On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:09:26 -0800, rlovinggood wrote:

How are "orphaned" Libelles kept going?

See my previous post, but in summary, Glasfazer says that:

- all currently issued TNs and ADs are free and will remain so

- parts needed to carry them out will be available as normal.

I've looked into this because in the UK 201-13 (which was issued as
optional) will probably need to be completed before next season since
the front tailplane fastener failed on a British H.201B last year.
201-13 is outstanding on mine. If I'm required to implement it I'll
simply order the parts from Glasfazer and fit them during my next
annual in Feb.

- the last free TN is 201-37 and its equivalent for all other Glasflügel
gliders. This TN describes transponder installation.

- any future TNs will be charged for to cover the costs of designing
and writing up the procedure together with the EASA fee for issuing
it[1]. These costs will be added to the cost of replacement parts, etc.

[1] Paying a contribution toward Glasfazer's costs seems fair enough.
201-37 was issued when transponders became mandatory in Germany and
writing it required a fair amount of design effort by Glasfazer. Its
reasonable that an owner should share the design and documentation costs
but I find it obnoxious that the European Aviation *Safety* Agency should
charge a fee to people who document a *safety* issue when its handed to
them on a plate ready for distribution.


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