EASA Regulations for M&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD Single

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting M&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD Single.

EASA AD 2025-0136-E

Powerplant — Retractable Electric Propulsion System — Operation Prohibition / Sailplane Operation Restriction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0136-E is an emergency directive addressing the JS-MD 3 RES powered sailplanes manufactured by M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG. It prohibits the operation of the retractable electric propulsion system due to reported failures in the electrical propulsion system control unit. The directive also allows continued operation of the sailplane without the electric propulsion system under specific conditions.

Jun 27, 2025

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD Single

EASA AD 2025-0010

Powerplant — Engine to Retractable Electric System Pylon Fasteners — Retightening

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0010 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG JS-MD 3 RES sailplanes, specifically serial numbers 3.MD185 through 3.MD209. The directive addresses the retightening of M8 fasteners that attach the engine to the Retractable Electric System (RES) pylon to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 10, 2025

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD Single

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.

Nov 8, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD SingleM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD 3

EASA AD 2021-0070

Flight Controls — Airbrake Blade No. 3 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0070 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG JS-MD 1C sailplanes. It mandates inspection and possible corrective action of Airbrake Blade No. 3 (the bottom blade) due to reported interference issues during rapid airbrake extension. This directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected sailplanes by addressing potential airbrake blockage.

Mar 11, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD SingleM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD 1C