AD 98-09-24

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Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Models H-36 " Dimona" and HK 36 R "Super Dimona" Sailplanes

AD Number
98-09-24
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-CE-134-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH H-36 DIMONA Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Models H-36 " Dimona" and HK 36 R "Super Dimona" Sailplanes
aircraft Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Models H-36 " Dimona" and HK 36 R "Super Dimona" Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the shoulder harness fittings, elevator rib, or the wheel axle to steel support attachment could result in passenger injury caused by an inadequate restraint system; reduced sailplane controllability caused by structural damage to the elevator; and/or reduced sailplane controllability during takeoff, landing, and ground operations caused by the installation of incorrect wheel axle screws.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator rib area for damage and replace elevator ribs if damage is found; replace M6 screws with M8 screws on wheel axle to steel support attachment; inspect shoulder harness fittings for improper bonding and repair any improper bonds. Actions must be accomplished in accordance with specified work instructions and service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD (June 15, 1998), and prior to further flight after inspections.

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Affected Aircraft

Diamond Aircraft Industries Models H-36 'Dimona' (all serial numbers) and HK 36 R 'Super Dimona' (serial numbers 36301 through 36414).

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