British Gliding Association Aircraft Inspection Mandatory

Number:
033/11/2002

Issue:
1

Date: 5 November 2002

Subject:

Air brake Control – handle security

Applicability:

Centrair 201 Marianne

Accomplishment: At next C of A inspection

Reason:

The grip on the airbrake handle at the forward cockpit position, slid off and allowed the air brake handle shaft to jam in the trimmer slot.

Instructions:

1/ Inspect forward position airbrake handle rubber grip for splits and that the grip is tight on the shaft. If splits are found or the grip is loose, the rubber grip must be replaced. 2/ On the side of the grip drill and countersink the rubber grip and shaft to accept a No 8 x ½” self tapping screw at a position 60mm down from the cross tube on the centreline of the handle shaft (see drawing 1) 3/ Install self-tapping screw ensuring no sharp edges on the handle. 4/ Optionally the grip may be bonded to the shaft with epoxy adhesive in addition to the retaining screw to give additional security. 5/ Record compliance in the glider log book.

Note: The aft position air brake control and other Centrair aircraft utilise the same control components but are not subject to this inspection by virtue of the cockpit design and layout. 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. Alternative methods of compliance will be considered providing an equal level of safety is accomplished. Contact BGA for authorisation.

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BGA Mandatory Inspection 033/11/2002 issue 1
Forward position, air brake handle

Airbrake control shaft
Forward

Drill and countersink for No 8 x ½” self tapping
screw or equivalent

60 mm

Handle shaft Handle grip

Optional added security Bond grip to shaft with epoxy
adhesive

Drawing 1
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. Alternative methods of compliance will be considered providing an equal level of safety is accomplished. Contact BGA for authorisation.

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