US L-13 AD

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu...5?OpenDocument

Effective July 19th, 2010

On Jul 13, 4:29*pm, Frank Whiteley wrote:
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu....nsf/list/2010...

Effective July 19th, 2010

Am I reading correctly that no aerobatics are permitted after July
19th regardless of the outcome of the inspection?

Thanks,
Craig

On Jul 13, 5:29*pm, Craig wrote:
On Jul 13, 4:29*pm, Frank Whiteley wrote:

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu....nsf/list/2010...

Effective July 19th, 2010

Am I reading correctly that no aerobatics are permitted after July
19th regardless of the outcome of the inspection?

Thanks,
Craig

Yes. That seems very clearly stated.

Darryl

Who will be the first to post the LET s/b?

I guess I will, although this is NOT the exact s/b revision as called
out it the AD:

http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2010-0122-E/

aerodyne

Effective July 19th, 2010
Am I reading correctly that no aerobatics are permitted after July
19th regardless of the outcome of the inspection?
Yes. That seems very clearly stated.

They also state that:
"Note 1: The above limitation is an interim solution until a final
action is identified, at which time the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) and the FAA may consider further AD action."

So, there is hope for those of us who enjoy an occasional loop.

B.

SORRY!

This is the correct link to the s/b. Check to make sure the date and
rev level is the same as specified in the FAA or ESA AD, as
applicable.

http://www.let.cz/files//bulletines/...9a_english.pdf

aerodyne

On Jul 13, 6:38*pm, Bart wrote:
Effective July 19th, 2010
Am I reading correctly that no aerobatics are permitted after July
19th regardless of the outcome of the inspection?
Yes. That seems very clearly stated.

They also state that:
"Note 1: The above limitation is an interim solution until a final
action is identified, at which time the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) and the FAA may consider further AD action."

So, there is hope for those of us who enjoy an occasional loop.

B.

....and that could also mean the whole fleet ends up being grounded.

Darryl

I disagree with Bart

"there may be FURTHER action"

Since when does the FAA recind an AD action? There would have to be
demonstrated proof that it would be safe to do so. A overly
optomistic scenario would be a recurring inpection, probably involving
NDI certainly not visual alone.

Forget about aerobatics, and hope they don't restrict the flight
envelope like they have done with so many others Diamant, Grob, duo
discus, ect

aerodyne

On Jul 13, 5:36*pm, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Jul 13, 5:29*pm, Craig wrote:

On Jul 13, 4:29*pm, Frank Whiteley wrote:

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu....nsf/list/2010....

Effective July 19th, 2010

Am I reading correctly that no aerobatics are permitted after July
19th regardless of the outcome of the inspection?

Thanks,
Craig

Yes. That seems very clearly stated.

Darryl

Yes, I thought it was clearly stated too, just so draconian that it
was a bit difficult to believe. No exit clauses based on total hours,
etc.

Cheers,
Craig

On Jul 14, 8:26*am, Craig wrote:
On Jul 13, 5:36*pm, Darryl Ramm wrote:



On Jul 13, 5:29*pm, Craig wrote:

On Jul 13, 4:29*pm, Frank Whiteley wrote:

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu....nsf/list/2010...

Effective July 19th, 2010

Am I reading correctly that no aerobatics are permitted after July
19th regardless of the outcome of the inspection?

Thanks,
Craig

Yes. That seems very clearly stated.

Darryl

Yes, I thought it was clearly stated too, just so draconian that it
was a bit difficult to believe. *No exit clauses based on total hours,
etc.

Cheers,
Craig

I don't see it as draconian. I see it as appropriate for a glider type
that has had a spar failure/fatal accident and the TC owner, EASA, and
FAA are allowing the type to keep flying after inspection and while
collecting critical data on cracking. You guys need to wait until the
field data is in and maybe you'll have a case to try to remove
limitations, but I'd not hold my breath.

Darryl