AD 87-06-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Valentin GmbH & Co. | Taifun 17E | Airworthiness Directives; VALENTIN GmbH Model Taifun 17E Motor Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tailplane front mounting swivel head P/N KA10IHV which could result in the glider becoming uncontrollable.
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Required Actions
Within 5 hours time-in-service after the effective date, and thereafter every 25 hours time-in-service, visually inspect the threaded shank of the tailplane front mounting swivel head using a 5 power magnifying glass for cracks or deformation. If a cracked or deformed mounting is found, replace it with P/N F1-2313 before further flight. By April 20, 1987, replace any unmodified mounting with P/N F1-2313.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 5 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time-in-service after the last inspection unless compliance with Paragraph (c) has been accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Valentin GmbH & Co. Model Taifun 17E motor gliders equipped with tailplane front mounting swivel head P/N KA10IHV.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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