10 Jul 2025
🛩️New Airworthiness Directive for DG Aviation GmbH Gliders
Airworthiness Directives; DG Aviation GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Gliders
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Aviation GmbH (type certificate previously held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Model DG-1000T gliders. This AD was prompted by reports of propeller separation. This AD requires revising the glider flight manual and installing "Motor INOP" placards to prohibit operation with the powerplant. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation mandates compliance actions for glider operators, including revising flight manuals and installing safety placards. This has direct compliance cost implications for businesses operating DG-1000T gliders, as they must adhere to new airworthiness directives to avoid penalties and ensure safety.