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Airworthiness Directive

AD 2020-16-05 85 FR 49235

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

FR document
2020-17650
Amendment
39-21189
Published
2020-08-13
Models covered
1
Last live check
2026-08-17

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AD

2020-16-05

FR doc 2020-17650 · 85 FR 49235

AD 2020-16-05Published 2020-08-13Effective 2020-08-28

Requires a one-time inspection of the rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts, replacement of the cable attachment screws and hinge bolts if a crack is found, and reporting the inspection results to the manufacturer.

Full official abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. Model L 23 Super-Blanik gliders. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts, replacement of the cable attachment screws and hinge bolts if a crack is found, and reporting the inspection results to the manufacturer. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked rudder cable attachment screws. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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