British Gliding Association Aircraft Inspection
Mandatory

Number:
006/08/2000

Issue:
1

Date: 19th August 2000

Subject:

Vega Elevator Drive

Applicability:

Slingsby T65 Vega Gliders

Accomplishment: By 30th September 2000 and Annually at C of A inspections. Also following ground loop or heavy landing.

Reason:

Cracks found in elevator drive tongue.

Instructions:

1/ Remove tailplane and elevators 2/ Remove elevators 3/ Carry out close visual inspection of the elevator tongue “U” section using a magnifying glass at least 10x. for cracks or disbonding. Pay particular attention in the area of the pivot bush 4/ Any damage found requires rectification before further flight. 5/ Refit tailplane assembly. 6/ Record compliance with this inspection in glider log book. 7/ Check embodiment of Slingsby Technical Instruction 104/T65 dated 14th February 1983. 8/ Report defects to BGA.

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.