airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2023-09-07 · Effective 2023-10-12 · 88 FR 61467
Document
Document number
2023-19223
Federal Register citation
88 FR 61467
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2023-09-07
Effective date
2023-10-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1054
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH (Schempp-Hirth) Model Ventus-2a and Ventus-2b gliders. This AD is prompted by reports of the uncommanded extraction of the airbrakes on one or both wings, possibly resulting in reduced control of the glider. This AD requires repetitively inspecting airbrake bell cranks and airbrake drive funnels for cracking, repetitively inspecting the clearance of the airbrake control system, and taking corrective action as necessary. This AD also requires modifying the airbrake system, which is terminating action for the repetitive inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.