AD Amdt-39-10721

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Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Models K 8 and K 8 B Sailplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10721
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-CE-02-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 45684

Unsafe Condition

The height of the locking cam in the canopy hood lock assembly is less than 2 millimeters, which could result in loss of the canopy with consequent pilot injury.

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Required Actions

Inspect the canopy hood lock assembly to ensure the cam height is at least 2 mm. Modify or replace any canopy hood lock assembly where the cam is less than 2 mm in height.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Models K 8 and K 8 B sailplanes.

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