2004-08-14: Rudder actuator arm

2004-08-14 Glasflugel: Amendment 39-13583; Docket No. 2003-CE-62-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on May 28, 2004. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects the Models Mosquito and Club Libelle 205 sailplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category. What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent the rudder attachment actuator arm from failing due to ground handling damage. This failure could eventually result in reduced or loss of sailplane control. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Replace the rudder actuator arm (manufactured following drawing No. 203-45-10) with an improved design arm that is manufactured following drawing No. 203-45-10-2. Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after May 28, 2004 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done. Follow Glasflugel Technical Note No. 205-22 and No. 206-21, dated October 14, 2002 (LBA-approved November 11, 2002); or Glasflugel Technical Note No. 303-23 and No. 304-10, dated October 14, 2002 (LBA-approved November 11, 202), as applicable. (2) Do not install any rudder actuator arm that is not manufactured following drawing No. 203-45-10-2. As of May 28, 2004 (the effective date of this AD). Not Applicable. May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance? (f) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments and will send your request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; facsimile: (816) 329-4090. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in Glasflugel Technical Note No. 205-22 and No. 206-21, dated October 14, 2002 (LBA-approved November 11, 2002); or Glasflugel Technical Note No. 303-23 and No. 304-10, dated October 14, 2002 (LBA-approved November 11, 2002), as applicable. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get a copy from Glasflugel, Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH, Hansjory Steifeneder, Hofener Weg, 72582 Grabenstetten,Germany; telephone: 011 49 7382 1032. You may review copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject? (h) German AD No. 2003-004 and No. 2003-005, both effective date: January 9, 2003, also address the subject of this AD.