| AD Number | 86-16-02 | Status | Active |
| Effective Date | August 08, 1986 | Issue Date | Not specified |
| Docket Number | Unknown | Amendment | 39-5365 |
| Product Type | ["Aircraft"] | Product Subtype | ["Glider"] |
| CFR Part | --- - Part 39 | CFR Section | N/A |
| Citation | This information is not available. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Burkhart Grob Luft-Und |
| Model(s) | G103 Twin II G103A Twin II Acro |
86-16-02 GROB WERKE GMBH (Burkhart Grob): Amendment 39-5365. Applies to Models G103 TWIN II and G103A TWIN II ACRO gliders (serial numbers 3501 through 3715 and 3544-K-1 through 3709-K-45) certificated in any category.
Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent the failure of front cockpit airbrake operating lever, P/N 103B-4270, which could result in the loss of airbrake control, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time-in-service after the last inspection, until compliance with Paragraph (c) is accomplished, visually inspect airbrake operating lever for cracks and buckling in accordance with Part 1 of the "Instructions" section of Grob Technical Information No. TM 315-29, dated October 1, 1985.
(b) If a defective lever is found during the inspection required by Paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace the airbrake operating lever with a reinforced airbrake operating lever in accordance with part 2 of the "Instructions" section of Grob Technical Information No. TM 315-29, dated October 1, 1985, and Grob Repair Instructions No. 315-29, dated October 1, 1985.
(c) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service but no later than 90 days after the effective date of this AD, replace any airbrake operating lever not replaced in accordance with Paragraph (b) of this AD with a reinforced airbrake operating lever in accordance with Part 2 of the "Instructions" section of Grob Technical Information No. TM 315-29, dated October 1, 1985, and Grob Repair "Instructions" No. 315-29, dated October 1, 1985. NOTE: Reinforced airbrake operating lever does not have a new part number. It can be identified as it is 40 mm wide versus 30 mm for the original part.
Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 15 Rue de la Loi B-1040 Brussels, Belgium, Telephone No. 513.38.30 ext. 2710, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581, Telephone No. (516) 791-6680.
Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.
Grob Technical Information No. 315-29, dated October 1, 1985, and Grob Repair Instructions No. 315-29, dated October 1, 1985, identified and described in this document, are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Grob Systems, Inc., Aircraft Division, I-75 and Airport Drive, Bluffton, Ohio 45817. These documents also may be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, Room 311, Rules Docket 86-ANE-30, FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
This amendment becomes effective August 8, 1986.