EASA Regulations for M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68-s

Flight Controls — Elevator Mass Balance and Balance Fittings — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0102 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of elevator mass balance and balance fittings on M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68 powered sailplanes, including models AVO 68-R, AVO 68-R 100, AVO 68-R 115, AVO 68-s, and AVO 68-v “Samburo”. The directive mandates inspections for cracks and requires replacement of affected parts with improved parts to ensure flight safety. It applies to elevator mass balance fittings that have shown manufacturing and dimensioning deficiencies leading to cracks.