AD 2025-04-14
Effective 04/08/2025 · Published 03/04/2025
Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. This AD was prompted by reports of gliders' canopies opening during air tow. This AD requires modifying the canopy locking mechanism. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.