British Gliding Association Aircraft Inspection
Recommended

Number:
008/10/2000

Issue:
1

Date: 23rd October 2000

Subject:

Aileron/speed brake controls

Applicability:

K13

Accomplishment: At Annual C of A inspection or when any problems or softness reported in aileron or speed brake controls.

Reason:

Premature fatigue failure of bell crank support brackets possibly induced by high over centre loads in speed brake Control system.

Instructions:

Access from rear of cockpit or with wings de-rigged. Inspect two off brackets mounted on each wing inboard rib. (total 4 brackets) for cracks or distortion. Replace any damaged brackets with a genuine Schleicher item. Check operation of controls paying particular attention to speed brake over centre loads.

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.