Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12030 · S.N. CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
S.N. CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
This AD affects Models 101, 101A, 101P, and 101AP gliders, all serial numbers up to but not including 101A0628, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain S.N. CENTRAIR 101 series gliders. This AD requires you to inspect the airbrake control system for cracks; and if cracks are detected, replace the airbrake control system. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for France. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect cracks in the airbrake control system and replace cracked parts with parts of improved design. A crack in the airbrake control system could prevent the pilot from using the airbrake system.
To address this problem, you must do the following actions:
| Actions | Compliance times | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Inspect the system for cracks | Within the next 60 calendar days after January 27, 2001 (the effective date of this AD), and then every 12 calendar months inspection | Do this action following S.N. CENTRAIR Service Bulletin No. 101-16, Revision 3, dated February 2, 1999. |
| (2) If you detect cracks, replace airbrake control system | Before further flight after the inspection | Do this action following the S.N. CENTRAIR maintenance manual. |
| (i) For gliders equipped with manual aileron and airbrake control systems, install S.N. CENTRAIR part number (P/N) $YO57D or an FAA-approved equivalent part number. | ||
| (ii) For gliders equipped with an automatic aileron and airbrake control system, install S.N. CENTRAIR P/N $Y818E or an FAA-approved equivalent part number. | ||
| (3) You may stop the repetitive inspection requirement of this AD by replacing the air brake control system with the applicable part referenced in this AD | Before further flight if found cracked as required by paragraph (d)(2) of this AD; or At any time if the part is not cracked | Not applicable. |
| (4) You may not install any airbrake control system that is not of the applicable part numbers referenced in paragraphs (d)(2)(i) and (d)(2)(ii) of this AD | As of January 27, 2001 (the effective date of this AD) | Not applicable. |
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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