Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11013 · Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes
Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes
The following sailplane models and serial numbers, certificated in any category: Models Serial Nos. Standard Cirrus........................ 573, 586, 593, 595, 597 through 599, 601 through 701. Nimbus-2............................... 86, 93, and 96 through 116, 118 through 129, 131, and 176. JANUS.................................. 1 through 55, and 59. Mini-Nimbus HS-7....................... 1 through 60, and 65.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schempp-Hirth) Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 sailplanes. This AD requires installing a safety device for the tailplane locking hook. 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 the locking hook on the tailplane attachment bracket from disengaging, which could result in the horizontal tailplane coming loose from the fin with possible loss of longitudinal control of the sailplane.
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.
