British Gliding Association Aircraft Inspection
Recommended

Number:
BGA 046/12/2005

Issue:
1

Date: 15 December 2005

Subject:

Puchacz Control Stick inspection

Applicability:

SZD 50-3 Puchacz Gliders

Accomplishment: At annual inspection or after incident that may have resulted in excessive forces being applied to control stick

Reason:

Control stick found broken as a result of an accident

Instructions:

A/ Remove both control sticks from retaining blocks B/ Carry out close visual inspection paying particular attention to the upper mounting bolt hole area. (Remove any paint to aid inspection). The use of colour contrast dye penetrant may be used to aid inspection. C/ Replace any bent, cracked or suspect parts before further flight. D/ Re-assemble and carry out duplicate inspection. E/ Record inspection in aircraft log book. F/ Report defects to BGA.

(EASA AD 2004-0003 and superseded BGA Inspection 002/07/2000 issue 2 also refer)

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.