Airworthiness Directive

AD 2026-15-08 91 FR 47940

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

FR document
2026-15466
Amendment
39-23420
Published
2026-07-30
Models covered
1
Last live check
2026-08-17
AD

2026-15-08

FR doc 2026-15466 · 91 FR 47940

AD 2026-15-08Published 2026-07-30Effective 2026-09-03

Requires repetitive visual checks of the fuel system for fuel leakage, and replacement of the affected copper sealing ring.

Full official abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme GmbH (Stemme) Model Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaking around certain copper sealing rings within the fuel system. This AD requires repetitive visual checks of the fuel system for fuel leakage, and replacement of the affected copper sealing ring. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Applies to 1 model in our index