AD 88-14-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH | H-36 DIMONA | Airworthiness Directive; HOFFMANN AIRCRAFT GES.M.B.H. Model H36 Dimona Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rod end bearing on the front horizontal tail surface mount.
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Required Actions
Within the next ten hours time in service after the effective date, visually inspect the rod end bearing using a 5 power or greater magnifying glass for cracks in the threaded shank area. Before further flight, replace cracked rod end bearings (SMXCP 10 M) with a modified Hirschmann 'SMXC 10 special design'. Within 50 flight hours after the inspection or prior to August 1, 1988, replace any unmodified rod end bearings not replaced earlier.
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Compliance Time
Within the next ten hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, before further flight, within 50 flight hours after accomplishment of inspection per paragraph (a) of this AD, or prior to August 1, 1988, whichever comes first.
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Affected Aircraft
Hoffmann Aircraft Ges.m.b.H. Model H36 Dimona motor gliders certificated in any category.
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