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2004-09-02: Airbrake actuating shaft

FAA order 2004-09-02 is an airworthiness directive in force since June 18, 2004. The FAA's subject line: Airbrake actuating shaft. It names Glasflugel KESTREL: about 13 aircraft on the U.S. register today, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: airframe structure.

What it applies to as the FAA lists it

Kind of product
Aircraft
Makes
Glasflugel
Models
Kestrel
On this site
Glasflugel KESTREL 13 registered

Dates and paperwork

In force since
June 18, 2004
Published
May 7, 2004 (signed April 29, 2004)
Docket
2003-CE-60-AD
Status
Current
The FAA's document
Read the order on the FAA's site

The FAA's summary their words, unchanged

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Glasflugel--Ing. E. Hanle (Glasflugel) Model GLASFLUGEL Kestrel sailplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the airbrake actuating shaft for deformation and cracks (herein referred to as damage). If any damage is found, this AD also requires you to repair or replace the airbrake actuation shaft. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage to the airbrake actuation shaft, which could result in failure of the airbrake control. This failure could lead to loss of control of the sailplane.

The order itself the regulatory text, as published

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2004-09-02 Glasflugel-Ing. E. Hanle: Amendment 39-13591; Docket No. 2003-CE-60-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on June 18, 2004. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects Model GLASFLUGEL Kestrel 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 specified in this AD are intended to detect and correct damage to the airbrake actuation shaft, which could result in failure of the airbrake control. This failure could lead to loss of control of the sailplane. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Inspect the airbrake actuation shaft for cracks and deformation (damage). Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after June 18, 2004 the effective date of this AD. Repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months. Follow H. Streifeneder Technical Note TN 401-26, dated November 22, 2001. (2) Repair or replace any cracked or deformed airbrake actuation shaft found during any inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of the AD. Before further flight after any inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD in which damage is found. Continue with repetitive inspections after repairs or replacements are made. Follow H. Streifeneder Technical Note TN 401-26, dated November 22, 2001. 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. Theprincipal 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 H. Streifeneder Technical Note TN 401-26, dated November 22, 2001. 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 Hansjorg Streifeneder, Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH, Hofener Weg, D-72582 Grabenstetten, Germany; telephone: 07382 1032; facsimile: 07382 1629; e-mail: streifly@aol.com. You may review copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject? (h) Germany AD Number 2002-051, dated March 7, 2002, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of October 7, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/2004-09-02.json · aircraft systems.