Subject: Applicability: Accomplishment: Reason: Instructions:

Aircraft Inspection Mandatory

Number:
055/03/2014
Date:

Issue:
1

Cair Aviation “Ottfur” release units
All
At annual inspection
Several failures of operating arm
Inspect operating arm for cracks or bending usually at the point it attaches to the operating quadrant.
Any bent or cracked operating arms must be replaced before flight.
Please report any bent or cracked arms to the BGA and retain for investigation.

Typical failed arm

Approved By Jim Hammerton, Chief Technical Officer
Issued by - The British Gliding Association Ltd, 8 Merus Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester. LE19 1RJ. 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.