Grob-Werke Airworthiness Directives

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2015-09-06

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Defective starter solenoid causing an internal short circuit, resulting in system voltage breakdown and potential loss of electrical power in flight.

Effective: Jun 16, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within a specified time frame, extended from the previous AD to address logistical issues.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2014-26-04

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Defective starter solenoid causing an internal short circuit, which results in breakdown of the system voltage.

Effective: Feb 9, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after February 9, 2015

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2014-15-02

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Gliders

Unsafe Condition: plastic control cable pulleys developing cracks due to aging

Effective: Aug 27, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3 months after August 27, 2014, for Models G103C TWIN III ACRO and G 103 C Twin III SL gli...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Gliders

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2014-09-11

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: cracks in the left hand elevator flange

Effective: Jun 13, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 30 days after June 13, 2014, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exce...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2013-08-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the elevator trim tab arms (Part Number 115E-3758) on several Grob G 115 airplanes, from a rear mounting hole to the rear edge of the trim tab arm, could result in failure of the part and...

Effective: May 23, 2013 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after May 23, 2013, and repetitively thereafter at interval...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2011-01-03

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders

Unsafe Condition: Cracks have been found on the wing spigot assemblies installed on the G102 single-seat gliders. Several of these cracks were internal to the spigot and were not visually detectable until the compon...

Effective: Feb 14, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders

2010-20-06

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE (Type Certificate Previously Held by BURKHART GROB Luft- und Raumfahrt) Models G115C, G115D and G115D2 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: A failed canopy jettison test during maintenance revealed that a cable shroud of the jettison system protruded the canopy structure, potentially causing inability to jettison the canopy in flight.

Effective: Nov 1, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight after November 1, 2010, for the placard installation and aerobatic flight p...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE (Type Certificate Previously Held by BURKHART GROB Luft- und Raumfahrt) Models G115C, G115D and G115D2 Airplanes

2010-20-01

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Airworthiness Directives; G ROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Flap ribs P/N 120A-1053 and 120A-1054 have been found cracked during regular maintenance. Structural failure of the ribs may cause failure of the middle flap support, leading to flap asymmetry due ...

Effective: Oct 12, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; G ROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

2010-15-06

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders

Unsafe Condition: The hose-fuselage connection bonding has been degraded over years of service, leading to potential disconnection of the water ballast hose connector from the fuselage wall.

Effective: Sep 9, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after September 9, 2010, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders

2009-12-15

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-Werke Model G120A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The RH main power distribution cable chafed on the instrument panel combing, likely due to vibrations, causing electrical arcing and an in-flight fire that damaged the instrument panel cover.

Effective: Jul 1, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight after July 1, 2009

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-Werke Model G120A Airplanes

2007-24-11

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders

Unsafe Condition: Cracks on welded parts of the flight control system progress slowly from the welding seams periphery and may eventually result in rupture at a matured stage.

Effective: Jan 3, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service or 6 calendar months after January 3, 2008, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2006-17-02 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G102 ASTIR CS Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the spherical locking bolt could result in failure of the horizontal stabilizer connection, leading to loss of control.

Effective: Sep 22, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G102 ASTIR CS Sailplanes

2006-12-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.

Effective: Jul 11, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2005-22-14

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Chafing of the cables against the rear lip of the tray that holds the switch panels below the left-hand instrument panel, which could result in damage to cable insulation, arcing, and melting of in...

Effective: Dec 19, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 19, 2005 (the effective date of thi...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

2005-12-09 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks and damaged (defective) welding seams in the nose landing gear (NLG) assembly, specifically in the NLG swivel tube and the engine truss in the area of the NLG attachment, could result in fai...

Effective: Jul 28, 2005 Category: engine Compliance: Initially within 50 hours TIS after July 28, 2005. Repetitive inspections at intervals not exceed...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

2005-13-09

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main landing gear (MLG) up-lock hook assembly could result in the MLG not locking in the up position, leading to potential loss of control during flight.

Effective: Jul 26, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date of July 26, 2005.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2005-11-08

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Front and rear main landing gear spherical bearings (P/N S20) are susceptible to damage when exposed to high axial loads, which could result in failure of the landing gear bearing. This failure cou...

Effective: Jul 18, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 18, 2005 (the effective date of this A...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2005-01-19

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Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

Unsafe Condition: The GTX 33/33D/330/330D Mode S transponders may detect the S1 (suppression) interrogating pulse below the minimum trigger level (MTL) and, in some circumstances, not reply. This could lead to inacc...

Effective: Feb 23, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (February 23, 2005).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

2004-22-21 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Disbonding/crack in the area between the vertical stabilizer main spar and nearby stabilizer skin, which could result in possible structural failure and difficulty in airplane flight control.

Effective: Dec 27, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after December 27, 2004, unless already done. Repetitive...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes

2004-17-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition: Elevator flutter, which could cause structural damage and result in loss of control of the sailplane.

Effective: Oct 7, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Sailplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

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