AD 98-19-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Centrair | 101 | Airworthiness Directives; S.N. Centrair 101 Series Sailplanes |
| aircraft | Centrair | 101A | Airworthiness Directives; S.N. Centrair 101 Series Sailplanes |
| aircraft | Centrair | 101AP | Airworthiness Directives; S.N. Centrair 101 Series Sailplanes |
| aircraft | Centrair | 101P | Airworthiness Directives; S.N. Centrair 101 Series Sailplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the original design airbrake control system could cause loss of the system, leading to inadvertent forced landing with sailplane damage and/or passenger injury.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing airbrake control system with improved design parts (S.N. Centrair P/N $YO57D or $Y818E, or FAA-approved equivalents) within 3 calendar months after the effective date. If parts are unavailable after ordering, inspect the system every 12 calendar months for cracks until parts are available or cracks are found, requiring repair or replacement before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months if parts remain unavailable.
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Affected Aircraft
Centrair models 101, 101A, 101P, 101AP, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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