Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11234 · Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASH 26E Sailplanes
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASH 26E Sailplanes
Model ASH 26E sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category; that are equipped with an internal cooling system air fan that does not incorporate a black impeller, part number (P/N) R1K074.
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-09- 09, which currently requires replacing the internal cooling air fan with a fan that incorporates a white impeller on all Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASH 26E sailplanes. This AD requires inspecting the internal cooling air fan for damage, and replacing any fan that does not incorporate a black impeller with a fan that incorporates a black impeller either immediately or at a certain time period, depending on the results of the inspection. 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 failure of the internal cooling system air fan caused by a certain design configuration of the impeller, which could cause the engine to overheat with possible engine failure.
