EASA Regulations for Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus Powered Sailplanes

EASA SIB 2024-07

Front Electric Sustainer Wiring — Inspection / Modification

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-07 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing inspection and modification of the Front Electric Sustainer (FES) wiring on specific powered sailplanes. The affected aircraft include the Discus-2cFES, Ventus-2cFES, Ventus-2c modified with FES under EASA flight conditions 60037733, and Ventus-3F powered sailplanes. The bulletin highlights a potential issue with brass screws used in the FES wiring that may fail due to excessive tightening torque.