87-26-09 GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-5785. Applies to Model DG-400, work numbers 4-1 thru 4-178 certificated in any category.
Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent cracking of engine cable terminal connectors which could result in inability to obtain power in flight, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 5 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter prior to each engine start, until accomplishment of paragraph c, check the terminals of cables 44w, 18w, and 20w for any signs of wear, chafing, or cracks in accordance with the methods indicated in Procedure (1) of Glaser-Dirks, Technical Note TN 826/19, dated March 3, 1987:
(1) Procedure 1(A) applies to work numbers 4-1 to 4-105 inclusive.
(2) Procedure 1(B) applies to work numbers 4-106 to 4-178 inclusive.
NOTE: This check may be performed by the pilot.
(b) If any signs of wear, chafing, or cracks exist, before further flight, modify and replace in accordance with Paragraph (c) of this AD.
(c) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished as required by Paragraph (b), replace terminal connectors for cables 18w and 44w, and cable 20w, if applicable, in accordance with Procedure 2 of Glaser-Dirks Technical Note TN 826/19 and Glasser-Dirks Service Instruction 1/9/86, dated March 10, 1987:
(1) Part I of Service Instruction 1/9/86 applies to work numbers 4-1 to 4- 105.
(2) Part II of Service Instruction 1/9/86 applies to work numbers 4-106 to 4- 150.
(3) Part III of Service Instruction 1/9/86 applies to work numbers 4-151 to 4- 178.
Motor gliders affected by this AD may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR Section 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD may be accomplished.
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, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, 15 Rue de la Loi B-1040, Brussels, Belgium; telephone 513.38.30 Ext. 2710 or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 181 S. Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581; telephone (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.
Glasser-Dirks Technical Note TN 826/19, dated March 3, 1987, and Service Instruction 1/9/86, dated March 10, 1987, 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 Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH, Im Schollengarten 19-20, D-7520 Bruchsal 4, Federal Republic of Germany. These documents may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, Rules Docket No. 87-ANE-32, Room 311, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park.
This amendment becomes effective December 23, 1987.