airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-04-10 · Effective 2012-05-15 · 77 FR 21400
Document
Document number
2012-7003
Federal Register citation
77 FR 21400
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2012-04-10
Effective date
2012-05-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1342
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, and DG-500/22 Elan sailplanes and Models DG-500M and DG-500MB powered sailplanes. 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 incorrect re-installation of the rear cockpit securing rope for the headrest of the rear seat during maintenance, which could cause the rear seat to interfere with the control stick of the sailplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.