airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2013-05-06 · Effective 2013-05-06 · 78 FR 26241
Document
Document number
2013-10270
Federal Register citation
78 FR 26241
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Diamond
Publication date
2013-05-06
Effective date
2013-05-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1172
Abstract
We are revising an airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models HK 36 R, HK 36 TS, and HK 36 TTS powered gliders. AD 2013-04-08 required replacement of each elevator bell crank assembly and elevator bell crank mount. This AD retains the actions of AD 2013-04-08 but decreases gliders in the Applicability by removing the Model H-36 from the Applicability. This AD was prompted by reports of installation of an unsuitable self- locking nut on the bell crank of the elevator push rod that can cause failure of the elevator, resulting in loss of control. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.