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2020-0233 : Flight Controls – Airbrake End Stops / Bushings – Inspection / Replacement

Number 2020-0233
Issued by Europe  Europe
Issue date 2020-10-27
Effective date 2020-11-10
EASA approval number
Contributor EASA General Aviation Department
ATA Chapter 27
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • SCHEMPP HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU
    • Duo Discus Sailplanes
      • Duo Discus
      • Duo Discus C
    • Duo Discus T
Revision Not applicable
Correction Not applicable
Supersedure None
Publication(s) and related information Schempp-Hirth TN 396-20 / TN 890-16 dated 29 June 2020 (published as a single document). Schempp-Hirth TN 396-20 Revision 1 dated 18 September 2020, including the associated working instruction (Arbeitsanweisung). Schempp-Hirth TN 890-16 Revision 1 dated 18 September 2020, including the associated working instruction (Arbeitsanweisung). The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
PAD number 20-119R1
Remarks 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. This AD was posted on 12 August 2020 as PAD 20-119, and republished as PAD 20-119R1 on 25 September 2020, for consultation until 09 October 2020. The Comment Response Document can be found in the EASA Safety Publications Tool, in the compressed (zipped) file attached to the record for this AD. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Programming and Continued Airworthiness Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs[at]easa.europa.eu. 4. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD, and which may occur, or have occurred on a product, part or appliance not affected by this AD, can be reported to the EU aviation safety reporting system. This may include reporting on the same or similar components, other than those covered by the design to which this AD applies, if the same unsafe condition can exist or may develop on an aircraft with those components installed. Such components may be installed under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or other modification.