AD 98-04-30

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500M Gliders

AD Number
98-04-30
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-CE-131-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: March 26, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 58)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft DG Flugzeugbau GmbH DG-500M Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500M Gliders

Unsafe Condition

The propeller mounting plate may separate from the glider, which could result in propeller separation and possible loss of control of the glider.

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Required Actions

Within 5 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect the propeller mounting plate for cracks every 25 hours TIS. Replace any cracked plate before further flight. Modify bolt connections by inserting an aluminum plate between the propeller mounting plate and the washers within 5 hours TIS after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 5 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS

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Affected Aircraft

Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500M gliders, all serial numbers

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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