AD Amdt-39-14322

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Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103A TWIN II ACRO, and G103C TWIN III ACRO Sailplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-14322
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20441
FR Citation
70 FR 59258

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the fuselage during limit load flight, which could result in reduced structural integrity and lead to loss of control of the sailplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the airspeed indicators, install flight speed reduction and aerobatic maneuver restrictions placards (as applicable), and revise the flight and maintenance manuals. For Model G103A TWIN II ACRO and G103C TWIN III ACRO, retain restrictions on all aerobatic flights, including simple maneuvers, and cloud flying. For Model G103 TWIN ASTIR, reinstate certain operating limits, including a maximum airspeed in calm air (V<INF>NE</INF>) of 135 knots (155 mph/250 km/h).

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (November 30, 2005).

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Affected Aircraft

BURKHART GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103A TWIN II ACRO, and G103C TWIN III ACRO sailplanes.

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