airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-03-30 · Effective 2012-05-04 · 77 FR 19063
Document
Document number
2012-7002
Federal Register citation
77 FR 19063
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2012-03-30
Effective date
2012-05-04
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0017
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/ 20 Elan, DG-500/22 Elan, DG-500M, and DG-500MB gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as damage to the bulkhead of the glider's center of gravity (CG) tow hook that, if not detected and corrected, may lead to failure of the fiberglass structure during a winch launch. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.