AD 87-25-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Valentin GmbH & Co. | Taifun 17E | Airworthiness Directives; VALENTIN GmbH Model Taifun 17E Motor Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Failure in the air brake, wheel brake, or rudder control systems due to cracks or deformation in the welded joints of the air brake actuating lever/torsion axle, actuating lever of brake cylinder/torsion axle, and pedal lever arms/pedal torsion axles.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect welded joints using a 5 power or greater magnifying glass for cracks or deformation within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date and every 25 hours thereafter. Replace damaged parts with serviceable parts of the same part number if found. Exchange specified Glider Flight Manual and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness pages for February 1987 editions within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date.
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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 25 hours time-in-service after the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Valentin GmbH & Co. Model Taifun 17E motor gliders certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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