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British Gliding Association – Technical Committee

TNS 08/04

Technical News Sheet 08/04

Airworthiness issues (all categories)

DG 100 series

AD-D-2004-348, TN301/23

Rudder – lower mounting of the rudder

(Mandatory)

DG 200 series

AD-D-2004-348, 323/14

Rudder – lower mounting of the rudder

(Mandatory)

DG 300 series

AD-D-2004-348, TN359/21

Rudder – lower mounting of the rudder

(Mandatory)

DG 400 series

AD-D-2004-348, TN826/44

Rudder – lower mounting of the rudder

(Mandatory)

DG 500 series

AD-D-2004-348, TN348/18

Rudder – lower mounting of the rudder

(Mandatory)

DG 500M series

AD-D-2004-348, TN843/21

Rudder – lower mounting of the rudder

(Mandatory)

DG 500MB

AD-D-2004-347, TN843/22

Power plant – connection of the starter ring gear

(Mandatory)

DG 500M & MB series AD-D-2004-350, TN843/23 Power plant – primer drive

(Mandatory)

DG 600M series

AD-D-2004-348, TN866/10

Rudder – lower mounting of the rudder

(Mandatory)

DG 800B

AD-D-2004-347, TN873/22

Power plant – connection of the starter ring gear

(Mandatory)

DG 800B

AD-D-2004-350, TN843/23

Power plant – primer drive

(Mandatory)

Grob Twin Astir

AD-D-2004-292, MSB315-67

Flight controls – Elevator lever replacement

(Mandatory)

Schleicher Ka1, Ka2, Ka2b, Ka3, Rhonlercher II (Ka 4), Ka6 series, K7, K7

conversions, K8 series, K9, K10, ASK13 series, ASK 14, ASK 16, ASK 18

series and all variants of each type.

BGA 042/07/2004 issue 2

(Mandatory)

Structural inspections

Schleicher Ka2, Ka2B, Ka6 series, K7, K7 conversions, K8 series, K9, ASK 13 series, ASK 18 series and all variants of each type as detailed in AD
AD-72-7/3, BGA 043/07/2004 (Mandatory) Elevator rib 1 inspection Inspection frequency from 3 years to 1 year between inspections.

PZL/SZD Pirat

SB BR-025/82

(Mandatory)

Clarification

Replacement of alloy elevator vertical rod, lower fork end with steel fork

(Published in TNS 04/04)

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TNS 08/04
Modifications
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General Matters
BGA inspector renewal All BGA inspector authorisations expire on 30 September 2004. Please do not delay in renewing your authorisation. Complete form BGA 244 08/04 to renew. The renewal fee for 2004 is £23.
SZD/PZL Glider spares and service Stan K has decided to retire from acting as the unofficial agent for SZD Jezow. We thank him for all his hard work building the revitalization during the past few years. Until permanent arrangements are made in the UK, please contact the factory directly for spares and service. Allstar PZL Glider, +48 33 496 55 12 www.szd.com.pl (Junior, Puchacz, Acro) Zaklad Szybowcowy “Jezow” +48 75 713 21 59 www.szdjezow.com.pl
Tugs operating under BGA M3 Just as a reminder, it should be noted that, the BGA do not list AD’s and mandatory service bulletins for tug aircraft in the TNS or Compendium. Most AD’s and service information can be researched by using the internet from such web sites as the FAA, CAA, Astro control and from manufacturers sites. However if it is not possible to obtain these publications as downloads then it will be necessary to take out a subscription.
For information only; the most recent FAA AD that could potentially effect the majority of tugs concerns Lycoming engine crankshaft gear retaining bolts. The goal posts have been altered several times and the latest issue is AD 2004-0524. Lycoming have also redefined what constitutes a propeller strike and is detailed in AD 2004-10-14

Compliance Statement: All mandatory inspections and modifications have been included up to the following; Airworthiness Notices, Contents issue 134 Mandatory Aircraft Modifications & Inspections Summary, issue 286 FAA Summary of Airworthiness Directives. Bi-weekly listing 2004-17 Foreign Airworthiness Directives Vol. I and II – CAA Additional Airworthiness Directives, issue 353 Foreign Airworthiness Directives Vol III, issue 369 CAA Mandatory Permit Directives, issue 2004/1
Jim Hammerton Chief Technical Officer

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