Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Models Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201 B Sailplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-02-10 · Effective 1998-03-13 · 63 FR 6629
Document
Document number
98-3130
Federal Register citation
63 FR 6629
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
1998-02-10
Effective date
1998-03-13
FAA docket
Docket No. 96-CE-35-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Glasflugel Models Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle 201 B sailplanes. This action requires inspecting the aileron operating lever's actuating shaft welded seams for cracks; modifying or replacing the actuating shaft, if cracked; and, if no cracks are found, eventually modifying or replacing the shaft. Cracks found in the welded seams of the actuating shaft prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent cracks in the aileron operating lever's actuating shaft welded seams, which, if not detected and corrected, could cause loss of control of the sailplane.