Schleicher (Germany) Wooden / Metal Structure Aircraft Status Subject Detail Reference information Contact: UK Agent: - Zulu Glasstek, Peter Wells Tel 01844 201028 or 208157 http://www.zulu-glasstek.co.uk/ A lot of spares like oversize pins and GL1 wood available at http://www.ltb-krane.de/ TNS Current AD’s available on LBA web site. http://www.lba.de/EN/DivisionT/Airworthiness/ADs/AD_node.html and more recent ADs http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ Schleicher ADs and TN’s can be viewed at http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/tm-lta-wa/ All Technical notes should be reviewed to determine applicability. Schleicher General M Structure M Elevator control Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 Bent elevator control arms now extended to all types with plate alloy elevator arms and Inspection requirements clarified BGA 004/08/2000 issue 2 1-2015 5-2009 Rhönlerche II ("Ka 4") (Brief descriptions translated from German text. See AD for full details) M Structure M Flight controls Structural inspection 5 year repeat due at next annual after 1st March. 2015 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 Elevator rib 1 inspection increased frequency to every year BGA 043/07/2004 issue 2 1-2015 1-2015 Ka-6 series ( except K6E) (Brief descriptions translated from German text. See AD for full details) M Controls M Structure M Flight controls M Flight controls Elevator drive engagement check Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 Elevator rib 1 inspection increased frequency to every year Elevator trim tab control horn end rib inspection BGA 003/08/2000 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 BGA 043/07/2004 issue 2 BGA 045/07/2005 issue 1 08/00 1-2015 1-2015 M Structure Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 1-2015 K6 In Service Reports (Advisory) Page 1 BGA Compendium 04/15 Schleicher (Germany) Wooden / Metal Structure Aircraft Status Subject Wing ribs 1 & 2 Tail plane front mounting Elevator drive rod Tail plane rear mounting Canopy catch Trim spring & lower mounting Airbrake paddles delaminated Tail plane insecure Air brakes Elevator trim Seat Detail Reference information inspect for cracks damaged by carrying handle - delete handle damaged near elevator by misrigging cracked & worn fittings, loose & corroded bolts insecure bracket corroded/cracked – inspect bolt and glue paddles to aluminium parts reinforce/repair mounting as necessary Cracks in air brake aperture Split pin and washer missing from control inside fuselage Seat repositioned causing over travel of elevator and unusual spin behaviour K-7 M Rear stick M Canopy M Controls M Structure M Flight controls M Flight controls comes out of mounting lock into place Strap fouls rear stick/brake lever. Fit secondary strap. Elevator drive engagement check Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 Elevator rib 1 inspection increased frequency to every year Elevator trim tab control horn end rib inspection BGA 003/08/2000 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 BGA 043/07/2004 issue 2 BGA 045/07/2005 issue 1 K7 In Service Reports (Advisory) Fuselage centre section Rear canopies detach in flight Rudder cable Air brake pivots Jammed open in flight cracks in welds locating lugs removed or badly warn may catch under rear airbrake pivot nut, fit guard if necessary Pivot bolts may migrate if not locked Control stop jumped past stop tube K-8 (Brief descriptions translated from German text. See AD for full details) M Elevator drive M Structure M Flight controls M Flight controls Inspection of engagement Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 Elevator rib 1 inspection increased frequency to every year Elevator trim tab control horn end rib inspection BGA 003/08/2000 Iss. 1 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 BGA 043/07/2004 issue 2 BGA 045/07/2005 issue 1 Page 2 BGA Compendium 04/15 TNS 03/82 & 10/80 06/83 06/83 06/96, 04/94 & 06/91 06/94 06/86 BGA 04/87 02/00 5-2013 04/83 08/00 1-2015 1-2015 06/85 02/87 & 08/91 12/99 02/00 02/01 08/00 1-2015 1-2015 Schleicher (Germany) Wooden / Metal Structure Aircraft Status Subject Detail Reference information K8 and K18 In Service Reports (Advisory) Wing ribs 1&2 Control system Seat back to be fitted (K-8) Elevator hinge pins Rudder cables Elevator hinge Tail plane mountings Fuselage tubes Elevator push rod Elevator control (K8) Wings inspect for cracks lower mounting in fuselage centre - cracked - inspect to prevent parachute catching between tubes not secure - inspect fouling elevator rod cracked cracked and corroded X-ray inspection is possible check for bending Operating bearing fitted to incorrect holes in operating arms. Balsa wood packing found inside wing ASK-13 series (including Jubi GmbH aircraft) M Rear stick M Canopy M Elevator R Controls M Elevator drive M Structure M Flight controls M Flight controls comes out of mounting lock into place Strap fouls rear stick/brake lever. Fit secondary strap. Inspection for bent elevator arms inspection of aileron and air brake control support brackets Inspection of engagement Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 Elevator rib 1 inspection increased frequency to every year Elevator trim tab control horn end rib inspection BGA 004/08/2000 Iss 1 BGA 008/10/2000 Iss 1 BGA 010/12/2000 Iss 1 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 BGA 043/07/2004 issue 2 BGA 045/07/2005 issue 1 ASK 13 In Service Reports (Advisory) Canopy opened in flight Wheel brake Canopy jettison Weak link reduced to 850 Kg Aileron balance weight supports Airbrake drive behind rear seat Air brake pivots improperly locked (lack of lubrication) - colour code open/shut lug failure inoperative and hinge fractured - lack of lubrication max winch/auto speed increased to 60 kts corroded torque tube failure near drive lug weld Pivot bolts may migrate if not locked Page 3 BGA Compendium 04/15 TNS 10/80 03/82 11/82 12/86 02/92 06/92 04/93 04/97 04/96 & 04/97 1-2007 4-2011 04/83 08/00 10/00 12/00 1-2015 1-2015 02/87 10/75 02/91 12/93 02/94 04/97 02/00 Status Subject Rudder pedals Schleicher (Germany) Wooden / Metal Structure Aircraft Detail Failure of tube at attachment to pedal Reference information TNS 04/00 Ballast weights Landing Gear Spin training Air Brake Control Aileron. Airbrake Battery Box Nose Wheels Seat Harness Rudder pedals Lower sternpost Unsecured ballast fouling controls due to bolt failure 04/00 Suspension “Donuts” displaced after heavy landing and restricting controls 08/02 In extended weight category, K13’s are approved for spin training whilst operating. Other aerobatics prohibited. 1-2007 Rear Air Brake lever broken at rod attachment bearing location 6-2008, 5-2010 Cracked bracket at wing root (BGA Inspection 008/10/2000 refers) 5-2010 Battery secured with cable ties due to broken support 1-2011 Non Schleicher conversions susceptible to damage from hard landings 1-2011 Incorrect bolt fitted to harness anchor point 2-2013 Ensure fwd rudder cables are correct length to avoid pedals fouling nose cone 3-2013 Rotten wood at lower sternpost and extremely corroded bolts 2-2015 ASK-14 also see general and airbrake sections M Controls M Controls M Fuel system M Controls R Structure Elevator tube spar inspection Cable inspections Nicropress sleeves Fuel tank L’Hotellier connectors Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 AD 70-86, TN 3 AD 82-216 AD 89-121, TN 6 AD 1993-001/3 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 10/89 1-2015 ASK 16 R Structure Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 1-2015 ASK 16 In Service Reports (Advisory) Control tubes in the wing corroded 02/92 ASK 18 M Controls M Structure M Flight controls Page 4 BGA Compendium 04/15 Elevator drive engagement check BGA 010/12/2000 Structural inspection due at next annual after 1st March 2015 BGA 042/07/2004 issue 4 Elevator rib 1 inspection increased frequency to every year BGA 043/07/2004 issue 2 12/00 1-2015 1-2015 Status Subject M Rudder control M Flight controls Schleicher (Germany) Wooden / Metal Structure Aircraft Detail Inspection & modification of rudder cable guide tube Elevator trim tab control horn end rib inspection Reference information BGA 026/03/2002 Issue 1 BGA 045/07/2005 issue 1 TNS K8 and K18 In Service Reports (Advisory) Wing ribs 1&2 Control system Seat back to be fitted (K-8) Elevator hinge pins Rudder cables Elevator hinge Tail plane mountings Fuselage tubes Elevator push rod Elevator control (K8) Structures inspect for cracks lower mounting in fuselage centre - cracked - inspect to prevent parachute catching between tubes not secure - inspect fouling elevator rod cracked cracked and corroded X-ray inspection is possible check for bending Operating bearing fitted to incorrect holes in operating arms. Delamination of spar ply found during 5 year inspection Schleicher Wood / Metal general - In Service Reports (Advisory) Flying controls Wheel brake cables Wings, damage Rudder pedals (front) Rudder hinges (top & bottom) Rudder mounting brackets Lower rudder hinge mount Elevator drive (not Ka-6E & 14) Rigging of ailerons Fin attachments (rear) Steel tubes around wheel boxes Trim tab root rib Rear fuselages (ASK 13 & K 7) Aileron horn and balance weight support are corroded to be wire wiped at turnbuckle to prevent air brake restriction by water/damp ply separation & spar damage cracked and bent - clips broken cracked cracked cracked repair and reinforce with 2mm ply as necessary check full engagement after repair both neutral with elevator neutral damage by water and corroded rusted through - lack of drainage glued joint failure tab detached - introduce drain holes structural failures Page 5 BGA Compendium 04/15 10/80 03/82 11/82 12/86 02/92 06/92 04/93 04/97 04/96 & 04/97 1-2007 2-2011 04/05 10/66 02/00, 10/83, 08/83 & 08/76 08/94 , 06/84 & 02/77 04/87, 02/84, 04/80 & 01/79 04/91 & 02/90 06/97 06/87 08/87 08/98, 06/95, 01/93 & 02/90 04/90 08/90 02/91 Schleicher (Germany) Wooden / Metal Structure Aircraft Status Subject Detail Reference information TNS Control connectors at wing root bending of thread - adjust correctly/fit airbrake system stop half connector top may be cut away to give clearance with bellcrank 02/91 Trim system turnbuckles failure at trim lever 08/91 Fin attachments ply cracked (front) & rotten at bottom 08/87 & 06/92 Canopy locks worn Ka 2/2b (& Ka 7?) canopies open during sideslips 08/97 Tail plane mounting bolt threads wear - replace bolts as necessary 06/99 Rudder Pedal Failure Ka13 Reported failure. 04/00 Unsecured ballast weight Attachment bolt failed 04/00 Bogus parts Problems with bogus parts 04/00 Fuselage fittings K7 low wing conversion found with excessive material removed from wing attachment lugs 4/2006 Control connections K13 (applicable to other types) Aileron disconnect safety/locking pin bent and missed rigging pin hole Replace safety pins if bent or distorted 4/2006 Elevator control (K8) Operating bearing fitted to incorrect holes in operating arms. Could also affect other similar types 1-2007 Structure Delaminated stern post after hard ground strike 2-2007 Rudder pedals Saddle clamps broken causing pedals to jam on fuselage frame 2-2007 Wheels Broken tie bolts. Take care when removing wheels, deflate if necessary 2-2007 Airbrake stops insecure rivet them into place 07/76 Cross-link in centre section (not ASK-13) cracked and twisted - reinforce 04/89, 12/88 & 12/84 Airbrake handle failures cracks at rivet and bearing holes 10/95, 04/94, 06/92 & 10/88 Airbrake paddles (lower) delamination, lack of drain holes 04/93 & 04/89 Airbrakes (Ka-2B & K-7) reduction of travel and loads 02/85 & 08/89 recommended airbrake travel K-7, restriction to prevent heavy landings Paddles should not quite clear cut-outs in wings. 08/99 Jammed open in flight Operating arm attach. Bolt to paddle fouling wing box. Incorrectly positioned slot 02/01 ASK 13 Airbrakes Continuing problems with cracked “A” brackets at wing root – see pervious 08/03 Controls (K6cr and poss others) Aileron disconnect due QR safety clip fouling ctr. Section shelf. Ensure only correct size clip is used 10/03 Controls (K13 and others) damage to control rods in ctr. Section due to rigging damage. Check for bent rods and fittings. 10/03 Fin attachment It is recommended to pack lower face of fin against fuselage tubes to prevent flexing 04/04 Page 6 BGA Compendium 04/15