AD Amdt-39-10722

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Model Cirrus Sailplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10722
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-CE-51-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 45681

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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