AD 98-13-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | DG Flugzeugbau GmbH | DG-400 | Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-400 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
The left engine restraining cable or bowden cable of the rear engine door could contact the engine during flight, blocking engine extension and resulting in loss of glider power and potential loss of control.
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Required Actions
Replace the bungees securing the left engine restraining cable and bowden cable of the rear engine door in accordance with Glaser-Dirks Technical Note No. 826/15 dated October 1, 1985.
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Compliance Time
within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-400 gliders, serial numbers 4-1 through 4-140
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