EASA Regulations for Nimbus-4M

Engine Fuel & Control — Carburettor Throttle Valve Shaft Linkage — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0033 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and modification of the carburettor throttle valve shaft linkage on Nimbus-4M and Nimbus-4DM powered sailplanes equipped with SOLO 2625 02 engines. The directive targets the spring pins used in the linkage, specifying that pins with a diameter smaller than 3 mm must be replaced. This AD aims to ensure continued safe engine power control on affected sailplanes.