T'is The Season For… Politics
Like all events, there were a number of political issues in
play. Most discussed was the recently concluded ASTM interim
meeting where a number of completed standards for future Light
Sport Aircraft (yet to be blessed by the FAA before that can
legally be of any good) were being updated to reflect the published
rules, and the increasingly heavy role EAA is playing in the
process.
Airworthiness Directive: 131
Date: October 21, 2004
Subject: Tail Boom
Compliance: Mandatory
Models Effected: All S-12 Airailes with Serial
Numbers Before 01950000
Summary: Inspection of the tail boom on all
Airaile models should be conducted at the earliest possible date
and prior to the next flight. The inspection is to determine:
Installation of the tail boom doubler sleeve.
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