AD Amdt-39-11341

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Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Luft-Und Raumfahrt GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN II and G103A TWIN II ACRO Sailplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11341
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-CE-68-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 52424

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the fastening (knurled) nut at the rear control stick could lead to the inability to use the rear control stick, potentially resulting in loss of control during flight instruction operations.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fastening (knurled) nut at the rear control stick for cracks during preflight checks. Replace the nut with one made of stainless steel immediately if cracks are found, or at a specified time period if no cracks are detected. Preflight checks are no longer required after the nut is replaced.

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Compliance Time

Within a specified time period if no cracks are found during preflight checks; immediately if cracks are detected.

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Affected Aircraft

Burkhart Grob Luft-Und Raumfahrt GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN II and G103A TWIN II ACRO sailplanes.

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