EASA Regulations for M&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD 3

EASA AD 2021-0243

Landing Gear — Tailwheel Cable — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG JS-MD 3 (powered) sailplanes with serial numbers up to 3.MD064 inclusive. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the tailwheel cable on these sailplanes. It mandates a modification to install a tension spring on the tailwheel cable to prevent interference with the fuel pump and landing gear control cable.