-22-11 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Glasflugel H 301 Libelle Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H301B "Libelle" Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel H 301B Libelle Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H301B "Libelle" Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel Standard Libelle Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H301B "Libelle" Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel Standard Libelle-201B Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H301B "Libelle" Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue failure of the elevator linkage in the area of the welded seam at the base of the control stick which could result in loss of elevator control.

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Required Actions

Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date, and thereafter every 10 hours time in service, visually inspect the elevator linkage (P/N 301-41-3/2) with a 5x magnifying glass for cracks. If cracks are found, replace the linkage before further flight. Additionally, within 50 hours time in service after the effective date but no later than July 1, 1986, replace the linkage with P/N 301-41-4/2 following specified technical notes.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time in service after the last inspection. Additionally, within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date but no later than July 1, 1986.

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Affected Aircraft

Glasflugel Models Standard Libelle (serial 1-476), Standard Libelle-201B (serial 1-476), H301 Libelle (all serial numbers), and H301B Libelle (all serial numbers).

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Linkage Inspection

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AD Number:
85-22-11 R1
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H30...Show more
Subject:
Elevator Linkage Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/06/1986
Make:
Glasflugel
Model:
H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B
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: 85-22-11 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5291

AD NUMBER:   85-22-11 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H301B "Libelle" Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 6, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-22-11 R1 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-5291. Applies to "Standard Libelle" and "Standard Libelle-201B" (aircraft serial numbers 1 through 476), and H301 and H301B "Libelle" (all aircraft serial numbers) gliders.

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent fatigue failure of the elevator linkage in the area of the welded seam at the base of the control stick which could result in loss of elevator control, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time in service after the last inspection, unless compliance with paragraph (c) is already accomplished, visually inspect the elevator linkage, part number (P/N) 301-41-3/2, by means of a magnifying glass of at least 5 times magnification for cracks in the area of the welded seam at the base of the control stick.

(b) If a crack is found during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace elevator linkage, P/N 301-41-3/2, with a serviceable part.

(c) Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, but no later than July 1, 1986, replace the elevator linkage, P/N 301-41-3/2, with P/N 301-41-4/2, in accordance with Glasflugel Technical Notes Nos. 201-22, dated July 29, 1980, for Models "Standard Libelle" and "Standard Libelle-201B", and 301-31, dated July 29, 1980, for Models H 301 and H301B "Libelle" gliders, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 15 Rue de la Loi B-1040 Brussels, Belgium, telephone 513.38.30 ext. 2710.

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.

Glasflugel Technical Notes Nos. 201-22 and 301-31, dated July 29, 1980, identified and described in this document, are 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 Mr. Hansjoerg Streifender, Bruelstrasse 12, 7318 Lenningen 2, Federal Republic of Germany. These documents also may be examined at Regional Counsel, ANE-7, FAA New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

This amendment becomes effective May 6, 1986, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letters AD No. 85-22-11 and 85-22-11R1, issued October 30 and December 31, 1985, respectively, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H30...Show more
Subject:
Elevator Linkage Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/06/1986
Make:
Glasflugel
Model:
H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B
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: 85-22-11 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5291

AD NUMBER:   85-22-11 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Model "Standard Libelle", "Standard Libelle-201B", H301 and H301B "Libelle" Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 6, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-22-11 R1 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-5291. Applies to "Standard Libelle" and "Standard Libelle-201B" (aircraft serial numbers 1 through 476), and H301 and H301B "Libelle" (all aircraft serial numbers) gliders.

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent fatigue failure of the elevator linkage in the area of the welded seam at the base of the control stick which could result in loss of elevator control, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time in service after the last inspection, unless compliance with paragraph (c) is already accomplished, visually inspect the elevator linkage, part number (P/N) 301-41-3/2, by means of a magnifying glass of at least 5 times magnification for cracks in the area of the welded seam at the base of the control stick.

(b) If a crack is found during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace elevator linkage, P/N 301-41-3/2, with a serviceable part.

(c) Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, but no later than July 1, 1986, replace the elevator linkage, P/N 301-41-3/2, with P/N 301-41-4/2, in accordance with Glasflugel Technical Notes Nos. 201-22, dated July 29, 1980, for Models "Standard Libelle" and "Standard Libelle-201B", and 301-31, dated July 29, 1980, for Models H 301 and H301B "Libelle" gliders, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 15 Rue de la Loi B-1040 Brussels, Belgium, telephone 513.38.30 ext. 2710.

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.

Glasflugel Technical Notes Nos. 201-22 and 301-31, dated July 29, 1980, identified and described in this document, are 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 Mr. Hansjoerg Streifender, Bruelstrasse 12, 7318 Lenningen 2, Federal Republic of Germany. These documents also may be examined at Regional Counsel, ANE-7, FAA New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

This amendment becomes effective May 6, 1986, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letters AD No. 85-22-11 and 85-22-11R1, issued October 30 and December 31, 1985, respectively, which contained this amendment.

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