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AD/GROB 115/5 - Sliding Canopy

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Grob G 115C, G 115C2, G 115D and G 115D2 aeroplanes (serials up to 82022) to strengthen the sliding canopy guide rails by following Grob Service Bulletin TM 1078-41. Action 1 must be done before the next flight after 17 August 1994; Action 2 by 30 September 1994 (Action 2 supersedes Action 1). The stated purpose is to prevent guide‑rail distortion under very high loads. Compliance work and costs fall to the aircraft owner/operator; CASA enforces the directive.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/GROB 115/5 Sliding Canopy 11/94 DM

Applicability: Model G 115C, G 115C2, G 115D, and G 115D2, with all serial numbers up to 82022.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Grob Service Bulletin TM 1078-41.

Note: LBA AD 94-217 Grob refers.

Compliance: For SB Action 1: Prior to further flight after 17 August 1994.

For SB Action 2: Prior to 30 September 1994.

Note: Compliance with Action 2 of Grob Service Bulletin TM 1078-41 cancels Action 1 of the Requirement Document.

Background: During test flight it was found that the canopy guide rails could distort as a result of very high loads. In order to prevent damage, this Directive requires a reinforcement modification of the guide rails.

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