airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-08-06 · Effective 2020-08-26 · 85 FR 47638
Document
Document number
2020-17043
Federal Register citation
85 FR 47638
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2020-08-06
Effective date
2020-08-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0600
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 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 and certain Models DG-1000S and DG-1000T gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the rear locking rod of the rear canopy rotating out of the threads of the operating mechanism, which could lead to blocking of the canopy emergency release system, preventing safe escape of occupants from the glider. The FAA is issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.