British Gliding Association Aircraft Inspection
Mandatory

Number:
004/08/2000

Issue:
2

Date: 11 December 2009

Subject:

Elevator Control Arms

Applicability:

Schleicher K13, K8 and other Schleicher types using plate alloy elevator control arms

Accomplishment: At each annual inspections or if Elevators are misaligned.

Reason:

Bending of elevator control arms due to possible manufacture using incorrect material.

Instructions:

At each annual inspection carry out visual inspection, if any bending is suspected carry out the following;

1/ Remove horizontal tailplane complete with elevators. 2/ Using a steel rule check the elevator control arms are not bent forward, aft or sidewise. Note: The trim tab side control arm tends to bend first. 3/ Any control arms found bent are cause for rejection and must be replaced before further flight with a genuine Schleicher item. 4/ Refit horizontal tailplane. 5/ Make log book entry to show compliance with this inspection 6/ Please report any rejected parts to the BGA and retain for inspection.

Issue 2 extends applicability to other Schleicher types and introduces an annual visual inspection

Approved By Jim Hammerton, Chief Technical Officer
Issued by - The British Gliding Association Ltd, Kimberley House, Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 4SE, U.K. Note: Mandatory inspections must be recorded in the aircraft log book, unless specified, and certified by an appropriately rated BGA inspector. Optional inspections should be entered into the D.I. book or log book as appropriate. Optional inspections may be certified by a BGA Pilot instructor.