# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0661: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-24-16
- Products: Scheibe-Flugzeugbau
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 29, 2013, 78 FR 45471
- Comments due: September 12, 2013
- Became: [AD 2013-24-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-24-16)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0661 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0661, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-CE-009-AD
- FR document: 2013-18092
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/93/e1/93e10b9172285f6310dbe5e0f2e63a75da9ee5170e0de28cf36c8dbbd389024e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-07-29/pdf/2013-18092.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/29/2013-18092/airworthiness-directives-schempp-hirth-flugzeugbau-gmbh-gliders
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AB812FF0DA940EF586257BB700468968.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0661

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus T gliders. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the instructions provided to inspect the propeller hub and blades are insufficient for detecting cracks and/or other damage, and other operating instructions provided by the flight and maintenance manual are incorrect and insufficient. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 29, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-18092, comments due Sep 12, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/29/2013-18092/airworthiness-directives-schempp-hirth-flugzeugbau-gmbh-gliders)

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