Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10452 · Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Models S10 and S10-V Sailplanes
Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Models S10 and S10-V Sailplanes
The following sailplane models and serial numbers, certificated in any category: Models Serial Nos. S10................................ 10-03 through 10-63. S10V............................... 14-002 through 14-026 and transformed S10V sailplanes with serial numbers of 14-012M through 14-063M.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Stemme GmbH & Co. KG (Stemme) Models S10 and S10-V sailplanes. This AD requires replacing the horizontal stabilizer rear fittings with parts of improved design. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer caused by cracked rear fittings, which could result in loss of sailplane controllability.
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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