AD Amdt-39-10722
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cirrus | sailplanes | Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Model Cirrus Sailplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Model Cirrus Sailplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The threaded bolt welded to the connecting rod between the airbrake bellcranks may break, resulting in loss of airbrake control and possible reduction or loss of sailplane control.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing 6mm bolt with an 8mm bolt and modify or replace the connecting rod between the airbrake bellcranks.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth K.G. Model Cirrus sailplanes subject to the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) from Germany.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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