AD Amdt-39-9990
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cirrus | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, Nimbus-2B, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Mini-Nimbus B, Discus a, and Discus b Sailplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion in the elevator control rod due to water entering the elevator control rod.
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Required Actions
Accomplish a load test of the elevator control system and replace the elevator vertical actuating tube either immediately or at a certain time period depending on the load test results.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard-Cirrus, Nimbus-2, Nimbus-2B, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Mini-Nimbus B, Discus a, and Discus b sailplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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