Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16678 · Flight controls
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Glaser-Dirks Model DG-808C Gliders
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Glaser-Dirks Models DG-808C gliders, serial numbers 8-316 B 216 X 1 through 8-417 B 316 X 76, certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. 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:
Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Before further flight after May 2, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the landing gear control bellcrank bolt M6x26 LN9037 for proper installation following DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical note No. 800/40, dated February 14, 2011.
(2) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the bolt is found mounted in the wrong direction, before further flight, do the following actions:
(i) Install the landing gear control bellcrank bolt M6x26 LN9037 and its washers and nut correctly following DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical note No. 800/40, dated February 14, 2011; and Section A-A of Undercarriage control circuit Diagram 15, dated November 2004, of DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Maintenance Manual for the Motorglider DG-808C, dated June 2005.
(ii) Inspect the air brake control pushrod (part number (P/N) 6St13) and the wing flap control pushrod (P/N 8St7) for damage. If any pushrod is damaged, before further flight, replace it with a serviceable part following DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical note No. 800/40, dated February 14, 2011.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
