AD 90-13-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Centrair | 201B | Airworthiness Directives S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Distortion, cracks, or inadequate thickness of the rear cockpit airbrake handle lower arm could result in failure of the airbrake system, compromising flight control.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the rear cockpit airbrake handle for distortion or cracks per SB No. 201-07. Determine the handle's lower arm has a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm using Centrair's gauge. Replace any distorted, cracked, or undersized parts with serviceable parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Centrair Model 201B gliders with serial numbers 201026 thru 201077
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Federal Register Abstract
Rear Cockpit Airbrake Handle
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-13-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-13-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-12-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders Subject: Rear Cockpit Airbrake Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/17/1990 Make: Centrair Model: 201B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-13-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-12-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6630 AD NUMBER: 90-13-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 17, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-13-11 S.N. CENTRAIR: Amendment 39-6630. Docket No. 90-CE-12-AD. Applicability: Model 201B (Serial Numbers 201026 thru 201077) gliders certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To assure that the airbrake is properly functioning, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the rear cockpit airbrake handle for any distortion or cracks per the instructions in S.N. Centrair Service Bulletin (SB) No. 201-07, dated February 14, 1990. (b) Determine that the airbrake handle lower arm has a minimum adequate thickness of 1.5 mm or cannot be inserted into the thickness gauge provided by Centrair per S.N. Centrair SB No. 201-07, dated February 14, 1990. (c) Prior to further flight, replace any distorted, cracked, or undersized parts with serviceable parts in accordance with the applicable manufacturers Maintenance Manual. (d) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30 extension 2710/2711. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to S.N. Centrair Aerodrome FFN 44 36300 La Blanc, France; or may examine this document at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6630, AD 90-13-11) becomes effective on July 17, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-13-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-13-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-12-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders Subject: Rear Cockpit Airbrake Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/17/1990 Make: Centrair Model: 201B 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: 90-13-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-12-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6630 AD NUMBER: 90-13-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 17, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-13-11 S.N. CENTRAIR: Amendment 39-6630. Docket No. 90-CE-12-AD. Applicability: Model 201B (Serial Numbers 201026 thru 201077) gliders certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To assure that the airbrake is properly functioning, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the rear cockpit airbrake handle for any distortion or cracks per the instructions in S.N. Centrair Service Bulletin (SB) No. 201-07, dated February 14, 1990. (b) Determine that the airbrake handle lower arm has a minimum adequate thickness of 1.5 mm or cannot be inserted into the thickness gauge provided by Centrair per S.N. Centrair SB No. 201-07, dated February 14, 1990. (c) Prior to further flight, replace any distorted, cracked, or undersized parts with serviceable parts in accordance with the applicable manufacturers Maintenance Manual. (d) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30 extension 2710/2711. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to S.N. Centrair Aerodrome FFN 44 36300 La Blanc, France; or may examine this document at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6630, AD 90-13-11) becomes effective on July 17, 1990. FOOTER:
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