Rule 10 Jul 2025 compliance, regulations, aviation, faa, safety, aircraft, aviation safety, incorporation by reference, air transportation, airworthiness, gliders

🛩️New Airworthiness Directive for DG Aviation GmbH Gliders

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.

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Rule 4 Mar 2025 compliance, regulations, aviation, faa, safety, aircraft, aviation safety, incorporation by reference, air transportation, airworthiness directives, gliders

✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Schempp-Hirth Gliders

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. This AD was prompted by reports of gliders' canopies opening during air tow. This AD requires modifying the canopy locking mechanism. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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