EASA Regulations for Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus.

EASA AD 2023-0116

Landing Gear — Electrical Landing Gear Control — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0116 is an official regulatory document addressing the electrical landing gear control system on Schempp-Hirth Arcus T and Arcus M powered sailplanes. It applies specifically to Arcus M sailplanes with serial numbers 215 to 269 and Arcus T sailplanes with serial numbers 89 to 106. The directive mandates inspection, modification, firmware update, and Aircraft Flight Manual amendments to ensure safe operation of the landing gear system.

Jun 7, 2023

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EASA AD 2022-0242-E

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.

Dec 7, 2022

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EASA AD 2022-0076

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.

Apr 29, 2022

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