Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model STEMME S10-VT Sailplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-10-09 · Effective 2003-10-20 · 68 FR 58263
Document
Document number
03-25330
Federal Register citation
68 FR 58263
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-10-09
Effective date
2003-10-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-36-AD
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model STEMME S10-VT sailplanes that incorporate a certain gear box. This AD requires you to incorporate flight restrictions into the Limitations Section of the sailplane flight manual and fabricate and install a placard close to the throttle lever indicating these restrictions. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for the lower cog wheel in the gear box to rupture, which could result in loss of power and possible loss of control of the sailplane.