Schempp-Hirth (Germany) Status Subject Detail Reference information TNS Contact: UK agents Southern Sailplanes: 01488 71774 http://www.southernsailplanes.com/Southern_Sailplanes/Southern_Sailplanes_-_Home/Southern_Sailplanes__Home.html LBA https://www.lba.de/EN/DivisionT/Airworthiness/ADs/ADs.html EASA Airworthiness Directives http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ TC holder website ADS and TNS http://www.schempp-hirth.com/index.php?id=30 Open Cirrus & VTC Cirrus Std Cirrus including Grob & VTC manufacture Cirrus In Service Reports (Advisory) Rudder cable tension inadequate may escape from uncaged pulleys Undercarriage collapse cable stretches & escapes from uncaged pulleys Rudder springs tension inadequate causes cables to come off rollers in nose Cracks in fuselage centre section airbrake drive “turntable” support tubes Rudder cables failure at rudder pedal pulleys Canopy lock roll pin sheared Wing attachment spherical bearings break up - fit improved type if necessary Rudder mass balance unbonded from rudder Elevator drive horizontal push rod bent and failure in base of fin after incorrect repairs I Tailplane drive incorrect rigging of tailplane hook not around roller bearing In board aileron hinge fractured at weld Air brakes Jammed open Tail plane Control connection window opaque – clean or replace Tail plane Loose attachment bolts and missing washers Discus series Page 1 BGA Compendium 04/15 03/84, 10/83 & 10/73 12/80 & 07/77 04/84 04/84 12/91 09/77 05/82 08/88 02/91 10/93 & 04/03 04/95 4-2013 1-2014 4-2014 Schempp-Hirth (Germany) Status Subject Detail Discus In Service Reports (Advisory) Reference information Ailerons jammed Rudder drain holes I Canopy I Landing gear miss-assembled bolts foul in fus at auto-connect check that they are clear Opened in flight due to loss of friction in catches Operating arm failure on landing gear frame. Difficult to inspect. Janus A, B, C, Ce, CM & CT Janus In Service Reports (Advisory) Elevator drive may be damaged by persons standing on the control Tailplane attachment fittings on fin inspect for cracks Undercarriage lever failed (C only) at weld at the drive rod tube Engine mounting plate (CM & CT only) cracked Starter motor mounting (CM & CT only) failed Nimbus - 2, 2B, 2C, 2CS, & 2M Nimbus- 3, 3D, 3DM, 3DT & 3T Nimbus 3 In service Reports Advisory Tow release Release cable corroded under seat Nimbus- 4, 4D, 4DM, 4DT & 4T Nimbus 15, 15B & 15C (Mini Nimbus) Page 2 BGA Compendium 04/15 TNS 06/97 & 08/97 04/98 02/01 3-2007 09/81 10/96 10/93 06/91 02/95 04/05 Status Subject Detail Schempp-Hirth (Germany) Reference information Nimbus In Service Reports (Advisory) Flap - excessive backlash caused by corrosion from ballast tank leaks Trim spring system failure (2C) sheared bolt at the gate Aileron rod end disconnected not locked at outer aileron Fuel tank support structure GRP blocks unglued Decompression cable (3T & 3DT) frayed Front control column cracks in support structure Release hook jammed by metal shroud Potential control system fault incorrect assembly of bolts in levers I Elevator hinge Cracks in elevator inner hinge mounting lugs on rear spar of tailplane SHK & Standard Austria SHK & Standard Austria In service Reports (Advisory) Tow release cable corroded Rudder/elevator assembly loose on rear fuselage & struts cracked Pitch & yaw controls incorrectly rigged after repair Restricted aileron control from 123 mm to 65 mm - after damage repair Rudder cables worn at connection to mixer unit Rudder control lost incorrectly assembled cable ends at mixer unit Ventus a, b, bT, c, cM & cT M Aerotow hang up Ventus 2a, 2b, 2c, 2cT & 2cM Page 3 BGA Compendium 04/15 Inspection of Pitot Tube/hook aperture in nose BGA 030/04/2002 iss.1 TNS 11/82 12/91 10/94 08/90 06/91 02/95 06/87 06/95 02/02 08/87 08/90 08/92 06/93 06/99 & 3-2006 06/02 Status Subject Detail Schempp-Hirth (Germany) Reference information Ventus in service reports (Advisory) I Canopy Radio installations GPS Suppresser I Canopy I Pylon I Pylon Duo Discus series including “T” Opened in flight due to loss of friction in catches foul stick Ferrite suppresser fouling aileron rod under seat Opened in flight due to loss of friction in catches Cracked pylons reported Cracks reported in Ventus 2cT Duo Discus In Service Reports (Advisory) Undercarriage lever Canopy release I Canopy I Air brakes I Tow release I Self connecting controls I Engine I Controls I Elevator drive I Propeller shaft Arcus T travel restricted handle rotated - loctite into place Failure of locking mech. At welded joint. Opened in flight due to loss of friction in catches Control rod bolt failed at self connecting coupling Fraying release cable inside tee handle Cracked automatic control coupling Incorrectly drilled holes in manifold filled with resin causing starting and running problems Partial aileron jam. Wing tip aileron extension stop detached Bolt loose preventing de-rig Excessive play in bearings, check with side to side movement ARCUS M None Page 4 BGA Compendium 04/15 TNS 02/01 12/91 04/00 02/01 6/2010 1-2011 12/97 06/00 02/01 02/04 4-2007 1-2009 4-2011 5-2011 3-2013 2-2014 Schempp-Hirth (Germany) Status Subject Detail ARCUS In Service Reports (Advisory) Engine Excessive wear of the throttle assembly retaining rails Reference information TNS 4-2014 Page 5 BGA Compendium 04/15