Standard Practices / Structures — Wing, Fuselage and Horizontal Stabilizer Fitting Bushings — Inspection / Replacement / Securing Modification
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What to do
Operators must inspect the bushings within 30 days of the effective date, replacing and securing any loose or moved bushings before the next flight. If bushings are found secure, they must still be replaced and secured within 100 flight hours. Compliance with the instructions in Allstar PZL Glider Service Bulletin No. BE-001/54-2/2018 is required.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0077 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. SZD-54-2 “Perkoz” sailplanes with specific serial numbers. It addresses inspection, replacement, and securing modifications of wing, fuselage, and horizontal stabilizer fitting bushings to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these sailplanes.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time inspection requirement for the bushings in the main assembly connections of the affected SZD-54-2 sailplanes. Depending on inspection findings, it mandates replacement and securing modifications of the bushings to prevent their movement or loosening during operation.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because loose or moved bushings in wing and stabilizer fittings can lead to disconnection of these components, potentially causing loss of control of the sailplane. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain safety and regulatory compliance, preventing in-flight structural failures.
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