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Airworthiness Directives
2 records
AD
96-22-16
FR doc 96-27934 · 61 FR 57322
AD 96-22-16Published 1996-11-06Effective 1996-12-30
HB Aircraft Industries AG HB-23 2400 Hobbyliner/Scanliner Sailplanes
Requires inspecting the rudder bearing support bracket for cracks, replacing the bracket if cracked, and modifying the bracket with a third bolt, if no cracks are found.
Full official abstract
Airworthiness Directives; HB Aircraft Industries AG HB-23 2400 Hobbyliner/Scanliner Sailplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain HB Aircraft Industries AG HB-23 2400 Hobbyliner/ Scanliner sailplanes. This action requires inspecting the rudder bearing support bracket for cracks, replacing the bracket if cracked, and modifying the bracket with a third bolt, if no cracks are found. Cracks found in the rudder bearing support brackets prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent cracks in the rudder bearing support bracket, which could cause loss of control of the rudder and possible loss of the sailplane.
Source: Federal Register document 96-27934, retrieved 2026-08-17 · re-verified against the live Federal Register API 2026-08-17
AD 96-10-02Published 1996-05-03Effective 1996-06-12
HB Flugtechnik GmbH Model HB-23/2400 Sailplanes
Requires inspecting (one time) the elevator control push rod tube for dents or bending and replacing the push rod tube, if damaged, inspecting the elevator control system for incorrect rigging, and repetitively inspecting the…
Full official abstract
Airworthiness Directives; HB Flugtechnik GmbH Model HB-23/2400 Sailplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain HB Flugtechnik GmbH (Flugtechnik) Model HB-23/2400 sailplanes. This action requires inspecting (one time) the elevator control push rod tube for dents or bending and replacing the push rod tube, if damaged, inspecting the elevator control system for incorrect rigging, and repetitively inspecting the threaded adjustable extension joints in the push rod to control lever connection for cracks. If cracks are found, replacing the threaded adjustable joints at both ends of the push rod. Cracking of the threaded adjustable extension joints and incorrect rigging of the elevator control system prompted this AD action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the elevator control system, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in possible loss of elevator control and loss of the sailplane.
Source: Federal Register document 96-10914, retrieved 2026-08-17 · re-verified against the live Federal Register API 2026-08-17
