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AD Number:
87-25-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; VALENTIN GmbH Model Taifun 17E Motor Gliders
Subject:
Welded Joints-Axles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/03/1987
Make:
Valentin GmbH & Co.
Model:
Taifun 17E
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 87-25-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5762

AD NUMBER:   87-25-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; VALENTIN GmbH Model Taifun 17E Motor Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 3, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-25-01 VALENTIN GmbH: Amendment 39-5762. Applies to Model Taifun 17E motor gliders certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure in the air brake, wheel brake, or rudder control systems, 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 25 hours time-in-service after the last inspection, visually inspect 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, using a 5 power or greater magnifying glass, for cracks or deformation; reference Action 1 of Valentin TN No. 11/818, dated March 9, 1987.

(b) If cracked or deformed parts are found during the inspection required by Paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace the damaged parts with serviceable parts of the same part number.

(c) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, exchange Glider Flight Manual pages 36/37/40/46 for same pages, February 1987 edition, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness page 64 for same page, February 1987 edition, in accordance with Action 2 of Valentin TN No. 11/818 dated March 9,1987.

Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be-approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 15 Rue de Ia Loi B-1040 Brussels, Belgium, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, New England Region, FAA 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581.

Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.

Valentin TN No. 11/818, dated March 9, 1987; Glider Flight Manual pages 36/37/40/46, February 1987 edition; and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness page 64, February 1987 edition, 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 Morris Aviation Ltd., Statesboro Airport, Box 718, Statesboro, Georgia 30458. These documents also may be examined at the Rules Docket, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 311, FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, between the hours of 8:00 am. and 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday except federal holidays.

This amendment becomes effective on December 3, 1987.

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