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.
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