EASA Regulations for Schempp-Hirth Arcus

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Schempp-Hirth Arcus.

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EASA AD 2022-0242-E

Dec 7, 2022

Flight Controls — Horizontal Tail Elevator U-Bracket — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0242-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the horizontal tail elevator U-bracket on Schempp-Hirth sailplanes, including models Arcus, Duo Discus, Nimbus-4, and their powered variants. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure the integrity of the elevator control system and horizontal tail attachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected sailplanes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Sailplanes
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus T
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-4 Powered Sailplanes
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-4 Sailplanes
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus
  • Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus
  • Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus powered variant
  • Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus powered variant
  • Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4 powered variant

EASA AD 2022-0076

Apr 29, 2022

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0076 is an amendment addressing the Arcus M and Arcus powered sailplanes, as well as Ventus-3M powered sailplanes manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. This directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to include daily checks of the lower rudder attachment to detect potential axial play. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of these sailplanes by preventing restricted rudder movement.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus M
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3M