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AD: DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

AD NUMBER: 2012-06-13

PRODUCT: DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan, DG-500/22 Elan, DG-500M, and DG-500MB gliders.
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2012-06-13
ACTION: Final Rule

SUMMARY: This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as damage to the bulkhead of the glider's center of gravity (CG) tow hook that, if not detected and corrected, may lead to failure of the fiberglass structure during a winch launch.

DATES: This AD is effective May 4, 2012.

FMI: AD

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