# Proposed AD 98-CE-13-AD: Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-13-06
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 19, 1998, 63 FR 13376
- Comments due: April 24, 1998
- Became: [AD 98-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-06)
- Docket: 98-CE-13-AD
- FR document: 98-7088
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/84/5a/845a94e5e294b2daaecae91f8c9c1355a2ed8faa4fdd2e61827e3c3bad546a29 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-03-19/pdf/98-7088.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/03/19/98-7088/airworthiness-directives-glaser-dirks-flugzeugbau-gmbh-model-dg--400-gliders
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/98-CE-13-AD

## Summary

This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser- Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. The proposed AD would require replacing the bungees that secure the left engine restraining cable and the bowden cable of the rear engine door. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the engine from locking in flight and not extending because of the left restraining cable or bowden cable of the rear door making contact with the engine, which could result in loss of glider power and potential loss of control.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 19, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-7088, comments due Apr 24, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/03/19/98-7088/airworthiness-directives-glaser-dirks-flugzeugbau-gmbh-model-dg--400-gliders)

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