2014-07-08
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Centrair Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Structural damage to the fuselage, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the glider.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Centrair Gliders
Centrair Airworthiness Directives
15 ADs indexed for Centrair aircraft.
Models
Recent ADs
2010-24-10
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR Models 101, 101A, 101P, and 101AP Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Damages to the rudder bar locking adjustment tube of a non-reinforced version have been reported. In case of tube breaking in flight, it might interfere with the rudder pedals, leading to rudder ja...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR Models 101, 101A, 101P, and 101AP Gliders
2005-24-01
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Conflicting information concerning the structural life limit in the Limitations Section of the CENTRAIR Model 101AP glider maintenance manual could lead to non-adherence to the published life limit...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
2005-08-12
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Cracks or poorly repaired cracks at the weld seam between the hinge tube and the vertical tube of the rudder pedal could lead to failure of the rudder controls, resulting in loss of directional con...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
2005-08-06
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Incorrectly heat-treated elevator or aileron hinge pins could result in failure of the elevator or ailerons, leading to loss of glider control during takeoff, landing, or flight operations.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
2000-24-22
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders
Unsafe Condition: The rear canopy retaining strap may not release properly during the emergency egress procedure due to the current design of the rear canopy emergency release system, potentially preventing the rear...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders
2000-24-23
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Cracks could occur in the welded parts of airbrake arms, potentially preventing the pilot from using the airbrake system.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Amdt-39-11140
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Unsafe Condition: An unsecured battery discharge warning device could cause elevator flight control interference, potentially leading to reduced or loss of glider control.
99-09-07
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Elevator flight control interference caused by an unsecured battery discharge warning device, which could result in reduced or loss of glider control.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Amdt-39-10755
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; S.N. Centrair 101 Series Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the original design airbrake control system could result in loss of the airbrake control system.
98-19-14
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; S.N. Centrair 101 Series Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the original design airbrake control system could cause loss of the system, leading to inadvertent forced landing with sailplane damage and/or passenger injury.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; S.N. Centrair 101 Series Sailplanes
97-08-06 R1
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors
Unsafe Condition: The L'Hotellier ball and swivel joint quick connectors can become inadvertently disconnected, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane or glider.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors
96-02-01
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; S.N. CentrAir Model 201 (all types) Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Incorrect fastening of the aileron balancing mass could cause aileron failure and flutter, resulting in loss of control of the sailplane.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; S.N. CentrAir Model 201 (all types) Sailplanes
90-13-11
final ruleAirworthiness Directives S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Distortion, cracks, or inadequate thickness of the rear cockpit airbrake handle lower arm could result in failure of the airbrake system, compromising flight control.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives S.N. CENTRAIR Model 201B Gliders
86-02-04
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR SAILPLANES Model 101, 101A, 101P and 101AP Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Incorrect installation of the tow release cable guide on the front of the bulkhead could cause unintended release of the tow cable hook during takeoff.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR SAILPLANES Model 101, 101A, 101P and 101AP Gliders
