AD 88-14-02
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH | DG-300 | Airworthiness Directives; GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Model DG-100, DG-200 and DG-300 Gliders |
| aircraft | Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH | DG-200 | Airworthiness Directives; GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Model DG-100, DG-200 and DG-300 Gliders |
| aircraft | Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH | DG-100 | Airworthiness Directives; GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Model DG-100, DG-200 and DG-300 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the canopy to release during an inflight emergency procedure.
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Required Actions
DG-100 must comply with Glaser-Dirks TN 301/14, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5. DG-200 must comply with TN 323/6, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5. DG-300 must comply with TN 359/9, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5. Equivalent means of compliance may be approved by specified FAA offices.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH DG-100 (single piece canopy up to Serial Number E195), DG-200 (single piece canopy), DG-300 (Serial Numbers 3E1 through 3E175)
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Federal Register Abstract
Canopy Release
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AD Number:
88-14-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Model DG-100, DG-200 and DG-300 Gliders
Subject:
Canopy Release
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
06/30/1988
Effective Date:
06/30/1988
Make:
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH
Model:
DG-300 | DG-200 | DG-100
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Glider
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division
Office of Primary Responsibility:
AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-14-02
CITATION: This information is not available.
PAGE NUMBER:
DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown
AMENDMENT: 39-5945
AD NUMBER: 88-14-02
SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Model DG-100, DG-200 and DG-300 Gliders
ACTION:
SUMMARY:
DATES: Effective June 30, 1988.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
REGULATORY TEXT:
88-14-02 GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH: Amendment 39-5945. Applies to DG-100, all gliders with single piece canopy, up to Serial Number E195; DG-200 all gliders with single piece canopy; DG-300, Serial Numbers 3E1 through 3E175, certificated in any category.
Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent failure of the canopy to release during an inflight emergency procedure, comply with the requirements of the Glaser-Dirks Technical Notes (TN's) as indicated below:
(a) DG-100, must comply with Glaser-Dirks TN 301/14, dated June 24, 1986, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 ("Measures:").
(b) DG-200, must comply with Glaser-Dirks TN 323/6, dated June 24, 1986, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 ("Measures:").
(c) DG-300, must comply with Glaser-Dirks TN 359/9, dated June 24, 1986, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 ("Measures:").
(d) 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, and Middle East Office, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, 15 Rue de La Loi B-1040 Brussels, Belgium; telephone 513.38.30 ext. 2710; or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581; telephone (516) 791-6680.
(e) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.
Glaser-Dirks TN's No. 301/14, 323/6, and 359/9, all dated June 24, 1986, 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 may obtain copies from Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH, Im Schollengarten 19-20, D-7520 Bruchsal 4, Federal Republic of Germany.
These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Room 311, Rules Docket No. 88-ANE-24, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
This amendment, 39-5945, becomes effective on June 30, 1988.
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AD Number:
88-14-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Model DG-100, DG-200 and DG-300 Gliders
Subject:
Canopy Release
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
06/30/1988
Effective Date:
06/30/1988
Make:
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH
Model:
DG-300 | DG-200 | DG-100
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Glider
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division
Office of Primary Responsibility:
AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-14-02
CITATION: This information is not available.
PAGE NUMBER:
DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown
AMENDMENT: 39-5945
AD NUMBER: 88-14-02
SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH Model DG-100, DG-200 and DG-300 Gliders
ACTION:
SUMMARY:
DATES: Effective June 30, 1988.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
REGULATORY TEXT:
88-14-02 GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH: Amendment 39-5945. Applies to DG-100, all gliders with single piece canopy, up to Serial Number E195; DG-200 all gliders with single piece canopy; DG-300, Serial Numbers 3E1 through 3E175, certificated in any category.
Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent failure of the canopy to release during an inflight emergency procedure, comply with the requirements of the Glaser-Dirks Technical Notes (TN's) as indicated below:
(a) DG-100, must comply with Glaser-Dirks TN 301/14, dated June 24, 1986, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 ("Measures:").
(b) DG-200, must comply with Glaser-Dirks TN 323/6, dated June 24, 1986, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 ("Measures:").
(c) DG-300, must comply with Glaser-Dirks TN 359/9, dated June 24, 1986, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 ("Measures:").
(d) 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, and Middle East Office, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, 15 Rue de La Loi B-1040 Brussels, Belgium; telephone 513.38.30 ext. 2710; or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581; telephone (516) 791-6680.
(e) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.
Glaser-Dirks TN's No. 301/14, 323/6, and 359/9, all dated June 24, 1986, 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 may obtain copies from Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH, Im Schollengarten 19-20, D-7520 Bruchsal 4, Federal Republic of Germany.
These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Room 311, Rules Docket No. 88-ANE-24, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
This amendment, 39-5945, becomes effective on June 30, 1988.
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