Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17646 · Engine
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2013-22-14 R1. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T gliders, all serial numbers, that are:
(1) equipped with a Solo Kleinmotoren Model 2350 C engine; and
(2) certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for any DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T glider equipped with a Solo Kleinmotoren Model 2350 C engine. 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 engine shaft failure and consequent propeller detachment. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD.
(1) As of November 25, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), do not operate the engine unless the engine is modified following instructions that are approved by the FAA specifically for this AD. Contact the FAA office identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to get more information about obtaining such instructions.
(2) As of November 25, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), place a copy of this AD into the limitations section of the aircraft flight manual (AFM).
(3) Modifying the engine following instructions approved by the FAA specifically for this AD removes the prohibited engine operation required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and removes the requirement to incorporate this AD into the limitations section of the AFM.
